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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD MAY 2, 2005
The council meeting was called to order by Mayor Jane Engblom at 7:04 P.M. with all council members present except Theresa O’Hare. Staff members present were Scott Bryant, Ralph Jungles, Sue Marcum, Jeff Clawson and City Attorney, Dave Stanczak.
Minutes of the April 25, 2005 Special Council Meeting were approved on a motion made by Jerry, second by T. A. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Theresa O’Hare was seated at 7:10 P.M.
Motion was made by Gary, second by Butch to approve Henning, Strouse, Jordan & Stephen’s proposal to perform the 2005-2006 annual audit not to exceed $10,500. Rollcall: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Dawn, second by Theresa to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Kappa with the correction of replacing the word city with the word municipality where needed. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Gary, second by T. A. to approve the list of invoices in the amount of $39,999.70 with the correction of changing the $4,000 TIF 1 payment to Jeff Clawson to be from TIF 2. After discussion, Gary amended his motion to approve the listed invoices for payment with the exception of the invoices from Area Disposal in the amount of $1,825.25. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Butch, second by John to abolish the advisory to the Public Safety Committee which is normally included in the Mayor’s committee appointments. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by John, second by Dawn to approve the Mayor’s appointments for fiscal year 2005-2006 (listing is an attachment to the May 2, 2005 minutes). Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
The council reviewed the agreement made with Doug Woodrum for the property located at 504 N. Walnut in which the city agreed to pay up to $3,000 in dumpster fees for the demolition and remodeling of the existing building. Motion was made by Gary, second by Dawn to approve the payment of invoices as listed (including Area Disposal invoices) in the total amount of $39,999.70 with noted correction in the TIF Funds. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by John, second by Jerry to enter executive session at 7:45 P.M. to discuss 5 ILCS 120/2 (1) Personnel, and 5 ILCS 120/2 (11) pending litigation. Rollcall: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Council agreed to end executive session at 9:08 P.M. and return to regular session.
Motion was made by Butch, second by Dawn to adjourn the regular council meeting at 9:20 P.M. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Sue Marcum,
City Clerk