East Central Reporter

City of Casey City Council met January 21

by East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 12, 2019

City of Casey City Council met Jan. 21.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held Monday January 21st, 2019; 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

Absent: Alderman Williams

A quorum was declared.

Public Forum:

Shane Todd with the Casey Chamber of Commerce was present and invited the Mayor and Alderman to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Mike Kirk’s new location on 1/29/19 at 10:00 a.m. He also reported that a visitors guide is now in the works.

Community Affairs: None

Meeting Minutes:

Mayor Groothuis looked for a motion to approve the Minutes of the January 7th, 2019 Council Meeting.

Alderman Dane motioned approval of the Minutes of the January 7 , 2019 Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Dennis. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 5 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, Todd, and Washburn

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Williams

Motion declared carried

Officers Reports:

Clerk Mumford introduced Kelsey Swing with Gilbert, Metzger & Madigan who presented the Fiscal Year 2018 audit report.

Clerk Mumford looked for approval of the January 21st, 2019 Bills Payable in the amount of $299,526.97.

Alderman Dennis motioned approval of the January 21st, 2019 Bills Payable in the amount of $299,526.97, seconded by Alderman Nichols. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 5 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, Todd, and Washburn

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Williams

Motion declared carried

Clerk Mumford looked for approval of the Statement of Cash and Investments for the following months:

- September 2018 - $12,344,722.82

- October 2018 - $12,730,842.94

- November 2018 - $12,044,877.10

- December 2018 - $12,262,090.51

Alderman Dane motioned approval of the Statements of Cash and Investments for September, October, November and December 2018, seconded by Alderman Todd. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 5 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, Todd, and Washburn

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Williams

Motion declared carried

Superintendent Biggs reported that the City has been awarded an Illinois Department of Commerce grant in the amount of $500,000.00. This will be used to replace water lines in the NW part of town.

Chief Jenkins was absent and Officer Justin Goble was present and looked for approval to purchase 2 new Toughbooks in the amount of $11,490 - $1,300 will be paid from the DUI fund. Alderman Dennis motioned approval of the purchase of 2 new Toughbooks in the amount of $11,490, with $1,300 being paid from the DUI Fund, seconded by Alderman Dane. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 5 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, Todd, and Washburn

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Williams

Motion declared carried

Economic Development Director Maulding reported on what she has been working on for the past few weeks. She is working on getting properties together so the City knows what is available for sale or for rent.

New Business:

None

Unfinished Business:

Mayor Groothuis brought up the properties the City has recently received. After some discussion they are going to allow the Finance meeting to review the expenditures so far this year and then discuss this at our next meeting.

Alderman Reports:

Alderman Nichols would like to get a Finance committee meeting scheduled for either January 24th or January 29th. He would like for Clerk Mumford to get with Treasurer Lorton to see which date works better for her.

Alderman Nichols would also like to schedule an Airport committee meeting for Thursday February 21st at 5:30 at the airport.

Alderman Dane would like to schedule a Park Committee Meeting for Tuesday January 29th at 5:30 p.m.

Alderman Todd would like to get a Public Utility Committee Meeting for Tuesday January 29th, at 8:15 a.m.

Mayor Reports:

Alderman Groothuis is going to talk to Superintendent Biggs and then may need to get a Street and Alley Committee meeting after that.

There was no further Business of the City Council for the January 21st, 2019 Council Meeting.

Adjournment:

Alderman Dennis motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Washburn. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 5 – Dane, Dennis, Nichols, Todd, and Washburn

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Williams

Motion declared carried