City of Casey City Council Met July 19.
Here are 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:
None
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Nichols looked for approval of the minutes of the June 21st, 2021 City Council Meeting.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of the minutes of the June 21st, 2021 City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. 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 2021 bills paid for approval in the amount of $627,244.87
Alderman Richardson motioned approval of the June 2021 Bills Paid, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Williams, Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson and Ruffner
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Clerk Mumford then presented the July 19th, 2021 Bills Payable for approval in the amount of $144,799.75.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of July 19th, 2021 Bills Payable, seconded by Alderman Ruffner. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Attorney Shoaff presented Ordinance #493: An Ordinance which amends several sections of the Casey Municipal Code related to Utility Rates and Fees, for approval. This ordinance just codifies the rate change the council approved a few meetings ago.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of Ordinance #493, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Attorney Shoaff then reported that they have a meeting date set with the IBEW Union in regards to their grievance filed for September 16th. She also reported that 707 S Central and 307 W Madison are now ready to be demolished.
Superintendent Biggs reported that the NW water line project is ongoing. After they get the water lines in they will come back through and level and seed where they put the water line. Shelby reported that David Hanners Drive was resurfaced by the County last week. Alderman Mumford reported that Jim Bolin was at their Economic Development Committee Meeting where he gave an updated on Central Park. They are waiting for the lumber and will be starting the stage soon. He also has been in contact with Mike Phelps about fencing. Mayor Nichols then gave an update on different drainage projects Shelby and him have went over.
Chief Henderson reported that the new recruits are about 4 weeks away from being done with the Academy. He also reported that the CIA bike rally went well and he thanked CIA for putting that on.
New Business:
1. Downtown Improvement and Economic Development Committee Chairman Mumford reported on the meeting held on 7/15/2021. A+ Venue has applied for a Business Improvement Grant and the committee is recommending they award them the grant.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval to award A+ Venue a Business Improvement Grant in the amount of $2,400.00, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Mumford, Richardson, Williams, Wilson and Jenkins
Nays: 1 – Ruffner
Motion declared carried
Chairman Mumford reported that the committee would like to meet to review the grant processes and procedures. They also talked about making the former Goble Lot a green space for the time being and possibly put bathrooms there next year. They also heard a report about a possible county wide bike trail from Jim Bolin.
Unfinished Business:
Clerk Mumford reported on the Public Hearing held on 6/28/21 where they talked about a grant the police department is looking to get for new in car cameras. Economic Development Director Maulding has applied for the grant and we are now just waiting to hear back.
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Mumford thanked all who helped put on the 4th of July event. She would also ask the Ordinance and License committee to meet to review the Liquor Ordinance. She would for them to talk about the possibility of Sunday Sales.
Alderman Williams thanked Shelby for getting David Hanners drive resurfaced. He also wondered if Shelby has had time to look at the lighting issue in his subdivision. He also called a Finance Committee meeting for July 28th, 2021 at 4:45 p.m.
Alderman Richardson invited everybody to come to the 71st Casey Open at the Casey Country Club this weekend.
Alderman Ruffner had some citizens question on why City employees were over by Marshall. He then explained our gas and water system and how we have lines that run over to Marshall. Alderman Wilson reported that she got many calls and thanks from citizens on the utility discount they have received. She also thanked Shelby for looking at that list she gave him to work on. She also questioned the ability of the city to fine landlords whose properties aren’t kept up.
Mayor Report
Mayor Nichols reported that he has been getting complaints on the trash and recycling service. He has been in contact with Waste Management and they are working on getting things working better. He also talked to Shelby about the park pond and how the moss is overgrown.
There was no further Business of the City Council for the July 19th, 2021 Council Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Jenkins motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Ruffner, Williams, Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford and Richardson
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Adjournment of the City Council was at 6:57 p.m.
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