City of Casey City Council met Sept. 6.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held Tuesday September 6th, 2022; beginning at 6:56 p.m., due to the Public Hearing lasting longer. Mayor Mike Nichols was present and called the meeting to order.
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:
Mayor Nichols presented Resolution #090622A: Homecoming Parade for approval.
Alderman Richardson motioned approval of Resolution #090622A, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Williams, Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Nichols looked for approval of the minutes of the August 15th, 2022 City Council Meeting.
Alderman Jenkins motioned approval of the minutes of the August 15th, 2022 City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Wilson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Officers Reports:
Clerk Mumford presented August 2022 Bills Paid in the amount of $850,922.28 for approval. Alderman Williams motioned approval of the August 2022 Bills Paid, seconded by Alderman Ruffner. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Treasurer Lorton presented the August 2022 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit in the amount of $611,376.74 for approval.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of the August 2022 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit report, seconded by Alderman Wilson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams, Wilson and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Attorney Walden presented Ordinance #520: An Ordinance Amending chapter 5.05 of the City of Casey code of Ordinances and Regulating Cannabis Business Establishments for approval.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of Ordinance #520, seconded by Alderman Ruffner. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Richardson, Ruffner, Williams, Jenkins and Mumford
Nays: 1 – Wilson
Motion declared carried
Superintendent Biggs reported that Oil and Chip work will start Friday. He thanked all the utility workers for helping get the park ready for the Popcorn Festival. The inspection report came back on the water tower and it passed inspection.
Chief Henderson thanked all who helped with the Popcorn Festival, including EMA, and said it was ran well.
EMA Director Craig thanked all who volunteered with EMA who helped with the Popcorn Festival.
New Business:
None
Unfinished Business:
1. Economic Development Director Maulding reported on the Public Hearing that was over the Business District held on 9/6/2022. There was good questions from those in attendance and overall a good hearing.
2. Mayor Nichols looked for approval to go 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), and Personnel – Section 2 (c) (1) – hiring.
Alderman Jenkins motioned approval to go into Executive Session, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Richardson, Ruffner, Williams, Wilson, Mumford and Jenkins
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Executive Session began at 7:14 p.m.
Roll call for regular session:
Present: Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams and Wilson
Regular session resumed at 7:19 p.m.
Mayor Nichols looked for approval of the tentative agreement with the ICOP Union.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of the tentative agreement with the ICOP Union, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Ruffner, Williams, Wilson, Mumford, Jenkins and Richardson
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Mayor Nichols looked for approval to hire John Bennett as a Casey Police Officer. Alderman Williams motioned approval to hire John Bennett, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Williams, Wilson, Mumford, Jenkins, Richardson and Ruffner
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Mumford reported that the Popcorn Festival was amazing and thanked all who helped put it on. She also gave an update on The Butcher Shop and what they were selling. Alderman Richardson reported that she really enjoyed the Popcorn Festival and thanked all who helped.
Alderman Jenkins gave kudos to all who helped with the Popcorn Festival. Alderman Ruffner reported that he was impressed with how the Popcorn Festival was ran and thanked all who put it on.
Alderman Wilson reported that she didn’t think the Beer Tent should be at the Popcorn Festival but was glad it went well. Also asked about Handicap parking at the festival.
Mayor Report:
Mayor Nichols thanked all who organized and supported the Popcorn Festival. There was no further Business of the City Council for the September 6th, 2022 Council Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Ruffner 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 7:27 p.m.
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