City of Casey City Council met April 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 Attorney Willenborg led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call:
Present: Alderman Jenkins
Alderman Mumford
Alderman Richardson
Alderman Ruffner
Alderman Williams
Alderman Wilson
Absent: None
A quorum was declared.
Public Forum:
Patty Richards with the Casey Historical Society was present and reported to the Council that they are wanting to have a Founders Day Celebration on May 14th, with a horse parade from the City Hall Parking Lot to the Library. The City will need more information and then need to pass a resolution for the parade.
Community Affairs:
None
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Nichols looked for approval of the minutes of the March 21st, 2022 City Council Meeting.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of the minutes of the March 21st, 2022 City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Ruffner. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 1 – Williams
Motion declared carried
Officers Reports:
Clerk Mumford presented March 2022 Bills Paid in the amount of $678,127.14
A for approval. Small Town with a Big Heart
Alderman Wilson motioned approval of the March 2022 Bills Paid, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Richardson, Ruffner, Williams, Wilson, Jenkins and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Superintendent Biggs was absent but Mayor Nichols reported that there was a sink hole on SE 7th Street that our crews were working on fixing. Talked about drainage issues throughout town and plans to fix them.
EMA Director David Craig and Deputy Director Staley reported on some new emergency signs they now have.
New Business:
1. Mayor Nichols looked for a motion to go into Executive Session
Alderman Mumford motioned approval to recess into Executive Session for the purpose of consideration of the following subjects, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c): Collective Negotiation Matters – Section 2 (c) (2), seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Williams, Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson and Ruffner
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Executive Session began at 6:11 p.m.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval to resume the regular meeting, seconded by Alderman Ruffner. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Regular session resumed at 6:44 p.m.
Mayor Nichols looked for a motion to approve the IBEW Union Contract Agreement dated May 1st, 2022 – April 30th, 2025.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of the IBEW Contract Agreement, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Ruffner, Williams, Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford and Richardson
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Unfinished Business:
1. Scout House Discussion: After talking with the Executive Director the Scouts no longer have a need for the building. The Park District Trustees have also been contacted and they have no need for the building as well. Mayor Nichols would like to get some estimates on the cost to move it and possibly donate it to the Casey Historical Society.
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Williams reported that they are going to start having Finance Committee Meetings every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 p.m. to work on Appropriations. This Tuesday they will work on the Police Department, Economic Development, Administration and Motel Tax. This Thursday they will work on Street, Refuse and MFT departments. He also asks the Forman of each department come to their respective meetings.
Alderman Wilson asked about the flag at the Park and if we can get it back up.
Mayor Report:
Mayor Nichols had nothing to report.
There was no further Business of the City Council for the April 4th, 2022 Council Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Wilson motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Adjournment of the City Council was at 6:57 p.m.
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