City of Le Roy City Council met Aug. 3.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Roll call
Present: Councilmembers Shelley Friedrich, Scott Kelley and Mayor Scott Testory. Absent: Councilmember Willard McKinley. Also, in attendance: City Manager Sue McLaughlin, City Clerk Angie Wanserski, City Attorney Joe Chamley.
Pledge of allegiance to the flag
Proclamations/presentations
Public Comment
SECTION I:
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the minutes of the July 20, 2020 council meeting B. Fund Warrant List MOTION by Kelley to approve consent agenda. Seconded by Friedrich. Voted unanimously. Motion carried.
SECTION II:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinances or resolutions previously tabled
SECTION III:
NEW BUSINESS - Ordinances and resolutions for initial consideration
1. Approval of payout #2 to Spear Corporation in the amount of $139,908.60.
MOTION by Kelley to approve payout #2 to Spear Corporation in the amount of $139,908.60. Seconded by Friedrich. Voted unanimously. Motion carried.
2. Approval of payout #4 to Leander Construction in the amount of $15,336.22.
MOTION by Kelley to approve payout #4 to Leander Construction in the amount of $15,336.22. Seconded by Friedrich. Voted unanimously. Motion carried.
3. Approval of payout #5 to Leander Construction in the amount of $100,452.66.
City Manager McLaughlin informed council that the amount stated is incorrect. Leander Construction had to dig deeper than expected to install the surge tank and submitted a change order in the amount of $12,724.97 which the city paid. Payout #5 to Leander should now be $87,727.69.
MOTION by Kelley to amend payout #5 to Leander Construction to reflect the amount of $87,727.69. Seconded by Friedrich. Voted unanimously. Motion carried.
MOTION by Kelley to approved amended payout #5 to Leander Construction in the amount of $87,727.69. Seconded by Friedrich. Voted unanimously. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE 1052
An Ordinance Approving a Redevelopment Agreement by and Between the City of Farmer City, DeWitt County, Illinois and Richard Koch in Connection with the Redevelopment Project Area. Richard Koch of KO Customs and Automotive is applying for TIF grants for exterior painting and to install a paved drive at his business on Depot Rd. The projected total of improvements is approximately $30,000. Historically TIF grants cap out at 20% but the city has approved up to 30%. Council has agreed TIF monies should be for 30%, not to exceed $10,000.
MOTION by Kelley to amend Ordinance 1052 An Ordinance Approving a Redevelopment Agreement by and Between the City of Farmer City, De Witt County, Illinois and Richard Koch in Connection with the Redevelopment Project Area to reflect a 30% payout that is capped at $10,000. Seconded by Friedrich. Voted unanimously. Motion carried.
MOTION by Kelley to approve amended Ordinance 1052 An Ordinance Approving a Redevelopment Agreement by and Between the City of Farmer City, DeWitt County, Illinois and Richard Koch in Connection with the Redevelopment Project Area. Seconded by Friedrich. Voted unanimously. Motion carried.
5. ORDINANCE 1053
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 110: Alcoholic Liquor; establishing outdoor garden requirements. This ordinance will serve to set guidelines to our current liquor ordinance regarding outdoor gardens. Discussion took place regarding the need for a fence and the height of said fence. It was determined to amend the ordinance.
MOTION by Kelley to amend Ordinance1053 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 110: Alcoholic Liquor; establishing outdoor garden requirements by striking wording in Sec (g) to take out "be completely enclosed by” and replace with “have" and change six feet to reflect four feet. Seconded by Friedrich. Voted unanimously. Motion carried.
MOTION by Kelley to adopt amended Ordinance1053 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 110: Alcoholic Liquor; establishing outdoor garden requirements. Seconded by Friedrich. Voted unanimously, Motion carried.
6. Approval on License Agreement between the City of Farmer City and Farmer City BMX. This agreement is the same as the baseball agreement that was approved by council at the last meeting. It has been modified to accommodate Farmer City BMX.
MOTION by Kelley to approve a License Agreement between the City of Farmer City and Farmer City BMX. Seconded by Friedrich. Voted unanimously. Motion carried. Approve appointment of Sandy Shaw to council. CM McLaughlin stated that Ms. Shaw has two relatives working for the City. This is a temporary appointment. The position will be open for the upcoming election in the spring. Motion by Kelley to approve appointment of Sandy Shaw to council. Seconded by Friedrich. Voted unanimously. Motion carried.
SECTION IV:
EXECUTIVE SESSION -
SECTION V:
OTHER ITEMS 1. City manager report
City Manager McLaughlin states we are making good progress on the pool. Crews will be pouring concrete tomorrow. The sidewalk project is almost complete. Concrete walls have been poured for the gun range. McLaughlin will be bringing Rebuild Illinois grant information to council as we are being given funds to be used on road projects. The Council will need to decide whether to use it for smaller projects or save up for one large project. Monies must be spent before 2025. An Area Disposal representative has reached out inquiring about service received by the city. This last garbage pickup was much smoother and they are working on improving service. 2. Non-agenda items and other business.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Kelley to adjourn meeting. Seconded by Friedrich. Voted unanimously. Motion carried.
https://www.leroy.org/file/2127/20200820115305552.pdf
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