McLean County Times

City of Le Roy City Council met May 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Steve Dean at 7:03 PM at Le Roy City Hall, 207 S East Street, Le Roy. Council members present were Matt Steffen, Ron Legner, Justin Morfey, Kyle Merkle, Patti Welander, Kelly Lay, and Sarah Welte. Dawn Hanafin was absent.

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

Public Comments were heard regarding priorities other than a new building, and concern for cleaning the exterior of the water towers.

Included on the consent agenda were Regular Meeting Minutes 5/6/2024, invoices from 5/20/2024 totaling $ 222,663.90, and payroll for the period of 5/17/2024 in the amount of $53,317.04.

The items of the consent agenda were voted on separately.

Motion was made by Matt and seconded by Sarah for approval of the Meeting Minutes. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Ron Legner-yes, Kelly Lay-yes, Kyle Merkle- yes, Justin Morfey-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Sarah Welte-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.

Motion was made by Kyle and seconded by Kelly for approval of the invoices and payroll. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Ron Legner-abstain, Kelly Lay-yes, Kyle Merkle- yes, Justin Morfey-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Sarah Welte-yes. Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays, 1 abstain.

Staff Reports began with Scott reporting all open trench projects are complete and restoration is in progress. The vactor truck has been repaired but more holes have been found and he’s waiting for a quote. The vactor truck may need to be replaced in the next 3-5 years. The new disconnect switch for the plant has been will be installed soon.

Perry reported the last four lead service lines budgeted to be replaced this year are complete. Restoration is dependent on the weather. US EPA, ILEPA, RCAP & GLAP have been collecting samples from lead sites for testing. Also in progress is a softener study.

Motion by Kelly was seconded by Sarah for approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Downs and the City of Le Roy authorizing equipment rental rates. Dave stated the new agreement includes liability insurance and rates for personnel. Roll Call: Matt Steffen-yes, Ron Legner yes, Kelly Lay-yes, Kyle Merkle- yes, Justin Morfey-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Sarah Welte-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.

Motion by Matt was seconded by Kyle for approval of the Brickyard Park “shade shelter” funding at a not-to-exceed cost of $2,200.00. Mayor Dean reminded everyone this is the Eagle Project presented at the last meeting. Roll Call: Matt Steffen-yes, Ron Legner-yes, Kelly Lay-yes, Kyle Merkle- yes, Justin Morfey-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Sarah Welte-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.

The next item on the agenda is a motion for approval for a waiver of Bid letting requirement by 2/3 of the City Council vote pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/8-9-1 and acceptance of the quote from Blunier Builders, Inc .in the amount of $137,890.00 for the construction of a 24’x 40’ wash bay and a 36’x 24’ office space, restrooms, mechanical room and conference/break area. Mayor Dean called for a motion to table this motion until after the bid process is complete. Motion to table made by Justin was seconded by Matt. Discussion revealed there was confusion over the bid process that has been clarified. Roll Call: Matt Steffen-yes, Ron Legner-yes, Kelly Lay-yes, Kyle Merkle- yes, Justin Morfey-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Sarah Welte-yes. Motion tabled 7 yeas, 0 nays.

In Old and New Business Justin asked for a consensus approval to apply for a Rebuild Downtown Capital Grant program for the 100 & 200 blocks of E Center St to address lead service lines, ADA access to storefronts from the city sidewalk, improve sidewalks and streets. The deadline is 7/22/24. Consensus was given by voice agreement. A meeting of the Economic Development and Public Works committees was set for May 29, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.

The Mayor said the new subcommittee formation is in progress and reminded all that council only meets once per month for June, July, August & September.

The Mayor also announced the executive session on the agenda will not be necessary and would entertain a motion to adjourn.

Motion by Sarah was seconded by Matt to adjourn the regular council meeting. Roll call: Matt Steffen yes, Ron Legner-yes, Kelly Lay-yes, Kyle Merkle- yes, Justin Morfey-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Sarah Welte yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:46 PM.

https://www.leroy.org/file/2673/2024%20reg%20mtg%20May%2020.pdf