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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 4, 2008

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gary Koerner at 7:05 P.M. with all council members present at roll call except Dave McClelland and T. A. Whitsitt.  Staff members present were Dave Jenkins, Steve Reynolds, Gordon Beck, Katie Miller, Jeff Clawson and Sue Marcum.

Minutes of the January 21, 2008 Council Meeting were approved on a motion made by Butch and seconded by Dawn T.  Roll call:  John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes.  Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.

Minutes of the January 28, 2008 Special Council Meeting were approved on a motion made by Dawn T. and seconded by Nancy.  Roll call:  John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes.  Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.

A presentation of a proposed business plan for 115 N. Chestnut Street was given by the perspective buyer of the property, Dan Schertz.  Mr. Schertz asked the council to consider a request for 70% TIF reimbursement on eligible project costs.  The total estimated cost of the project is $159,760.  The project would also require a special use permit to be allowed the use of warehouse storage in a C-1, Central Commercial Zoning District.

Ordinance No. 08-02-01-41, An ordinance amending Title 8, Water & Sewer; Chapter 5, Sewer Service Fees and charges; Section 2, Sewer Service Rates and charges established of the Municipal Code of Le Roy, Illinois, 2003 (as amended)  passed on a motion made by John and seconded by Dawn H.  Roll call:  John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes.  Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.

Listed invoices in the total amount of $32,418.85 were approved for payment on a motion made by John and seconded by Shirley.  Roll call:  John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes.  Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays. 

The list of property tax reimbursement checks from the TIF 1 Fund were approved on a motion made by Shirley and seconded by John.  Roll call:  John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes.  Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.

Motion was made by Dawn T. and seconded by Shirley to enter executive session at 8:05 P.M. to discuss 5 ILCS 120 (c) (11), Litigation and 5 ILCS 120 (c) (20), review of closed minutes.  The motion for closed session also approved the attendance of staff members Katie Miller, Steve Reynolds, Gordon Beck and Dave Jenkins.  Roll call:  John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes.  Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.

Motion was made by Dawn T. and second was given by Shirley to adjourn the executive session at 8:55 P.M. and return to regular session.  Roll call:  John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes.  Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.

Motion was made by John and seconded by Butch that all minutes taken in executive session are to remain closed.  Roll call:  John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes.  Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.

The council reviewed the proposed revenue budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1,  2008. 

The Shertz project was discussed by the council.  Staff was directed to get a legal opinion on the council’s concerns with the request for special use.

Motion was made by Dawn T. and seconded by Shirley to adjourn the regular scheduled council meeting at 10:45 P.M.  Roll call:  John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes.  Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.

Sue Marcum

City Clerk