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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD JULY 17, 2006

 
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dave McClelland at 7:00 P.M. with all council members present at roll call. Staff members present were Scott Bryant, Russ Morrow, Gordon Beck, Steve Reynolds, Sue Marcum, Jeff Clawson and city attorney, Dave Stanczak.

Minutes of the June 19, 2006 Council Meeting were approved on a motion made by Jerry, second was given by Butch. Roll call: John Haney-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.

Russ Morrow had presented the council with the building permit and complaint reports for the month of June, 2006.

The Zoning Board of Appeals minutes of the public hearing held on July 6, 2006 were approved on a motion made by Dawn, second was given by Butch. 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.

Ordinance No. 06-07-01-51, An ordinance approving a variation in front yeard setbacks of the Municipal Code, Le Roy, Illinois, 2003, Title 10, Zoning (Jeff Hartwig, 401 W. Green) passed on a motion made by Dawn, second was given by Shirley. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-no, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-no. Motion carried 6 yeas, 2 nays.

Motion was made by Shirley, second given by Dawn to authorize the mayor to sign the letter authorizing use of city streets for the Fall Festival in 2007-2009.(copy attached to 7/17/06 minutes). 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.

Ordinance No. 06-07-02-52, An ordinance approving the final subdivision plat for Le Roy Plaza Subdivision 3rd Addition to the City of Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois was passed on the motion made by Butch, second was given 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 the 07/17/2006 meeting continued.


Ordinance No. 06-07-03-50, 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 Jerry, second 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.

Motion was made by Dawn, second by T. A. authorizing a TIF agreement with Dr. David Hansen for the replacement of windows at 205 E. Center Street. The window replacement project is estimated to cost $8499. The city agreed to pay 50% of the cost not to exceed $4,250. 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.

Motion was made by Dawn, second by Butch to approve the execution of a Intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association. 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 amount of $273,285.19 were approved for payment on a motion made by Jerry, second by Gary. 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.

The Illinois Municipal League Annual Conference is scheduled for September 28th through October 1st, 2006. The city has been asked to put together a best practices display addressing our shared services campaign with other communities.

Jeff reported the interviews for the public works position had been scheduled for later in the week and he plans to have a recommendation for hiring at the August 7, 2006 meeting.

Motion was made by John, second was given by Dawn to enter executive session to discuss 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1), Personnel, 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2) Collective bargaining negotiations and 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11), Pending Litigation. 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.

Motion was made by Butch, second by John to adjourn the executive session and return to regular session at 9:21 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.


Minutes of the 07-17-2006 continued.

Motion was made by Shirley, second was given by Dawn to ratify the agreement dated 07/17/2006 by and between the city council of the City of Le Roy, Illinois and Local Union No. 99 of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the U.S. and Canada, AFL-CIO. Roll call: John Haney-no, Gary Koerner-no, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-no. Motion carried 5 yeas, 3 nays.

Motion was made by Dawn, second was made by T.A. to adjourn the regular session of the city council and enter the work session. 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

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