City of Casey City Council met Feb. 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 Ruffner led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call:
Present: Alderman Mumford
Alderman Richardson
Alderman Ruffner
Alderman Williams
Alderman Wilson
Absent: Alderman Jenkins
A quorum was declared.
Public Forum:
None
Community Affairs:
None
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Nichols looked for approval of the minutes of the January 17th, 2022 City Council Meeting.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of the minutes of the January 17th, 2022 City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Richards, Ruffner, Williams, Wilson and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Jenkins
Motion declared carried
Officers Reports:
Clerk Mumford presented January 2022 Bills Paid in the amount of $635,195.34 for approval.
Alderman Ruffner motioned approval of the January 2022 bills paid, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Ruffner, Williams, Wilson, Mumford and Richardson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Jenkins
Motion declared carried
Clerk Mumford brought up the possibility of an Automated Emergency call Out system. Our current phone system has the capabilities to do this. There is a $200.00 set up fee, then $50.00 a month for this system. After discussion the following motion was made:
Alderman Williams motioned approval of the Zultys automated Emergency call out system, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Williams, Wilson, Mumford, Richardson and Ruffner
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Jenkins
Motion declared carried
Clerk Mumford then reminded the Alderman about the OMA online training that all newly elected Alderman and Mayor need to do.
Treasurer Lorton presented the January 2022 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit Report in the amount of $580,044.96.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of the January 2022 Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Alderman Wilson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Wilson, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Jenkins
Motion declared carried
Attorney Willenborg reported that the City will be closing on 404 SE 8th Street this Wednesday.
Superintendent Biggs reported that he is recommending the City hire Brent Shobe as the new Electric worker.
Alderman Ruffner motioned approval to hire Brent Shobe as new Electric worker, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Jenkins
Motion declared carried
Superintendent Biggs brought up a request from Janie Santangelo who is looking for permission to building a porch and fire escape on the front the side of 19 S Central.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval for the porch and fire escape on 19 S Central, subject to License agreement, seconded by Alderman Wilson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Wilson, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Jenkins
Motion declared carried
Superintendent Biggs thanked all utility workers for their working during this last snow storm as well.
Chief Henderson presented January 2022 monthly report. He also thanked all the utility guys and EMA workers for their help during the snow storm.
Mayor Nichols reported that EMA Director DJ Brewer had recently passed away. He thanked Director Brewer for his over 18 years of work and dedication to the City of Casey. David Craig was present and will be filling in for DJ until Mayor Nichols gets a new director appointed.
New Business:
1. Chairman Richardson reported on the park and airport committee held on 1/27/2022. The Airport gave them an update on current projects and what they have going on. The Popcorn Festival has a new committee and a few of them were at the meeting to talk about some request. They would like to remodel the band stand to expand it so they can get bigger bands booked. The Council asked for more details regarding the upgrade. They also talked about the Scout House and the Popcorn Festival Committee would like to see it torn down if possible. After discussion the council would like to get more information on who uses it, and if it is in good shape or not. They also talked about the possibility of a beer tent at the festival. Attorney Willenborg presented Ordinance #505 for review, which would allow this to happen. After some discussion they are going to table this ordinance to give Alderman time to talk to their constituents about this change.
Unfinished Business:
1. Mayor Nichols reported on the 2 Public Hearings held on 2/7/2022 where they closed out the NW Water line project.
2. Warrior Place Apartments – the Council is needing a vote to ratify the decision made at the previous meeting to send a letter of support for Warrior Place Apartments.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of a letter of Support for Warrior Place Apartments, seconded by Alderman Wilson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Wilson, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Jenkins
Motion declared carried
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Mumford asked for an update on the downtown Restrooms. Mike is currently working on getting drawings put together and will have that soon. She is looking to get an Economic Development Committee Meeting to go over grants with Attorney Willenborg. She has a list of playground equipment that is needing repaired before summer. She also asked if Lou Brink could give an update on what happened in Greenup and if we helped, which Lou did state we helped them with their recent gas issue.
Alderman Williams would like to start the Appropriation process soon.
Alderman Ruffner thanked out gas department for helping out Greenup with their emergency. He would like to get a Public Utility Committee Meeting set soon to talk about trash and recycling issues.
Alderman Wilson thanked our utility guys for helping Greenup.
Mayor Report
Mayor Nichols would like to get a Festival and Event Committee started soon to start planning downtown events. He has no additional information on a hotel. He then went over who he and Economic Director Maulding have talked to and issues with a Grocery Store in Casey.
There was no further Business of the City Council for the February 7th, 2022 Council Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Richardson motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Jenkins
Motion declared carried
Adjournment of the City Council was at 7:13 p.m.
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