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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD SEPTEMBER 17, 2001
An opening prayer was given by John Haney.
The council meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Bob Rice with
all council members present at roll call. Hunt Henderson, Steve Reynolds,
Scott Bryant, Perry Mayer, Jeff Clawson and Sue Marcum were also present.
Everyone was requested to join in giving the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes of the September 3, 2001 City Council Meeting were approved on a motion
made by Dave, second by Steve. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes, Grace
Anderson-yes, Steve Dean-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes.
Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Ordinance No. 01-09-01-51, An Ordinance Approving the Final
Plat of the First Addition to Falcon Ridge was passed subject to securing
the necessary water easement and receiving the letter of credit on a motion
made by Dave, second by Dawn. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes, Grace
Anderson-yes, Steve Dean-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes.
Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Jeff had spoken with Charlie Riggs concerning the animal control position.
Charlie suggested the city go ahead and contract Brandon Litherland to fill
the position.
Two committee meetings were scheduled. The Streets and Property is to
meet at 7:00 P.M. on September 25th and Public Safety is to meet at 7:30 P.M.
on September 27, 2001.
Two bids were received for the West Street Storm Sewer Extension Phase 1 Project,
Colclasure, Inc, $44,020.00 and Stark Excavating, $34,847.50. Motion was
made by Dave, second by Steve to approve the bid of Stark Excavating in the
amount of $34,847.50. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes, Grace Anderson-yes,
Steve Dean-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion
carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Minutes of meeting held 09/17/01 continued.
Motion was made by Dave, second by Steve to approve the cost up to $3,065.66
for the purchase of a new laser printer from Gateway for city hall’s office
use. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes, Grace Anderson-yes, Steve Dean-yes,
Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion carried 6
yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by John, second by Gary to approve the bid of Pafco Truck Bodies
in the amount of $5,936.00 for a truck service body for the Water Department.
Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes, Grace Anderson-yes, Steve Dean-yes, Gary
Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas,
0 nays.
Motion was made by Gary, second by Steve to approve the payment of listed invoices
for the total amount of $17,237.30. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes,
Grace Anderson-yes, Steve Dean-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John
Haney-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Steve, second by Grace to require all Superintendents of
Departments, the Chief of Police and the City Administrator to live within the
City limits, and all other full time employees of the City of Le Roy to
live within a twenty minute driving time of the city. After discussion,
this motion was withdrawn. Motion was made by John, second by Gary to
table the employee residency issue until the next regular scheduled council
meeting. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes, Grace Anderson-yes, Steve
Dean-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion
carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Jeff was instructed to find what the cost would be to hire a consultant to objectively
look at our city to give detail to our strong points and weaknesses.
Designing a city emblem and flag was discussed. It was agreed the City
of Le Roy should sponsor a contest for 7th grade through 12th grade for the
design of a city emblem and flag.
Steve Dean reminded the council Parkfest was scheduled for October 7th and he
needs volunteers to help with the event.
Motion was made by Dave, second by Steve approving the payment of $4,000 to
Jim Ward for the design of the City of Le Roy’s Website and to pay a $50.00
monthly fee to to LPA/C of C towards the maintenance of this website.
Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes, Grace Anderson-no, Steve Dean-yes, Gary
Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion carried 5 yeas,
1 nay.
The request for a donation to the East Project for the Le Roy High School was
tabled until the next regular council meeting.
Mayor Rice appointed Council Member, Dave McClelland as Mayor Pro Tem.
Minutes of meeting held 09/17/01 continued.
Motion was made by Steve, second by John to approve the Mayor’s appointment
of Dave McClelland as Mayor Pro Tem. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes,
Grace Anderson-yes, Steve Dean-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John
Haney-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Steve, second by Dave to enter executive session at 8:50
P.M. to discuss 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11), pending litigation. Roll call:
Dave McClelland-yes, Grace Anderson-yes, Steve Dean-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn
Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Dawn, second by John to adjourn executive session at 9:15
P.M. and return to regular session. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes,
Grace Anderson-yes, Steve Dean-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John
Haney-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Steve, second by Gary to adjourn the regular council meeting
at 9:17 P.M. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes, Grace Anderson-yes,
Steve Dean-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion
carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Sue Marcum, City Clerk
City of Le Roy