City of Casey City Council met June 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held Monday June 4th, 2018; beginning at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Nik Groothuis was present and called the Meeting to Order and led the Pledge of Allegiance:
Roll Call:
Present: Alderman Dane
Alderman Dennis
Alderman Nichols
Alderman Todd
Alderman Washburn
Alderman Williams
Absent: None
A quorum was declared.
Public Forum:
None
Community Affairs:
None
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Groothuis looked for approval of the Minutes of the May 21st, 2018 Council Meeting.
Alderman Nichols motioned approval of the May 21st, 2018 Council Meeting Minutes, seconded by Alderman Dane. After some discussion there is a change – Dennis made motion to adjourn not Dane. Nichols and Dane both approved to amend their motion to include changes. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, Todd, and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 1 – Washburn
Motion declared carried
Officers Reports
Clerk Mumford requested approval of the May 2018 Bills Paid.
Alderman Nichols motioned approval of the May 2018 Bills Paid totaling $1,082,945.97, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Treasurer Lorton presented the May 2018 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit report in the amount of $619,111.28.
Alderman Dane motioned approval of the May 2018 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit Report in the amount of $619,111.28, seconded by Alderman Dennis. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Superintendent Biggs reported that the City Wide cleanup is going on this week. The summer help has started this week. The chlorine equipment has been online since May 29th. Alderman Dane asked about some nuisance properties, and Chief Jenkins is taking around fliers reminding people of the City Wide cleanup.
Chief Jenkins presented a bid from J&K Mitchell for a new 2018 Dodge Charger in the amount of $23,147.00. He estimates it would be approximately $5,500 to get all equipment bought and installed in it as well.
Alderman Nichols motioned approval to buy from J&K Mitchell a new 2018 Dodge Charger squad in the amount of $23,147.00, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Collector Hickox wanted to remind everybody again to get signed up for curbside recycling if they would like to recycle, they will start with curbside recycling on Friday June 8th , and the entire town will now be on the same down. It will then be every other week after that.
Economic Development Director Clark talked about an available Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant opportunities. She has also scheduled a Downtown Improvement and Economic Development meeting for Thursday June 5th at 5:15 p.m. She has sent out checks for the last round of City Business Grants.
Intern Glover reported on what he has been working on as well – different activities at the park and helping a little with the 4th of July Events. There will be a Disc Golf and Ice Cream Social on June 19th.
Attorney Shoaff reported that she has gotten the contract back from Advanced Disposal and is reviewing it. She updated the Council on the Goble building situation. She has also filed suit against 4 other properties.
New Business:
Park Committee Chairman Dane reported on meeting held on May 10th , 2018. They talked about paddle boat rental, possible dog park, splash pad and pool. Chairman Dane is going to get a quote to see what it would cost to have a study done on splash pad possibilities. They also talked about some sort of obstacle course for older kids at the playground.
Unfinished Business:
Finance Chairman Nichols reported on the meeting held on 5/24/18 where they continued work on FY 19 Appropriations.
Salary and License Chairman Todd reported on the meeting they held on 5/29/18. They have finished reviewing the Liquor License Ordinances and Attorney Shoaff will bring those changes to the Council as an Ordinance Change.
Alderman Todd made a motion to go into Executive Session for discussion of Appointed Officials salaries, seconded by Alderman Dane. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Executive Session started at 6:36 p.m.
Alderman Nichols motioned approval to resume regular meeting, seconded by Alderman Washburn. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Regular City Council Meeting resumed at 6:46 p.m.
Alderman Todd motioned approval to give City Collector Hickox a 4.5% pay increase retroactive to May 1st, 2018, seconded by Alderman Dane. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Williams reported that the Girls basketball team would like paint the basketball court at the Park. Mayor Groothuis recommend that they get with Shelby and the City may be able to help with costs of paint and materials.
Alderman Todd reported that the park pond is looking good.
Mayor Reports:
Mayor Groothuis reported that Jeremy Yost has let him know that this application for the Duplex Complex didn’t go through. He will reapply in January 2019. Shelby and him will be meeting with Meyer Oil and the Hotel about the road going back to the Hotel. They are also looking for groups to provide concessions for the different activities at the Park.
There was no further Business of the City Council for the June 4th, 2018 Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Dennis motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Washburn. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Adjournment of the City Council was at 6:56 p.m.
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