City of Casey City Council met March 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 Nichols, 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: None
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Nichols looked for approval of the February 21, 2022 council meeting minutes. Alderman Williams motioned approval of the minutes of the February 21, 2022 City Council Meeting, 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.
Officers Reports:
Treasurer Lorton presented the February 2022 Bills payable in the amount of $733,887.77 for approval.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of the February bills payable, 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
Attorney Willenborg presented the council with the Amended Ordinance # 443, she also went through and amended the forms as well. This will be voted on at the next meeting.
Superintendent Biggs reported that Seamless Fiber would start work on Monday on East Alabama at NE4th to NE 15th St. Flyers will be put on doors to inform the public what is happening. It will also be placed on social media.
Summer Help was also discussed. The council was in agreement to advertise for 4 summer help employees. With the new minimum wage laws, they will receive $12.00 per hour for approximately 10 weeks.
Economic Development Director Maulding requested a Economic Development & Downtown Improvement committee meeting to discuss Business District, TIF, Grants & a Festival Committee.
Chief Henderson submitted his departments February monthly activity report. He also informed the council that the Police Department was now fully staffed.
EMA Director Craig informed the council that they have new members now. He has taken inventory of equipment. Mayor Nichols also told the council that Bobby Staley had reached out to him willing to help with EMA. Bobby Staley is now Deputy Director of EMA.
New Business: None
Unfinished Business
The discussion of the Scout House was tabled until the next meeting in order for Mayor Nichols and Shane Todd to do more research.
Attorney Willenborg presented the council with the Amended Ordinance # 505 relating to possession and consumption of alcoholic liquor.
Alderman Richardson motioned to accept the changes to Ordinance 505. Seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson and Ruffner
Nays: 2 – Williams and Wilson
Absent: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Mumford reminded the council that the Trash Contract and the Park Intergovernmental agreement would need to be looked at soon.
Alderman Williams felt we should spend more time looking at trash companies. Alderman Richardson reported that she was still receiving calls about water standing. She has advised that it is from the rain and the drains are plugged with leaves. Alderman Jenkins thanked Superintendent Biggs for going with him to look at properties. Discussion ensued about the city could get more aggressive in making home owners and renters take responsibility in their property. Mayor Nichols asked that all the Alderman keep Chief Henderson informed of properties.
Alderman Ruffner had nothing this evening.
Alderman Wilson reported two locations for Superintendent Biggs and Chief Henderson to be aware of.
Mayor Nichols reported he has several projects he is looking into which include properties, Fiber Optic, dogs, grocery store and Senior Housing. Mayor Nichols also informed the council that the city has been approached about placing a cell tower at W. Main.
Adjournment
Alderman Mumford motioned to adjourn, 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
Adjournment of the City Council was at 6:52 p.m.
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