City of Casey City Council met Sept. 20.
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 Mumford led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call:
Present: Alderman Jenkins
Alderman Mumford
Alderman Williams
Alderman Wilson
Absent: Alderman Richardson
Alderman Ruffner
A quorum was declared.
Public Forum:
Carla Honselman was present and talked to the Council with her concerns on Central Park project. She would like to see the City retain the property and continue with the original park plan.
Community Affairs:
Clerk Mumford presented Resolution 092021A: Casey Westfield Homecoming Parade Approval
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of Resolution #092021A, seconded by Alderman Wilson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Mumford, Williams, Wilson and Jenkins
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Richardson and Ruffner
Motion declared carried
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Nichols looked for approval of the minutes of the September 7th, 2021 City Council Meeting.
Alderman Jenkins motioned approval of the minutes of the September 7th, 2021 City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 3 – Williams, Jenkins and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
A Small own with a Absent: 2 – Richardson and Ruffner Big Heart
Abstain: 1 – Wilson
Motion declared carried
Officers Reports:
Clerk Mumford presented September 20th, 2021 Bills payable in the amount of $132,122.16 for approval.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of the September 20th, 2021 bills payable, seconded by Alderman Wilson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Williams, Wilson, Jenkins and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Richardson and Ruffner
Motion declared carried
Attorney Willenborg presented Ordinance #496 for approval. This ordinance will allow Liquor establishments to sell on Sundays, she also cleaned up some of the language on the different definitions of corporations and also created a Catering license.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of Ordinance #496, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Williams, Wilson, Jenkins and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Richardson and Ruffner
Motion declared carried
Superintendent Biggs reported that Oil and Chip was completed last week, West Main project should be done this week, West side water line project will be completed within the next week as well. USDI did their annual gas leak survey.
Economic Development Director Maulding reported that the City will be receiving $356,000 from NEU Funds from the state of Illinois to be used for Water or Sewer projects. Bailey and Shelby meet with a group about Safe Routes to school grant, and because of the timing it is best if we wait and apply for it in 2023.
Chief Henderson reported that he did receive reimbursement for 2 of the academy spots last year from the state. Another 2 new officers started this past week at the Academy and the 2 on FTO should be completed soon.
New Business:
Fiber Optic Discussion – The City was approached by Seamless Fiber Innovations, LLC about a Franchise Agreement with the City so they would be able to lay Fiber Optic Cable in the City Right-a-way. The council will talk to the citizens and see if there would be an interest in Fiber Internet. Attorney Willenborg has some issues with some of the language in the proposed agreement and would like to iron out some issues.
Unfinished Business:
1. Central Park Discussion – The Mayor reported that he still waiting on an appraisal on the
lot to possibly sell it. He would like to see it go to a group that will continue with the Park. Alderman Williams had some questions on the status of the construction of Central Park.
2. Trick or Treat – After some discussion the council made the following motion: Alderman Mumford motioned approval to set Trick or Treat for Saturday, October 30th, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was: Ayes: 4 – Mumford, Williams, Wilson, and Jenkins
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Richardson and Ruffner
Motion declared carried
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Mumford asked if we put in the budget enough money for a Fall City Wide Clean up. Superintendent Biggs didn’t think we did.
Alderman Wilson reported on a Street and Alley Committee Meeting held on 8/27/2021 where they meet with TGM. They are looking at a 2-phase expansion of TGM so they don’t see a need for a bypass road currently.
Mayor Report
Mayor Nichols asked that the Ordinance and License committee get together to review liquor license prices. He brought up some property issues as well.
There was no further Business of the City Council for the September 20th, 2021 Council Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Mumford motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Mumford, Williams, Wilson and Jenkins
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Richardson and Ruffner
Motion declared carried
Adjournment of the City Council was at 7:01 p.m.
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