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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD MAY 20, 2002
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Dave McClelland at 7:00 P.M.
with all council members present at roll call except Gary Koerner. Staff
members Steve Reynolds, Scott Shumaker, Jeff Clawson, Sue Marcum and City Attorney,
Jeff Abbott were also present. Public sign in sheet is attached.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was given.
Minutes of the April 29, 2002 Council Meeting were approved on a motion made
by Dawn, second by Jerry. Roll Call: Dave McClelland-yes, Grace
Anderson-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion
carried 5 yeas, 0 nays.
Gary Koerner was seated at 7:05 P.M.
Motion was made by John, second by Dawn to approve a donation of $100.00 to
the
Le Roy Summer League. Roll Call: Dave McClelland-yes, Grace Anderson-yes,
Jerry Henson-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 approve a donation of $100.00 to
the McLean County EMS Systems. Roll Call: Dave McClelland-yes, Grace
Anderson-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes.
Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Sun Plating had submitted a Tif request for assistance in the cost of roof replacement
at their business in the 100 block of N. Chestnut Street. Motion
was made by Gary, second by Dawn to approve a Tif agreement with Sun Plating
to provide 50% of the cost of the roof improvement not to exceed $2500.00 for
the city’s share. Roll Call: Dave McClelland-yes, Grace Anderson-yes,
Jerry Henson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes.
Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
A bid opening was scheduled for Lot 1 and Lot 2 in the Stylecraft Subdivision.
Two bids were received and opened. Staley Grain’s bid on Lot 1 was
in the amount of $9,300.00. Automated Agri Systems submitted a bid on
Lot 2 in the amount of $15,500.00. Both bids were given to the City Clerk
for holding until the June 3, 2002 Council Meeting.
Minutes of 05/20/2002 meeting continued.
The following correction was made to the Zoning Board Minutes on page two, Motion
carried by a vote of 4 to 0 w/one abstain. John made the motion
to accept the Zoning Board Minutes of May 9, 2002 with the noted correction
and waive the reading of such. Gary made the second to John’s motion.
Roll Call: Dave McClelland-yes, Grace Anderson-yes, Jerry Henson-yes,
Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion carried 6
yeas, 0 nays.
Ordinance number 02-05-01-51, An Ordinance approving a variation
in front yard setbacks of the Municipal Code, Le Roy, Illinois, 1975 (as amended),
Chapter 21, Zoning (810 N. White, Ingram) was passed on the motion made by Jerry,
second by John. Roll Call: Dave McClelland-yes, Grace Anderson-yes,
Jerry Henson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes.
Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Gary, second by Dawn to approve the purchase of computer
equipment from Gateway for the Water, Sewer and Street departments in the amount
of $4,512.00. Roll Call: Dave McClelland-yes, Grace Anderson-yes,
Jerry Henson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes.
Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
The three project agreements submitted by Lewis, Yockey and Brown for the Golden
Eagle Sanitary Sewer, $5,500, Golden Eagle lift station standby generator, $2,500
and the Falcon Ridge Park, $5,000, were approved but future agreements were
requested to be submitted in the not to exceed cost rather than an estimated
cost. Roll Call: Dave McClelland-yes, Grace Anderson-yes, Jerry
Henson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion
carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by John, second by Jerry to approve a total cost of up to $30,000
for the pilot studies recommended for the design of the future water treatment
plant. Roll Call: Dave McClelland-yes, Grace Anderson-yes, Jerry
Henson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion
carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Listed invoices in the amount of $213,116.26 were approved for payment on the
motion made by Gary, second by John. Roll Call: Dave McClelland-yes,
Grace Anderson-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John
Haney-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
The Odd Fellows Lodge has requested the city to provide a handicap space on
the north parking space along the west side of their building, 112 E. Center
Street.
Motion was made by Dawn, second by Grace to enter executive session to include
Scott Shumaker at 8:22 P.M. to discuss 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1), the hiring of part
time police officers. Roll Call: Dave McClelland-yes, Grace Anderson-yes,
Jerry Henson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes.
Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Minutes of 05/20/02 meeting continued.
Motion was made by Dawn, second by Gary to adjourn the executive session
and return to regular session at 8:48 P.M. Roll Call: Dave McClelland-yes,
Grace Anderson-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John
Haney-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Dawn, second by Gary to hire Kip Rutledge as a part time
patrol officer. Roll Call: Dave McClelland-no, Grace Anderson-yes,
Jerry Henson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes.
Motion carried 5 yeas, 1 nay.
Motion was made by Dawn, second by John to hire Eric Borklund as a part time
patrol officer. Roll Call: Dave McClelland-yes, Grace Anderson-no,
Jerry Henson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes.
Motion carried 5 yeas, 1 nay.
Motion was made by Dawn, second by Gary to adjourn the regular council meeting
at 8:52 P.M. Roll Call: Dave McClelland-yes, Grace Anderson-yes,
Jerry Henson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes.
Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Sue Marcum
City Clerk