City of LeRoy City Council met August 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm at Le Roy City Hall, 207 S. East Street by Mayor Dean with all council members present at roll call except Brad Poindexter and Greg Steffen.
Staff members present were Eddy Allen, Dean Buhrke, Chief Williamson, Sergeant Nathan Wilkins, Dave Jenkins and Vicki Moreland.
County Board candidate Dave Seibert thanked the council for allowing him to address and attend the council meetings.
Matt Garvin addressed the council regarding the placement of festival stands. He suggested that in the future the businesses that have been aesthetically improved should not be blocked from view of festival patrons.
Mr. Dan Caulkins, candidate for state representative introduced himself and highlighted his goals if elected.
Included on the consent agenda were meeting minutes from August 6, 2018, Invoices from August 20, 2018 in the amount of $103,511.26 and payroll expenses from August 17, 2018 in the amount of $40,573.98. Motion was made by Glenn and seconded by Rick for approval of the consent agenda. Roll call: Dawn Hanafin-abstain, Rick Kline-yes, Kyle Merkle-abstain, Glenn Reinhart-yes, Ron Legner-yes, Hilary Neal-abstain, Mayor Dean-yes. Motion carried 4 yeas, 0 nays, 3 abstain.
Chief Williamson stated that patrol officer Josh Albee would begin work next Wednesday.
Motion was made by Rick and seconded by Kyle for Approval of the Bid from Mr. John Kelly for the surplus 2002 Chevrolet Silverado with vehicle ID# 2GCEK19V421211696 totaling $752.00. Roll call: Dawn Hanafin-yes, Rick Kline-yes, Kyle Merkle-yes, Glenn Reinhart-yes, Ron Legner-yes, Hilary Neal-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Dawn and seconded by Hilary for Approval of the ICOPS amendment to Contract effective August 20, 2018 through April 30, 2021. Roll call: Dawn Hanafin-yes, Rick Kline-yes, Kyle Merkle-yes, Glenn Reinhart-yes, Ron Legner-yes, Hilary Neal-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Council reviewed and entered discussion regarding the Le Roy Police Department’s School Resource Officer’s Job Description and Policies and Procedures. One question brought up by council was the procedure for the possible absence of the SRO due to illness. Sergeant Wilkins said the SRO would receive the same amount of sick time as school staff and if additional time was needed they would have to address the situation. Chief Williamson stated that the Principal, Superintendent and School Board were in agreement with the Job Description and Policies and Procedures.
In Old and New Business Glenn asked about the status of the Pizzeria Roma loan request. Dave said he was waiting for the paperwork with additional information. The council was given the grant request from Dan Blevins for review to be addressed at the next council meeting.
Rick asked for an update on the PD renovation project. Dave said the project would probably be completed sometime in September.
Motion was made by Glenn and seconded by Ron to enter executive session at 7:30 PM under section 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1), the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel for the public body. Roll call: Dawn Hanafin-yes, Rick Kline-yes, Kyle Merkle-yes, Glenn Reinhart-yes, Ron Legner-yes, Hilary Neal-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Council agreed to end Executive Session and re-enter regular session at 8:12 pm.
Motion to adjourn the regular council meeting at 8:13 pm was made by Glenn and seconded by Kyle. Roll call: Dawn Hanafin-yes, Rick Kline-yes, Kyle Merkle-yes, Glenn Reinhart-yes, Ron Legner-yes, Hilary Neal-yes.
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