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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD OCTOBER 18, 2004
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Robert Rice at 7:00 P.M. with council members Dawn Thompson and Gary Koerner absent at roll call. Staff members present were Ralph Jungles, Steve Reynolds, Scott Bryant, Kevin Kahoun, Jeff Clawson, Sue Marcum, and City Attorney, Dave Stanczak.
Minutes of the October 4, 2004 Council Meeting were approved on a motion made by Jerry Henson, second by Butch Cook. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Minutes of the Zoning Board of Appeals from the October 14, 2004 hearing were accepted and the reading waived on a motion made by Dave, second by Theresa. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Dawn Thompson was seated at 7:10 P.M.
Motion was made by John, second by Jerry to accept the Zoning Boards recommendation to deny the maximum square footage requirement applied for by Sherri Kinsella, 909 N. Barnett. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
The property owners were directed to re-apply to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a smaller variance in the square footage requirements for out buildings.
Jeff reported the city’s health insurance for employees would change to Principal Insurance effective November 1, 2004.
One soccer field at Brickyard had been completed as well as the basketball court at Falcon Ridge. A donation of $180.00 was received for city parks from the proceeds of the downtown pie eating contest held by merchants.
Motion was made by Theresa, second y T.A. to approve authorization to issue a check in the amount of $35,868.00 to cover the up front expenses of the special census. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Butch, second by Dawn to approve the hiring of Jason Williamson as part time patrolman subject to pre-employment drug screening. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
ORDINANCE NO. 01-10-01-51, An ordinance approving a text amendment to the Municipal Code, Le Roy, Illinois, 2003, Title 9, Building, (Special Permitted Use) was passed on a motion made by John, second by Jerry. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
ORDINANCE NO. 01-10-02-51, An ordinance approving a text amendment to the Municipal Code, Le Roy, Illinois, 2003, Title 10, Zoning, (Variance fee increase and special permitted use) 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, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Butch, second by T. A. to approve the purchase of a new aerator for the wastewater treatment plant at a cost of $7,040 from Aerator, Inc. a division of U.S. Filter. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Two quotes were received for the demolition of the old water treatment plant equipment. Dave Capodice submitted a quote for $9,985.00 and A1 Anytime’s quote was $15,100.00. Motion was made by John, second by Theresa to table the demolition issue. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Listed invoices in the amount of $122,843.59 were approved for payment 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, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Butch second by John to adjourn the council meeting at 7:56 P.M. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Sue Marcum,
City Clerk