City of Casey City Council met Oct. 4.
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 Richardson
Alderman Ruffner
Alderman Williams
Alderman Wilson
A quorum was declared.
Public Forum:
Megan Cribelar & Kyra Gilliam presented the Council with information on the Turkey Trot, a fundraising event for the class of 2024 and the JH track team. It will take place on Thanksgiving day.
Community Affairs:
Mayor Nichols presented Resolution 100421A: Turkey Trot 5K approval. Alderman Jenkins motioned approval of Resolution #100421A, seconded by Alderman Mumford.
Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Nichols looked for approval of the minutes of the September 20, 2021 City Council Meeting.
Alderman Wilson motioned approval of the minutes of the September 20th, 2021 City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Jenkins.
Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
Meetings Minutes
October 4th, 2021
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Officers Reports:
Treasurer Lorton presented the September 2021 Bills payable in the amount of $1,080,514.30 for approval.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of the September bills payable, seconded by Alderman Richardson.
Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Treasurer Lorton presented the September Treasurer’s Collection Deposit Report totaling $571,647,45. Alderman Richardson motioned approval of the Collection Report, seconded by Alderman Wilson.
Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Attorney Willenborg requested Executive Session
Mayor Nichols looked for a motion to recess into Executive Session for the purpose of consideration of the following subjects, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 ( c ): Personnel – Section 2 ( c ); Purchase or Lease of Real Estate – Section 2 ( c ) (5); Sale or Lease of Property – Section 2 ( c ) (6); Litigation – Section 2 ( c ) (11).
Alderman Williams motioned to recess into Executive Session for the purpose of consideration of the following subjects, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 ( c ): Personnel – Section 2 ( c ); Purchase or Lease of Real Estate – Section 2 ( c ) (5); Sale or Lease of Property – Section 2 ( c ) (6); Litigation – Section 2 ( c ) (11), seconded by Alderman Jenkins.
Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Executive Session began at 6:13 p.m.
Alderman Jenkins motioned approval to resume the regular meeting, seconded by Alderman Ruffner.
Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Regular Session resumed at 6:53 p.m.
Superintendent Biggs reported that the Waterline project is complete. The trout will be put into the Park pond on Thursday, October 7th, 2021. The parking lot will be sealed and striped next week. He also reported that he will be discussing the Generator Controls with BHMG that was appropriated this year.
Economic Development Director Maulding reported she is still working on the Agreement and researching options.
Chief Henderson reported on the department monthly activity report. He has completed more paper work with Bailey for the grant for the cameras. He also reported that work at the range has started. Mayor Nichols reported that the department will be purchasing new AR’s and upgrading some of the shotgun barrels so that all the cars will be equipped with the same weapons.
EMA Director Brewer discussed Trick or Treat night. He doesn’t want to close Main St. he requested that they have a drop off point at SE 1st street or SE 8th Street. And only allowing the children to cross on SW 1st Street or SE 8th Street with a crossing guard for their safety.
New Business:
Approval of Ordinance # 497 Amending Liquor License Ordinance.
Alderman Ruffner motioned to approve Ordinance # 497 setting new rates for the Liquor License, seconded by alderman Mumford.
Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Jenkins, Mumford, Ruffner, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 1 - Richardson
Absent: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
Park Committee Report
Alderman Richardson reported on the Park committee meeting held on September 28th, 2021. She reported on playground equipment that needed repaired. Gene and Sandy Ramsey have already repaired fixed one of the items. Shelby said the utility dept employees would take care of the rest.
Unfinished Business:
Central Park: Alderman Ruffner motioned to Approve Resolution #100421B Sale of Surplus Real Estate, seconded by Alderman Mumford.
Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Williams reported that a light was out by the old bus barn at the High School and also by the Steve Voris residence.
Alderman Jenkins also reported a light out in his ward.
Alderman Ruffner thanked the Ramsey’s for working on playground equipment. Thanked the utility employees for working so well together to take care of a gas meter that had been hit. He also wants to remind the citizens to not blow grass into the street when mowing.
Mayor Report
Mayor Nichols told the Council that he had given Patty Richards with the Casey Historical Society permission to use the spare office to store historical papers in. He will also be attending a zoom meeting in the morning with Bailey Maulding to discuss the possibility of a Cannabis distribution center in Casey.
Adjournment
Alderman Ruffner motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Richardson.
Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Ayes: 6 – Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Adjournment of the City Council was at 7:20 p.m.
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