City of Casey City Council met Sept. 21.
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, called the Meeting to Order and led the Pledge of Allegiance:
Roll Call:
Present: Alderman Mumford
Alderman Richardson
Alderman Todd
Alderman Williams
Absent: Alderman Ruffner
Alderman Washburn
A quorum was declared.
Public Forum:
Shane Todd – President of the Chamber addressed the Council about the upcoming Fall Frolic. He is looking for input from the Council on whether or not to go ahead with the Fall Frolic. After some discussion the Council is going to let the Chamber start planning for the Fall Frolic to be held on October 31st.
Community Affairs:
Jay Markwell with Casey Industries was present and addressed the Council on Jeremy Yost’s Affordable Housing project. He just wants to express his desire to see this project get done and would like the Council to think about ways to help get this project going. He then brought the Council a proposal to get the Central Park project going. He was able to get Hunter Masonry down to $24,000 for the Tetzel Prime wall for repairs. He said Casey Industries would pay $8,000, the Atheys would pay $8,000 and wondered if the City would pay $8,000 towards this project. The Atheys would then work out agreement for easements and other legal issues related to the wall. After some discussion Attorney Shoaff has a hard time justifying spending tax payer money on this private wall. She would like to have input from the Athey’s Attorney on what legal ground they stand on why the City would be liable for fixing the wall. The Mayor asked if there were any motions related to this, if not they were going to move on with the rest of the Council Meeting. Hearing none the Mayor thanked Mr. Markwell for coming and for his input.
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Groothuis looked for approval of the minutes of the August 17th, 2020 City Council
Meeting.
Alderman Richardson motioned approval of the minutes of the August 17th, 2020 City Council
Meeting, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Todd, Williams, Mumford and Richardson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Ruffner and Washburn
Motion declared carried
Mayor Groothuis looked for approval of the minutes of the September 8th, 2020 Public Hearing.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of the minutes of the September 8th, 2020 Public Hearing, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Todd, Williams, Mumford and Richardson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Ruffner and Washburn
Motion declared carried
Mayor Groothuis looked for approval of the minutes of the September 8th, 2020 City Council
Meeting.
Alderman Richardson motioned approval of the minutes of the September 8th, 2020 City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Williams, Mumford, Richardson and Todd
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Ruffner and Washburn
Motion declared carried
Officers Reports:
Clerk Mumford presented the following for approval:
- August 2020 Bills Paid: $698,269.06
- September 21st, 2020 Bills Payable: $420,724.01
Alderman Todd motioned approval of the August 2020 Bills Paid, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Williams, Mumford, Richardson and Todd
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Ruffner and Washburn
Motion declared carried
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of the September 21st, 2020 Bills Payable, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Mumford, Richardson, Todd and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Ruffner and Washburn
Motion declared carried
Treasurer Lorton presented the August 2020 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit Report in the amount of $695,654.14 for approval.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of the August 2020 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit Report, seconded by Alderman Todd. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Richardson, Todd, Williams and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Ruffner and Washburn
Motion declared carried
Superintendent Biggs reported that NeCo plans to do the repaving of City Hall parking lot in early October. He looks to start the Park camping spots soon. West Main Street Drainage project has been completed. They have finished the project at the Sewer plant that will save many man hours over the year. He is going to redo the parking lines on East Alabama as they are too narrow currently. City Wide clean up is set for October 10th thru October 17th. Doug Finney is retiring as of this Friday and wishes him the best and thanked him for all of his years of service to the City.
Economic Development Director Maulding reported that the parking survey has been completed and MSA will now put the data together. She has started working with Shane Todd on Christmas in the Park.
Chief Henderson reported that the 2 recruits are still in the police Academy with an anticipated completion date of October 30th.
New Business:
1. Refinancing of General Obligation Bonds – Clerk Mumford presented Ordinance #481 for approval. This will refinance the General Obligation Bonds at a cheaper rate and will save the City around $23,000 over the 10 years.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of Ordinance #481, seconded by Alderman Richardson.
Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Todd, Williams, Mumford and Richardson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Ruffner and Washburn
Motion declared carried
2. Housing Development Discussion – Mayor Groothuis reported that Jeremy Yost is applying again this year for the Affordable Housing Tax Credits to put a subdivision in Casey. The Council needs to figure out the costs of running utilities to that location and how much they are willing to do.
3. Trick or Treat Discussion – The Council has decided to let the Chamber continue with their planning of the Fall Frolic and may recommend Truck or Treat in the City Hall Parking lot
Unfinished Business:
None
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Mumford appreciates all of Attorney Shoaff guidance. She also reported on a Economic Development Committee Meeting where they reviewed 2 dumpster grants. They are going to recommend the Council approve them at the next meeting.
Alderman Richardson reported that the school appreciates the City allowing them to run cross country meetings at the Park. They have had a lot of positive feedback from people.
Mayor Reports:
Mayor Groothuis reported that camping at the park has seemed to increase, which is a good thing. The Winnabego group is coming back to the park October 7th thru the 11th.
There was no further Business of the City Council for the September 21st, 2020 Council Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Mumford motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Richardson, Todd, Williams and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Ruffner and Washburn
Adjournment of the City Council was at 7:55 p.m.
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