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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD JANUARY 3, 2005
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Robert Rice at 7:00 P.M. Absent at roll call were John Haney, Gary Koerner and Theresa O’Hare. Staff members present were Steve Reynolds, Ralph Jungles, Jeff Clawson, Sue Marcum and City Attorney, Dave Stanczak.
Motion was made by Jerry, second by Dawn to approve the Minutes of the December 20, 2004 Council Meeting with a correction to page 2, first paragraph, T. A. Whitsitt voted no, vote was 6 yeas, 1 nay. Roll call: Dave McClelland-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 5 yeas, 0 nays.
Jeff told the council the state had vacated the rented space at the shed on Hemlock to move to their new facility on S. East Street.
Jeff reported that the city staff still had some areas of concern with Crumbaugh’s 5th and 6th Additions and would not make final approval until the work to correct the concerns was done.
Gary Koerner was seated at 7:08 P.M.
Theresa O’Hare was seated at 7:13 P.M.
Motion was made by Butch, second by Dawn to approve a $3,000 contribution to the Town of Normal to be used towards the cost of hiring CAR which specializes in helping communities mount strategies to assist automakers, preserve jobs and attract new investment. The motion also requested the Town of Normal consider allowing the City of Le Roy to have representation on the regional taskforce. 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. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Listed invoices in the amount of $51,694.09 were approved for payment on a motion made by Gary, second by Theresa. 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. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Dave requested City Attorney, Dave Stanczak to provide the council with a list which would outline when council actions need to result in a super majority of all elected members and a super majority of elected members present.
Motion was made by Butch, second by Jerry to enter executive session at 7:45 P.M. to discuss 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1), personnel and 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11), litigation. 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. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Butch, second by T. A. to adjourn the executive session and return to regular session at 9:55 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. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Dawn, second by Theresa to adjourn the regular council meeting at 10:02 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. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Sue Marcum,
City Clerk