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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD NOVEMBER 3, 2003

 
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem, Dave McClelland with all council members present at roll call.  Staff members present were Steve Reynolds, Eric Ginder, Jeff Clawson, Sue Marcum, and City Attorney, Dave Stanczak.
 
Minutes of the council meeting held October 20, 2003 were approved with the noted name corrections in the roll call votes on a motion made by Jerry, second by Butch.  Roll call:  John Haney-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes.  Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
 
Kevin Kahoun, the newly hired Code Compliance Officer for the city was introduced to the council and public in attendance.
 
Le Roy Police Department Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement Policy and Procedures were approved with noted corrections on a motion made by John, second by Dawn.  Roll call:  John Haney-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes.  Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
 
Motion was made by Gary, second by John to approve the Annual Audit performed by Henning, Strouse, Jordan & Stephens.  Roll call:  John Haney-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes.  Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
 
Jerry made the motion to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the City of Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois and Le Roy Community Unit School District 2.  Roll call:  John Haney-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes.  Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
 
The Le Roy Access Channel Business Advertising Procedures and Regulations were approved by motion made by Gary, second by Butch.  Roll call:  John Haney-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes.  Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
 
The council members were in agreement to discontinue the City Informational phone line, 962-9700.
 
Minutes of 11/03/03 meeting continued

 
The annual Animal Control Intergovernmental Agreement with McLean County Board of Health was approved on a motion made by John, second by Gary.  Roll call:  John Haney-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes.  Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
 
Motion was made by Jerry, second by Theresa to approve the bid of $1,501.49 for the 1984 International Dump Truck received from Shane Hoffman.  Roll call:  John Haney-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes.  Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
 
Listed Invoices in the amount of $176,445.47 were approved for payment on the motion made by Gary, second by Chad.  Roll call:  John Haney-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes.  Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
 
Personnel Committee Minutes of the October 27, 2003 meeting were read by Chairman, Dawn Thompson.
 
An architect met with Steve Reynolds, Jeff Clawson and Gary Koerner at the Community Building.  The architect found the building to be structurally sound but renovations could cost $400,000.00 or more.
 
Motion was made by John, second by Butch to enter executive session at 8:30 P.M. to discuss 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1), Personnel and 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11), Litigation.  Roll call:  John Haney-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes.  Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
 
Butch left the meeting at 10:00 P.M.
 
Motion was made by John, second by Dawn to adjourn the executive session and return to regular session at 11:22 P.M.  Roll call:  John Haney-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes.  Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
 
Motion was made by John, second by Dawn to promote Eric Ginder to interim Lieutenant at an hourly rate of pay of $14.13 effective November 3, 2003.  Roll call:  John Haney-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Gary Koerner-no, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes.  Motion carried 6 yeas, 1 nay.
 
 
Minutes of 11/03/03 meeting continued
 
ORDINANCE NO. 03-11-01-60, Salary Schedule Ordinance was passed on a motion made by John, second by Jerry.  .  Roll call:  John Haney-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Gary Koerner-no, Theresa O’Hare-no, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes.  Motion carried 5 yeas, 2 nays.
 
Motion was made by Dawn, second by John to adjourn the regular council meeting at 11:35 P.M.  .  Roll call:  John Haney-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes.  Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
 
Sue Marcum,
City Clerk

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