City of Casey City Council met Sept. 8.
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 over Zoom and called the Meeting to Order:
Roll Call:
Present: Alderman Mumford - Zoom
Alderman Richardson - Zoom
Alderman Ruffner – Zoom
Alderman Washburn - Zoom
Alderman Williams – Zoom
Absent: Alderman Todd
A quorum was declared.
Mayor Groothuis moved up the report from the Public Hearing that was held on 9/8/2020. They had the public hearing to talk about the City of Casey Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Grant. The Council will now need to pass Resolution #090820A: in support of that program.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of Resolution #090820A, seconded by Alderman Washburn. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Todd
Motion declared carried
Public Forum:
Jerry Jansen, Newlin Martin, Ash Shah and Todd Martin were all signed up on the Public Forum. Mr. Jansen began by saying he is the real estate agent that is trying to get a deal brokered between the Martins and Mr. Shah in regard to the former IGA building. They are looking to see what they City can provide as incentives to help this deal. Mayor Groothuis reminded them that the Council already voted down a pour liquor license at that location because of its proximity to the schools. He also reminded them that the City does have Business Improvement Grant available to new businesses if they would like to apply for that. They would need to get the application from Director Maulding, but would need to provide a good business plan for the City to invest that amount of money into a new business. After some back and forth discussion Mayor Groothuis thanked them for coming and if they would like an application to get with somebody from the City tomorrow.
Mayor Groothuis opened up the public forum to anybody else that was present over Zoom.
Marsha Lee talked about Casey In Action’s involvement with the corner lot on Central and Main and wondered where they City was with getting started on the park on that lot. Mayor Groothuis responded that the City was unsure on the time frame on when they can get started as they are trying to iron out some more details on that property.
Community Affairs:
None
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Groothuis is going to put the approval of the Minutes from the previous meeting on hold until the next meeting.
Officers Reports:
Attorney Shoaff presented Ordinance #479: Which Amends the Net Metering Policy for approval.
Alderman Richardson motioned approval of Ordinance #479, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Richardson, Ruffner, Washburn, Williams and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Todd
Motion declared carried
Attorney Shoaff presented Ordinance #480: Which Amends the “Weeds” ordinance for approval.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of Ordinance #480, seconded by Alderman Washburn. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Ruffner, Washburn, Williams, Mumford and Richardson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Todd
Motion declared carried
Attorney Shoaff would like for the Council to look at the Parking ordinance and think about making some changes to the fines in that ordinance. She will bring it back up for discussion at our next Council Meeting.
Alderman Richardson left the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
Superintendent Biggs reported that the City Hall repaving project should start in 2 weeks. The East Main Street resurfacing project was done this past week and they will be finishing the striping this week. The West Side Drainage project will also begin this week and should be done in a week or so. Oil and Chip project will also be starting next Monday and should be completed by end of day Tuesday.
Collector Murray reported that Trash pickup schedule will be changing. Monday and Tuesday routes will all be done on Monday and Wednesday and Thursday routes will be done on Thursday.
Economic Development Director Maulding reported that the MSA parking study will be done in the next couple of weeks. They have to physically count parking areas 3 times a day for the next week. Also IHDA housing survey is done and thanked all who helped with that.
New Business:
2. Fall City Wide Clean Up – The Council discussed having a fall City Wide Clean up. After discussion they decided to do another one from October 10th through October 17th.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval to have a Fall City Wide Clean Up October 10th through October 17th, seconded by Alderman Washburn. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Ruffner, Washburn, Williams and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Richardson and Todd
Motion declared carried
3. Attorney Shoaff reported on the City Hall/Public Safety Meeting held on September 1st, 2020. They went through the abate list and made a priority list of importance. They are also going to recommend the City purchase the following lots for demolition:
- 105 W Jefferson
- 107 W Jefferson
- 306 E Alabama
The total purchase cost for these will be around $2,500.
Alderman Washburn motioned approval to purchase 105 and 107 West Jefferson, and 306 East Alabama for demolition, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Ruffner, Washburn, Williams and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Richardson and Todd
Motion declared carried
Unfinished Business:
None
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Mumford wanted the Council to start thinking about what to do for Trick or Treat night.
Alderman Washburn mentioned she had talked to both Chief Henderson and Superintendent Biggs about parking issues.
Alderman Ruffner asked Superintendent Biggs to have the utility guys trim some trees around street signs as some of them are starting to cover them up.
Mayor Reports:
Mayor Groothuis would like to start another house number campaign. He also reported that the visitors center is now in place, and they would like the City to help purchase artificial tuft to put around there so there is less maintenance. He reported that he told them to go ahead as it would only cost a little under $2,000.
There was no further Business of the City Council for the September 8th, 2020 Council Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Mumford motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Washburn. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Mumford, Ruffner, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Richardson and Todd
Adjournment of the City Council was at 7:25 p.m.
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