City of Litchfield City Council met Jan. 20.
Here are 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 to order at 6: 30 p-m. 7`h¢ Pledge of Allegiance was recited_ Present on roll call were Aldcrpersons Marilyn Sisson, Mark Brown, Dave Hollo, Timothy Wright (rcmote, Kassidy Paine, Woodrow Street and Ray Kellenberger remote). Absent: Dwayne Gcrl. The mayor declared that a quorum was present.
Appointment
Terry Hancock was introduced and recommended for appointment as Lake Superintendent by Mayor Steve Doughtery. Motion of acceptance was made by Aldcrperson Brown and seconded by Alderperson Street.
Other Business.
Alderperson Sisson made a motion, seconded by Aldcrperson Brown to accept the minutes from the January 6, 2022 meeting.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Gerl
Motion carried.
New Business
Finance:
Alderperson Street made a motion seconded by Alderperson Sisson to approve the Axial Audit for fiscal year ending April 30, 2021, presented by Rick Gratia, Kerber, Eck 8-- Braeckel, contingent upon inclusion of information for Note K.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger_
Nay: None.
Absent: Gerl.
Motion carried.
Lake:
Alderperson Hollo made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Brown to approve the 2022 Lease Agreements and Rules and Regulations for both the Lake Front Seasonal Camping and the Bi Centennial Campground Seasonal Camping.
The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Gerl.
Motion carried.
Tourism:
Alderperson Sisson made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Street to approve the expenditures and hiring of temporary employees for the Litchfield Pickers Markets in the amount not to exceed $35, 000.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign any contracts associated with the event. The Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Gerl.
Motion carried.
Alderperson Sisson made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Hollo to approve an advertising services contract with Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau for marketing Litchfield Tourism in the amount of $40,000 and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract.
Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street, Kellenberger.
Nay: None.
Absent: Gerl.
Motion carried.
Administration:
Alderperson Street made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Hollo to approve an ordinance amending video gaming terminal fees from $25 per machine to $ 250 per machine. Alderperson Brown inquired if there would be anyone exempt from this to which Mayor Dougherty replied there would not.
Mayor directed a roll call vote.
Aye: Sisson, Hollo, Brown, Paine, Wright, Street.
Nay: None.
Abstained: Kellenberger
Absent: Gerl.
Motion carried.
Having no further business, Alderperson Sisson made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Street 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 6:55 p.m.
Submitted by: Connie Joyce
https://www.cityoflitchfieldil.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01202022-103
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