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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD MAY 3, 2004
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Robert Rice at 7:00 P.M. with all council
members present at roll call. Staff members present were Sue Marcum, Jeff
Clawson, Ralph Jungles Jr. and Steve Reynolds. A sign in sheet was provided
for the public in attendance.
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Minutes of the April 27, 2004 Special Council Meeting were approved 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.
David Stanczak addressed the liquor license issue in regards to Summer Fest.
The city would need to pass an amendment to our municipal liquor codes, if the
Chamber wanted to make application for the liquor license needed for Summer
Fest. The current liquor codes are in order if a current liquor license
holder wanted to apply for the license needed to serve the alcohol at the Summer
Fest designated location.
Motion was made by Butch, second by Dawn to prepare a three year lease agreement
for the north room at the Water Tower Place Building with a monthly rental fee
of $300.00, to be executed between Antiquity Pool Tables and the City of Le
Roy. 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.
An estimate of the cost of installing the water main extension at Center and
East Streets, (Princess Theater) was discussed. Motion was made by Jerry,
second by T. A. directing staff to speak with Perry Lewis about specific items
on the job estimate which could be completed by city crews and to authorize
the engineers to advertise for bids after revisions are made. 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.
Several complaints have been received about drainage issues at Crumbaugh and
Falcon Ridge Subdivisions. Jeff will be sending letters to the developers
requesting them to correct these problems immediately or building permits will
not be issued until work is completed.
Minutes of the council meeting held 05/13/04 continued
Motion was made by Dave, second by John to table the changes to Business License
fees until the next council meeting. 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.
Motion was made by Dave, second by Jerry to allow up to $25,000 in Tax Increment
Financing Funds for the purpose of acquiring and renovating the property located
at 120 and 120 1⁄2 East Center Street. This $25,000 will be based
on an initial investment in acquisition and renovation costs of at least $65,000
by the developer.
If the acquisition and renovation costs are less than $65,000, the city will
reimburse based on a rate of 34% of the eligible project costs not to exceed
$25,000. This distribution will be paid when the renovation is complete
and the storefront is open.
The distribution will be considered a 0% interest loan forgiven if the storefront
remains viable for two years. For each month the storefront is left empty
after the initial distribution, the City will require reimbursement of 1/24
of the total paid to the developer.
The developers for this project are Danny & Michelle Martinez of 1517 E.
Olive, Bloomington, Illinois. Their business is known as “The Gift
of Time”.
The total cap for this project is $25,000. 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.
Motion was made by Dave, second by Butch to allow up to $35,000 in Tax Increment
Financing Funds for the purpose of acquiring and renovating the property located
at 114 and 116 East Center Street. This $35,000 will be based on an initial
investment in acquisition and renovation costs of at least $150,000 by the developer.
If the acquisition and renovation costs are less than $150,000, the city will
reimburse based on a rate of 23.3% of the eligible project costs not to exceed
$35,000. This distribution will be paid when the renovation is complete
and the storefront is open.
The distribution will be considered a 0% interest loan forgiven if the storefront
remains viable for two years. For each month the storefront is left empty
after the initial distribution, the City will require reimbursement of 1/24
of the total paid to the developer.
The developers for this project are Dixie and Paul Thomas and Sahndra Marshall.
Their business is known as “Dream Catchers”.
Minutes of the council meeting held 05/13/04 continued
The total cap for this project is $35,000. 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.
Motion was made by Dave, second by Dawn to allow up to $7,000 in Tax Increment
Financing Funds for the purpose of constructing a new roof on the property located
at 219 E. Center Street. This $7,000 will be based on an initial investment
in acquisition and renovation costs of at least $16,000 by the owner/developer.
If the renovation costs are less than $16,000, the city will reimburse based
on a rate of 44% of the eligible project costs not to exceed $7,000. This
distribution will be paid when the renovation is complete.
The owner/developer for this project is Empire Capital.
The total cap for this project is $7,000. 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.
Motion was made by Dave, second by Theresa to allow up to $5,000 in Tax Increment
Financing Funds for the purpose of constructing a new roof on the property located
at 118 East Center Street. This $5,000 will be based on an initial investment
in acquisition and renovation costs of at least $10,000 by the owner/developer.
If the renovation costs are less than $10,000, the city will reimburse based
on a rate of 50% of the eligible project costs not to exceed $5,000. This
distribution will be paid when the renovation is complete.
The owner/developer for this project is Marcia Ehlers.
The total cap for this project is $5,000. 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.
Ordinance No. 04-05-01-51, An ordinance approving revisions
to the Official Zoning Map of the City of Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois was
passed 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.
Minutes of the council meeting held 05/13/04 continued
Listed invoices in the total amount of $210,236.80 were approved for payment
on a motion made by Gary, second by T.A. 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.
The council requested staff to prepare a letter clarifying the city’s
involvement with the LeRoy School District in regards to the clean up project
on school property.
Mayor Rice made the committee and officer appointments for the fiscal year of
2004-2005 (listing attached to minutes).
Motion was made by John, second by Theresa to approve the Mayor’s appointments
for 2004-2004 Fiscal Year. 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.
Motion was made by Dawn, second by Theresa to adjourn the regular council meeting
at 8:22 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