City of Casey City Council met Nov. 15.
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 Wilson 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:
None
Mayor Nichols moved up Kelsey Swing with Gilbert Metzger and Madigan who presented the Fiscal Year 2021 Audit.
Community Affairs:
1. Candy Canes on Main: Resolution #111521A: Candy Canes on Main Parade was presented for approval. They are using the same route as last year.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of Resolution #111521A, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Nichols looked for approval of the minutes of the November 1st, 2021 City Council Meeting.
Alderman Jenkins motioned approval of the minutes of the November 1st, 2021 City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Officers Reports:
Clerk Mumford presented November 15th, 2021 Bills payable in the amount of $227,428.78 for approval.
Alderman Richardson motioned approval of the November 15th, 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
Clerk Mumford presented Ordinance #499 for approval. This would authorize the purchase of 105 W Jefferson for $824.00.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of Ordinance #499, 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
Clerk Mumford presented Ordinance #500 for approval. This would authorize the purchase of 507 SW 1st Street for $824.00.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of Ordinance #500, 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
Attorney Willenborg presented Ordinance #501: Tax Levy for 2021 and the Park District Tax Levy for approval. The Finance committee has meet about this and recommended some changes which Attorney Willenborg has done and they are now ready for approval. After the Council approves the Park District Tax Levy the Park District would then need to approve it and officially file the Levy with the County.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of Ordinance #501, 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
Alderman Richardson motioned approval of the Casey Park District Tax Levy, 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
Superintendent Biggs reported that the NW water line project was completed and they should have a final Pay application request at the next Council Meeting. The leaf Vacuuming has started for the year. He reported that they have locked in a portion of our Purchased Natural gas until 2025 at a considerable savings compared to what the prices may be.
New Business:
1. Downtown Improvement and Economic Development Committee Chairman Mumford reported on the meeting they held on 11/8/2021. They discussed the public restrooms and TIF districts.
2. Finance Committee Chairman Williams reported on the meeting held on 11/10/2021 where they reviewed the Budget for the year.
Unfinished Business:
1. Mayor Nichols looked for a motion to go into Executive session for the purpose of the following subjects, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2: Personnel – Section 2 (c) (1) and Litigation – Section 2 (c) (11).
Alderman Mumford motioned approval to go into Executive Session, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Ruffner, Williams, Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford and Richardson
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Executive Session began at 6:29 p.m.
Alderman Wilson motioned approval to resume the regular meeting, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Williams, Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson and Ruffner
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Regular meeting resumed at 6:35 p.m.
Mayor Nichols looked for a motion to approve the Settlement Agreement with the IBEW Union on Grievance #72-21-001.
Alderman Richardson motioned approval of the Settlement Agreement, seconded by Alderman Ruffner. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams, Wilson and Jenkins
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Mumford thanked Shelby for getting the Walking Bridge fixed recently. Alderman Richardson had some concerns with Stivers Auto Body starting to get junky again. Alderman Jenkins reported that the street light at 5 W Monroe was out and also asked for a Public Utility Meeting set for 11/19/2021 at 2:30 p.m.
Alderman Wilson thanked Shelby for working on getting our Gas prices locked in for the savings. She also reported on different wants customers can save on their Utility Bills.
Mayor Report
Mayor Nichols reported on the ongoing Fiber Optic discussion, they are waiting to hear back from their counsel regarding the contract as well as an Appraisal of 306 East Alabama. Mayor Nichols also reported on what he has been working on lately.
There was no further Business of the City Council for the November 15th, 2021 Council Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Williams motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Mumford. 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 6:49 p.m.
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