The Casey City Council met July 6 to discuss mosquito control.
Here is the meeting's agenda, as provided by the council:
The Casey City Council meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month at City Hall, 108 E. Main St.
REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY JULY 6TH, 2016
6:00 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held Wednesday, July 6th,
2016; beginning at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Mike Nichols presided and called the Meeting to Order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call:
Present: Alderman Dane
Alderman Dennis
Alderman Nichols
Alderman Wimbley
Absent: Alderman Jenkins
Alderman Wilson
A quorum was declared.
Public Forum: None
Meeting Minutes
Mayor Pro Tem Nichols looked for a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of June 20th, 2016.
Alderman Dennis motioned approval of the Meeting Minutes of June 20th, 2016, seconded by Alderman Dane. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, and Wimbley
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Jenkins, Wilson
Motion declared carried.
Officers Reports
Clerk Mumford; Clerk Mumford reminded everyone that a Public Hearing was set for July 18th at 5:30 before the Regular Council Meeting for FY17
Appropriations discussion. Mumford then requested approval of the June 2016 Bills paid. Alderman Dennis motioned approval of the June 2016 bills paid totaling $661,996.73 seconded by Alderman Wimbley. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, and Wimbley
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Jenkins, Wilson
Motion declared carried.
Clerk Mumford requested approval of the current July 2016 bills payable.
Alderman Dane motioned approval of the current July 2016 bills payable totaling $695,677.01, seconded by Alderman Nichols. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, and Wimbley
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Jenkins, Wilson
Motion declared carried.
Clerk Mumford then requested approval of Resolution #062016A for the 2016 MFT Oil and Chip Program. Alderman Wimbley motioned approval of Resolution #062016A, seconded by Alderman Dane. Upon roll call the vote was: Ayes: 4 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, and Wimbley Nays: 0 – None Absent: 2 – Jenkins, Wilson Motion declared carried.
Superintendent Biggs went on to explain that this year’s Oil and Chip program will cover about 8-9 miles of City roads.
Clerk Mumford requested approval of the June 2016 Collection Deposit report. Alderman Dane motioned approval of the Jun 2016 Collection Deposit report totaling $505,171.25, seconded by Alderman Dennis. Upon roll call the vote was: Ayes: 4 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, and Wimbley Nays: 0 – None Absent: 2 – Jenkins, Wilson Motion declared carried.
Attorney Mette: Attorney Mette went onto explain Ordinances #415, 416, 417 and 418. He stated that everything checked out in these ordinances as far as he is concerned. Chief Jenkins and Attorney Mette went on to explain each Ordinance. Ordinance #415: amends the Animal Ordinance: Title 6: This adds language to adopt a Trap- Neuter-Release program for feral cats. It also changes the charges for dog pickup and pound fees. The pickup fee for a non-registered dog will now be $50. If the dog is registered with the city the pickup fee will be $35. In addition it raises the fee to house the dog to $15 a day. Ordinance #416: Part-time Police Officers Ordinance. Chief Jenkins got this ordinance from the state training board and just changed the names to match Casey. It is needed to be passed if the City will be using any part-time police officers, and it just establishes hiring standards. Ordinance #417: An ordinance reducing the speed limit on Main Street. From SW 3rd to SE 3rd
Street on Main Street this ordinance reduces the speed limit to 20 MPH. Ordinance #418: Amends the ordinance that regulates the use of non-highway vehicles on the streets within the City of Casey. This ordinance changes the crossing from SE 1st street at Main Street to SE 3rd Street on Main Street.
Alderman Dane motioned approval of Ordinance #415 which Amends the Animal Ordinance, seconded by Alderman Wimbley. Upon roll call the vote was: Ayes: 4 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, and Wimbley Nays: 0 – None Absent: 2 – Jenkins, Wilson Motion declared carried.
Alderman Wimbley motioned approval of Ordinance #416 which establishes a Part-Time Police officer Ordinance, seconded by Alderman Dennis. Upon roll call the vote was: Ayes: 4 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, and Wimbley Nays: 0 – None Absent: 2 – Jenkins, Wilson Motion declared carried.
Alderman Dennis motioned approval of Ordinance #417 which reduces the speed limit on Main Street, from SW 3rd to SE 3rd, seconded by Alderman Dane. Upon roll call the vote was: Ayes: 4 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, and Wimbley Nays: 0 – None Absent: 2 – Jenkins, Wilson Motion declared carried.
Alderman Dane motioned approval of Ordinance #418 which amends the non-highway vehicle use ordinance, seconded by Alderman Nichols. Upon roll call the vote was: Ayes: 4 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, and Wimbley Nays: 0 – None Absent: 2 – Jenkins, Wilson Motion declared carried.
Superintendent Biggs: Biggs stated that the City of Casey was the high bid on a hydro-vac machine from Marshall in the amount of $27,500.00. He stated that Marshall put this machine up for bid and it would be a good fit for Casey. It would be used to dig around gas/electric/water pipes and instead of using a backhoe it uses water pressure and a vacuum to get around pipes/lines. This machine can also be used to clean out inlets and drains. Mayor Pro Tem Nichols recommended that we table this action for now so we can get more information and see what also is available.
Chief Jenkins: Chief Jenkins stated that the police officers in the academy will graduate on July 15th.
New Business: None
Unfinished Business: Finance Committee: Alderman Nichols reported on meetings held on June 20th and 28th for work on FY 17 Appropriations, and how it was progressing. The committee was getting close to being finished with the work on Appropriations.
Alderman Reports: Alderman Dane asked about how the City helped with Mosquito control. He remembers that we used to spray for them and was just curious what we did now. Superintendent Biggs stated that we now use briquettes that we throw into standing water to help with mosquito control.
Alderman Nichols had the following committees set from recommendation of Mayor Bolin. Finance: Chairman Jenkins, Nichols and Wilson Public Utility: Chairman Nichols, Jenkins and Dennis Ordinance/Airport Fire: Chairman Wilson, Dennis and Dane City Hall: Chairman Wilson, Dennis and Dane Salary & License: Chairman Nichols, Wilson and Wimbley Park: Chairman Nichols, Dane and Wimbley Street and Alley: Chairman Jenkins, Dennis and Wimbley
There was no further Business of the City Council for the July 6th, 2106 Meeting.
Adjournment: Alderman Dane motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Wimbley. Upon roll call the vote was: Ayes: 4 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, and Wimbley Nays: 0 – None Absent: 2 – Jenkins, Wilson Motion declared carried. Adjournment of the City Council was at 6:46 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by; Jeremy Mumford, City Clerk
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