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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD NOVEMBER 5, 2001
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem, Dave McClelland at 7:02 with
all council members except Mayor Bob Rice present at roll call. Hunt Henderson,
Steve Reynolds, Perry Mayor, Scott Bryant, Jeff Clawson and Sue Marcum were
also present. List of public in attendance is attached to the minutes.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was given.
Minutes of the October 22, 2001 Regular Council Meeting were approved on a motion
made by Dawn, second by Gary. Roll call: Dawn Thompson-yes, Grace
Anderson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion
carried 5 yeas, 0 nays.
Francis Smith addressed the council on the possibility of obtaining the railroad
property for a bike trail. He explained the process of railroad abandonment
. He stated there was state and federal grant money available to help
in obtaining the property and constructing a trail.
Motion was made by John, second by Dawn authorizing the Mayor to send a letter
to state representatives stating city council support for rail banking within
our corporate boundaries. Roll call: Dawn Thompson-yes, Grace
Anderson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion
carried 5 yeas, 0 nays.
The council had copies of the Assignment and Assumption of Lease sent by Richard
F. Janko regarding the Permabilt property at 410 N. Hemlock Street. Motion
was made by John, second by Gary giving authorization to Mayor Rice to sign
the Assignment and Assumption of Lease after the city attorney had reviewed
the document and found it in order. Roll call: Dawn Thompson-yes,
Grace Anderson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes.
Motion carried 5 yeas, 0 nays.
A motion was made by Gary, second by Dawn giving approval to spend up to $1,200,
under Steve Dean’s direction on Christmas decorations for the downtown
area. Roll call: Dawn Thompson-yes, Grace Anderson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes,
John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 5 yeas, 0 nays.
An Economic and Community Development Committee Meeting was scheduled for November
14, 2001 at 6:30 to discuss Title 10, Zoning.
The final subdivision plan for Prairie View Subdivision, Mark Bardwell developer
was submitted for approval. Motion was made by Gary, second by John to
approve the subdivision plan with the provision for agreement with the developer
to pay $2,500 towards street improvements and submit a letter of credit to the
city. The City Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary ordinance.
Roll call: Dawn Thompson-yes, Grace Anderson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, John
Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 5 yeas, 0 nays.
The final subdivision plat for Crumbaugh 5th Addition was submitted for approval.
Motion was made by Gary, second by John to approve the final plat with street
turn arounds constructed at the dead end of Carol Avenue and Grandview Drive
and to direct the city attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. Roll
call: Dawn Thompson-yes, Grace Anderson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, John Haney-yes,
Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 5 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Dave, second by Dawn approving the agreement requested by
Sherry Huddleston to repay the city Tif loan of $10,000 including 5% interest
to void the existing agreement with the city. Roll call: Dawn Thompson-yes,
Grace Anderson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes.
Motion carried 5 yeas, 0 nays.
Results of the bid opening for Golden Eagle sanitary sewer construction were
given. Two bids were received Stark Excavating, Inc. $21,860.00 and Colclasure,
Inc. $19,641.50.
After discussing the type of material planned for the sewer extension, motion
was made by John to table awarding the bid until Scott and Jeff could review
the plans further. Motion died because of lack of a second.
John made the motion to table awarding the bid until further review could be
made, second to the motion was made by Gary. Roll call: Dawn Thompson-yes,
Grace Anderson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes.
Motion carried 5 yeas, 0 nays.
Listed invoices were approved for payment on a motion made by Gary, second by
John. Roll call: Dawn Thompson-yes, Grace Anderson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes,
John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 5 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Dave, second by Grace to authorize spending up to $200 for
the promotion of the city’s new web site. Roll call: Dawn
Thompson-yes, Grace Anderson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes.
Motion carried 5 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by John, second by Dawn to enter executive session at 8:40 P.M.
to discuss personnel, 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) and pending litigation, 5ILCS 120/2
(c) (11). Roll call: Dawn Thompson-yes, Grace Anderson-yes, Gary
Koerner-yes, John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 5 yeas,
0 nays.
Motion was made by John, second by Dawn to adjourn the executive session and
return to regular session at 10:05 P.M. Roll call: Dawn Thompson-yes,
Grace Anderson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes.
Motion carried 5 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Gary, second by John to adjourn the regular council meeting
at 10:06 P.M. Roll call: Dawn Thompson-yes, Grace Anderson-yes,
Gary Koerner-yes, John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried
5 yeas, 0 nays.
Sue Marcum,
City Clerk