City of Casey City Council met Feb. 6.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Monday February 6th, 2023; beginning at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Mike Nichols was present and called the meeting to order. Carlene Richardson 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:
None
Community Affairs:
None
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Nichols looked for approval of the minutes of the January 16th, 2023 City Council Meeting.
Alderman Mumford motioned approval of the minutes of the January 16th, 2023 City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Jenkins, Mumford, Ruffner, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 1 – Richardson
Motion declared carried.
Officers Reports:
Clerk Mumford presented January 2023 Bills Paid for approval in the amount of $776,113.90.
Alderman Richardson motioned approval of the January 2023 Bills Paid, seconded by Alderman Ruffner. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams, Wilson and Jenkins
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
Treasurer Lorton presented the January 2023 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit Report for approval in the amount of $613,566.67.
Alderman Wilson motioned approval of the January 2023 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit Report, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Richardson, Ruffner, Williams, Wilson, Jenkins and Mumford
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
Attorney Willenborg presented Resolution #020623B: Resolution declaring certain real property and improvements thereon as being dangerous and unsafe (2 NW 5th St.) for approval. Alderman Mumford motioned approval of Resolution #020623B, seconded by Alderman Ruffner. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Ruffner, Williams, Wilson, Jenkins, Mumford and Richardson
Nays: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
Superintendent Biggs reported that the Generators for the City will be down March 1st thru May 1st because of upgrading the controllers. He would also like to have a Park Committee meeting to talk about playground equipment. He then presented Resolution #020623C: A Resolution establishing net meting “Avoided Costs” for 2023-2024 Fiscal Year for approval. Alderman Ruffner motioned approval of Resolution #020623C, 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.
Economic Development Director Tait reported that the City was awarded a $500,000 housing grant that Coles County Regional Planning will be implementing. She also presented Resolution #020623A: Technical Assistance Agreement with Coles County Regional Planning for approval. Alderman Richardson motioned approval of Resolution #020623A, 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.
Chief Henderson reported that Officer Jack Bennett will be finishing his FTO this week. The new squad car is now in and being used. He also has a sample electric and gas bike ordinance he will be reviewing with the City Attorney.
Mayor Nichols took time to send out his condolences for Bobby Staley’s family. EMA Director reported that with Bobby as his Deputy Director they have exceeded their 1st year goals for EMA. He will be hard to replace.
New Business:
Alderman Ruffner reported on the Public Utility Committee Meeting they had on 1/26/2023 where they reviewed all the trash bids.
Alderman Ruffner motioned approval to stay with Waste Management as the Cities Trash/Recycling company, 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.
Unfinished Business:
Attorney Willenborg presented Ordinance #528: An Ordinance authorizing the execution of a redevelopment agreement with Mari Holdings, IL, LLC and Allgreens Dispensary, LLC Alderman Jenkins motioned approval of Ordinance #528, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Mumford, Richardson, Ruffner, Williams and Jenkins
Nays: 1 – Wilson
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Mumford reported that she is excited to see lots of progress in cleaning up properties and is excited for Casey in the future.
Alderman Ruffner reported that he has been hearing good things about the new Family Dollar/Dollar Tree store and The Butcher Shop.
Mayor Report:
None
There was no further Business of the City Council for the February 6th, 2023 Council Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Mumford motioned to adjourn, 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.
Adjournment of the City Council was at 6:57 p.m.
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