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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON APRIL 2, 2007
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Acting Mayor Dave McClelland
with all council members present at roll call except Dawn Thompson. Staff members
present were Gordon Beck, Steve Reynolds, Jeff Clawson and Sue Marcum.
Minutes of the March 19, 2007 Council Meeting were approved on a motion made by Jerry, second was given by Butch, with a correction to the second paragraph referencing the date of the meeting which should be changed to March 5th. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
The regular scheduled council meeting on April 16, 2007 has been rescheduled for April 30, 2007.
Dave McClelland and Police Chief Gordon Beck made a presentation to Officer Mike Bennett of the Le Roy Police Department for his actions in a recent emergency situation. Officer Bennett performed CPR on the victim involved until ambulance personnel could arrive at the scene. Officer Bennett’s actions helped to save a person’s life. The city presented Mike with a letter and medal in honor of his actions.
Motion was made by Jerry, second was given by John to table the Special Event Liquor License Ordinance. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Chris Shook and his daughter, Christine were in attendance at the meeting to request the council to consider a TIF proposal to help transition his current operation, The Rusty Hinge to a painting facility for Caterpillar. To accommodate this transition, a new roof, 3 phase power and road improvements would need to be done. Jeff Clawson gave the council an estimate of $123,000 to complete the necessary work.
Steve Reynolds supplied the council with state contract pricing of new trucks. Motion was made by Butch, second was given by Shirley to approve the purchase of a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab Truck at a price of $23,045.00, with a 5 year extended warranty at an additional cost of $1,695.00. Also, the purchase of a rhino bed liner at an approximate cost of $500 was included in the motion. Roll call: John Haney-no, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dave McClelland-no. Motion carried 5 yeas, 2 nays.
Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on 04/02/07 continued.
Ordinance No. 07-04-01-51, An ordinance approving text amendments to the Municipal Code, Le Roy, Illinois, 2003, Title 9, Building Regulations, to adopt 2006 IBC as the official building code was passed on a motion made by Gary and seconded by T. A. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
The listed invoices in the total amount of $245,612.27 were approved for payment on a motion made by Jerry and seconded by John. Jerry explained to the council the need to have the $178,333.00 check reissued to purchase a bank check needed at the closing of the 21 acre industrial park (formerly the Halcomb property). This amount is included in the total. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Jerry, second was given by Butch to adjourn the regular session of the city council at 7:50 P.M. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Gary Koerner-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Jerry Henson-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Sue Marcum,
City Clerk