Casey City Council met Monday, Nov. 21.
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.
Here are the minutes as provided by Casey:
REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY NOVEMBER 21st, 2016
6:00 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held Monday November 21st, 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 for approval of the Minutes of the November 7th, 2016 Council Meeting Minutes. Alderman Dennis motioned approval of the November 7th, 2016 Council Meeting Minutes, seconded by Alderman Dane. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, and Wimbley
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Jenkins and Wilson
Motion declared carried
Officers Reports
Clerk Mumford; Clerk Mumford requested approval of the November 21st 2016 Bills Payable. Alderman Wimbley motioned approval of the
November 21st, 2016 bills paid totaling $322,619.19 seconded by
Alderman Dane. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, and Wimbley
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Jenkins and Wilson
Motion declared carried
Treasurer Lorton looked for approval of the September 2016 and October 2016 Statement of Cash and Investments.
Alderman Wimbley motioned approval of the September 2016: $10,958,370.16 and October 2016: $10,833,648.13 Statements of Cash and Investments, seconded by Alderman Dennis.
Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, and Wimbley
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Jenkins and Wilson
Motion declared carried
Superintendent Biggs introduced Lon Gardner with HWC. Mr. Gardner gave an update on the Wastewater Plant construction and presented a Pay App and presented an Amendment to Owner Engineer Agreement because of the change the IL EPA requires for our water discharge.
Alderman Nichols motioned approval of Amendment to Owner-Engineer Agreement for Wastewater Facility Improvements with HWC, not to exceed $26,000, seconded by Alderman
Dennis. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, and Wimbley
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Jenkins and Wilson
Motion declared carried
Alderman Dennis motioned approval to pay from the Wastewater Project fund to HWC:
$24,146.24, BKW Services Inc: $25,000.00 and to Curry Construction: $453,060.46, seconded by Alderman Wimbley. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, and Wimbley
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Jenkins and Wilson
Motion declared carried
Superintendent Biggs looked for approval of purchase of trencher and trailer for the Utility department.
Alderman Wimbley motioned approval of purchase of trencher and trailer for the Utility
Department in the amount of $51,738.56, seconded by Alderman Nichols Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 3 – Dane, Nichols, and Wimbley
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 1 - Dennis
Absent: 2 – Jenkins and Wilson
Motion declared carried
Superintendent Biggs looked for approval of purchase of a Ford F550 1-ton dump truck with plow and spreader.
Alderman Dennis motioned approval of purchase of a Ford F550 1-ton dump truck with plow and spreader for $63,853.39, seconded by Alderman Nichols. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, and Wimbley
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Jenkins and Wilson
Motion declared carried
Superintendent Biggs wanted to table the discussion of the agreement with Shore Ag for a later date.
Chief Jenkins presented Jo Lynn Davidson’s resume and history. He recommends hiring her for the full time Police Officer position.
Alderman Nichols motioned approval of hiring of Jo Lynn Davidson for the position of a full time Police Officer, seconded by Alderman Dane. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 3 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 1 - Wimbley
Absent: 2 – Jenkins and Wilson
Motion declared carried
New Business:
Chairman Nichols of Public Utility Committee reported on meeting held on November 9th, 2016.
All items have already been discussed.
Finance Committee Member Nichols reported on meeting held on November 15th, 2016. The meeting was to talk about paying back inter-fund loans within the City.
Chairman Nichols of Park Committee reported on the meeting held on November 16th, 2016. The meeting was held to get an update on Park Activities, the new Park Bridge and the status of Pool Demolition.
Unfinished Business: None
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Dane requested all Alderman to drive around their wards and look at the run down properties and bring them to Chief Jenkins so we can try and get in touch with the owners.
Mayor Pro-Tem Nichols reported that Mayor Bolin would like to have the 2nd Council Meeting in December cancelled due to the Holiday’s.
Alderman Wimbley motioned approval of the cancelation of the second Council Meeting in December (December 19th), seconded by Alderman Dane. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, and Wimbley
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Jenkins and Wilson
Motion declared carried
There was no further Business of the City Council for the November 21st, 2016 Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Wimbley motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Dennis. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, and Wimbley
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Jenkins and Wilson
Motion declared carried
Adjournment of the City Council was at 6:43 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by; Jeremy Mumford, City Clerk
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