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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD APRIL 25, 2005
The meeting was called to order by Mayor-Pro Tem, Dave McClelland with all council members present except Dawn Thompson and Mayor Bob Rice. Staff members present were Ralph Jungles, Scott Bryant, Steve Reynolds, Kevin Kahoun, Sue Marcum, Jeff Clawson and City Attorney, Dave Stanczak.
Minutes of the April 4, 2005 Council Meeting were approved on a motion made by Jerry, second by Butch. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
The council acknowledged they received the building permit report for the month of March, 2005. All revisions requested to be made to the layout of the monthly building permit report are to be submitted to Kevin.
Scott reported the need to have a primary pump at the Waste Water Treatment Plant repaired.
Steve reported the Chestnut Street brick repaving project was being delayed because the need for more brick and volunteers to clean brick.
Motion was made by Butch, second by Theresa to approve the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Budget Adjustments. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Jerry, second by Butch to approve the Annual Budget for the fiscal year May 1, 2005 to April 30, 2006 with a revenue grand total of $2,996,000 and an expense grand total of $3,022,500. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made to table the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Kappa until further revisions are made. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Minutes of the 04/25/05 meeting continued
Ordinance No. 05-04-02-51, Salary Schedule Ordinance was passed on a motion made by Gary, second by John. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
The employee wage adjustments outlined on the spreadsheet dated April 21, 2005 were approved on a motion made by Gary, second by T. A. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Ordinance No. 05-04-02-51, An ordinance approving revisions to the official zoning map of the City of Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois passed on a motion made by Jerry, second by Gary. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
The base bid including the hydroflon coating in the amount of $146,780 received from ERA Valdivia, Chicago, Illinois, for the north water tower painting project was approved on a motion made by Butch, second by Theresa. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-no, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-no, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 5 yeas, 2 nays. (spread sheet of comparison bids attached to the minutes of April 4, 2005).
Ordinance No. 05-04-03-40, An ordinance amending Title 4 Public Health and Safety, Chapter 2 Garbage and Refuse landfill closure fees of the Municipal Code of the City of Le Roy, Illinois, 2003 (as amended) was passed on a motion made by Jerry, seconded by Butch. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Listed invoices in the total amount of $242,132.64 were approved for payment on a motion made by Gary, second by T. A. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Gary Koerner asked to go on record to say had he known how many city man hours would be required for the Chestnut Street brick intersection replacement project and also the total lack of any volunteer hours to be given by the residents, he would not have voted to proceed with that project.
Motion was made by Butch, second by Theresa to enter executive session at 8:30 P.M. to discuss 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1), Personnel and 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11) Litigation Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
The council agreed to return to regular session at 9:48 P.M.
Motion was made by Jerry, second by Butch to adjourn the regular council meeting at 9:50 P.M. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Sue Marcum,
City Clerk