McLean County Times

City of Le Roy City Council met Oct. 7.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Steven Dean at 7:07 PM at Le Roy City Hall, 207 S East Street, Le Roy. Council members present were Matt Steffen, Sarah Welte, Ron Legner, Patti Welander, Kyle Merkle, Justin Morfey, and Dawn Hanafin. Kelly Lay was absent.

Staff members present were Jason Williamson, Dan Lush, Dave Jenkins, and Jessica Carroll. There were no public comments made.

Included on the consent agenda were Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from 9/16/2024, approval of Invoices from 10/7/24 totaling $ 155,902.30, and payroll for the period of 10/4/24 in the amount of $ 55,772.68. The items of the consent agenda were voted on separately.

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

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

In Staff Reports, Dan reported the week of October 28th would be the last brush pickup of the season.

Motion by Patti and seconded by Matt approving a non-exclusive easement agreement granting permanent storm and sanitary sewer easement, and temporary construction easement at 508 E. Vine Street, Le Roy Illinois 61752. It was mentioned that verbiage on page 6 of the document needs to be updated. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Sarah Welte-yes, Ron Legner-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Kyle Merkle- yes, Justin Morfey-yes, and Dawn Hanafin-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.

Motion by Sarah was seconded by Kyle to approve the change to Ordinance NO. 24-10-01-51, an ordinance amending section 10-7A-2C of the zoning code. Discussion was had on who can occupy a 1st floor apartment in the business district. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Sarah Welte-yes, Ron Legner-yes, Patti Welander-yes, Kyle Merkle- yes, Justin Morfey-abstain, and Dawn Hanafin-yes Motion carried 6 yeas, 0 nays, 1 abstain.

In old and new business Sarah received an email from a resident inquiring about the need to still have fluoride added to the water.

Questions were raised about providing irrigation meters to residents who are watering new grass seed placed in their yards after city ditch work has been completed. Dave will check with Perry to see if the city still has irrigation meters.

Dawn said a resident is expressing a need for an additional streetlight added to Burcham Drive. Dave will contact Ameren to discuss the procedure.

Dave reminded the council the refuse rate will increase by 4.5% on the November billing. The city is in the 2nd year of a 3-year contract with GFL.

Dave also reminded the council flu shots are available at Aanaya Pharmacy the week of October 7th.

The mayor stated Donnie B’s Popcorn will be coming to Aanaya Pharmacy. Options will include flavored popcorn, freeze dried candy, old fashion sodas and candies.

Brush pickup and drop off rules were discussed. No decision was made. A further discussion will be had at the next council meeting.

Jason suggested raising the fee for Illegal Dumping on city property. The current fee amount for Illegal Dumping is $50.00.

Motion to adjourn by Kyle, seconded by Ron. Roll call: Matt Steffen-yes, Sarah Welte-yes, Ron Legner yes, Patti Welander-yes, Kyle Merkle- yes, Justin Morfey-yes, and Dawn Hanafin-yes. Motion carried 7 yeas, 0 nays.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:04 PM.

https://www.leroy.org/file/2751/2024%20reg%20mtg%20Oct%207.pdf