City of Casey City Council met July 6.
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 and called the Meeting to Order:
Roll Call:
Present: Alderman Mumford
Alderman Richardson
Alderman Ruffner
Alderman Todd
Alderman Williams
Absent: Alderman Washburn
A quorum was declared.
Public Forum:
None
Community Affairs:
Perry Baird was present and addressed the Council with concerns of downtown parking. He gave a history of when he bought his building to where the parking is now today. He would like the Council to consider expanding downtown parking in some way.
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Groothuis looked for approval of the minutes of the June 15th, 2020 City Council Meeting.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of the minutes of the June 15th, 2020 City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Todd. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Williams, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner and Todd
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Washburn
Motion declared carried
Officers Reports:
Clerk Mumford presented the June 2020 Bills Paid for approval. Alderman Williams motioned approval of the June 2020 Bills Paid in the amount of $566,797.24, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Williams, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner and Todd
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Washburn
Motion declared carried
Treasurer Lorton presented the June 2020 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit Report for approval in the amount of $564,177.53.
Alderman Richardson motioned approval of the June 2020 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit Report, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Todd and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Washburn
Motion declared carried
Treasurer Lorton presented the March, April and May 2020 Statements of Cash and Investments. She would like for the Council just to approve the March Statements as the April and May might change due to the ongoing Audit.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of the March 2020 Statement of Cash and Investments in the amount of $13,520,137.99, seconded by Alderman Ruffner. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Todd and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Washburn
Motion declared carried
Attorney Shoaff presented a petition for annexation that was filed with Clerk Mumford on May 29th, 2020. The following families would like to have their properties around I-70 and Route 49 annexed into City Limits. The property owners include Ryan Family Partnership, Huisinga Grain, Paul and Marsha Lee and Brad Huisinga. If the Council wishes they can approve this petition and then Attorney Shoaff will do the required paper work. Alderman Mumford motioned approval to accept the petition of Annexation, seconded by Alderman Todd. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Ruffner, Todd, Williams and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 1 – Richardson
Absent: 1 – Washburn
Motion declared carried
Attorney Shoaff asked for an Executive Session for discussion on possible Litigation and Personnel.
Alderman Todd motioned approval to go into Executive Session for discussion on possible litigation and personnel, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Ruffner, Todd, Williams, Mumford and Richardson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Washburn
Motion declared carried
Executive Session began at 6:22 p.m.
Alderman Todd motioned approval to resume the regular meeting, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Todd, Williams, Mumford, Richardson and Ruffner
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Washburn
Motion declared carried
Regular meeting resumed at 7:02 p.m.
Officer Henderson presented three names for the Council to consider to hire for the Police Department Positions. They were: Ransom Beadles, Stephen Bowen and Jaret Alvis. Alderman Richardson motioned approval to hire Ransom Beadles, Stephen Bowen and Jaret Alvis as Casey Police Officers, seconded by Alderman Ruffner. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Ruffner, Todd, Williams, Mumford and Richardson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Washburn
Motion declared carried
Mayor Groothuis recommended to the Council that they give Natasha Hickox a $5.00 an hour pay increase to help part-time with the Collector’s Office, instead of hiring an Assistant Collector.
Alderman Todd motioned approval to give Natasha Hickox a $5.00 an hour pay increase to help in the Collector’s Office, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Todd, Williams, Mumford and Ruffner
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 1 – Richardson
Absent: 1 – Washburn
Motion declared carried
With Superintendent Biggs absent, Clerk Mumford introduced Dallas Richardson with the Clark County Highway Department who presented the 2020 Motor Fuel Tax project. He expects the City to receive around $111,000 in MFT money this year, as well as part of the Rebuild Illinois program we will be receiving around $30,000 twice a year for 3 years. The Council will like to use this money to repave part of East Main Street. The cost of the regular MFT, the repaving of part of East Main Street will total $241,095.32, which includes the Engineering fees.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of Resolution #070620A: A Resolution for 2020 MFT project totaling $150,000, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Williams, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner and Todd
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Washburn
Motion declared carried
Alderman Todd motioned approval of the full MFT program estimated costs, which include the Main Street Project and 2020 oil and chips roads, at $241,095.32, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Williams, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner and Todd
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Washburn
Motion declared carried
Clerk Mumford presented the bids for the West Side Drainage Project. HWC Engineering bid out the project and they received 4 bids. The Engineer’s Estimate for the project was $65,330.
The low bid from Maulding Excavating came in at $65,053.26. They are recommending to the Council we accept the bid from Maulding Excavating.
Alderman Williams motioned approval to award the bid for the West Side Drainage Project to Maulding Excavating LLC in the amount of $65,053.26, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Todd and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Washburn
Motion declared carried
Clerk Mumford had a recommendation from Superintendent Biggs, he recommend the Council hire Chad Finney for the opening in the Sewer Department.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval to hire Chad Finney for the Sewer Department position, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 –Richardson, Ruffner, Todd, Williams and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Washburn
Motion declared carried
Economic Development Director Maulding reported that the revitalization study is starting back up. She will be having Peyton Hagen start as an Intern in her department. He will work a couple of days a week. The Enterprise Zone application has been received and is being reviewed by the State.
Chief Henderson handed out the June 2020 Activity Report.
EMA Director Brewer presented a few bids for different vehicles for EMA to use. These including trading in the 2 they currently have.
Alderman Williams motioned approval to accept the bid from J & K Mitchell for a 2015 Dodge Caravan in the amount of $10,800.00, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Williams, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner and Todd
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Washburn
Motion declared carried
New Business:
1. Open Bids for Properties. Three bids were received in total for the 6 properties. The following bids were opened:
- 7 SE 1st Street – Carla Honselman in the amount of $5,000.00.
- 207 E Jefferson – Shane Brown in the amount of $2,000.00.
- 207 E Jefferson – Larry Hickox in the amount of $2,650.00.
Alderman Todd motioned approval to award 7 SE 1st Street property to Carla Honselman in the amount of $5,000.00, seconded by Alderman Ruffner. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Todd and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Washburn
Motion declared carried
Alderman Mumford motioned approval to award 207 E Jefferson property to Larry Hickox in the amount of $2,650.00, seconded by Alderman Todd. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Williams, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner and Todd
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Washburn
Motion declared carried
2. Downtown Improvement and Economic Development Committee Report – Chairman Mumford reported on the meeting held on 7/2/2020 where they talked about Business Incentives and City Grants.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval to accept the new business Incentive Electric Grant program, seconded by Alderman Richardson. After discussion they decided to table the motion as they would like the Public Utility Committee to review this program. They set a Public Utility Committee Meeting for Thursday July 9th, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. to review this new Business Incentive Program.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval to award Richard Dyring at 407 E Washington a Revitalization grant in the amount of $500.00, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Todd and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Washburn
Motion declared carried
Alderman Mumford motioned approval to award Larsson, Woodyard and Henson a Business Improvement Grant in the amount of $2,500.00, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Ruffner, Todd, Williams and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 1 - Richardson
Absent: 1 – Washburn
Motion declared carried
Unfinished Business:
1. Finance Committee Meeting – Chairman Williams reported on the meeting held on 6/18/2020. They are ready to display the Appropriations and set the Public Hearing for Monday July 20th, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Mumford has some questions about golf cart crossings at 13th street and Route 40.
Alderman Richardson thought the fireworks were wonderful and would like the Chief to look at the old Red and White building for possible abate issues.
Alderman Ruffner questioned the age to drive a golf cart – which is 18.
Alderman Todd would like to call an Ordinance and License Committee Meeting for Monday July 13th, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. to talk about the bidding process.
Mayor Reports:
Mayor Groothuis reported that he also thought the fireworks went well this year.
There was no further Business of the City Council for the July 6th, 2020 Council Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Mumford motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Ruffner. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Williams, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner and Todd
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Richardson
Motion declared carried
Adjournment of the City Council was at 8:15 p.m
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