East Central Reporter

City of Casey City Council met Sept. 3.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

The Special Meeting of the City Council was held Wednesday August 28th, 2019; beginning at 10:30 a.m. Mayor Nik Groothuis was present; called the Meeting to Order and led the Pledge of Allegiance:

Roll Call:

Present: Alderman Mumford

Alderman Richardson

Alderman Ruffner

Absent: Alderman Todd

Alderman Washburn

Alderman Williams

A quorum was declared.

New Business:

Discussion was had on the different options on how to pay for the former Regions Bank Building. A loan from local banks is available if needed for 3% for 10 years. They also talked about the amounts in Capitol Improvement and Utility Tax Funds. They talked about setting a max amount during the bid process, but decided to leave that open and see where it ends.

Alderman Jerome Williams joined the meeting at 10:59 a.m. Alderman Jerome Williams left the meeting at 12:12 p.m. Alderman Pete Todd joined the meeting at 12:25 p.m. Alderman Carlene Richardson left the meeting at 12:46 p.m. Alderman Jerome Williams joined the meeting at 2:03 p.m. Alderman Pete Todd left the meeting at 2:05 p.m.

At around 3:27 p.m. Mayor Nik Groothuis asked if there were any motions.

Alderman Mumford motioned approval to purchase the former Regions Bank Building at 101 W Alabama in the amount of $158,500 plus closing costs and buyers premium amount, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Mumford, Ruffner, Williams and Groothuis

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 3 – Richardson, Todd and Washburn

Motion declared carried

There was no further Business of the City Council for the August 28th, 2019

Council Meeting.

Adjournment:

Alderman Ruffner motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Mumford, Ruffner, Williams and Groothuis

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 3 – Richardson, Todd and Washburn

Motion declared carried

Adjournment of the City Council was at 3:29 p.m

http://www.cityofcaseyil.org/sites/casey.sdsaccess.net/files/Agenda%20Minutes/082819%20Minutes.pdf