City of Litchfield City Council met April 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The meeting was offered remotely due to the COVID- 19 public health emergency.
Mayor Steven Dougherty called the Regular Meeting on to order at 6: 30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Present on roll call were Alderpersons Dwayne Gerl, Marilyn Sisson, Dave Hollo, Mark Brown, Kassidy Paine, Tim Wright, Woodrow Street( remote) and Ray Kellenberger( remote). The Mayor declared that a quorum was present.
Public Participation:
Tammy Estell expressed her desire to remain the lessee of Lake Lot# 205 and asked that the Council reimburse her for a towing expense.
Bert Holloway addressed the Council regarding the use of UTVs on Litchfield city streets and presented materials in support of such.
Other Business:
Alderman Gerl made a motion, seconded by Alderman Kellenberger to accept the minutes from the April 1, 2021 meeting.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Old Business:
Lake:
Alderman Hollo reminded the Council that the issue with Lake Lot# 205 had been discussed at least twice in the fall and that the Council had decided to back Lake Superintendent Lamb' s decision, and that the Mayor and City Administrator believed he followed protocol. Further discussion was held. Alderman Gerl made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Sisson to return Lake Lot# 205 to the Estells under the condition that they obey the rules and that the lot is outlined.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote:
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Brown, Wright, Kellenberger
Nay: Hollo, Paine, Street.
Motion carried.
New Business:
Finance:
Alderman Gerl made a motion, seconded by Alderman Wright to approve an ordinance revising the budget for year ending April 30, 2021.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Wastewater Treatment:
Alderman Gerl made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Sisson to authorize Crawford, Murphy and Tilly to oversee the construction of the new phosphorus chemical feed pump building at the Litchfield Wastewater Treatment Facility for an amount not to exceed $ 61, 950. Also, to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement and the City Clerk to issue a check upon satisfactory completion.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Building and Grounds:
Prior to any action, Corey Cotner of Evergreen Landscape Management and Ryan Dougherty of Precision Lawn Mowing answered some questions from the Council. Alderman Hollo then made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Paine to approve a three-year mowing and trimming contract with Precision Lawn Mowing for mowing and maintenance of various City owned property and derelict properties around the community.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Hollo, Street
Nay: Gerl, Brown, Paine, Wright, Kellenberger.
Abstain: Sisson.
Motion failed.
Further discussion was held then Alderman Wright made a motion, seconded by Alderman Gerl to accept the bid from Evergreen Landscape Management for two years.
Alderman Hollo amended the motion, seconded by Alderman Kellenberger to award the contract for one year.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote on amending the motion:
Aye: Hollo, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: Geri, Brown.
Abstain: Sisson.
The Mayor then called for a roll call vote on the amended motion to approve a one-year mowing and trimming contract with Evergreen Landscape Management for mowing and maintenance of various City owned property and derelict properties around the community.
Aye: Gerl, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: Hollo.
Abstain: Sisson.
The motion carried.
Alderman Brown made a motion, seconded by Alderman Gerl to approve the beautification project provided by local donor for an amount not to exceed a total of$100,000 for associated expenditures and to contract Mike Klaves to water, weed and maintain the plantings. The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Pulled from the agenda: Discussion with possible motion regarding purchasing of industrial park, Carnegie building, and Eagle Ridge Signs.
Fire:
Alderman Street made a motion, seconded by Alderman Wright to approve the purchase of dedicated internet services at both fire stations from Consolidated Communications at a cost not to exceed$ 300 a month for a period of 36 months and authorize the Mayor to sign the service agreement.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Lake:
Alderman Hollo made a motion, seconded by Alderman Wright to contract with D & M Electric to install an electrical panel to supply the boat slips located at Lake Lou Yaeger Marina 1 with a power source for an amount not to exceed $ 1, 292.00 and to authorize the City Clerk to issue a check to pay upon satisfactory completion.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Police:
Alderman Wright made a motion, seconded by Alderman Gerl to approve the purchase oftwo 2021 Charger Pursuit All-Wheel Drive Patrol vehicles from Victory Lane with equipment and installation by Global Technical Systems, Inc., with design striping installation by Nick Pastrovich for each squad car at a cost not to exceed $79,488.34.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Building/Zoning:
Alderman Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderman Street to approve an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for a" zoning change" from Commercial ( C- 2) to Residential (S- 1) for the purpose of constructing a Public-School Building at 120 W. St. John.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderman Brown to approve a" Large Scale Development' for the purpose of constructing a Public-School building.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Alderman Kellenberger made a motion, seconded by Alderman Brown to approve an Ordinance vacating a platted alleyway located in blocks 10 and 11 of Sunset Park Subdivision, Litchfield, Montgomery County, IL.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding amending Ordinance 2831 Appendix B for a Zoning Use Change. Erik Hyam spoke on behalf of the petitioner indicating that they were willing to agree to reasonable requirements but felt that limiting the change to only allow for a professional office or medical building was a significant restriction. Mr. Hyam said the zoning should allow as a C 2 in its entirety or include equitable limitations. City Attorney Hantla indicated that a definition portion could be added to the ordinance to further explain the intent of the language. Mayor Dougherty suggested working on language that would be agreeable to all involved. Alderman Hollo made a motion, seconded by Alderman Gerl to table the discussion until after Mr. Hyam and his client had an opportunity to discuss certain restrictions. The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Executive Session:
Alderman Brown made a motion, seconded by Alderman Wright to Enter into Executive Session, as allowed under the Illinois Open Meetings Act, as found in Chapter 5 ofthe Illinois Compiled Statutes, Section 120, to address these certain and restricted items:
The setting of a price for sale or lease ofproperty owned by the public body." ( 5ILCS 120/ 2( 2)( 6)
Executive Session was entered at 7: 57 p.m.
Alderman Gerl made a motion, seconded by Alderman Street to return to open session at 8: 05 p.m.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
New Business:
Mr. Hyam returned with the Ordinance which broadened the ability for the building to be used for other purposes besides a medical facility, stating that should the petitioner pass away, his wife is not a licensed dentist and would be unable to practice at the location.
Alderman Brown made a motion, seconded by Alderman Wright to approve an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2831 ofthe City of Litchfield, Montgomery County, Illinois, designating Zoning Classification ofTerritory within the Municipal Boundaries of said City of Litchfield as written.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Gerl, Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
Having no further business, Alderman Gerl made a motion, seconded by Alderman Brown to adjourn the regular meeting of the Litchfield City Council. The Mayor called for a voice vote, motion carried, and the regular meeting adjourned at 8: 21 p.m.
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