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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD FEBRUARY 2, 2004
The council meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Robert Rice with
all council members present at roll call except GaryKoerner. Staff members
present were Jeff Clawson, Sue Marcum, Steve Reynolds, and City Attorney, Dave
Stanczak.
Minutes of the January 19, 2004 Council Meeting were approved on the motion
made by Jerry, second by Butch. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave
McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Theresa
O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Sketches of a city logo were presented to the council for review and consideration.
Dave gave an overview of the Economic & Community Development Committee
Meeting held on January 28, 2004.
A motion was made by Dave, second by Jerry to approve a TIF agreement for the
Silly Goose, operated by Becky Van Deventer, building located at 209 E. Center
owned by Katherine Bock. The agreement is to pay up to 50% of the costs
of the structural renovation project upon receiving the proper paperwork.
The total cost is not to exceed a cap of $2,500. Roll call: John
Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes,
Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0
nays.
Motion was made by Dave, second by Theresa to approve the Redevelopment Agreement
with Marsh Development Corporation with an effective date of April, 2003.
Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry
Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes.
Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
The billboard sign project was tabled on a motion made by Jerry, second by Butch
until both the Chamber and LPAC could meet and determine how much of the cost
of the project they were willing to pay. Roll call: John Haney-yes,
Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Theresa
O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Mayor Rice appointed Ralph Jungles Jr. as the Chief of Police for the City of
Le Roy.
Minutes of the meeting held 2/2/04 continued
Motion was made by Dave, second by Dawn to affirm and uphold the Mayor’s
appointment of Ralph Jungles Jr. as Chief of Police. Roll call:
John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Chad
Farischon-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried
7 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Jerry, second by Butch to approve the rough draft from Patrick
Engineering and authorize the submission of the Supplemental Permit Application
as prepared by Patrick Engineering which provides the closure/post-closure costs
of the landfill. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes,
Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes,
Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Staff was directed to have Patrick Engineering look into the requirements of
the IEPA for a compost facility.
Listed invoices in the total amount of $154,345.03 were approved for payment
on a motion made by Jerry, second by John. Roll call: John Haney-yes,
Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Theresa
O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Butch, second by Dawn to adjourn the council meeting at 7:52
P.M. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes,
Jerry Henson-yes, Chad Farischon-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes.
Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Sue Marcum,
City Clerk