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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD AUGUST 19, 2002
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Robert Rice with all the
council members present at roll call. Staff members present were Steve
Reynolds, Scott Shumaker, Scott Bryant, Jeff Clawson, Sue Marcum and City Attorney,
Jeff Abbott.
Minutes of the July 15, 2002 Council Meeting were approved on a motion made
by Dave, second by Jerry. 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 Minutes of the Zoning Board Hearings held August 8, 2002 were accepted and
the reading waived on a motion made by Dave, 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.
Ordinance No. 02-08-02-51, An ordinance approving a variation
in front yard setbacks of the Municipal Code, Le Roy, Illinois, 1975 (as amended)
(for 310 W. Green) was passed on a motion made by Dave, second by Gary.
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 No. 02-08-03-51, An ordinance approving a variation in side
yard setbacks of the Municipal Code, City of Le Roy, Illinois 1975 (as amended)
(for 309 and 311 N. White Street) was passed on a motion made by Gary, second
by Dawn. 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 No. 02-08-04-51, An ordinance approving a variation in rear
yard setbacks of the Municipal Code, City of Le Roy, Illinois 1975 (as amended)
(for 500 Sunset Drive) was passed on a motion made by Gary, second by Dave.
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.
Perry Lewis reported the advertisement for bids on the Phase 6 Sanitary Sewer
in Golden Eagle would be published soon with the letting to be in September,
construction would be in October.
Minutes of the 08/19/02 meeting continued.
Motion was made by John, second by Grace to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to sign the EPA Sanitary Sewer Permits for Phase 6 Golden Eagle sanitary sewer.
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.
Jeff Abbott stated he should be done reviewing the codified ordinances within
three weeks. The review of closed minutes has been scheduled for the September
3rd Council Meeting.
Jeff Clawson had spoken with Mrs. Marsili about the council’s offer to
purchase the easement on her property for $100.00. Mrs. Marsili would
not accept this offer. Motion was made by John, second by Gary to begin
the eminent domain process to gain the needed easement on the Marsili property.
Jeff Abbott was directed to send a letter to Mrs. Marsili to inform her of the
council’s decision. 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 Dave, second by Dawn authorizing Jeff Clawson to begin the
process necessary for the CDAP Grant application for the new 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.
Ace Limo Service had requested approval from the city allowing the company to
operate a taxi service within the city. Jeff Abbott and Jeff Clawson were
directed to put together an ordinance which would regulate taxi services in
Le Roy.
All applications have been reviewed and Tim Imig is the final selection for
the Parks/Sewer position. Tim has completed all pre employment screenings
and is ready to begin work for the city. Motion was made by Dave, second
by Dawn to approve the hiring of Tim Imig. 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 No. 02-08-01-60, The salary ordinance was passed
on a motion made by Jerry, second by Gary. 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 No. 02-08-05-51, An ordinance amending the Municipal
Code of the City of Le Roy, Illinois, 1975 (as amended), Chapter 21, Zoning
– Map Amendment (Stylecraft Subdivision) was passed on a motion made by
Dave, second by Gary. 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 the 08/19/02 meeting continued.
Ordinance No. 02-08-06-52, An ordinance approving final subdivision
plat for Jensen Subdivision to the City of Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois was
passed on a motion made by Dave, second by Dawn. 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.
It was reported to the council the city received only one bid on each of the
two vehicles the city was selling. One bid was in the amount of $175 for
the 1994 Chevy squad car and the other bid was in the amount of $101.00 for
the 1971 Chevy van. A motion was made by Dave, second by John to accept
the bid for $175 for the car and to accept the bid for $101 for the van.
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 Dave, second by Dawn to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to sign the agreement between the City of Le Roy and Marsh Development for the
donation of land. 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 Jerry, second by Gary to approve the recommendation to hire
MJE at a cost of just under $4,000 to construct the brick wall in the How Park.
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 Dave, second by Dawn to table the Farnsworth agreement until
the September 3, 2002 Council Meeting. 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 $79,086.17 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.
Motion was made by Dave, second by Dawn to enter executive session at 8:55 P.M.
and to include Steve Reynolds and also to include Jeff Abbott in all executive
sessions unless otherwise stated before entering the session. 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 Dave, second by Dawn to adjourn the executive session and
return to regular session at 10:05 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.
Minutes of the 08/19/02 meeting continued.
Motion was made by Dawn, second by Dave to adjourn the council meeting at 10:10
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