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Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Approval of Minutes from the August 21, 2006 Council meeting.

Public Comments on any action to be taken on Agenda items.

Approval of semi-monthly bills.

Treasurer’s Report (2nd monthly meeting).

Recommendation from the Maintenance Committee to approve the Route 24 turn lane bid from Cullinan for MFT portion of the project for $113,586.38 and the non-MFT section for $156,461.90.  The Engineers estimate was $86,642.50 for the MFT and $156,461.90 for the Non-MFT work.  Mr. Chambliss

Recommendation from the Maintenance Committee to approve the quote from Mangold Ford for a 2007 Ford F350 Super Duty Chassis Cab for $19,215 this is with a trade in of the 1995 1-ton.  Mr. Chambliss

a.     Mangold – without trade $26,215 - with trade - $19,215
b.     Uftring – without trade $$26,410 – with trade - $21,485
c.     Sam Leman – without trade $29,472.01 – with trade $25,472.

Recommendation from the Economic Development Committee to approve banner design to be used with the advertising campaign.  Mr. Hinnen

Recommendation from the Economic Development Committee to approve the expenditure of up to $1,000 for a joint advertising ad campaign with Eureka College to be placed in the Peoria Area Visitor guide book.  Mr. Hinnen

Recommendation from the Park Committee to allow the use of the open area on the North side of the walking bridge at the lower park by the JFL for practice games this year under the conditions set in the letter dated August 17, 2006 to Sherman Brewer representing the JFL and Jerrold Moxley representing the EYRA.

Council support for the formation of a Park Committee comprised of representatives of the JFL, EYRA, Eureka, Congerville and Goodfield communities to work toward the establishment of a Park District.  Mr. Eckert

Consideration of the Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP) Administrative Agreement with Jim Cumming to administer the CDAP Grant of $246,820.  Mr. Weidner

Consideration of a pay increase for newly elected officials in 2007.  The pay increase will apply only to those elected at the next election. The Mayor, Treasurer and Alderman not up for re-election will remain the same until their term is complete.  The last pay increase was in 2001; Alderman and City Clerk - $1,200 to $1,500, Mayor - $2,000 to $2,500, Treasurer - $1,500 to $2,000 annually.  Mayor Punke

Committee Reports.

Budget Committee – Mr. Chambliss
Administration and Personnel Committee, Mr. Meares
Enterprise Committee – Mr. Weidner
Maintenance – Mr. Chambliss
Public Safety – Mr. Waters
Park & Recreation Committee – Mr. Eckert
Economic Development & Tourism – Mr. Hinnen
Liquor Committee – Mayor Punke
Communication Committee – Mr. Meares

New business to come before the council

Public comments or Questions

Adjournment