City of Casey City Council met Aug. 16.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Beginning at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Mike Nichols was present, called the Meeting to Order and Alderman Jenkins 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:
Mayor Nichols reported that Patty Richardson with the Casey Historical Society asked if the City would allow the Historical Society to put a display case in City Hall to display different historical documents. He said he would find a place for it at City Hall.
Mayor Nichols said he was approached by Jim Bolin to see if the City would help with the costs of Advertising for Casey for the Big Things in a Small Town billboards along the interstates. He said he would like to see the City help them with this advertising cost.
Alderman Williams motioned approval to help with the interstate billboards advertisements not to exceed $1,600.00 to be paid out of the tourism budget, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Nichols looked for approval of the minutes of the August 2nd, 2021 City Council Meeting.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of the minutes of the August 2nd, 2021 City Council Meeting, 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
Officers Reports:
Clerk Mumford presented August 16th, 2021 bills payable for approval in the amount of $128,404.66.
Alderman Jenkins motioned approval of the August 16th, 2021 Bills Payable, 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
Mayor Nichols mentioned that as of Friday August 13th, 2021 Attorney Cara Shoaff has resigned from her position as City Attorney. They are in the process of interviewing a few different firms to find a replacement.
Superintendent Biggs presented Pay Application #1 from B&T Drainage for the NW Water line project for approval. Total amount of this application is $440,355.42.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of Pay Application #1, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Richardson, Ruffner, Williams, Wilson, Jenkins and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Economic Development Director Maulding reported that the cruise in on Friday night went well. She thanked all who attended. It was a collaboration between the City, The Chamber and Model T’s. She also reported that the state is starting to take applications for a Back to Business Grants.
Chief Henderson introduced Ian Kasemeyer and Ian Brink who he is recommending to hire for the 2 Police Officer positions. Mayor Nichols welcomed them and asked them to tell a little bit about themselves.
Alderman Richardson motioned approval to hire Ian Kasemeyer and Ian Brink as City of Casey Police Officers, seconded by Alderman Ruffner. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Ruffner, Williams, Wilson, Jenkins and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
New Business:
None
Unfinished Business:
1. Liquor License Discussion – Mayor Nichols brought up the possibility of allowing all businesses to sell liquor on Sunday’s from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. After some discussion he asked if there were any motions.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval to allow all liquor classifications to sell on Sunday’s from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson and Ruffner
Nays: 2 – Williams and Wilson
Motion declared carried
2. Committee Meeting of the Whole Discussion – Central Park – Mayor Nichols reported on the meeting held on 8/4/2021 where they talked about Central Park and possible plans. Mayor Nichols would like to trade the Athey’s the following: 3 feet of sidewalk on the North side of their building starting on the East end and run to the post just to the West of their serving Windows, in exchange for the 6”-12” of ground running from the West side of that same post to the alley. Mayor Nichols went over the cost estimate and proposal. After discussion he asked if there were any motions.
Alderman Williams motioned approval to remove/move the poles for the awning off of the Athey property to be compliant with the original agreement, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner and Williams
Nays: 2 – Wilson and Jenkins
Motion declared carried
Alderman Williams motioned the following: Stop all construction until we get a detailed drawing to scale of the park project, which would then be approved by Casey in Action, Casey Industries and the City of Casey, also need up to date cost summary of all expenditures, seconded by Alderman Ruffner. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner and Williams
Nays: 2 – Wilson and Jenkins
Motion declared carried
Mayor Nichols then stated that maybe we should just abandon the project from a City standpoint.
Alderman Jenkins motioned approval to abandon the Central Park Project, seconded by Alderman Ruffner. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 2 – Ruffner and Jenkins
Nays: 4 – Richardson, Williams, Wilson and Mumford
Motion declared failed
Mayor Nichols said he would report this to Jim Bolin and get back to the Council about the project moving forward.
3. Street and Alley Chairman Wilson reported on the meeting held on 8/10/2021 where they talked about the West Main overlay project and truck traffic on SW 3rd. They are going to meet with TGM manager and talk about the possibilities of a new truck route/new road. 4. Economic Development Chairman Mumford reported on the meeting held on 8/11/2021.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval to award Andy’s Landscape and Lawn a $2,500.00 Business Incentive Grant, 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
They also talked about making some changes to the application process. They are going to update the application and then bring that to the Council for approval.
5. Alderman Wilson reported on the Airport Committee meeting held on 8/12/2021. They got updates from the airport about ongoing projects.
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Mumford would like for the city to possibly come up with an idea on how to license electric and gas low speed bicycles. She also reminded the City about CIA’s 5k race they hold over popcorn festival weekend. She also had some questions on recycling. Alderman Williams welcomed the new Police Officers.
Alderman Ruffner thanked Attorney Shoaff for her time as City Attorney and thinks she had done a great job.
Alderman Wilson reported that she has had some issues regarding golf carts traveling on route 49.
Mayor Report
Mayor Nichols had nothing to report.
There was no further Business of the City Council for the August 16th, 2021 Council Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Mumford motioned to adjourn, 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
Adjournment of the City Council was at 7:22 p.m.
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