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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD JANUARY 3, 2006
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Acting Mayor Dave McClelland with all council members present at roll call. Staff members present at the meeting were Gordon Beck, Scott Bryant, Steve Reynolds, Sue Marcum, Jeff Clawson and City Attorney, Dave Stanczak.
The minutes of the council meeting held on December 19, 2005 were approved on a motion made by Jerry, seconded by Dawn. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Gary moved to allow up to $30,000 in Tax Increment Financing Funds for the purpose of renovating the property located at 119 E. Center Street. This $30,000 will be based on an initial investment in renovation costs of at least $70,000 by the owner/developer.
If the renovation costs are less than $70,000, the city will reimburse based on a rate of 43% of the eligible project costs not to exceed $30,000. This distribution will be paid when the renovation is complete.
The owner/developers for this project are Mark Lipic and Eric Roehm.
The total cap for this project is $30,000.
In addition, if the Le Roy Journal is renting the facility when all initial renovation is complete, then an additional $4,000 will be paid to the developers.
Of the remaining three office spaces, the city will reimburse the developer $4,000 for the first two spaces rented for 12 months (with the appropriate documentation). The total cap for this program is $8,000.
Butch seconded the motion. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Listed invoices in the total amount of $45,150.85 were approved on a motion made by Gary, seconded by Shirley. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Minutes of 01/03/03 city council meeting continued.
Motion was made by Dawn, seconded by John to enter executive session at 7:40 P.M. to include Scott Bryant and Steve Reynolds. Session was called to discuss 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1), Personnel. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
It was the consensus of the council to leave the executive session and return to regular session at 10:07 P.M.
Motion was made by Dawn, seconded by Gary to adjourn the regular city council meeting at 10:16 P.M. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.
Sue Marcum,
City Clerk