City of Casey City Council met March 18.
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 Nichols
Alderman Todd
Alderman Washburn
Alderman Williams
Absent: Alderman Dennis
A quorum was declared.
Public Forum:
Steve Johnson was present and read off a letter, thanking the City and City Council for entrusting them with the lawn care of Fairview Park for the past 23 years.
Community Affairs: None
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Groothuis looked for a motion to approve the Minutes of the March 4th, 2019 Council Meeting. th Alderman Washburn motioned approval of the Minutes of the March 4 , 2019 Council Meeting, 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
Officers Reports:
Clerk Mumford looked for approval of the March 18th, 2019 bills payable in the amount of $143,821.35
Alderman Todd motioned approval of the March 18th, 2019 bills payable in the amount of $143,821.35, seconded by Alderman Williams. 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 requested approval to go into Executive Session for the discussion of Collective Bargaining matters and sale of property.
Alderman Dane motioned approval to go into Executive Session, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Dane, Nichols, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Dennis
Motion declared carried
Executive Session began at 6:04 p.m.
Alderman Todd motioned approval to resume the regular meeting, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Dane, Nichols, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Dennis
Motion declared carried
Regular meeting resumed at 6:50 p.m.
Mayor Groothuis asked if there were any motions to be made coming from Executive Session.
Alderman Nichols motioned to approve the sale of 18 W Main to Eldon Lockard in the amount of $500.00, 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
It was noted that this was the original bid Mr. Lockard submitted when we first bid out the properties and he agreed to still honor that bid.
With Superintendent Biggs absent Mayor Groothius reported that they would like to start advertising for Summer Help.
Alderman Nichols motioned approval to start advertising for Summer Help, 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
Chief Jenkins reported that the City was awarded a grant from a company giving out K-9 dogs for the Police Department. After looking into this more, it was found out that the City would still be responsible for the cost to train the dog and handler together and would have to travel to Texas for this training. After some consideration Chief Jenkins declined the offer for the dog. Chief Jenkins also gave an updated on the abate process of cleaning up properties around town.
Collector Hickox reported on the next CIA Appliance and Electronic Pickup, which would be on April 27th.
Economic Development Director Maulding gave an update on what she has been working on.
New Business:
Alderman Dane reported on the Park Committee Meeting they had on 3/14/19, where they discussed the restocking of trout at the pond, campground maintenance and a possible co-ed softball league. They are going to wait and get more information about the softball league before going forward with it.
Alderman Washburn reported on the Street and Alley Committee Meeting held on 3/12/19 where they talked about one way streets and possibly renaming of a street. They sent out letters to the home owners this renaming would affect and are waiting to get some feed back from them.
Unfinished Business:
Alderman Nichols reported on the Finance Committee Meeting they had on 3/5/19 where they reviewed the budget and reviewed Sewer and Water funds. They will set a date later for more meetings to further review these projects.
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Dane stated that it was good to hear that CIA will be doing the appliance and electronic pickup.
Alderman Todd complimented Chief Jenkins on getting that abate list out and working on it.
Mayor Reports:
Alderman Groothuis wanted to thank and compliment the Electrical Department in the work they did on the recent storm.
There was no further Business of the City Council for the March 18th, 2019 Council Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Washburn motioned to adjourn, 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
Adjournment of the City Council was at 7:27 p.m.
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