City of Casey City Council met March 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held Monday March 5th , 2018; beginning at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Nik Groothuis presided and called the Meeting to Order and led the Pledge of Allegiance:Roll Call:
Present: Alderman Dane
Alderman Nichols
Alderman Todd
Alderman Washburn
Alderman Williams
Absent: Alderman Dennis
A quorum was declared.
Public Forum:
Mary Gard with CIA was present and presented a request for approval for the CIA KZ 5k, which will be on the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend. It will probably have a 7:00 am start time and be about the same route. The City will have to come up with a Resolution to approve the closure of Route 49 and will approve it then.
Community Affairs:
Mayor Groothuis presented a written request from Casey’s General Store to request a liquor license to sell package alcohol. Angie with Casey’s was present and explained that if this is approved they would remodel their building again.
They are requesting a Class D License. After some discussion Mayor Groothuis asked if there is a motion.
Alderman Todd motioned approval to add 1 class D license, seconded by Alderman Dane. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Dane, Nichols, Todd, and Washburn
Nays: 1 – Williams
Absent: 1 – Dennis
Motion declared carried
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Groothuis looked for approval of the Minutes of the February 21st, 2018 Council Meeting.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of the February 21st, 2018 Council Meeting Minutes, seconded by Alderman Washburn. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Dane, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Dennis
Abstain: 1 – Nichols
Motion declared carried
Officers Reports
Clerk Mumford let the Council know that the deed for the property at 603 S Central has been filed and the City can now demolish the building.
Clerk Mumford requested approval of the February 2018 Bills Paid.
Alderman Nichols motioned approval of the February 2018 Bills paid totaling $756,776.28, seconded by Alderman Todd. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Dane, Nichols, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Dennis
Motion declared carried
Treasurer Lorton requested approval of the February 2018 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit Report.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of the February 2018 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit Report in the amount of $771,988.73, seconded by Alderman Dane. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Dane, Nichols, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Dennis
Motion declared carried
Attorney Shoaff reported on a few things she has been working on. She has met with the Police Department and Chief and went over Cannabis Ordinance, and talked about process for abate procedures and Ordinance violations. She is also working on getting the bid packets ready for the trash contract.
Chief Jenkins also reported on the meeting they had with Attorney Shoaff.
Collector Hickox reported that Republic has signed a 60 day contract extension through the end of April. The will continue pickup as normal for now.
Economic Development Director Clark reported on what they have been working on. They will be meeting with a Volkswagen group about a possible ride to Casey. She has submitted a grant application for the Fire District. Wednesday and Thursday they along with the Mayor will be at a Economic Development Conference in Springfield. They are also looking to have a food truck festival in Casey in the spring. Intern Thomas reported that she is working on getting a Casey Involvement Fair scheduled.
New Business:
None
Unfinished Business:
None
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Nichols reminded the Alderman that the Finance Committee would like to get started on next year’s Appropriations at the first of April.
Alderman Dane asked about ordinance violations and how to handle them? Mayor Groothuis said to let the Chief know of any that he finds.
Mayor Reports:
Mayor Groothuis reported about the meeting he will be going to in Springfield. He presented a schedule of currently scheduled tour bus appoints in the City. Also reported that the Coffee with Colleagues Director Clark put on was a big success. The next one will be April 27th at Sweet Norma Jeans.
There was no further Business of the City Council for the March 5th, 2018 Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Dane motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Washburn. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Dane, Nichols, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Dennis
Motion declared carried
Adjournment of the City Council was at 6:46 p.m.
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