City of Le Roy City Council met Sept. 19.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Steve Dean at 7:00 PM at Le Roy City Hall, 207 S East Street, Le Roy. Council members present were Matt Steffen, Kyle Merkle, Patti Welander, Dawn Hanafin, Ron Legner, and Sarah Welte.
Staff members present were Jason Williamson, Dave Jenkins and Anita Corso.
The manager of the local Casey’s asked about changing the local age requirement to sell packaged liquor. The Mayor explained the process starts with a written request to the Liquor Commissioner.
Included on the consent agenda were Regular Meeting Minutes from August 15, 2022, Special Voting Council Meeting Minutes from August 23, 2022, invoices from September 6, 2022 in the amount of $104,133.22, invoices from September 19, 2022, in the amount of $106,409.90, payroll for the period of August 26, 2022, in the amount of $47,522.32, and payroll for the period of September 9, 2022, in the amount of $45,653.41.
The items in the consent agenda were voted on separately.
Motion was made by Patti and seconded by Matt for approval of the Council Meeting Minutes. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Kyle Merkle-abstain, Patti Welander-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, and Ron Legner abstain, Sarah Welte-abstain. Mayor Dean as tie-breaker voted yes. Motion carried 4 yeas, 0 nays, 3 abstain.
Motion was made by Matt and seconded by Patti for approval of the invoices and payroll. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Kyle Merkle-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Dawn Hanafin-abstain, Ron Legner-abstain, and Sarah Welte-yes. Motion carried 4 yeas, 0 nays, 2 abstain.
Jason reported there were no issues with Fall Festival. Only issues with the car show were complaints about how loud the burn-out competition was.
Anita reported packets for the April 4, 2023 election are available. Petitions can be circulated starting 9/20/22. Positions up for election: one four-year term in each ward and a 2 year term in ward one.
Dave reported the second ARPA check has arrived and gave a street sealant update.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 (cont)
Motion was made by Patti and seconded by Sarah to approve the Façade Improvement Grant Application from The Shoppes, Inc. for improvements made at 206 E Center totaling $2,500.00. Discussion included the improved appearance. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Kyle Merkle-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, Ron Legner-yes, Sarah Welte-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Kyle and seconded by Dawn to approve the Façade Improvement Grant Application from The Shoppes, Inc. for improvements made at 115 N Chestnut totaling $2,500.00. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Kyle Merkle-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, Ron Legner-yes, Sarah Welte-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion was made by Kyle and seconded by Sarah to approve Trick or Treat hours for Monday, October 31st between the hours of 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Discussion proposed making the hours permanent instead of deciding each year. Kyle and Sarah agreed to the amended motion to approve permanent Trick or Treat hours on October 31st each year between the hours of 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Kyle Merkle-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, Ron Legner-yes, Sarah Welte-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion to approve the proposed TIF III action schedule was made by Dawn and seconded by Matt. Dave passed out an amended schedule with updated dates since the attorney had a conflict with the original public hearing date. Dawn and Matt agreed to amend the motion to accept the revised proposed TIF III action schedule. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Kyle Merkle-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, Ron Legner-yes, Sarah Welte-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
ORD NO. 22-09-01-70 An ordinance amending Title Six Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulations, Section Three, Speed Regulations, Municipal Code of Le Roy, Illinois, 2003 (as amended). Motion to approve by Matt was seconded by Dawn. Discussion included state law speed limits unless posted. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Kyle Merkle-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, Ron Legner-yes, Sarah Welte-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
ORD NO. 22-09-02-51 An ordinance approving a variation in accessory building side yard setback requirements of the municipal code of the City of Le Roy, Illinois, Title 10, Chapter 6, Zoning. Specifically for 304 E Elm St. Motion to approve by Kyle and seconded by Matt. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Kyle Merkle-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, Ron Legner-yes, Sarah Welte yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
ORD NO. 22-09-03-51 An ordinance approving a variation in front yard fencing setback requirements of the municipal code, Le Roy, Illinois. Specifically for 103 E Washington. Motion to approve by Patti was seconded by Sarah. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Kyle Merkle-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, Ron Legner-yes, Sarah Welte-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
In Old and New Business the Mayor reminded all about the final concert in the bandstand on Saturday Sept 24th at 2:00 p.m. He also mentioned being contacted by businesses looking for space. The information was passed along to interested parties.
The extent of damage from the storm on 9/18/22 was reviewed and a ‘hat’s off’ to the street department and all who assisted with cleanup.
Patti discussed the ditch situation on Viola Drive.
Motion was made by Kyle and seconded by Matt to adjourn the regular council meeting. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Kyle Merkle-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, Ron Legner-yes, Sarah Welte-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:44 PM.
https://www.leroy.org/file/2414/2022%20reg%20mtg%20Sept%2019.pdf
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