City of Casey City Council met Oct. 19.
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 and led the Pledge of Allegiance:
Roll Call:
Present: Alderman Mumford
Alderman Ruffner
Alderman Williams
Absent: Alderman Richardson
Alderman Todd
Alderman Washburn
A quorum was declared.
Public Forum:
Jim Bolin was present and brought up his issues with the City selling the Parking lot on West Alabama/North Central. He talked about a possible Easement if the City sells that lot so he would have access to the former Downtown Garage building from that parking lot. He thinks if the Council sells that lot, they need to bid it out and take the highest bidder as that would be the fair way to do it.
Dave Yocum was present and asked if the parking survey has been completed and wondered why the council decided to bid out the parking lot before they had the survey completed.
Mayor Groothuis thinks we should continue with the bid process and decide from there.
Community Affairs:
Nancy Smitley with the Clark County Enterprise Zone was present. She reported that the State of Illinois has approved their application for the Enterprise Zone renewal. She also presented Ordinance #485, which is an ordinance to add territory and new unit of government to the Clark County Enterprise Zone.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of Ordinance #485, seconded by Alderman Ruffner. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Ruffner, Williams, Groothuis and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 3 – Richardson, Todd and Washburn
Motion declared carried
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Groothuis looked for approval of the minutes of the October 5th, 2020 City Council Meeting.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of the minutes of the October 5th, 2020 City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Ruffner. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Williams, Groothuis, Mumford and Ruffner
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 3 – Richardson, Todd and Washburn
Motion declared carried
Officers Reports:
Clerk Mumford presented October 19th 2020 Bills Payable for approval in the amount of $265,039.22.
After some discussion the payment to Lawrence Gravel in the amount of $116,941.98 needs to be pulled out because they would like to review to make sure it matches the original bid. Alderman Ruffner motioned approval of the October 19th, 2020 Bills payable, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Williams, Groothuis, Mumford and Ruffner
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 3 – Richardson, Todd and Washburn
Motion declared carried
Clerk Mumford presented Resolution #101920A: which is supplement resolution for 2018 MFT work. The work cost more than the original resolution so we just need to approve this resolution, as it was never approved at the time.
Alderman Ruffner motioned approval of Resolution #101920A, seconded by Alderman Mumford. 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
Attorney Shoaff presented Ordinance #483: Authorizing the Municipal Grant Program for approval.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of Ordinance #483, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Ruffner, Williams, Groothuis and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 3 – Richardson, Todd and Washburn
Motion declared carried
Attorney Shoaff presented Ordinance #484: Annexation of property by I-70 for approval. Alderman Williams motioned approval of Ordinance #484, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Ruffner, Williams, Groothuis and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 3 – Richardson, Todd and Washburn
Motion declared carried
Attorney Shoaff reported that we have the signed settlement agreement back from the Athey’s. She is also been in communication with different property owners that have had abatement issues and is still working on getting some of these cleaned up.
Superintendent Biggs reported that NeCo Asphalt will be at City Hall to start the repaving of the parking lot project two weeks from last Tuesday. The leaf Vacuum will start making rounds on Wednesday. The campsite pads have been completed. The City has recently received grant money from the IMEA for lighting projects for the past few years. He also reported that Chad Finney has completed his 90 day probationary period and recommends the Council move him to full time.
Alderman Ruffner motioned approval to move Chad Finney to full time status, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Williams, Groothuis, Mumford and Ruffner
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 3 – Richardson, Todd and Washburn
Motion declared carried
Economic Development Director Maulding reported that the parking study has been completed. Each council member has a rough draft of the study and would like for them to look them over and they can discuss it next Council Meeting. She also reported that she has been getting quotes for an AED for City Hall Lobby and wondered if the City wanted to lease one, where they would come and service and check the battery each month, or buy one outright. After some discussion the following motion was made:
Alderman Williams motioned approval to purchase an AED for around $1,275, seconded by Alderman Ruffner. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Williams, Groothuis, Mumford and Ruffner
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 3 – Richardson, Todd and Washburn
Motion declared carried
Mrs. Maulding then reported that Christmas in the Park planning has started and she is excited to make some changes to it this year.
New Business:
None
Unfinished Business:
Easement Discussion on West Alabama/North Central Parking lot. At the previous meeting it was brought up if they sell the lot, would it be possible to put an easement on the lot to allow traffic to get to neighboring clinic. After some discussion it was decided that if that was allowed it would devalue the property and they decided to continue with bidding out the property as is, with no Easement.
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Mumford reported that Rotary took a tour of the new Fire House and it is a nice addition, she asked about signage on the streets designating that a fire department area. Alderman Williams reported that he has noticed there is a lot of dirty and covered lights on Central and Main Street. He would like to see the utility workers get those limbs trimmed and bulbs cleaned up.
Alderman Ruffner questioned the status of the former Mexican Restaurant property up by I-70.
Mayor Reports:
He wanted to remind everyone that Trick or Treat is set for Saturday October 31st, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. If you want trick or treaters have you light on, if not keep it off. He also reminded everyone that the Chamber of Commerce was having their fall frolic that day as well.
There was no further Business of the City Council for the October 19th, 2020 Council Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Ruffner motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Williams, Groothuis, Mumford and Ruffner
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 3 – Richardson, Todd and Washburn
Motion declared carried
Adjournment of the City Council was at 7:17 p.m.
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