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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD APRIL 5, 2004
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Robert Rice with all council
members present at roll call. The Mayor announced the resignation of Ward
4 Alderman, Chad Farischon. Chad accepted employment out of state and
his resignation was effective April 4, 2004.
Mayor Rice appointed T. A. Whitsitt to fill the vacancy in Ward 4. Motion
was made by Jerry, second by Dawn to approve the Mayor’s appointment.
Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry
Henson-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes.
Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
The City Clerk gave the Oath of Office to both T.A. Whitsitt for the office
of Alderman Ward 4, and Nathan Wilkins for the position of patrolman.
Minutes of the March 15, 2004 Council Meeting were approved with the correction
to move paragraph 4, on page 2, to follow paragraph 1 on the same page, on a
motion made by Jerry, second by Butch. Roll call: John Haney-yes,
Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, T.A. Whitsitt-yes, Gary
Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried
8 yeas, 0 nays.
Don Parido attended the meeting representing the American Legion. A World
War II Veterans Recognition Day Proclamation was read. May 29, 2004 is
declared as World War II Veterans Recognition Day in Le Roy and several events
have been scheduled for this day.
Jeff asked the council to consider canceling the regular council meeting scheduled
for April 19th and schedule a special council meeting to be held on April 27th,
2004. The council was in agreement with the meeting change.
Gary read the minutes of the Budget and Finance Committee meetings held March
22nd and March 29th, 2004.
Dave read the minutes of the Economic & Community Development Committee
meetings held March 3rd and March 30th, 2004.
John read the minutes of the Public Safety Committee meeting held March 22nd,
2004.
Theresa read the minutes of the Utility Committee meeting held March 15th, 2004.
Minutes of the council meeting held 04/05/04 continued
Invoices included on a prepared listing in the amount of $84,384.71 and an additional
invoice from Felmley Dickerson for $18,511.50 were approved for payment on a
motion made by Gary, second by Theresa. Roll call: John Haney-yes,
Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, T.A. Whitsitt-yes, Gary
Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried
8 yeas, 0 nays.
A letter to the Mayor and Council from the City Treasurer, Theresa Miller was
discussed. The letter asked the council to support the Treasurer’s
decision to appoint Katie Miller as the assistant treasurer. Motion was
made by Butch, second by Theresa to approve this appointment, but after further
discussion the motion was withdrawn.
John made the motion to approve up to $150.00 for the purchase of flowers for
the members of the Teen Reach program to plant on city property, second was
made by
T. A. The motion was withdrawn after it was decided this purchase did
not need council approval.
Motion was made by John, second by Dawn to adjourn the council meeting at 8:32
P.M. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry
Henson-yes, T.A. Whitsitt-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn
Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Sue Marcum,
City Clerk