MARCH 19, 2007 MINUTES

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MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON MARCH 19, 2007

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

Minutes of the March 5, 2007 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, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.

John made the motion and Jerry gave the second to accept the Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of the March 15, 2007 Hearing and waive the reading. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.

Motion was made by Gary, seconded by Butch to approve Ordinance No. 07-03-03-51, An Ordinance approving a Special Permitted Use of the Municipal Code, Le Roy, Illinois, 2003, Title 10, Zoning (Kenneth Hill). Roll call: John Haney-no, Gary Koerner-no, T. A. Whitsitt-no, Jerry Henson-no, Butch Cook-no, Dawn Thompson-no, Dave McClelland-no. Motion failed 7 nays, 0 yeas.

Motion was made by John to table the City Logo and Motto agenda item until a full council was in attendance. John withdrew his motion.

Motion was made by Butch, second was given Dawn to approve the City Logo which was included in the council packages (copy is an attachment to minutes). Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-no, T. A. Whitsitt-no, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-no. Motion carried 4 yeas, 3 nays.

It was moved by Dawn, seconded by Jerry to allow up to $25,000 in tax increment financing incentives for renovations to the building located at 202-204 E Center Street. This incentive is based on the following requirements:

1. Developers must invest at least $50,000 in the building in cost eligible expenses.
2. The building owner and business owner must share in the renovation expense 50/50.
3. One-half ($6250) of the reimbursement will be paid to each party 12 months after the business is open.
4. One-half ($6250) of the reimbursement will be paid to each party 24 months after the business is open.
5. Business owner must provide the city with a copy of the public health building acceptance for the intended use (restaurant)
6. Any change in the business structure will void the incentive agreement.
7. If the two parties don’t meet the cost eligibility the incentive agreement will be voided.
8. The maximum paid on the project will be $25,000.
9. The maximum paid to the building owner will be $12,500.
10. The maximum paid to the business owner will be $12,500.
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The City of Le Roy will reimburse 50% of the project costs up to a cap of $25,000 based on the time frame outlined above. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.

Motion was made by John, seconded by Butch to authorize staff to include Alternative #4 from the Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan as submitted at the Public Hearing held on March 5, 2007 into the capital budget for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 and each subsequent year until the city completes all requirements of the control plan. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.

Listed invoices in the total amount of $233,263.99 were approved for payment on a motion made by Jerry, second was given by Gary. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.

Motion was made by Dawn, seconded by John to adjourn the regular session of the city council at 8:02 P.M. and begin the scheduled work session. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.

Sue Marcum,
City Clerk