City of Casey City Council met Aug. 1.
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 Carlene Richardson 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 July 18th, 2022 City Council Meeting.
Alderman Wilson motioned approval of the minutes of the July 18th, 2022 City Council Meeting, 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
Officers Reports:
Clerk Mumford presented July 2022 Bills Paid in the amount of $619,845.37 for approval.
Alderman Jenkins motioned approval of the July 2022 Bills Paid, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Ruffner, Williams, Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford and Richardson
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Clerk Mumford presented the July 2022 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit Report for approval in the amount of $514,920.45.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of the July 2022 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit Report, 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
Attorney Willenborg reported that the question on the ballot for the at Large Ward positions has passed. With this next Election in April of 2023 each Alderman will have to run again and pick if they want to run in an at large position or Ward specific position.
Superintendent Biggs reported that the Water tower has been washed and inspected. Creek behind the Sewer plant has been cleaned out and the contractor complimented the utility workers for their work and help. He wishes Mike Philippi the best in his retirement as he has retired this past Friday.
Economic Development Director reported that she is continuing work on the Business District and will have an update at the next Council Meeting. We still are on schedule to meet the October 1st deadline.
EMA Director Craig reported he has 1 new volunteer and that puts his numbers at 13.
New Business:
None
Unfinished Business:
1. Finance Chairman Williams reported on the meeting they held on 7/27/2022. Will continue to do research on some of those agenda items.
2. Mayor Nichols brought up the possibility of allowing a Cannabis Dispensary to set up in town. He went over the current prospective revenues and what projects they could help fund. He turned it over to the Alderman with any questions or concerns. After some discussion Mayor Nichols looked for a motion for approval of a Cannabis Dispensary upon completion of an updated ordinance by Attorney Willenborg with certain restrictions.
Alderman Jenkins motioned approval of a Cannabis Dispensary in the City of Casey, seconded by Alderman Ruffner. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson and Ruffner
Nays: 2 – Wilson and Williams
Motion declared carried
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Mumford asked where we were on getting the SRO back in the school, it was reported they will be able to start when School starts this year.
Alderman Jenkins brought up a trash issue.
Alderman Ruffner asked when Oil and Chip work will be started, Biggs reported that in September. He also wished Mike Philippi the best in retirement.
Mayor Report:
Mayor Nichols would like to get a Finance committee set to continue work on these different revenue streams he has been talking about.
There was no further Business of the City Council for the August 1st, 2022 Council Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Mumford motioned to adjourn, 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
Adjournment of the City Council was at 6:58 p.m.
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