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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2008

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Gary Koerner with all council members present at roll call.  Staff members present were Scott Bryant, Steve Reynolds, Gordon Beck, Jeff Clawson and Sue Marcum. 

 

The minutes of the October 20, 2008, City Council Meeting were approved and the reading waived on a motion made by Steve and seconded by Nancy.  Roll call:  Dawn Hanafin-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Steve Dean-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes.  Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.

 

Shirley made the motion and second was given by John authorizing a TIF incentive package for Hundman Lumber (Le Roy Permabilt Facility) located at #7 Demma Drive, Le Roy, IL 61752 as follows:

 

Based on a minimum investment of cost eligible expenses of $287,600, the City will authorize a one-time lump sum payment, with a not to exceed cap of $93,860 or 33%.  If the developer has less than $287,600 in cost eligible expenses, the City will reimburse based on the rate of 33%.

 

The total cap on this project is $93,860.

 

The entire amount of reimbursement will be considered a 0% interest loan forgiven if the facility is open and remains open as a going concern for five years (60 months).  The developer will be required to sign a promissory note to guarantee the balance due will be repaid if the facility is sold or goes out of business for any reason prior to the end of the fifth year.  In addition, the City will file a lien for the entire amount to ensure that the property cannot be sold without the City of Le Roy receiving reimbursement for any balance due.

 

This agreement is subject to all legal requirements outlined in the City of Le Roy Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Agreement, Cash Advance Agreement, Promissory Note, Liens and related support documentation.

 

This agreement will replace the existing local sales tax incentive agreement.  The developer waives all rights to any future reimbursement from the existing local sales tax incentive agreement.

 

 Roll call:  Dawn Hanafin-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Steve Dean-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes.  Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.

 

Motion was made by John and seconded by Steve to approve a one-time $10,000 stipend to be paid to Super 8 Motel for their signage and/or advertising costs.  Roll call:  Dawn Hanafin-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Steve Dean-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes.  Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.

 

A Christmas expense budget was provided to the council estimating expenses for holiday parties and the annual gift certificates.  A motion was made by Steve and second was given by T. A. approving a budget of up to $265.00 for the employee party to be held at city hall, up to $3000.00 for the employee/officer party to be held at Jack’s Cafe, and $1,295.00 for annual gift certificates.  Paul and Agnes Wendland are to be added to the certificate list.  Roll call:  Dawn Hanafin-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Steve Dean-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes.  Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.

    

Motion was made by Dawn H. and seconded by Nancy to authorize the city to hire Lewis, Yockey and Brown to pre-engineer the sewer extension for the 600 Block of West Vine Street at a cost not to exceed $5,000.  Roll call:  Dawn Hanafin-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Steve Dean-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes.  Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.

 

Listed invoices in the total amount of $72,820.30 were approved for payment on a motion made by Dave and second made by Steve.  Roll call:  Dawn Hanafin-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Steve Dean-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes.  Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.

 

The council members were provided with the figures for the proposed tax levy reflecting a 5% increase.  Staff was directed to prepare the necessary ordinance for action at the next council meeting.

 

Motion was made by Steve and second was given by Shirley to adjourn the regular session of the city council at 8:21 P.M.  Roll call:  Dawn Hanafin-yes, Nancy Bentley-yes, Dave McClelland-yes, Dawn Thompson-yes, John Haney-yes, Shirley Chancellor-yes, Steve Dean-yes, T. A. Whitsitt-yes.  Motion carried 8 yeas, 0 nays.

 

 

Sue Marcum, City Clerk