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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD OCTOBER 1, 2001

  
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bob Rice at 7:04 P.M. with all the city council members present at roll call.  Hunt Henderson, Jeff Clawson and Sue Marcum were also present.  The attendance list is attached to the minutes.
 
Minutes of the September 17, 2001 Meeting were approved on a motion made by Steve, second by Dave.  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. 01-10-01-30,  An ordinance consenting to the assignment of rights under a contract entered into between the City of Le Roy and the Alwan Brothers Partnership, regarding benefits under Le Roy First Tax Increment Financing District was passed 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.
 
Motion was made Steve, second by Dave requiring  hourly employees to live within a 20 mile distance of the city and all supervisors employed by the city are required to live within the corporate limits of the city effective May 1, 2002.  This policy will include a one year grace period.  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.
 
The CDAP Grant Public Hearing for Design Engineering was called to order by Mayor Bob Rice at 7:15 P.M.  Ryan Miles addressed the council asking  where we were planning to building the new water plant and where we were going to get the funds to pay for the plant.  There were no further comments from the public in attendance.  The hearing was closed at 7:20 P.M.
 
Phil Moss was in attendance to discuss concern over the garbage rate charged to the American Legion.  The council directed Jeff to provide detail information to the Utility Committee in reference to garbage rates for an upcoming meeting.  The committee will respond after they have completed their evaluation.
 
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATIONS, in which Mayor Bob Rice certifies to the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs in regard to an application and award of funds through the Community Development Assistance Program was 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.
 
Minutes of the meeting held 10/01/01 continued.
 
RESOLUTION 01-10-01-42,
COUNCIL RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT was passed on a motion made by Steve, 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.
 
RESOLUTION 01-10-02-42,  Resolution Committing Local Funds was passed on a motion made by Steve, second by Gary.  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.
 
It was moved by Steve, second by Dave, subject to any conditions in the zoning process, approval of the proposal with Mark Bardwell for the development of a two acre tract of land in the 600 block of East Vine Street.  The proposal to include the following:
1) Developer to provide an utility easement for any and all new water and sewer mains.
2) Developer to provide an easement to guarantee the city the right to extend water and/or sewer in the future to the property line.
3) Developer to dedicate land for a street right-of-way along Vine Street.
4) Developer to design and construct water and sewer mains per city requirements which includes approval of the city engineer and the appropriate department superintendents.
5) Developer to provide $2,500 (Bardwell) toward future street improvements.
6) Developer to build a private drive to serve all residents within the development.
7) Developer to post private drive at his expense.

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.
 
Listed invoices in the amount of $43,899.98 were approved for payment on a motion made by Gary Koerner, second by Steve Dean.  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 the CDAP Grant Public Hearing for Design Engineering Category held October 1, 2001 at 7:15 P.M. were approved on a motion made by Steve, second by Dave.  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 Dave directing Jeff to research figures for refuse charges and provide to the council at the Utilities Committee Meeting scheduled for October 8, 2001.
 
Minutes of the meeting held 10/01/01 continued.
 
Motion was made by Dave, second by Steve to adjourn the regular council meeting at 8:55 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

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