City of Casey City Council met May 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held Monday May 20th, 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 Mumford
Alderman Richardson
Alderman Ruffner
Alderman Todd
Alderman Washburn
Absent: Alderman Williams
A quorum was declared.
Public Forum:
None
Community Affairs:
Howard Loftis with CIA was present and gave an update on what CIA has been doing over the past year or so. He also was looking for approval to use the City Streets and close down IL Route 49 for a small amount of time for their CIA 5k which they do Labor Day weekend. The City will get a resolution together and bring that for approval at the next Council Meeting.
Dave Liebenow with the Casey Chamber of Commerce was present and gave an update for the Chamber. Motors on Main will be on June 15th, and Dave is looking for approval to shut down SE 1st street for Vendors and NE 2nd for the car show. He would also like approval of a $200 sponsorship from the City for this event. He also reported that the visitor guide will be delivered on Wednesday.
Mayor Groothuis asked if there were any motions to be made.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval to close NE 2nd and SE 1st street for the Crazy Casey Days – Motors on Main Street day, seconded by Alderman Todd. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Todd, and Washburn
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Williams
Motion declared carried
Alderman Washburn motioned approval to sponsor the Motors on Main Street in the amount of $200.00, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Todd, and Washburn
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Williams
Motion declared carried
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Groothuis looked for approval of the minutes of the May 6th, 2019 City Council Meeting.
Alderman Washburn motioned approval of the minutes of the May 6th, 2019 City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Todd, and Washburn
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Williams
Motion declared carried
Mayor Groothuis looked for approval of the minutes of the May 13th, 2019 Committee of the Whole Meeting.
Alderman Washburn motioned approval of the minutes of the May 13th, 2019 Committee of the Whole Meeting, seconded by Alderman Todd. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Todd, and Washburn
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Williams
Motion declared carried
Officers Reports:
Clerk Mumford looked for approval of the May 20th, 2019 Bills Payable in the amount of $172,373.34.
Alderman Washburn motioned approval of the May 20th, 2019 Bills Payable in the amount of $172,373.34, seconded by Alderman Ruffner. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Todd, and Washburn
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Williams
Motion declared carried
Attorney Shoaff presented Ordinance #456: An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Various Properties, which includes 401 E Adams, 18 W Main Street and the former Landfill property.
Alderman Washburn motioned approval of Ordinance #456, seconded by Alderman Mumford.
Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Todd, and Washburn
Nays: 0 – None
Superintendent Biggs reported that the summer help will be starting on June 3rd. Neco Asphault is looking to lay the asphalt at the sunken garden the first week in June. The utility guys are laying a new gas line in the NW part of town. Shelby would like to set the City Wide Clean up for June 8th through June 15th.
Alderman Washburn motioned approval to set City Wide Clean Up date for June 8th through June 15th, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Todd, and Washburn
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Williams
Motion declared carried
New Business:
None
Unfinished Business:
None
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Mumford reported that it is good to see the Chamber becoming more active.
Alderman Todd reported that it was good to see progress on some of the properties that have been abated.
Mayor Reports:
Mayor Groothuis reported that he appreciated the PD with their Facebook post warning about the dangers of throwing grass into roadways. Also like to remind people about the upcoming music at the park this summer.
There was no further Business of the City Council for the May 20th, 2019 Council Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Washburn motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Todd, and Washburn
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Williams
Motion declared carried
Adjournment of the City Council was at 7:05 p.m.
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