City of Casey City Council met Aug. 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held Monday August 19th, 2019; beginning at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Nik Groothuis was absent; Clerk Jeremy Mumford called the Meeting to Order and led the Pledge of Allegiance:
Roll Call:
Present: Alderman Mumford
Alderman Richardson
Alderman Todd
Alderman Washburn
Alderman Williams
Absent: Alderman Ruffner
A quorum was declared.
Clerk Mumford asked for a motion to appoint a Mayor Pro-Tem for tonight’s meeting.
Alderman Washburn motioned approval to appoint Alderman Williams as
Mayor Pro-Tem for tonight’s meeting, seconded by Alderman Todd. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Mumford, Richardson, Todd, and Washburn
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 - Ruffner
Abstain: 1 - Williams
Motion declared carried
Alderman Ruffner joined the meeting at 6:02 p.m
Public Forum:
Dixie Clark was present and requested that the City Council rename a Street after Charlie Lamb, who was killed in Action. If possible she would like to get a street around the high school renamed after him. Mayor Pro-Tem Williams recommended they send this to the Street and Alley Committee for further review. They will schedule a meeting at a later date for this discussion.
Patty Richards was present and talked about the Historical Sign for downtown Casey. The Council already approved the placement of this; it is just now ready for it to be installed. Superintendent Biggs will get with Ms. Richards and get a plan in place for the placement of this sign.
Community Affairs: None
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Pro-Tem Williams looked for approval of the minutes of the August 5th, 2019 Council Meeting.
Alderman Washburn motioned approval of the minutes of the August 5th, 2019 Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Officers Reports:
Clerk Mumford looked for approval of the August 19th, 2019 Bills Payable in the amount of $193,066.58.
Alderman Washburn motioned approval of the August 5th, 2019 Bills Payable in the amount of $193,066.58, seconded by Alderman Todd. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Clerk Mumford asked for approval of Resolution #081919A: Homecoming Parade Resolution. Alderman Richardson motioned approval of Resolution #081919A, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Attorney Shoaff requested approval to go into executive session for discussion on personnel, Collective Bargaining and possible purchase of property.
Alderman Washburn motioned to go into Executive Session for discussion on personnel, Collective Bargaining and possible purchase of property, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None Motion declared carried
Executive Session started at 6:12 p.m.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval to resume the regular meeting, seconded by Alderman Ruffner. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None Motion declared carried
Regular meeting resumed at 7:08 p.m.
Mayor Pro-Tem called a Special City Council Meeting for Wednesday August 28th, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. This special meeting is being called for possible purchase of property.
Superintendent Biggs reported that the playground project should be completed by the end of the week. MFT roads were started and completed today. The bid opening for the water tower washing is on 8/28/2019 at 2:00 p.m. He reported that the bill from Maulding Excavating came in at $103,160.24. It is a little higher due to unseen circumstances. The basement was bigger than expected, there was an elevator shaft that needed filled as well as the demo on the neighbors building.
Alderman Washburn motioned approval to pay an additional $3,160.24 to Maulding Excavating for demolition of 14-16 W Main, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 1 – Todd
Motion declared carried
Collector Hickox reported that CIA will be having a Fall Appliance pick up day on October 5th. Information about this will be on the back of the next Utility Bill.
Economic Development Director Maulding reported that on Tuesday August 20th they will be measuring more items to certify as the World’s Largest. She also requested approval to upgrade our City Website to a new company, Granicus. After some discussion Mayor Pro-Tem Williams asked if there were any motions.
Alderman Todd motioned approval to purchase new website, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was;
Ayes: 6 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
EMA Director Brewer said he had his department ready for the Popcorn Festival.
New Business:
Public Utility Chairman Ruffner reported on the committee meeting they on August 12th, 2019. They discussed cleaning up some of the dates in the Public Utility Ordinances, as well as changing the cost for reconnecting meters. They would also like to raise the Return Check fee as well. Collector Hickox will get with Attorney Shoaff and they will the present updated Ordinances and Billing Policies and Procedures for the Collectors Office for approval.
Downtown Improvement and Economic Development Chairman Mumford reported on the meeting held on 8/12/2019. They have decided to redo the Business Improvement and Business Utility Grant applications. They also changed it to a monthly review of applications. They would like to start a Community Event Grant program as well as a Revitalization Grant program.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of the redesigned Business Improvement and Business Utility Grant procedures, approval of the Community Event Grant application and approval of the Revitalization Grant program, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Unfinished Business: None
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Mumford reported on the recent Bike Rodeo Event.
Alderman Richardson brought up questions on side by side/golf cart issues.
Alderman Todd asked if the Restrooms at the park were being unlocked on the weekends.
Mayor Reports:
Mayor Pro-Tem Williams invited everybody to Inten Galvin’s Open House for a going away part for him on Thursday August 29th, 2019 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
There was no further Business of the City Council for the August 19th, 2019 Council Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Todd motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Washburn. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Adjournment of the City Council was at 7:34 p.m.
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