City of Casey City Council met Nov. 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Roll Call:
Present: Alderman Mumford
Alderman Ruffner
Alderman Todd
Alderman Washburn
Alderman Williams
Absent: Alderman Richardson
A quorum was declared.
Public Forum:
None
Community Affairs:
Candy Canes On Main – Resolution #110220A: Candy Canes on Main Parade Route was presented for approval.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of Resolution #110220A, seconded by
Alderman Washburn. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Washburn, Williams, Mumford, Ruffner and Todd
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Richardson
Motion declared carried
Jeanette Huisinga and Maura Bolin were present with the Candy Canes on Main Committee and went over their plan for this even. It will be Friday December 4th and Saturday December 5th. They will have a parade on Friday evening with food venders on the 5th. They are also looking for $3,400 to help pay for different parts of this event.
Alderman Williams motioned approval to pay for $3,400.00 of Candy Canes on Main bills, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Mumford, Ruffner, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Richardson
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Groothuis looked for approval of the minutes of the October 19th, 2020 City Council Meeting.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of the minutes of the October 19th, 2020 City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Williams, Mumford, Ruffner, Todd and Washburn
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Richardson
Motion declared carried
Officers Reports:
Clerk Mumford presented October 2020 Bills Paid for approval in the amount of $1,211,693.34.
Clerk Mumford made note of some larger one time a year bills that we paid this past month. Including the updated amount from Lawrence Gravel for the 2020 MFT Work in the amount of $116,941.98.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of the October 2020 Bills paid, seconded by Alderman Washburn. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Mumford, Ruffner, Todd, Washburn and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Richardson
Motion declared carried
Treasurer Lorton reported that the yearly Treasurer’s Report was up on the website.
Treasurer Lorton presented the October 2020 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit Report for approval in the amount of $650,914.35.
Alderman Ruffner motioned approval of the October 2020 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit Report, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Ruffner, Todd, Washburn, Williams and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Richardson
Motion declared carried
Treasurer Lorton presented the following Statements of Cash and Investment for approval:
- June 2020: $13,515,807.61
- July 2020: $13,517,491.36
- August 2020: $13,609,849.99
- September 2020: $13,509,309.24
Alderman Williams motioned approval of the Statements of Cash and Investment, seconded by Alderman Ruffner. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Ruffner, Todd, Washburn, Williams and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Richardson
Motion declared carried
Attorney Shoaff presented Ordinance #486: Sale of Surplus Equipment
Alderman Ruffner motioned approval of Ordinance #486, seconded by Alderman Washburn.
Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Todd, Washburn, Williams, Mumford and Ruffner
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Richardson
Motion declared carried
Attorney Shoaff reported that she has the bid process for the properties we are bidding out ready and they will be in the paper.
Attorney Shoaff presented Ordinance #487: Annexation Update Ordinance. She added the I-70 interchange to the ordinance to be included with this Annexation.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of Ordinance #487, seconded by Alderman Ruffner.
Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Washburn, Williams, Mumford, Ruffner and Todd
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Richardson
Motion declared carried
Attorney Shoaff requested Executive Session for discussion on pending litigation.
Alderman Williams motioned approval to go into Executive Session, seconded by Alderman
Ruffner. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Ruffner, Todd, Washburn, Williams and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Richardson
Motion declared carried
Executive Session started at 6:28 p.m.
Alderman Ruffner motioned approval to resume the regular meeting, seconded by Alderman
Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Todd, Washburn, Williams, Mumford and Ruffner
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Richardson
Motion declared carried
Regular meeting resumed at 6:34 p.m.
Superintendent Biggs reported on the following:
- He expects NeCo to now be working on our parking lot next week.
- Trout was released into the Park pound on October 8th.
- City Wide Clean-up, only 5 dumpsters were used this time.
- Fire House flashing lights – He is still waiting on pricing for these lights
- The Gas department finished a 1,500’ line expansion on the East side of Bass Lake, he hopes for up to 6 new customers on this line.
- He still needs to check with IDOT about putting parking signs up on the stop lights downtown.
Economic Development Director Maulding asked if there were any questions regarding the parking survey that was done. She reported on Christmas in the Park which will be lit from November 27th through January 2nd. The Fall Frolic was this past weekend and they had about 60 kids in the parade and had a good turn out for the drive thru in City Hall parking lot.
Chief Henderson reported that the 2 recruits have finished the Academy and will be starting FTO this next week.
EMA Director Brewer reported that Trick or Treat went smoothly for his department.
New Business:
None
Unfinished Business:
None
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Mumford asked about calls coming into the Police Department, and also asked about the possibility to pay for a Christmas Tree downtown for Candy Canes on Main Event. Alderman Williams reported that the road behind the J&K Collision center is really rough after the oil and chip and would like for Shelby to take a look at it.
Mayor Reports:
Mayor Groothuis reported that he was excited for the turn out for the Fall Frolic. He thanked CIA for sponsoring a house decorating contest and thanked those who decorated. The Central Park committee met and they have a plan in place on what to start on first. They are planning to get some things done at the Park still this fall. He also reminded that Election Packets are available for pickup at City Hall for 3 Alderman positions and the Mayor position.
There was no further Business of the City Council for the November 2nd, 2020 Council Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Washburn motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Washburn, Williams, Mumford, Ruffner and Todd
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Richardson
Motion declared carried
Adjournment of the City Council was at 7:06 p.m.
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