City of Casey City Council met March 19.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held Monday March 19th, 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 Dennis
Alderman Nichols
Alderman Todd
Alderman Washburn
Alderman Williams
Absent: Alderman Dane
A quorum was declared.
Public Forum:
Russel Timmons was present and presented to the Council a proposal for a 9
hole Disc Golf Course at the Park. He had quotes for the cost and says he has
commitments from various people to cover the costs for materials for the disc
golf course. After some discussion Mayor Groothuis recommended he get with
the Park Committee to further discuss this.
Community Affairs:
Mayor Groothuis presented Resolution #031918A: A Resolution for the CIA 5k
in September.
Alderman Nichols motioned approval of Resolution #031918A, seconded by
Alderman Washburn. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Dennis, Nichols, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Dane
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Groothuis looked for approval of the Minutes of the March 5th, 2018
Council Meeting.
Alderman Todd motioned approval of the March 5th, 2018 Council Meeting
Minutes, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Dennis, Nichols, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Dane
Motion declared carried
Officers Reports
Clerk Mumford requested approval of the March 19th, 2018 Bills Payable.
Alderman Dennis motioned approval of the March 19th, 2018 Bills payable totaling $85,129.70,
seconded by Alderman Washburn. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Dennis, Nichols, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Dane
Motion declared carried
Clerk Mumford requested approval to pay from Wastewater Project Fund to HWC in the amount
of $583.50, which is for February Engineering Bills.
Alderman Williams motioned approval to pay from the Wastewater Project Fund to HWC in the
amount of $583.50, seconded by Alderman Todd. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Dennis, Nichols, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Dane
Motion declared carried
Attorney Shoaff reported on a few things she has been working on. She would like to get a
Salary and License Committee Meeting to continue discussion of the City’s Liquor License
Ordinance. A meeting was scheduled for Tuesday April 3rd, at 5:30 p.m. She has the trash bid
packet sent out and publicized in various papers.
Superintendent Biggs presented Change Order No. 6 for the Wastewater Project, which was
needed for HVAC work done at the exisiting Sewer Plant. This will be for a cost increase of
$1,360.00.
Alderman Nichols motioned approval of Change Order No. 6 for the Wastewater Project,
seconded by Alderman Dennis. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Dennis, Nichols, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Dane
Motion declared carried
Superintendent Biggs also reported that they are finishing up the remodel of bathrooms in City
Hall, and they will hopefully start tearing down 603 S Central this week.
EMA Director Brewer that the EMA Van was just about ready to go needed to do some more
light work on the van. He also reported that traffic control training has been done.
New Business:
Downtown Improvement and Economic Development Chairman Williams reported on the
meeting held on March 13th, 2018 and that none of the Grant submissions qualified for reward.
Street and Alley Chairman Dennis reported on the meeting held on March 13th, 2018. They will
be closing down a few alleys due to building falling down. They also talked about having a food
truck festival in Casey. Economic Development Director Clark will be in charge of this venture.
Alderman Williams motioned approval to have a Food Truck Festival on April 21st, 2018 in
downtown Casey, seconded by Alderman Dennis. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Dennis, Nichols, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Dane
Motion declared carried
City Hall Chairman Washburn reported on the meeting held on March 13th , 2018. They are going
to go ahead with City Council Room Improvements.
Unfinished Business:
None
Alderman Reports:
None
Mayor Reports:
Mayor Groothuis wanted to remind everybody to get out at vote on March 20th.
Alderman Dennis left City Council Meeting at 6:31 due to Ambulance Call.
Mayor Groothuis reported on various project going on, bathrooms being redone, pedestrian cross
walk signs being put back up, 603 S Central being torn down and then the replacement of Curb
and Gutters around the Sunken Gardens at the Park.
There was no further Business of the City Council for the March 19th, 2018 Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Washburn motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Todd. Upon roll call the vote
was:
Ayes: 4 – Nichols, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Dane and Dennis (Dennis left meeting at 6:31 due to Ambulance call)
Motion declared carried
Adjournment of the City Council was at 6:32 p.m.
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