February 18, 2008 MINUTES

MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008

The council meeting was called to order at 7:01 P.M. by Mayor Gary Koerner with all council members present at roll call except Dawn Thompson. Staff members present were Katie Miller, Dave Jenkins, Steve Reynolds, Gordon Beck, Jeff Clawson and Sue Marcum.

Minutes of the February 4, 2008 City Council Meeting were approved on a motion made by Shirley and seconded by Dawn H. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.

Listed invoices in the total amount of $166,163.43 were approved for payment on a motion made by Dave and seconded by Shirley. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.

Staff reported that Greg Rutherford, a water certified operator with the Village of McLean, is under contract with the City of Le Roy to signoff on water testing and reports required by the IEPA.

The council discussed the need for a stop sign on Persimmon Drive where it meets Sunset Drive. This sign was approved in an ordinance the council had recently passed. Staff was directed to schedule the placement of this stop sign as soon as their schedule would allow.

Motion was made by John and seconded by Shirley to enter executive session at 7:34 P.M. to discuss 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1), the hiring of personnel, and 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11) Litigation. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Butch Cook-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.

Butch left the meeting at 8:00 P.M.

Motion was made by Dave and seconded by T. A. to adjourn executive session at 8:03 P.M. and return to regular session of the city council. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.

Minutes of the meeting held on 02/18/08 continued.

A request for a reduced speed limit to be located within the two block area east of the

Le Roy High School was made by several residents in attendance (see attached list). Dick Dean and Neil Ehlers spoke for the group and gave their concerns for safety of the children who live in this area.

Neal Patel from the Super 8 Motel submitted copies of his proposed renovation project to the city council. He requested the council to consider a 70% TIF agreement for reimbursement of the project’s eligible expenses.

Motion was made by John and seconded by Shirley to enter executive session at 9:00 P.M. to discuss 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) the hiring of personnel. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-no, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dave McClelland-no. Motion carried 4 yeas, 2 nays.

Motion was made by Dave and seconded by T. A. to adjourn the executive session at 9:26 P.M. and return to regular session. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.

Motion was made by John and seconded by Dave to hire Charles R. Steffen for the position of Water Treatment plant Manager at a starting salary of $45,000. Mr. Steffen must complete the pre-employment physical and drug screen and arrange for the transfer of his Michigan Water License to Illinois with a minimum of a “Class B” certification. In addition, Mr. Steffen must also meet all other pre-employment requirements including personal, financial and criminal background checks. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Nancy Bentley-no, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 5 yeas, 1 nay.

Motion was made by T. A. and second was given by Dave to adjourn the regular session of the council meeting at 9:30 P.M. and move into the scheduled work session. Roll call: John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dave McClelland-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.

Sue Marcum,

City Clerk