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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD JUNE 20, 2005
The regular scheduled council meeting was called to order by Mayor Jane Engblom at 7:00 P.M. with all council members present at roll call except Jerry Henson and T. A. Whitsitt. Staff members present were Sue Marcum, Jeff Clawson, Scott Bryant, Ralph Jungles, Kevin Kahoun, and Steve Reynolds.
Minutes of the June 6, 2005 Council Meeting were approved on a motion made by Butch, second by Theresa. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
The Public Informational Meeting for CSO Assessment for the City of Le Roy began at 7:15 P.M.
Council members John Haney, Dave McClelland, Gary Koerner, Butch Cook, Theresa O’Hare, Dawn Thompson, Mayor Jane Engblom, and staff members Sue Marcum, Jeff Clawson, Scott Bryant, Ralph Jungles, Kevin Kahoun, and Steve Reynolds were present for the public meeting. Also present were Joseph Pisula with Donohue & Associates, and Sue Bratcher with the Le Roy Journal.
Opening introductions were given. A review of goals and objectives of the CSO Assessment meeting were given.
The Operational Plan was reviewed and presented to the public. No public comments were received.
The Pollution Prevention Plan was reviewed and presented to the public. No public comments were received.
The Public Notification Program was reviewed and presented to the public. No public comments were received.
The mayor asked for any public comments on the CSO Assessment Plan. No public comments were received.
The Public Informational Meeting for CSO Assessment was closed at 7:52 P.M. and motion was made by John, second by Dawn to return to regular session. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Minutes of the 06/20/05 meeting continued.
Motion was made by John, second by Dawn directing staff to complete the CSO Assessment for submission to the IEPA. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Ordinance No. 05-06-02-50, An ordinance adopting the prevailing wage rate for public works of the City of Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois was passed on a motion made by Gary, second was made by Theresa. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Butch, second was made by Theresa to hire Michael Bennett as a patrol officer for the police department subject to successfully completing pre-employment requirements. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
T. A. Whitsitt was seated at 8:00 P.M.
The Christian Church requested to use the Kiwanis Park for a public ice cream social on July 9, 2005. The council agreed to allow the Christian Church the use of Kiwanis Park on the evening of July 9, 2005.
The Graybeal zoning issue was discussed. Motion was made by Dave, second was given by Butch to allow resident Eric Graybeal, 621 Meadow Lane, to build an addition to his existing home without any further requirements of the subdivision ordinance. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-no, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Butch Cook-no, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 5 yeas, 2 nays.
Motion was made by Theresa, second by Dawn to approve the proposal from Patrick Engineering for revised assessment monitoring not to exceed the cost of $2,900. Rollcall: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Theresa, second by Dawn to approve the Addendum for Supplemental Permit Application for the Le Roy Landfill dated June 13, 2005 prepared by Patrick Engineering. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Minutes of the 06/20/05 meeting continued.
Listed invoices in the total amount of $103,732.60 were approved for payment on a motion given by Gary, and seconded by John. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Butch Cook-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 8:30 P.M. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Theresa O’Hare-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Sue Marcum,
City Clerk