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MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON MARCH 5, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor, Dave McClelland at 7:00 P.M.
with all council members present at roll call except Gary Koerner. Staff members
present were Katie Miller, Scott Bryant, Steve Reynolds, Gordon Beck, Jeff Clawson
and Sue Marcum.
Minutes of the February 19, 2007 Council Meeting were approved on a motion made by Jerry, second was given by T.A. Roll call: John Haney-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Reverend Bruce Badger attended the meeting to request the council to consider a credit adjustment to the Bethel Church’s utility bill. The church had a leaky drinking fountain which caused their February utility bill to be $282.00.
Dave McClelland opened the public informational meeting at 7:15 P.M. for the purpose of presenting to the public the city’s Long Term Control Plan which is associated with the combined sewer overflow (CSO) system.
Those in attendance were city officials and staff, Joe Pisula representing Donohue & Associates, Inc., and members of the public listed as follows: Nancy Bentley, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Badger, Mr. and Mrs. James Norton, Francis Smith, David Novitski and Sue Bratcher.
Joe Pisula, the city project engineer, opened the meeting with a brief informational presentation about the Long Term Control Plan. He provided findings of the flow monitoring program, a review of the solution alternatives considered, a review of the recommended alternative, cost impacts and the proposed schedule for implementation.
The mayor asked for comments from the public in attendance. Francis Smith asked where the volume of water creating the overflow was coming from and whether sump pump discharge was the main source. Joe Pisula explained that the facts show the main source of the overflow is created by storm water which enters the inlets of the city’s combined sewer system. The sump pump discharge accounts for a minor amount of the overflow situation. There were no further questions or comments from the public.
The public informational meeting on the subject of Long Term Control Plan associated with the combined sewer overflow (CSO) system was closed at 7:35 P.M.
Minutes of the council meeting held on 03/05/07 continued.
Steve Reynolds reported he had prepared the paperwork to submit to FEMA containing a total listing of eligible expenses for the clean up of debris caused by the ice storm on December 1, 2006.
Jerry gave the council an overview of the Budget and Finance Committee Meeting held on February 27, 2007.
David Novitski attended the meeting to request the city council to consider a TIF assistance agreement for the renovation of the building located at 200-202 E. Center Street. Mr. Novitski is planning to open the Lucky Aces Restaurant and Bar as soon as the building is brought up to code. The TIF worksheet reflected $53,250 in eligible expenses for this project.
The council was provided an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Clinton and the City of Le Roy (Code Compliance Officer). Motion was made by Shirley and the second was given by John authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Intergovernmental Agreement. Roll call: John Haney-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Listed invoices in the total amount of $25,565.97 were approved for payment on a motion made by Jerry, seconded by Butch. Roll call: John Haney-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
The mayor appointed a committee to oversee the Summerfest event scheduled for June, 2007. The chairman of the committee is to be Dan Bratcher with members Steve Dean and Joe Bandy. Motion was made by John, second was given by T. A. approving the mayors committee appointments. Roll call: John Haney-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by John, seconded by Shirley to approve the City of Le Roy to co-sponsor the Summerfest event and allow for the use of public property for the duration of the event. Roll call: John Haney-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
The council was provided a copy of a memo Jeff received from the office of Kathleen Field Orr. The memo reflects that the city’s request to extend the sales tax portion of TIF1 has been accepted as written and the sales tax distributions will continue until October 31, 2013. This confirmation came by way of a phone conversation with Dave Stewart, Illinois Department of Revenue.
Minutes of the council meeting held on 03/05/07 continued.
Motion was made by Dawn, second was given by Butch to adjourn the regular council meeting at 8:13 P.M. A Budget and Finance Committee Meeting was scheduled to follow the regular session of the council. Roll call: John Haney-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Sue Marcum,
City Clerk