City of Casey City Council Met June 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 Mike Nichols was present, called the Meeting to Order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call:
Present: Alderman Jenkins
Alderman Mumford
Alderman Richardson
Alderman Ruffner
Alderman Williams
Alderman Wilson
Absent: None
A quorum was declared.
Public Forum:
None
Community Affairs:
CIA – Resolution #062121A: CIA 5k resolution was presented for approval. This is the resolution that would allow the city to close 49 for a while so CIA can have their 5k over labor day weekend.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of Resolution #062121A, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Richardson, Ruffner, Williams, Wilson, Jenkins and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Nichols looked for approval of the minutes of the June 7th, 2021 City Council Meeting.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of the minutes of the June 7th, 2021 City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Ruffner, Williams, Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford and Richardson
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Officers Reports:
Clerk Mumford presented June 21st, 2021 bills payable for approval in the amount of $211,950.18
Alderman Jenkins motioned approval of the June 21st, 2021 Bills Payable, seconded by Alderman Wilson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Williams, Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson and Ruffner
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Treasurer Lorton present June 2021 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit Report for approval in the amount of $502,325.13.
Alderman Ruffner motioned approval of the June 2021 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit Report, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Attorney Shoaff reported that the union attorney has responded to the recent request made by Mayor Nichols and she was working up another response to them. She wanted to remind everybody that sexual harassment training needs to be completed by all employees yearly. She also reminded everybody that the IML conference is coming up in September and would like for board members to attend if possible.
Superintendent Biggs was absent but Clerk Mumford reported that Electric Forman Philippi would be retiring in about a year and Shelby would like to get somebody hired soon for his replacement.
Economic Development Director Maulding reported that it was a busy weekend for Crazy Casey Days and they had a good turn out for it.
Chief Henderson reported that the new recruits are now half way through the Academy.
New Business:
1. Economic Development Director Maulding presented 2 flag designs for discussion. She put together 6 or so designs and brought the 2 most voted on by City hall Staff to the Council for Approval.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of City Flag #2 with purple writing and a gold/yellow background, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Unfinished Business:
Finance Chairman Williams reported on the Public Hearing held on 6/21/2021 for discussion on FY22 Appropriations.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of Ordinance #492: FY22 Appropriations, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams, Wilson and Jenkins
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Mumford thanked Bailey and the Chamber of Commerce for the fun Crazy Casey Days weekend.
Alderman Ruffner also thanked the Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Report
Mayor Nichols reported that he has been trying to get in touch with the owners of the former Mexican Restaurant north of town. Attorney Shoaff said she could send them a letter. He also reported that new tourism parking signs are in and will be put up soon. He also had a print out of the Public Funds Act and would like for the finance committee to review.
There was no further Business of the City Council for the June 21st, 2021 Council Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Richardson motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Richardson, Ruffner, Williams, Wilson, Jenkins and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Adjournment of the City Council was at 6:43 p.m.
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