City of Casey City Council met April 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo

Jul 2, 2019

City of Casey City Council met April 15.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held 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 Todd

Alderman Washburn

Alderman Williams

Absent: Alderman Dennis

Alderman Nichols

A quorum was declared.

Public Forum:

None

Community Affairs:

None

Mayor Groothuis wanted to move up on the agenda, Kevin McReynolds from Coles County Regional Planning. Mr. McReynolds presented an agreement that would be between the City and Coles County Regional Planning for a housing Grant. It would cost up to $2,500.00 for CCRP to manage this grant and apply for it for the City.

Alderman Williams motioned approval of Resolution #041519A: A Resolution for the Housing Rehabilitation Program Grant, Application and Coordination Services Agreement between the City of Casey and Coles County Regional Planning and Development Commission, seconded by Alderman Todd. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Dane, Todd, Washburn and Williams

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Dennis and Nichols

Motion declared carried

Downtown Improvement and Economic Development Committee Report:

Chairman Williams reported on the meeting held on 4/15/19. They talked about 4-6 South Central Lot and discussed different plans for that lot.

Meeting Minutes:

Mayor Groothuis looked for a motion to approve the Minutes of the April 1st, 2019 Council Meeting.

Alderman Washburn motioned approval of the Minutes of the April 1st, 2019 Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Dane, Todd, Washburn and Williams

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Dennis and Nichols

Motion declared carried

Officers Reports:

Clerk Mumford looked for approval of the April 15th, 2019 bills payable in the amount of $230,286.14.

Alderman Williams motioned approval of the April 15th, 2019 bills payable in the amount of $230,286.14, seconded by Alderman Washburn. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Dane, Todd, Washburn and Williams

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Dennis and Nichols

Motion declared carried

Clerk Mumford looked for approval of a payment to Commercial Radio paid from the SRO account in the amount of $1,343.50.

Alderman Washburn motioned approval of a payment to Commercial Radio paid from the SRO account in the amount of $1,343.50, seconded by Alderman Dane. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Dane, Todd, Washburn and Williams

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Dennis and Nichols

Motion declared carried

Treasurer Lorton presented Ordinance #455: A Supplemental Appropriations Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Ending on the 30th, Day of April 2019.

Alderman Todd motioned approval of Ordinance #455, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Dane, Todd, Washburn and Williams

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Dennis and Nichols

Motion declared carried

Treasurer Lorton looked for approval of a permanent transfer of $155,000 from Utility Tax to the Water Fund.

Alderman Williams motioned approval of a permanent transfer of $155,000 from the Utility Tax fund to the Water Fund, seconded by Alderman Todd. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Dane, Todd, Washburn and Williams

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Dennis and Nichols

Motion declared carried

Clerk Mumford presented sealed bids for properties the City is selling.

The first property opened was the Landfill Property:

1) Jerry & Karen Self bid for $68,020.00: Their plan is to continue the harvest of hay crop and to use part of it as pasture.

Alderman Washburn motioned approval to accept the bid from Jerry and Karen Self for the Landfill property in the amount of $68,020.00, seconded by Alderman Dane. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Dane, Todd, Washburn and Williams

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Dennis and Nichols

Motion declared carried

The next property opened was 401 E Adams:

1) Chalin Maulding bid for $551.00: His plan for the property is to tear the house down and rebuild a new house on the property

Alderman Washburn motioned approval to accept the bid from Chalin Maulding for 401 East Adams property in the amount of $551.00, seconded by Alderman Dane. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Dane, Todd, Washburn and Williams

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Dennis and Nichols

Motion declared carried

The next property opened was 4-6 South Central:

1) Jerry Self bid for $7,503.00: His plan for the property is to leave it vacant currently with the possibility of putting a business on the lot eventually.

2) Jim Bolin bid for $6,100.00: no description for use

3) Chalin Maulding bid for $2,601: no description for use

Alderman Williams mentioned that he recommends the City keep this property for future use.

Alderman Williams motioned approval to reject all bids for 4-6 South Central, seconded by Alderman Washburn. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Dane, Todd, Washburn and Williams

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Dennis and Nichols

Motion declared carried

Attorney Shoaff requested approval to go into Executive Session for the discussion of Collective Bargaining matters, personnel and Sell of property.

Alderman Washburn motioned approval to go into Executive Session, seconded by Alderman Dane. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Dane, Todd, Washburn and Williams

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Dennis and Nichols

Motion declared carried

Executive Session began at 6:33 p.m.

Alderman Todd motioned approval to resume the regular meeting, seconded by Alderman Dane. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Dane, Todd, Washburn and Williams

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Dennis and Nichols

Motion declared carried

Regular meeting resumed at 6:56 p.m.

Superintendent Biggs reported that he has 4 names he would like to recommend to the Council to hire as the summer help. It is the four same guys from last year: Logan Glidewell, Keygan Montgomery, Caleb Patrick and Garret Oakley.

Alderman Dane motioned approval to hire 4 summer help workers, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Dane, Todd, Washburn and Williams

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Dennis and Nichols

Motion declared carried

Superintendent Biggs reported that Maulding Excavating has done their first mowing at the Park, and has started the drainage work at the campground. Fuetz has completed the curb and guttering work around the sunken gardens. Hydrant Flushing has been done for the City. The gas department is preparing to run a 3” gas line in the North West part of town to help with pressure in that part of town. Fiber Optic will also be run from the Generator building to the Water Tower.

Economic Development Director Maulding reported that WTWO has finished their commercial on Casey. The Clark County Enterprise Zone will have a meeting on Tuesday April 23rd at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.

Chief Jenkins reported that the remodel in the Police Department is progressing.

New Business: None

Unfinished Business: None

Alderman Reports:

Alderman Dane reported that there still are high speed drivers in the Park.

Alderman Todd reported that he has talked to many fishermen and they enjoy being able to fish for Trout in our Park Pond.

Mayor Reports:

Mayor Groothuis reported that the Kroger Corner committee met again and is still having ongoing discussions. CIA would like to donate the sod for the Kroger Corner Lot, and Jim Bolin said his workers would put the sod down.

Alderman Washburn motioned approval to accept the donation of Sod from CIA, seconded by Alderman Dane. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Dane, Todd, Washburn and Williams

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Dennis and Nichols

Motion declared carried

There was no further Business of the City Council for the April 15th, 2019 Council Meeting.

Adjournment:

Alderman Dane motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Todd. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Dane, Todd, Washburn and Williams

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Dennis and Nichols

Motion declared carried