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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD JULY 5, 2005
The council meeting was called to order by Mayor Jane Engblom at 7:00 P.M. All council members were present at roll call except Theresa O’Hare and T. A. Whitsitt. Staff members present were Sue Marcum, Jeff Clawson and City Attorney,
David Staczak.
Minutes of the June 20, 2005 Regular Council Meeting were approved on the motion made by Butch, second by Dawn. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Gary, second by Jerry to accept the 2003-2004 financial audit as prepared by Henning, Strouse, Jordan and Stephens. This report was changed to address all requirements of GASB 34. The following items have been included in the revised report:
1. Budgetary comparisons
2. General Statistics including
a. Water usage information & miles of water mains
b. Miles of sewer mains
c. Miles of streets
d. Insurance information
3. Fund Revenue Budget comparisons
4. Fund Expense Budget comparisons
5. Listing of Capital Additions
6. Fund Revenue History
7. Fund Expenditure History
8. Operating Expenses & Capital Outlay (Enterprise Funds)
Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Dave gave an overview of the minutes of the Economic and Community Development Committee Meeting held on June 6, 2005.
Motion was made by Jerry, second by Dawn to award the Center Street High School storm sewer project to Stark Construction for the alternate bid of $29,994.00. This award is contingent upon the Le Roy High School Board of Education signing a letter agreeing to asphalt their parking lot areas within 12 months of completing the new school facility.
The letter will also stipulate the city’s agreement to do the following:
1. Allow for a water main extension (loop) that would eliminate costly pumps for fire suppression.
2. Construct storm sewer from the gym to Mill Street
3. Asphalt the bus lane off of Pine Street
4. Construct a new sidewalk from the junior high wing to the intersection of Pine and Mill Streets.
5. Prepare, widen and overlay Lynn Street from Rte 150 to Pine Street.
Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Ordinance No. 05-07-01-52, An ordinance approving final subdivision plat for Hamblin Subdivision to the City of Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois was passed on a motion made by Jerry, second by Butch. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Butch, second by Dawn to table the Robert Shay Excavating invoice issue until the next regular scheduled council meeting. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Dave, second by Gary to enter an agreement with Farnsworth Group, Inc. for engineer services of construction observation for the painting of the north water tower cost not to exceed $24,388 ($25,230 minus the $842.09 for a balance due on previous agreement). Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Listed invoices in the total amount of $48,765.22 were approved for payment on a motion made by Gary, second by Jerry. The EPA Wastewater permits for discharge, CSO and sludge were included on the list of invoices to pay. Roll call: John Haney-no, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 5 yeas, 1 nay.
Motion was made by Butch, second by John to approve Dave McClelland as Mayor Pro-Tem. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
A letter of resignation had been submitted by Theresa O’Hare, Alderman for Ward 1.
Mayor Engblom appointed Shirley Chancellor to fill the vacancy left in Ward 1 due to Theresa O’Hare’s resignation. Motion was made by John, second by Dawn to approve the Mayoral appointment of Shirley Chancellor. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by John, second by Dawn to approve the following committee member changes:
1. Shirley Chancellor to replace Theresa O’Hare on Personnel, Streets and Property, and Utility Committees.
2. John Haney to be named Chairman of Utility Committee
3. Dawn Thompson to be named Chairman of Public Safety Committee.
Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Dawn, second by Gary to adjourn the regular council meeting at 8:23 P.M. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Sue Marcum,
City Clerk