City of Casey City Council Met May 3.
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 Ruffner
Alderman Williams
Absent: Alderman Stephen
Alderman Washburn
A quorum was declared.
Public Forum:
None
Community Affairs:
None
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Groothuis looked for approval of the minutes of the April 19th, 2021 City Council Meeting.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of the minutes of the April 19th, 2021 City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Williams, Mumford, Richardson and Ruffner
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Stephen and Washburn
Motion declared carried
Officers Reports:
Clerk Mumford presented April 2021 bills paid for approval in the amount of $491,949.75.
Alderman Richardson motioned approval of the April 2021 Bills Paid, seconded by Alderman Ruffner. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Stephen and Washburn
Motion declared carried
Treasurer Lorton presented the April 2021 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit Report for approval, in the amount of $769,520.86.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of the April 2021 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit Report, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Richardson, Ruffner, Williams and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Stephen and Washburn
Motion declared carried
Attorney Shoaff reported that a grievance was filed on behalf of the IBEW union in regards to the part-time police secretary. It stated that we must either fire the part-time police secretary or make her full time. She also reported that the City has title to 707 S Central and 307 W Madison and is working on getting title to 709 S Central.
Superintendent Biggs reported that the concrete sidewalk and stage pad have been poured at Central Park. He will get some budget numbers put together for the Council. He also recommended hiring the following summer help: Riley Gelb, Jacob Frye, Blake Ramsey and Gavin Shackelford.
Alderman Ruffner motioned approval to hire the part-time summer help, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Ruffner, Williams, Mumford and Richardson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Stephen and Washburn
Motion declared carried
Superintendent Biggs introduced Dallas Richardson with Clark County Highway Department who went over the 2021 MFT work. This will include Oil and Chip, Milling project and a patching project. Total of the resolution is $123,000.00.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of Resolution #050321A, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Ruffner, Williams, Mumford and Richardson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Stephen and Washburn
Motion declared carried
Economic Development Director Maulding reported that the Crazy Casey Days will be held on June 18th and 19th.
Chief Henderson reported that he has 2 new officers ready to go to the Police Academy starting May 10th, 2021.
New Business:
1. Park Committee Chairman Richardson reported on the meeting held on 4/22/2021 where they talked about the Popcorn Festival. They are looking for some more money this year due to them not being able to raise money due to COVID last year. The finance committee is going to review it at their next meeting.
2. Finance Committee Chairman Williams reported on the meeting held on 4/29/2021. They are going to add to the appropriations to include more money for the Popcorn Festival. They are also just about ready to finalize the Appropriations.
Unfinished Business:
None
Retiring of outgoing Council and Closing Remarks
Mayor Nik Groothuis thanked the public for allowing him the chance to serve the past 4 years and enjoyed working with everybody.
Newly Elected:
City Attorney Shoaff sworn in elected Clerk Jeremy Mumford, the term being May 3rd, 2021 through May 1st, 2025.
City Clerk Mumford swore in Mayor Mike Nichols and Alderman Jerome Williams and Lori Wilson, the term being May 3rd, 2021 through May 1st, 2025.
Mayor Mike Nichols reported that he would like to appoint Steve Jenkins to the open seat in Ward II.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of Steve Jenkins as Alderman to Ward II, seconded by Alderman Wilson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Richardson, Ruffner, Williams, Wilson and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
City Clerk Mumford sworn in Steve Jenkins as Alderman to Ward II.
Mayor Nichols looked for consent for the following Mayoral Appointments:
- City Attorney: Cara Shoaff
- Chief of Police: Adam Henderson
- Superintendent of Utilities: Shelby Biggs
- City Treasurer: Gail Lorton
- Economic Development Director: Bailey Maulding
- City Collector: Kelly Murray
- EMA Director: DJ Brewer
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of consent for the Mayoral Appointments, seconded by Alderman Ruffner. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Ruffner, Williams, Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford and Richardson
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Mayor Nichols appointed the following committees, those listed first will be the chairman of the committee.
Park and Airport: Richardson, Wilson and Jenkins
City Hall and Public Safety: Ruffner, Mumford and Richardson
Ordinance and License: Jenkins, Williams and Ruffner
Finance and Salary: Williams, Jenkins and Wilson
Street and Alley: Wilson, Ruffner and Mumford
Public Utilities: Ruffner, Jenkins and Williams
Downtown Improvement and Economic Development: Mumford, Richardson and Williams.
Attorney Shoaff presented Resolution #050321B: Approving Signatories on Bank Accounts for approval.
Alderman Richardson motioned approval of Resolution #050321B, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Williams, Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson and Ruffner
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Alderman Comments
Alderman Jenkins: reported that he is happy to be on the Council and looks forward to working with everybody.
Alderman Ruffner: Thanked Mayor Groothuis for his years of service to the community. Alderman Wilson: reported that she was glad to be elected on the council again and is anxious to get starting working on the Council.
Mayor Reports:
Mayor Nichols reported on the following:
- He will be working with the Finance Committee to finalize the appropriations.
- He will get with Superintendent Biggs and look at the different options for fees in lieu of taxes.
- Would like to continue working with Director Maulding and the Economic Development Committee to finding new businesses and hotels to come to town.
- Work with the Collectors office to consolidate the utility building and look for ways to lower utility bills.
- Work with Chief Henderson on parking issues downtown and restructure City Hall Parking lot.
- He thanked Alderman Washburn and Stephens for serving on the Council.
- He thanked Mayor Groothuis for his years of service to the community and appreciates all the hard work he has done the past 4 years.
There was no further Business of the City Council for the May 3rd, 2021 Council Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Jenkins motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Williams, Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson and Ruffner
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Adjournment of the City Council was at 6:43 p.m.
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