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MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON DECEMBER 4, 2006
MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 4, 2006
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tem Gary Koerner with Acting Mayor Dave Mc Clelland absent at roll call. Staff members present were Gordon Beck, Steve Reynolds, Jeff Clawson and Vicki Moreland.
Jerry made the motion and the second was given by Butch Cook to approve the November 20, 2006 minutes with the correction on page 1, paragraph 3 concerning the tax levy ordinance. May 2006 should be changed to May 2007 and April 2007 should be changed to April 2008. Roll call: Gary Koerner-yes, John Haney-yes, T.A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
The Le Roy Business Development Group Director, Steve Dean gave an update on the accomplishments, community events, current projects and future plans for the group for the first six months of its existence.
Jeff reported on the impact of the December 1 ice storm and an update on the progress of the cleanup. He also gave a six month evaluation of the expense budget. The council was reminded that City Hall will be closed December 25 and 26th for the Christmas holiday and January 1 for the New Year holiday.
Motion was given by Butch, second by Dawn to approve the change in the personnel policy manual from longevity pay to retention pay for the patrol officers for the Le Roy Police Department. Roll call: Gary Koerner-yes, John Haney-yes, T.A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Jeff received an estimate from Brad Smith for repairs to the wall at the barber shop resulting from demolition of the adjacent building. The estimate by A1 Masonry was in the amount of $5,000.00. Butch made the motion to table action on the proposal until a second quote is received by the City. Second was made by T.A. Roll call: Gary Koerner-yes, John Haney-yes, T.A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Listed invoices in the total amount of $178,933.11 were approved for payment on the motion made by Jerry, second was given by Shirley. Roll call: Gary Koerner-yes, John Haney-yes, T.A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by John, second by Jerry to authorize the Mayor to sign the Proclamation designating Thursday, December 7, 2006 as “Pearl Harbor Day”. Roll call: Gary Koerner-yes, John Haney-yes, T.A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
At 8:27 P.M. motion was made by Dawn, second was given by Shirley to adjourn the regular session of the council and to enter executive session to discuss 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11). Roll call: Gary Koerner-yes, John Haney-yes, T.A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
The Council agreed to adjourn executive session and return to regular session at 8:50 P.M.
The council discussed the report by Steve Dean for the Business Development Group.
Motion was made by Butch, second by Dawn to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:20 P.M. Roll call: Gary Koerner-yes, John Haney-yes, T.A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Vicki Moreland
Deputy Clerk