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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD NOVEMBER 17, 2003
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Robert Rice at 7:00 P.M. with all council
members present at roll call except John Haney, Dawn Thompson and Theresa O’Hare.
Staff members present were Steve Reynolds, Eric Ginder, Brian Taylor, Jeff Clawson
and Sue Marcum.
Motion was made by Jerry, second by Butch to approve the minutes of the November
3, 2003 council meeting. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes,
Jerry Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Gary Koerner-yes. Motion passed
5 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Jerry, second by Butch to approve the request from Dean Dawson
to construct a pole building at 501 E. Vine Street subject to all building and
zoning codes. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry
Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Gary Koerner-yes. Motion passed 5 yeas,
0 nays.
Officer Brian Taylor gave a presentation to the council about the project to
control underage retail sale of tobacco products. The city received a
grant in the amount of $1,100 which will be used to cover the expenses occurred
during tobacco checks made on retail businesses.
John Haney was seated at 7:15 P.M.
Jeff reported an employment ad had been placed in various newspapers for the
Chief of Police position.
Ordinance No. 03-11-01-10, Tax Levy Ordinance for the City
of Le Roy for the Year Ending December 31, 2004 was passed on a motion made
by Gary, second by Chad. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes,
Jerry Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, John Haney-yes.
Motion passed 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Gary Koerner gave a review of the minutes of the Budget and Finance Committee
Meeting held Monday, November 10, 2003.
Dave McClelland gave a review of the minutes of the Personnel Committee meeting
held November 10, 2003.
Minutes of the 11/17/03 meeting continued
Ordinance No. 03-11-02-52, An ordinance approving final subdivision
plat for Falcon Ridge Subdivision Third Addition to the City of Le Roy, McLean
County, Illinois was passed on a motion made by Dave, second by Gary.
Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Chad
Farischon-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion passed 6 yeas,
0 nays.
Motion was made by Chad, second by Jerry directing staff to pursue the bid process
for the demolition of the Community Building. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes,
Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Gary Koerner-no, John
Haney-yes. Motion passed 5 yeas, 1 nay.
Motion was made by John, second by Butch directing staff to draw up a lease
agreement between the City of Le Roy and Harold Springer for the use of an area
of the Permabilt building for $25.00 per month. Roll call: Dave
McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Gary Koerner-yes,
John Haney-yes. Motion passed 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Listed invoices in the total amount of $185,953.56, were approved for payment
on a motion made by Gary, second by Jerry. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes,
Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, John
Haney-yes. Motion passed 6 yeas, 0 nays.
John Haney provided the council members with information from the Illinois Association
of Chiefs of Police regarding their Assessment Center Process.
Butch read an email he had received from a resident who complained because the
city crews removed a city tree located by his property.
Motion was made by Butch, second by John to enter executive session to discuss
personnel, 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1), and litigation, 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11).
Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Chad
Farischon-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion passed 6 yeas,
0 nays.
Motion was made by Butch, second by Chad to adjourn executive session and return
to regular session at 9:45 P.M. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes,
Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, John
Haney-yes. Motion passed 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Gary, second by Butch to retain Tim Imig as an employee with
conditions as previously agreed upon. The city attorney will provide a
second chance agreement which will expire April 30, 2004. Roll call:
Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Gary
Koerner-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion passed 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Minutes of the 11/17/03 meeting continued
Motion was made by Butch, second by John to adjourn the regular session of the
council at 9:50 P.M. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes,
Jerry Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, John Haney-yes.
Motion passed 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Sue Marcum,
City Clerk