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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD APRIL 21, 2003

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Mayor Robert Rice with all council members present at roll call. Staff members present were Steve Reynolds, Scott Bryant, Scott Shumaker, Jeff Clawson, Sue Marcum and City Attorney, Jeff Abbott.

Minutes of the City Council Meeting held March 17, 2003 were approved on the motion made by Jerry, second by Gary. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion carried 5 yeas, 0 nays.

Jeff told the council it appeared the city did not make the short list for grant funding for the new water treatment plant. He recommended moving forward with the process without grant funding. A timeline for bidding requirements was provided to the council.

Jeff had been in contact with a several representatives of Mediacom and it appears as though he was making some progress towards setting up an access channel for the city’s use. The estimated expense to the city would be approximately $600-$700 for the purchase of necessary software.

Motion was made by Gary, second by Jerry to adopt the Annual Budget as outlined in the summary provided by Jeff which reflects a balanced budget of $4,800,000. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion carried 5 yeas, 0 nays.

It was moved by Dave to allow up to $400,000 in Tax Increment Financing funds for the purpose of improving infrastructure for all TIF property located within the Falcon Ridge Subdivision. This $400,000 will be based on a 50% share of property taxes generated within the TIF Falcon Ridge Subdivision. In addition, the TIF distribution will not be paid if all subdivision regulations are not met including but not limited too, water, sewer, streets, storm sewer, detention, drainage and zoning, second was made by Gary. 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 Dawn directing Jeff to send a letter to Mediacom regarding the setup of the local access channel. 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 meeting held 04/21/03 cont.

A memo had been provided to the council concerning a proposed subdivision by developers Jack Burcham and Mike Ready. Jeff requested the council to provide him with a list of all questions the council may have regarding the subdivision so that a worksheet can be provided to the developers prior to a committee meeting.

RESOLUTION NO. 03-04-01-90, Supplemental Resolution for Maintenance of Steets and Highways By Municipality under the Illinois Highway Code 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.

ORDINANCE NO. 03-04-01-51, An Ordinance approving revisions to the Official Zoning Map of the City of Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois was passed on a 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.

Invoices payable April 3, 2003, in the total amount of $75,385.10 were approved for payment on the motion made by Gary, 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.

Invoices payable April 21, 2003, in the total amount of $78,304.64 were approved for payment on the motion made by Gary, 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.

Minutes of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a public hearing held March 13, 2003 were accepted and the reading waived 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.

ORDINANCE NO.03-04-02-50, An Ordinance adopting the Le Roy, Illinois City Code was passed on the motion made by John, 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.

Motion was made by John, second by Jerry approving the purchase of fish for Howard Virgin Timber Park at a cost not to exceed $1,000. 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 meeting held 04/21/03 cont.

Sue Marcum,
City Clerk

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