East Central Reporter

City of Casey City Council Met Aug. 2.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Mayor Mike Nichols was present, called the Meeting to Order and Alderman Williams 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 July 19th, 2021 City Council Meeting.

Alderman Mumford motioned approval of the minutes of the July 19th, 2021 City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 6 – Williams, Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson and Ruffner

Nays: 0 – None

Motion declared carried

Officers Reports:

Clerk Mumford presented July 2021 bills paid for approval in the amount of $658,333.38

Alderman Richardson motioned approval of the July 2021 Bills Paid, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 6 – Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner and Williams

Nays: 0 – None

Motion declared carried

Treasurer Lorton presented the July 2021 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit Report for approval in the amount of $598,234.84.

Alderman Williams motioned approval of the July 2021 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit Report, 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

Superintendent Biggs introduced Dallas Richardson who then presented and went over Resolution #080221A: 2021 MFT work, and Resolution #080221B: 2021 Non MFT work, West Main Street Overlay. Lawrence Gravel was only bid for MFT work in the amount of $59,225.00. Ne-Co Asphalt was the low bid for West Main Street work at $199,068.00.

Alderman Mumford motioned approval of Resolution #080221A, seconded by Alderman Wilson. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 6 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams, Wilson and Jenkins

Nays: 0 – None

Motion declared carried

Alderman Williams motioned approval of Resolution #080221B, 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

Superintendent Biggs went over his project report update. Alderman Williams asked if progress billing can be done for these projects to make sure they stay on track with the budget.

Mayor Nichols looked for a motion to go into Executive Session for discussion on the possible purchase of property.

Alderman Jenkins motioned approval to go into Executive Session, seconded by Alderman Wilson. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 6 – Richardson, Ruffner, Williams, Wilson, Jenkins and Mumford

Nays: 0 – None

Motion declared carried

Executive Session began at 6:19 p.m.

Alderman Mumford motioned approval to resume the regular 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

Regular meeting resumed at 6:30 p.m.

Mayor Nichols looked for a motion for approval for the attempt to purchase the property located at 404 SE 8th Street in Casey.

Alderman Ruffner motioned approval to attempt to purchase 404 SE 8th Street in Casey, seconded by Alderman Wilson. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 6 – Ruffner, Williams, Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford and Richardson

Nays: 0 – None

Motion declared carried

Economic Development Director Maulding reported on her meeting with the IHDA rep and also with DCEO rep. Director Maulding, Mayor Nichols, Clerk Mumford and IHDA rep went to Paris and Charleston and tour some of the low-income/affordable housing projects. They also meet with the Paris Mayor and he talked about the benefits to the community. She also reported that for the housing rehab grant we were supposed to get information this summer, but now is being pushed back to end of Fall or early winter.

Chief Henderson reported that Officer Stephen Bowen has completed his probation and recommends the Council approve him to full time status.

Alderman Jenkins motioned approval to move Officer Stephen Bowen to full time status, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 6 – Williams, Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson and Jenkins

Nays: 0 – None

Motion declared carried

New Business:

None

Unfinished Business:

Ordinance and License Chairman Jenkins reported on the meeting held on 7/23/2021 where they talked about food trucks and vendor license, the possibility of Sunday liquor sales in Casey and also talked about renters and landlords and who is responsible for what. Attorney Shoaff is going to put together an Ordinance change for food trucks which would cost $200.00 per year and then $25.00 per day that they are set up in town. This won’t affect any special events. They want them to register even if they set up on private property as well. As far as the Sunday Liquor sales they are going to table this vote until the next Council Meeting to give the public time to give some input on the subject.

Finance Chairman Williams reported on the meeting held on 7/28/2021 where they went over the current budget cycle. They also talked about starting a fee in lieu of taxes, which would allow the electric and gas funds to transfer money to the corporate fund. They are also going to get the central park committee together to discuss what to do going forward with the project. The next meeting is set for Wednesday August 4th, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

Alderman Reports:

Alderman Mumford would like to get an Economic Development Committee report together and review the City Grant process.

Alderman Richardson is calling and Airport Committee Meeting for Thursday August 12th, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.

Alderman Wilson would like to get a Street and Alley Committee set as well.

Mayor Report

Mayor Nichols had nothing to report.

There was no further Business of the City Council for the August 2nd, 2021 Council Meeting.

Adjournment:

Alderman Richardson motioned to adjourn, 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

Adjournment of the City Council was at 7:33 p.m.

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