City of Casey City Council met Nov. 7.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held Monday November 7th, 2022; beginning at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Mike Nichols was present and called the meeting to order. Jerome Williams 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 October 17th, 2022 City Council Meeting.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of the minutes of the October 17th, 2022 City Council Meeting, 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.
Officers Reports:
Clerk Mumford presented October 2022 Bills Paid in the amount of $10,541,058.33 for approval.
Alderman Jenkins motioned approval of the October 2022 Bills Paid, seconded by Alderman Wilson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Richardson, Ruffner, Williams, Wilson, Jenkins and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
Clerk Mumford presented Resolution #110722B: Annual Schedule of Meetings for approval. Alderman Richardson motioned approval of Resolution #110722B, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Ruffner, Williams, Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford and Richardson
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
Treasurer Lorton presented the October 2022 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit Report in the amount of $570,792.17 for approval.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of October 2022 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit report, seconded by Alderman Ruffner. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Williams, Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson and Ruffner
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
Attorney Willenborg presented Resolution #110722A: Tax Abatement Resolution for approval. Alderman Ruffner motioned approval of Resolution #110722A, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
Superintendent Biggs was absent and Lou Brink reported and invited all Alderman and Mayor to the First Responders Dinner next week at Richards Farm.
Economic Development Director Tait reported that Christmas in the Park is staring to get set up for the year.
New Business:
1. Mobile Food Truck Ordinance – Ordinance #525 was presented for approval. This will regulate Mobile Food Trucks in City Limits.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of Ordinance #525, 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.
2. Alderman Mumford reported on the Economic Development Committee Meeting held on 10/24/2022 where they talked about the specifics on the Part-time tourism Director Position. They are recommending we go ahead and start advertising for this position.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval to start advertising for a part-time Tourism Director, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams, Wilson and Jenkins
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
3. Alderman Williams reported on the Finance Committee meeting held on 10/24/2022 where they went over the City Tax Levy and Park District Tax Levy. They are ready to send the Park District Tax Levy to the Park District for approval and filing.
Alderman Richardson motioned approval to send the Park District Tax Levy to the Park District for approval, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was: Ayes: 6 – Richardson, Ruffner, Williams, Wilson, Jenkins and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
4. Alderman Ruffner reported on the Public Utility Committee meeting held on 10/25/2022 where they discussed the Request for Proposal for a new trash/recycling contract. Attorney Willenborg has it ready to be out to bid.
Alderman Ruffner motioned approval to start the request for proposal for the trash/recycling contract, 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.
5. Alderman Richardson reported on the Park Committee meeting held on 10/23/2022 where they talked about new Park Playground Equipment and the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Park District. After some discussion the Council would like for Shelby to get a few more proposals for playground equipment, but they are on board with replacing what we currently have.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of Resolution #110722C: Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Casey and Casey Township Park District, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
Unfinished Business:
1. Ordinance #524: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 522, An Ordinance Designating Depositories for the City of Casey. First Neighbor Bank’s Investment side is called LPL Financial and needs to be added to the depository list for the city.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of Ordinance #524, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 1 - Wilson
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Richardson thanked the Casey Historical Society and Casey Library for the Halloween event they put on.
Alderman Ruffner reported that he has had many compliments on 4th Street being repaved. Alderman Wilson asked about a handicap spot near the Butcher Shop, and also had some complaints on properties with trash.
Mayor Report:
There was no further Business of the City Council for the November 7th, 2022 Council Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Mumford motioned to adjourn, 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.
Adjournment of the City Council was at 6:53 p.m.
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