MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
COUNCIL MEETING
HELD FEBRUARY 3, 2003
The council meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. with all council members
present at roll call except Grace Anderson. Members of staff present were
Steve Reynolds, Scott Bryant, Perry Mayer, Jeff Clawson, Sue Marcum and City
Attorney, Jeff Abbott.
Minutes of the January 20, 2003 Council Meeting were approved on the motion
made by Jerry, second by John. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes, Jerry
Henson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion
carried 5 yeas, 0 nays.
Denise Woltkamp and several girl scouts attended the meeting to present the
city with a Certificate of Appreciation for use of the Le Roy Community Center
by Girl Scout Troops.
Motion was made by Dave, second by Dawn to enter into an agreement with Bromenn
Medical Group for a TIF Incentive package up to $200,000 under the terms outlined
in the proposed letter to Bromenn. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes,
Jerry Henson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes.
Motion carried 5 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Dave, second by Jerry to authorize an intergovernmental agreement
with the Le Roy School District for TIF Incentives as proposed for years 2008
through 2019 outlined in the letter sent to the school and based on successful
extension of the life of the TIF District. In addition, up to $200,000
for years 2004 through 2007 in $50,000 increments, and to indicate a willingness
to discuss further help with water, sewer and refuse charges, and assistance
with paving, gutter, curb, water and sewer work during the construction phase
of the new building would also be available. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes,
Jerry Henson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes.
Motion carried 5 yeas, 0 nays.
ORDINANCE NO. 03-02-01-80, An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Personal
Property Owned by the City of Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois, (1984 International
Truck, 1993 Chevy Caprice) was passed on a motion made by Jerry, second by Dawn.
Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn
Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion carried 5 yeas, 0 nays.
Listed invoices for the total amount of $17,911.92 were approved for payment
on the motion made by Gary, second by Dawn. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes,
Jerry Henson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes.
Motion carried 5 yeas, 0 nays.
Minutes of the 2/3/03 meeting continued
Motion was made by Gary, second by John to approve the Vacation Buy Back Policy
for the City of Le Roy as outlined in the attachment to the minutes. Roll
call: Dave McClelland-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes,
John Haney-yes. Motion carried 5 yeas, 0 nays.
The council requested the Animal Control Officer submit monthly reports of his
activity.
Motion was made by Jerry, second by John to enter executive session at 7:55
P.M. to discuss 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1), personnel specifically the evaluation
of City Administrator, Jeff Clawson. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes,
Jerry Henson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes.
Motion carried 5 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Dawn, second by Dave to adjourn the executive session and
return to regular session at 9:16 P.M. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes,
Jerry Henson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes.
Motion carried 5 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Dawn, second by John to adjourn the regular council meeting
at 9:20 P.M. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Gary
Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion carried 5 yeas,
0 nays.
Sue Marcum,
City Clerk