City of Casey City Council met Dec. 6.
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 Superintendent Biggs led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call:
Present: Alderman Jenkins
Alderman Mumford
Alderman Ruffner
Alderman Williams
Alderman Wilson
Absent: Alderman Richardson
A quorum was declared.
Public Forum:
Mike Martin, John McDonald, Kevin Jenkins and Wade Stine were all present and talked about the great aspects of our community and presented their concerns with having a cannabis dispensary in Casey.
Community Affairs:
None
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Nichols looked for approval of the minutes of the November 15th, 2021 City Council Meeting.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of the minutes of the November 15th, 2021 City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Jenkins.
Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Jenkins, Mumford, Ruffner, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 - Richardson
Motion declared carried
Officers Reports:
Clerk Mumford presented November 2021 Bills paid in the amount of $922,557.92 for approval.
Alderman Jenkins motioned approval of the November 2021 bills paid,
A Small Town with a seconded by Alderman Wilson.
Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Mumford, Ruffner, Williams, Wilson and Jenkins
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Richardson
Motion declared carried
Clerk Mumford presented Resolution #120621A for approval. This resolution establishes the City Council Meetings for 2022
Alderman Wilson motioned approval of Resolution #120621A, seconded by Alderman Ruffner.
Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Ruffner, Williams, Wilson, Jenkins and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 - Richardson
Motion declared carried
Clerk Mumford presented Resolution #120621C for approval. This resolution Authorizes the sale of surplus real estate, 306 E Alabama. If we get a buyer for the property, we would then have to vote to approve the sale to that buyer.
Alderman Wilson motioned approval of Resolution #120621C for approval, seconded by Alderman Mumford.
Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Ruffner, Williams, Wilson, Jenkins and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 - Richardson
Motion declared carried
Treasurer Lorton presented the November 2021 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit Report for approval, in the amount of $570,174.45.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of the November 2021 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit Report, seconded by Alderman Wilson.
Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Williams, Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford and Ruffner
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 - Richardson
Motion declared carried
Attorney Willenborg was absent so Attorney Walden presented Ordinance #502: An Ordinance Granting to Seamless Fiber Innovations, LLC Certain rights within the Public Right of Way in the City of Casey, Illinois for approval.
Alderman Wilson motioned approval of Ordinance #502, seconded by Alderman Williams.
Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford, Ruffner and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 - Richardson
Motion declared carried
Attorney Walden presented Resolution #120621B: Tax Abate resolution for approval.
Alderman Ruffner motioned approval of Resolution #120621B, seconded by Alderman Mumford.
Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Jenkins, Mumford, Ruffner, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 - Richardson
Motion declared carried
Superintendent Biggs thanked all the Utility workers for their help with Candy Canes on Main and with helping at Christmas at the Park. He then presented the final pay request for the NW Waterline project. It is Pay request #3 in the amount of $64,693.40.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of Pay Request #3, seconded by Alderman Jenkins.
Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Mumford, Ruffner, Williams, Wilson and Jenkins
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 - Richardson
Motion declared carried
New Business:
1. Public Utility Chairman Ruffner reported on the meeting held on 11/19/2021 where they talked about recent trash and recycling pickup issues.
Unfinished Business:
None
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Mumford would like to call a Downtown Improvement and Economic Development Committee Meeting for 12/13/2021 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss a Business Improvement Grant. Alderman Williams asked about the status of a burnt trailer on East Alabama, and also called a Finance Committee Meeting for 12/13/2021 at 5:30 p.m.
Alderman Jenkins inquired about the light issue at 5 West Monroe.
Alderman Ruffner also brought up some trailer issues in the SE part of town. He also wanted to remind everybody that all meters needs to be able to accessed by the city if needed. Alderman Wilson brought up some complaints about dogs, trailers and pot hole issues. She was also really proud of everybody that has decorated for Christmas.
Alderman Jenkins would like to call an Ordinance and License committee meeting for 12/13/2021 at 4:30 p.m.
Mayor Report
Mayor Nichols reported that the new Mexican restaurant was open and going good. He also said Candy Canes on Main was a success, he thanked all who organized the event. He said he will get with the Chief to help with traffic control next year because of the big crowd.
There was no further Business of the City Council for the December 6th, 2021 Council Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Wilson motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Jenkins, Mumford, Ruffner, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 - Richardson
Motion declared carried
Adjournment of the City Council was at 6:59 p.m.
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