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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD JULY 18, 2005
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 P.M. by Mayor Jane Engblom with all council members present at roll call. Staff members present were Sue Marcum, Kevin Kahoun and Jeff Clawson.
The minutes of the July 5, 2005 regular council meeting were approved on a motion made by Dawn, second by Butch. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Dave, second by John to accept the Zoning Board Minutes of the hearings held on July 7th and July 14th and to waive the reading. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Ordinance No. 05-07-04-51, An ordinance approving a variation in rear yard setbacks of the Municipal Code, Le Roy, Illinois 2003 Title 10, Zoning (808 N. Mill, Jackson) was passed on a motion made by John, second by Dawn. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Ordinance No. 05-07-05-51, An ordinance approving a variation in side yard setbacks of the Municipal Code, Le Roy, Illinois 2003 Title 10, Zoning (808 N. Mill, Jackson) was passed on a motion made by Dawn, second by John. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Ordinance No. 05-07-02-51, An ordinance approving a special permitted use of the Municipal Code, Le Roy, Illinois 2003 Title 10, Zoning (113 N. Hemlock, Kline) was passed 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, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Ordinance No. 05-07-03-51, An ordinance approving a text amendment to the Municipal Code, Le Roy, Illinois 2003 Title 10, Zoning (limiting the size of an unroofed porch or deck) was passed on a motion made by Butch, second by Shirley. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
One bid was received from Rowe Construction in the amount of $89,590.90 for the 2005 Overlay MFT Project. Motion was made by Jerry, second by Dawn to approve the bid from Rowe Construction for the 2005 MFT Overlay Project. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Jeff received the signed agreement from the Village of Kappa for the services of the CCO Officer.
Dave gave an overview of the Economic and Community Development Committee Meeting held on July 5, 2005.
Dave moved to allow up to $20,000 in Tax Increment Financing Funds for the purpose of acquiring and renovating the property located at 114 and 116 E. Center Street. This $20,000 will be based on an initial investment in acquisition and renovation costs of at least $150,000 by the developer.
The distribution will be considered a 0% interest loan forgiven if the storefront remains viable for twenty months from the date of distribution (07/2005). For each month the storefront is left empty after the initial distribution, the City will require reimbursement of 1/20 of the total paid to the developer.
The developers for this project are Dixie and Paul Thomas and Sandra Marshall. Their business is known as “Dream Catchers”.
The total cap for this project is $20,000. Second to Dave’s motion was made by Jerry. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Dawn, second by T. A. to approve Mark Moss as the city’s second backup plumbing inspector. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Mayor Engblom made the appointment of Gordon J. Beck to fill the position of Chief of Police.
Motion was made by T. A., second was given by Butch to approve the mayor’s appointment of Gordon J. Beck as Chief of Police contingent upon him successfully completing pre-employment requirements and contract negotiations. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Listed invoices in the total amount of $123,007.40 were approved for payment on a motion made by Gary, 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, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Bob Shay submitted an invoice in the amount of $4,050 for extra work performed in the landfill ground cover project. Patrick Engineering reviewed Shay’s invoice and determined it to be reasonable. Jeff recommended the city pay 50% ($2,025) since the quantities could not be determined precisely. Motion was made by Gary, second by Dawn for the city to pay only half of the requested amount for overage ($2,025). Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Dawn, second by Shirley to enter executive session at 8:24 P.M. to discuss 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) Personnel and 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11) Litigation. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
The council returned to regular session at 9:52 P.M.
Motion was made by Dawn, second by Butch to adjourn the regular council meeting at 9:55 P.M. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Sue Marcum,
City Clerk