City of Le Roy City Council met Jan. 15

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By Kristine Gonzales-Abella

Mar 4, 2024

City of Le Roy City Council met Jan. 15.

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, Ron Legner, Patti Welander, Justin Morfey, Dawn Hanafin, Kyle Merkle. Sarah Welte and Kelly Lay were absent.

Staff members present were Scott Bryant, Jason Williamson, Perry Mayer, Dave Jenkins and Anita Corso.

There were no comments from the public.

Mayor Dean read his Proclamation designating February 3, 2024 as Harlan “Pop” Bottles Day.

Included on the consent agenda were Regular Meeting Minutes from 12/18/2023, invoices from 01/02/2024 totaling $ 96,461.64 and; 01/15/2024 totaling $ 93,604.78, payroll for the period of 12/29/2023 in the amount of $ 51,292.34, and 1/12/2024 in the amount of $ 50,927.72.

The items of the consent agenda were voted on separately.

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

Motion was made by Justin and seconded by Kyle for approval of the invoices and payroll. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Ron Legner-abstain, Kyle Merkle- yes, Dawn Hanafin - abstain, Justin Morfey-yes. Motion carried 4 yeas, 0 nays, 2 abstain.

Staff Reports: Scott reported the generator auto transfer switch has failed. A new one has been ordered and will take approximately 3 months to arrive. The transfer switch and generator are each 43 years old so he’s getting pricing for a new generator as well.

Perry reported the starter for the water treatment plant generator was replaced last week. Also the lead service line inventory forms have been sent and the response so far is good. The report is due to the IEPA in April.

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 15, 2024 (cont)

Anita reminded everyone to watch their emails as the county will be sending notice for the annual statement of economic interest for 2024.

Dave reported the intern has started working on a newsletter and with the auto-read meters installed Jessica should have time to maintain the newsletter. He also gave an overview of the codes on the agenda for tonight. Dave reported the sale of the 6 acres has closed and that contract negotiations with the police union will begin this week.

ORD 24-01-10-30 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LE ROY, MCLEAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND GARDEN GROVE FARM, LLC.

Motion to approve by Dawn was seconded by Matt. Discussion included details of the development agreement, lease, property taxes and infrastructure. In response to questions raised, Dawn rescinded the motion to approve and made a motion to table this ordinance until the next council meeting. Matt agreed to rescind the first motion and seconded the motion to table the ordinance. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Ron Legner-yes, Kyle Merkle- yes, Dawn Hanafin- yes, Justin Morfey-abstain. Motion carried 5 yeas, 0 nays, 1 abstain.

ORD NO. 24-01-01-51 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-10-2C OF THE ZONING CODE.

Motion to approve by Patti was seconded by Justin. Discussion included how non-conforming zoning compares to building codes and why this change is needed. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Ron Legner-no, Kyle Merkle- yes, Dawn Hanafin- yes, Justin Morfey-yes. Motion carried 5 yeas, 1 nays.

ORD NO. 24-01-02-53 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE.

Motion to approve by Kyle was seconded by Justin. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Patti Welander yes, Ron Legner-yes, Kyle Merkle- yes, Dawn Hanafin- yes, Justin Morfey-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.

ORD NO. 24-01-03-53 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE.

Motion to approve by Kyle was seconded by Justin. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Ron Legner-yes, Kyle Merkle- yes, Dawn Hanafin- yes, Justin Morfey-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.

ORD NO. 24-01-04-53 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE.

ORD NO. 24-01-05-53 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. Motion to approve by Kyle was seconded by Justin. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Ron Legner-yes, Kyle Merkle- yes, Dawn Hanafin- yes, Justin Morfey-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays.

ORD NO. 24.01-06-53 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2014 ILLINOIS PLUMBING CODE.

ORD NO. 24-01-07-53 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE.

ORD NO. 24-01-08-53 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE.

ORD NO. 24-01-09-53 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE.

In Old and New Business Ron gave details about a meeting he’s having next week to find out more about a new process to line water mains.

Dave announced the executive session on the agenda would not be necessary.

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

Meeting was adjourned at 8:17 PM.

https://www.leroy.org/file/2596/2024%20reg%20mtg%20Jan%2015.pdf

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