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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD MAY 17, 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 Scott Bryant, Ralph Jungles,
Jeff Clawson, Steve Reynolds and Sue Marcum were present.
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Minutes of the May 3, 2004 Council Meeting were approved on a motion made by
Jerry, second by Butch. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes,
Jerry Henson-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes,
Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Jeff reported the traffic sign project was moving forward. A meeting with
Jeff, Steve and Ralph was scheduled to select the safety and problem areas needing
to receive high priority with sign placement. The Street Dept. had purchased
several trees to be planted on city property. The Police Dept. had received
grant money to be used for the purpose of traffic occupant safety. Kevin
provided the council with the April Building Permit Report.
Ordinance No. 04-05-02-10, An ordinance amending title 3; Chapter
3, Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 of the Municipal Code of Le Roy, Illinois, 2003 (liquor,
tobacco, and skill machine fees increased), was passed on a motion made by Gary,
second by Dawn. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes,
Jerry Henson-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes,
Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Ordinance No. 04-05-03-10, An ordinance amending Title 3, Chapter
2B, Section 4 of the Municipal Code of Le Roy, Illinois, 2003 (Hotel/Motel tax
increase), was passed on a motion made by Dawn, second by Gary. Roll call:
Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Gary
Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes.
Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Dave waived the reading of the Economic & Community Development Committee
Meeting held May 3, 2004.
Dawn reported on the Personnel Committee Meeting held May 10, 2004.
Minutes of the meeting held 05/17/2004 continued
Ordinance No. 04-05-04-60, Salary Schedule Ordinance was passed
on a motion made by Dawn, second by T. A. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes,
Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa
O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion carried 8
yeas, 0 nays.
Jerry read the minutes of the Street and Property Committee Meeting held May
11, 2004.
Motion was made by Jerry, second by T. A. to table the issue of overlaying North
Chestnut Street, to direct staff to meet with Royce Baier of Brick Street Restorers
and to approve the overlay of West Street between Center & Pine; Pine
Street between Route 150 and West; East Cherry Street between Chestnut &
Main; Oriole between Mockingbird & Blue Jay; East Center from Daniel to
Park; and West Elm from Walnut to Hemlock. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes,
Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa
O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion carried 8
yeas, 0 nays.
Theresa gave an overview of the Utility Committee Meeting held May 10, 2004.
The Project Agreement with Lewis, Yockey, & Brown Inc. establishing rates
for general engineering services was approved on a motion made by Jerry, second
was made by Gary. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-no,
Jerry Henson-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes,
Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 1 nay.
Motion was made by John, second by Dawn to approve a monthly lease agreement
for the purchase of a vactor truck, total price to be $172,000 minus the trade
in price approximately $162,000. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes,
Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa
O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion carried 8
yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Gary, second by John to approve the payment of the listed
invoices in the total amount of $62,606.65. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes,
Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa
O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion carried 8
yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Gary, second by T. A. to approve the Treasurer’s appointment
of Katie Miller as Assistant Treasurer. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes,
Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa
O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion carried 8
yeas, 0 nays.
Minutes of the meeting held 05/17/2004 continued
Motion was made by Theresa, second by Jerry to approve Patrick Engineers landfill
closure cost estimates of $175,000 for Construction costs (including engineer
fees), ongoing costs of $30,000 per year for five years for the post closure
care period of the groundwater monitoring and $30,000 annually for the final
cover maintenance. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes,
Jerry Henson-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes,
Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
The request to use Kiwanis Park for a wedding planned for October was tabled
until June 7, 2004 meeting.
Motion was made by Dawn, second by John to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 P.M.
Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, T. A.
Whitsitt-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes,
John Haney-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Sue Marcum,
City Clerk