McLean County Times

City of Le Roy City Council met Nov. 6.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Steve Dean at 7:06 PM at Le Roy City Hall, 207 S East Street, Le Roy. Council members present were Matt Steffen, Ron Legner, Patti Welander, Justin Morfey, Dawn Hanafin and Kelly Lay. Absent were Kyle Merkle and Sarah Welte.

Staff members present were Scott Bryant, Perry Mayer, Dan Lush, Dave Jenkins, Anita Corso, and Brad Frankovich.

There were no comments from the public.

Included on the consent agenda were Regular Meeting Minutes from 10/16/2023, invoices from 11/6/2023 totaling $ 750,763.04, payroll for the period of 10/20/2023 in the amount of $51,754.83 and payroll for the period of 11/3/2023 in the amount of $46,714.08.

The items of the consent agenda were voted on separately.

Motion was made by Matt and seconded by Justin for approval of the Council Meeting Minutes. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Ron Legner-yes, Kelly Lay-yes, Justin Morfey-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.

Motion was made by Kelly and seconded by Matt for approval of the invoices and payroll. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Dawn Hanafin -yes, Patti Welander-yes, Ron Legner- abstain, Kelly Lay- yes, Justin Morfey-yes. Motion carried 5 yeas, 0 nays, 1 abstain.

Staff Reports: Scott gave an updated timeline for the sanitary sewer project. He also reported the vactor truck has been repaired.

Perry reported the leak on Allen St between Pine & Center streets has been fixed. It was a 2” main down the alley that was not on any map. Engineers have been helping smooth out the WTP issues. Hydrant flushing is half way done and currently on hold for a couple days.

Dave reported MetroNet is expecting to go live late November. Sean Spencer has been a big help catching up with ordinance violations.

Mayor Dean introduced Ms. Makana Marcum who will be interning with the city from January until early May. Her first task will be a city newsletter.

Matt Albers of Dimond Bros Insurance presented the Health/Dental/Vision insurance renewal quote. His gave an overview of the options available then recommended staying with the current plan. Patti made a motion, seconded by Kelly, to approve the 2024 Health/Dental/Vision insurance renewal quote from Health Alliance totaling $269,734.20. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Ron Legner-yes, Kelly Lay-yes, Justin Morfey-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.

Dave presented a review of the Mowing Bid Tabulation. Motion by Dawn was seconded by Justin to approve a three year cumulative quote from JT’s Lawncare & Landscaping, LLC totaling $73,185. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Ron Legner-yes, Kelly Lay-yes, Justin Morfey-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.

Dawn made a motion, seconded by Justin, to table with discussion until the next council meeting approval of the Retail Strategies Academy program proposal. Discussion included what kinds of businesses are available as well as marketing strategies. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Ron Legner-yes, Kelly Lay-yes, Justin Morfey-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-11-01-10 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT POOL WITHIN THE ILLINOIS FUNDS ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO 15 ILCS 505/17 AND DESIGNATING DAVID JENKINS, AUTHORIZED SIGNER, TRADER, AND AGENT AND ANITA CORSO, AUTHORIZED TRADER.

Motion to approve by Patti was seconded by Matt. Dave gave an overview of the program and the different roles. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Ron Legner-yes, Kelly Lay-yes, Justin Morfey-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.

The Mayor opened discussion on alternatives to burning as a means of leaves disposal with a suggestion that they be mulched. Kelly suggested setting specific burn days or composting. Ron suggested limit the days of the week burning is allowed. Dan asked about how any new rule will be enforced. Discussion continued in more detail with no specific action taken.

In Old and New Business Dawn mentioned the pot holes on Vine St by the trailer courts. Dan said the street department is aware and has plans to repair.

Mayor Dean talked about a very successful ParkFest. The money is already being used for Gaultney Park and there are plans for a pickle ball court at Falcon Ridge Park.

Justin said the new sign for Gaultney Park is ready to be picked up. Dan will arrange pickup.

Motion was made by Patti and seconded by Matt to adjourn the regular council meeting. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Dawn Hanafin-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Ron Legner-yes, Kelly Lay-yes, Justin Morfey-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:17 PM.

https://www.leroy.org/file/2556/2023%20reg%20mtg%20Nov%206.pdf