Litchfield public meetings in 2022
15 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved the purchase of a new ambulance and several infrastructure projects, including wastewater treatment payments and lake improvements. The council also authorized a tax levy for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and appointed a member to the Police Pension Board.
- Appointed Rhonda Weatherford to the Police Pension Board (6-0)
- Approved tax levy ordinance for fiscal year May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023 (6-0)
- Approved Ameren Remedial Action Plan contingent upon street restoration contract (6-0)
- Approved 3-year auditing agreement with Kemper & Associates, LLC (6-0)
- Approved purchase of 2022 Braun Chief XL Type 1 Ambulance for $398,592.66 (6-0)
- Approved $11,803.50 for Lake Lou Yaeger actuator controls and $24,890 for playground fencing (6-0)
- Declared 220/222 N. State Street as surplus to advertise for bids (6-0)
- Approved $232,658.13 final payment to Korte-Luitijohan for lagoon liner project (6-0)
City Council
The Council approved funding for the Litchfield Pickers markets and various drainage and street engineering projects. They also promoted two public safety officers and authorized the sale of surplus vehicles. A motion to allow golf carts and UTVs within city limits failed.
- Approved up to $31,000 for Litchfield Pickers markets expenditures and temporary hiring (7-0)
- Approved $39,855.15 final payment to Korte Luitijohan for Wastewater Treatment Chemical Feed Improvement Project (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance Adopting the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Master Agreement (7-0)
- Approved sale of 5 surplus vehicles and equipment to Philip Fiscella for $2,412 (7-0)
- Approved $12,955 for Marten Engineering services for Sargent St. (7-0)
- Approved $89,950 for Wayne Davis to install rip rap in West Side drainage ditch (7-0)
- Promoted Adam Pennock to Interim Fire Chief for up to six months (7-0)
- Denied ordinance allowing use of golf carts and UTVs in the City (Motion failed)
Economic Development Commission
The commission approved the minutes from the November 28, 2022 meeting. Members discussed the Industrial Park Rail Spur, a marketing brochure for the new industrial park, and updates on the Ameren Gas Main and DCEO Grant. No other formal actions were taken.
- Approved November 28, 2022 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council approved several administrative actions, including insurance renewals and a contract with Litchfield Fire Fighters Local #3252. The council also authorized employee holiday gifts and a police sergeant promotion.
- Appointed Ashley Ryker to the TIF Joint Review Board (8-0)
- Approved promotion of a candidate to Police Sergeant (8-0)
- Approved insurance renewals for ICRMT, US Risk, and Cincinnati Insurance Company (8-0)
- Approved $50 holiday gift cards for full-time and part-time regular employees (8-0)
- Approved $2,750 reduction of farm cash rent for Kelly Schmidt (8-0)
- Approved leasing of Eagle Ridge Subdivision Lots 23 & 24 (8-0)
- Approved Agreement between the City of Litchfield and Litchfield Fire Fighters Local #3252 (8-0)
- Approved reallocation of $2,100 from FSA to wages for non-bargaining employees (8-0)
City Council
The City Council approved a contract with Austin H. Edmondson, Jr. to serve as interim City Administrator. The council also entered and exited an executive session to discuss employee-related matters.
- Approved contract with Austin H. Edmondson, Jr. for interim City Administrator (5-2)
- Entered executive session to discuss employee appointment, compensation, or performance (7-0)
City Council
The City Council approved several infrastructure expenditures, including a new F 250 pick-up truck and sewer project change orders. The council also ratified a collective bargaining agreement with Laborers' Local 773 and appointed a member to the Tourism Advisory Committee.
- Appointed Jean Bruner Jachino to Tourism Advisory Committee (6-0)
- Approved transfer of city sales tax funds to general fund (6-0)
- Approved $6,762.53 change order for Wastewater Treatment Facility project (6-0)
- Approved ordinance to dispose of surplus Lake and Street Department equipment via sealed bids (6-0)
- Approved up to $10,000 for Cloyd Excavating to clean east lagoon (6-0)
- Approved purchase of F 250 pick-up truck not to exceed $43,690.00 (6-0)
- Approved Laborers' International Union of North America, Local 773 Collective Bargaining Agreement (6-0)
- Approved retaining Mary Renner for six months for Economic Development duties at $50.00 per hour (6-0)
Economic Development Commission
The commission approved the meeting minutes from July 25, 2022. Mayor Dougherty announced that City Administrator/Economic Development Director Tonya Flannery will be leaving the City for a position with the State of Illinois.
- Approved July 25, 2022 meeting minutes
City Council
The Litchfield City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a zoning amendment restricting older mobile homes in residential districts and a revision to allow short-term rentals in commercial and some residential zones by special use. They also approved a minor subdivision for RLP Development near Jimmy John's, committed funds for a state infrastructure grant, adopted technology policies, and authorized equipment purchases for the Lake and Fire departments. All votes were unanimous (8-0).
- Approved $1,664.28 for lawn mower repairs for Lake Department (8-0)
- Approved minor subdivision for RLP Development (Jimmy John's parcel) (8-0)
- Approved ordinance restricting mobile homes over 5 years old in residential districts (8-0)
- Approved ordinance allowing short-term rentals in C-2, S-1, and S-2 zones by special use (8-0)
- Approved resolution committing funds for Rebuild Illinois infrastructure grant (8-0)
- Approved resolution adopting technology and social media policies for personnel manual (8-0)
- Approved $2,320 for windshield replacements for fire engines (8-0)
- Accepted property at 908 N Chestnut by quit claim deed contingent on taxes and liens (8-0)
Tourism Advisory Committee
The committee is meeting to discuss tourism office operations, marketing, and ongoing projects. The agenda includes updates on the sports complex and the monument and mural project.
- Tourism grant request
- Sports complex update
- Monument & Mural project update
- Picker’s Market October volunteer schedule
- Billboards
Tourism Advisory Committee
The Tourism Advisory Committee will review office operations, marketing, and events. The body will discuss the location of a monument and mural and receive updates on the sports complex and local hotels.
- Monument and mural location discussion
- Sports complex update
- Picker’s Market July volunteer schedule
- Hotel and Lake updates
Tourism Advisory Committee
The committee will meet to introduce a new Tourism Coordinator and discuss the scheduling of future meetings. The session includes updates on the sports complex and the Picker’s Market volunteer schedule.
- Introduction of Tourism Coordinator
- Sports Complex update
- Picker’s Market volunteer schedule
- Hotel update
Tourism Advisory Committee
The Tourism Advisory Committee will meet to review office operations and receive updates from the Chamber and Great Rivers & Routes. The body will discuss the status of the sports complex and the volunteer schedule for the Picker’s Market.
- Sports Complex update
- Picker’s Market volunteer schedule
- Tourism Office operations report
Tourism Advisory Committee
The Litchfield Tourism Advisory Committee will meet to discuss a marketing proposal from Great Rivers & Routes. The body will also receive updates on the tourism office and local hotels.
- Marketing Proposal from Great Rivers & Routes
- Tourism Office operations update
- Hotel update
Tourism Advisory Committee
The committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and receive updates from the Chamber, Great Rivers & Routes, and the Tourism Office. No new or unfinished business is listed on the agenda.
- Approval of December 8, 2021 minutes
- Approval of January 13, 2022 minutes
- Hotel update
- Tourism Office operations update
Tourism Advisory Committee
The committee will meet to discuss the 2022 events calendar and review advertising proposals from Rivers & Routes. The session includes operational updates from the Tourism Office and reports from the Chamber and hotels.
- 2022 Events Calendar
- Ads/Proposal from Rivers & Routes
- Tourism Office operations update