City of Casey City Council met Sept. 7.
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 Alderman Richardson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call:
Present: Alderman Jenkins
Alderman Mumford
Alderman Richardson
Alderman Ruffner
Alderman Williams
Absent: Alderman Wilson
A quorum was declared.
Public Forum:
None
Community Affairs:
None
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Nichols looked for approval of the minutes of the August 16th, 2021 City Council Meeting.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of the minutes of the August 16th, 2021 City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams and Jenkins
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 - Wilson
Motion declared carried
Mayor Nichols looked for approval of the minutes of the August 20th, 2021 Special City Council Meeting.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of the minutes of the August 20th, 2021 Special City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Richardson, Ruffner, Williams, Jenkins and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 - Wilson
Motion declared carried
Officers Reports:
Clerk Mumford was absent so Economic Development Director Maulding presented August 2021 bills paid for approval in the amount of $633,722.71.
Alderman Jenkins motioned approval of the August 2021 Bills Paid, seconded by Alderman Ruffner. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Ruffner, Williams, Jenkins, Mumford and Richardson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 - Wilson
Motion declared carried
Treasurer Lorton was absent so Economic Development Director Maulding presented August 2021 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit report for approval in the amount of $571,436.29. Alderman Williams motioned approval of the August 2021 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit Report, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Williams, Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson and Ruffner
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 - Wilson
Motion declared carried
Superintendent Biggs was absent to Utility Secretary Natasha Hickox reported that the West Main Street Resurfacing project will begin Wednesday, September 15th. They will begin grinding the road from the stop lights to 2nd street before the businesses open. The project will then extend out to Kirchners.
Economic Development Director Maulding presented Resolution #090721A: A Resolution Adopting Community Facilities Grant Agreement for approval.
Alderman Richardson motioned approval of Resolution #090721A, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 - Wilson
Motion declared carried
Economic Development Director Maulding presented Ordinance #495: Appointment Ordinance for the Community Facilities Grant Program for approval.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of Ordinance #495, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 - Wilson
Motion declared carried
Chief Henderson looked for approval to move Daniel Hanley from his probationary period to full time status.
Alderman Richardson motioned approval to move Daniel Hanley to full time status, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams and Jenkins
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 - Wilson
Motion declared carried
Chief Henderson gave out July and August police activity reports. Mayor Nichols asked for an updated on the case of vandalism at the park, it is still an active investigation. Chief Henderson thanked EMA for their assistance at the Popcorn Festival and the CIA 5k. He also let the Council know that we are needing a new Dog catcher.
New Business:
Trick or Treat Discussion – Halloween is on a Sunday this year and they are looking at other days to have Trick or Treat. They are going to table this decision for this meeting.
Unfinished Business:
Central Park Discussion – Mayor addressed the Council and let them know the City is currently getting an appraisal for the lot to possibly sell. By selling the lot to an organization we can forgo the liability of a private business selling onto government property. He would like to sell the lot
with the use still a Park and that the organization will still carry out the original plan. Mayor Nichols would still like to see the City move forward with the restrooms across the street at the former Goble Lot. He would like to see seating in the front of that lot, with restrooms and then possibly parking along the backside of the lot. No action needed for tonight’s meeting on Central Park.
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Mumford – thanked the police and EMA for their help with the CIA 5k run, also there was a great turnout for the Popcorn Festival and the Downtown Activities this weekend. Alderman Richardson – asked for an update on the Sunday Sales Ordinance, Mayor Nichols advised Attorney Willenborg is working on it. Discussed Popcorn festival, was told by Bernie Morgan that he was going to continue the festival but requests $20,000 from the City next year, Mayor Nichols advised we would discuss at a later date. Also they have been approached by the Disc Golf Course creators, there are trees planted in the way of their course and would like for the City to address this. Council will send this to the Park Committee.
Mayor Report
Mayor Nichols thanked everyone involved in the Popcorn Festival, according to the car show organizers there were 139 entries making it one of their biggest shows. Mayor Nichols chose and presented the Mayors Choice Award at the show. Mayor Nichols had a conversation with the Chainsaw Carvers at the festival, they would love to work on a Big item for Casey.
There was no further Business of the City Council for the September 7th, 2021 Council Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Mumford motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams and Jenkins
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 - Wilson
Motion declared carried
Adjournment of the City Council was at 6:52 p.m.
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