1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Approval of Minutes from the September 4, 2007 Council meeting.

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

5. Approval of semi-monthly bills.

6. Treasurer’s Report (2^nd monthly meeting). 

7. Consideration of Annexation Ordinance 07-12 annexing park ground. A Public Hearing was held August 17, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Meares

8. Consideration of Annexation Ordinance 07-13 annexing the parcel “Tract JD-1” at the Knolls owned by Craig Gerdes.  A Public Hearing was held August 17, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.  Mr. Meares   

9. Recommendation from the Park Committee to approve the City’s participation in the Intergovernmental Agreement with Congerville and Goodfield to establish the position of Director of Recreational Programs.  The proposed percent of participation for each community is seventy percent for Eureka, fifteen percent for both Congerville and Goodfield.  The approximate annual cost to the City will be $26,800.  Mr. Hinnen 

10. Consideration of Resolution R-07-10 “Safe Kids Walk This Way”.  A resolution supporting the enforcement of the local and State laws in school zones. The resolution will be a part of the City’s commitment to safety for our children and adults and will be included in the Grant application for the school zone flashing lights to be submitted by the Safe kids walk this way task force.  Mayor Punke

11. Consideration of the Mayor’s Proclamation P-07-05 proclaiming the month of October 2007 as “Walk This Way For Safe Kids” month and October 3^rd as “National Walk to School Day” in Eureka.  Mayor Punke

12. Executive Session pursuit to 5 ILCS 120/2(c) (5) for the purpose of discussing the purchase or lease of real property for use of the public body.  Mr. Hinnen

13. Committee Reports.

Budget Committee – Mr. Waters
Administration and Personnel Committee - Mr. Meares
Enterprise Committee – Mr. Hinnen
Maintenance – Mr. WatersPublic Safety – Mr. Punke
Park & Recreation Committee – Mr. Hinnen
Economic Development & Tourism – Mr. Kupfer
Liquor Commission – Mayor Punke
Communication Committee – Mrs. Hinthorne

14.  New business to come before the council

15.  Public comments or Questions.

16.  Adjournment