City of Casey City Council met June 6.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Monday June 6th, 2022; beginning at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Mike Nichols was present, called the meeting to order and Steve Jenkins led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call:
Present: Alderman Jenkins
Alderman Mumford
Alderman Richardson
Alderman Ruffner
Alderman Wilson
Alderman Williams
Absent: None
A quorum was declared.
Public Forum:
None
Community Affairs:
None
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Nichols looked for approval of the minutes of the May 16th, 2022 City Council Meeting.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of the minutes of the May 16th, 2022 City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Wilson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Williams, Wilson, Mumford, Richardson and Ruffner
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 1 – Jenkins
Motion declared carried
Officers Reports:
Clerk Mumford presented May 2022 Bills Paid in the amount of $1,019,893.45 for approval.
Alderman Jenkins motioned approval of the May 2022 Bills Paid, 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
Clerk Mumford presented Resolution #060622A: Authorizing the 4th of July Parade Alderman Richardson motioned approval of Resolution #060622A, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Richardson, Ruffner, Williams, Wilson, Jenkins and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Treasurer Lorton presented May 2022 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit Report for approval in the amount of $558,743.53.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of the May 2022 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit Report, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams, Wilson and Jenkins
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Superintendent Biggs reported that the summer help workers have started and are helping out the other workers. He also mentioned that there are around 8 different contractors working on the Fiber lines in town.
Economic Development Director Maulding introduced Mark and Stephanie with Chastain & Associates LLC. Mark went over the downtown bathroom project and what Chastain & Associates LLC can provide for the City for this project.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of the Agreement for Professional Services with Chastain & Associates LLC, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Richardson, Ruffner, Williams, Wilson, Jenkins and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Economic Development Director Maulding went over Crazy Casey Days and the Cities 4th of July event. She asked for approval to close East Main Street from SE 2nd Street to Route 49 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Alderman Richardson motioned approval to close East Main Street for Crazy Casey Days Car Show, seconded by Alderman Wilson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Ruffner, Williams, Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford and Richardson
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
New Business:
1. Alderman Wilson reported on the Park Committee Meeting held on 5/25/2022 where they talked about the Baseball Board wanting to expand their parking lot. Total cost would be around $7,000 and they are looking for around $2,500 to help with this project. They are going to take this to the Finance Committee to add to appropriations.
Unfinished Business:
1. Finance Chairman Williams reported on the meeting held on 5/17/2022 and 5/25/2022. They are going to meet one more time, on June 13th, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. where they will hopefully finalize the Appropriations. They are ready to set the Public Hearing for Tuesday July 5th, 2022 at 5:45 p.m.
Alderman Williams motioned approval to set the Public Hearing for Tuesday July 5th, 2022 at 5:45 p.m., 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
2. Opening of Bids for sale of surplus property – the following bids were opened:
- Tract 1: 407 West Alabama – John Wofford bid $621.00
- Tract 10: 507 SW 1st Street – Branden and Amanda Jackson bid $517.00.
- Tract 6: 105 NW 2nd Street – Ryan Strange bid $800.00
- Tract 7: 107 NW 2nd Street – Ryan Strange bid $800.00
The City will review these bids and possible have Council Action at our next meeting. Alderman Williams asked if we could have a Economic Development Committee to discuss what we could do with the other properties that weren’t bid on. They are setting an Economic Development committee for Friday June 10th, 2022 at 2:30 p.m.
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Mumford reported that Pastor Joe Williams will be reaching out to IDOT to inquire about a sidewalk from 40 and 49 crossing up to the Dollar General Store. Alderman Ruffner reminded the Council that today was the Anniversary of DDay. Alderman Wilson reported that she thinks we have a good group of summer help as she sees them working throughout the day.
Mayor Report:
Mayor Nichols reminded everybody that City Wide Cleanup was set for June 18th thru June 25th. He is also working on getting a Welcome Center Manager. He would like to get a cell phone for our officers to carry with them when they are on patrol. He has also talked with the owner of WMMC Radio and would like to start doing a contract for advertisements.
There was no further Business of the City Council for the June 6th, 2022 Council Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Richardson motioned to adjourn, 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
Adjournment of the City Council was at 6:56 p.m.
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