City of Casey City Council met Aug. 7.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held Monday August 7th, 2023; 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 Hanley
Alderman Jenkins
Alderman Richardson
Alderman Williams
Alderman Wilson
Absent: Alderman Mumford
A quorum was declared.
Public Forum:
None
Community Affairs:
None
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Nichols looked for approval of the minutes of the July 17th, 2023 City Council Meeting.
Alderman Williams motioned approval of the minutes of the July 17th, 2023 City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Hanley. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Hanley, Jenkins, Richardson, Williams and Wilson Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Mumford
Motion declared carried.
Officers Reports:
Clerk Mumford presented July 2023 Bills Paid for approval in the amount of $955,035.63.
Alderman Jenkins motioned approval of the July 2023 Bills Paid, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Jenkins, Richardson, Williams, Wilson and Hanley Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Mumford
Motion declared carried.
Treasurer Lorton presented the July 2023 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit report in the amount of $522,581.42 for approval.
Alderman Wilson motioned approval of July 2023 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit report, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Richardson, Williams, Wilson, Hanley and Jenkins
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Mumford
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Nichols wanted to table the approval of the investment accounts so he could look into them a little further.
Attorney Willenborg gave an update on delinquent properties they are working on. She also presented Ordinance #537: Appointment Ordinance for City of Casey and Orr Law, LLC – Conflict Attorney for approval.
Alderman Hanley motioned approval of Ordinance #537, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Williams, Wilson, Hanley, Jenkins and Richardson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Mumford
Motion declared carried.
Attorney Willenborg presented Resolution #080723A: Resolution Declaring certain real property and improvements thereon as being dangerous and unsafe (204 S Central) for approval.
Alderman Richardson motioned approval of Resolution #080723A, seconded by Alderman Hanley. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Wilson, Hanley, Jenkins, Richardson and Williams
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Mumford
Motion declared carried.
Superintendent Biggs gave an update on the downtown bathroom project. He also presented Ordinance #538: IPEA agreement extension for approval.
Alderman Jenkins motioned approval of Ordinance #538, seconded by Alderman Wilson. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Hanley, Jenkins, Richardson, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Mumford
Motion declared carried.
Economic Development Director Tait reported that the parade registration for the Casey Popcorn Festival Parade is now open. The Casey Chamber is also rebranding the fall festival this year to name it the Hometown Harvest Festival. Also the housing rehab grant first round has been released. She also reported that Marcy would like to have an Economic Development meeting soon to discuss possible truck stop and feasibility study.
Mayor Nichols looked for a motion to go into Executive Session for the discussion of collective bargaining and personal.
Alderman Jenkins motioned approval to go into Executive Session for the purpose of consideration of the following subjects, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c); Personnel – Section 2 (c) (1); Collective Bargaining – Section 2 (c) (2), seconded by Alderman Hanley. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Hanley, Jenkins, Richardson, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Mumford
Motion declared carried.
Executive Session began at 6:19 p.m.
Roll call to resume regular session:
Ayes: 5 – Hanley, Jenkins, Richardson, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Mumford
Motion declared carried
Regular session resumed at 6:30 p.m.
Alderman Williams motioned approval to amend the residency requirements for full time police officers from 12 to 25 miles. Seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was: Ayes: 5 – Hanley, Jenkins, Richardson, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Mumford
Motion declared carried
Alderman Wilson motioned approval to raise the part-time Police Officers wage from $17.50 to $20.00 per hour, retroactive to May 1st, 2023, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Hanley, Jenkins, Richardson, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Mumford
Motion declared carried
EMA Director Craig reported that they called out weather spotters with the storms rolling through the previous night.
New Business:
City Hall and Public Safety committee chairman Hanley reported on the meeting held on 8/7/2023. They reviewed and discussed proposals for new Security System at City Hall and the downtown restrooms.
Alderman Hanley motioned approval to accept the proposal from Altman Monitoring Systems in the amount of $18,285.25, seconded by Alderman Wilson. Upon roll call the vote was: Ayes: 5 – Hanley, Jenkins, Richardson, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Mumford
Motion declared carried
Unfinished Business:
None
Alderman Reports:
Alderman Williams asked how the sidewalks projects were coming.
Alderman Jenkins asked about the barricades on S Central.
Alderman Wilson would like for Shelby to look at the building next to Maschoffs building on S Central, asked about the status of the empty lot next to Pizza Hut and on the Stifal Building. Alderman Richardson gave an update on the park bathrooms.
Mayor Report:
Mayor Nichols reported that he was working with Casey Industries on getting a projector and screen for the downtown park, for movie night. He has also been in contact with the licensing for these movies. Gave an update on the Dispensary as well.
There was no further Business of the City Council for the August 7th, 2023 Council Meeting.
Adjournment:
Alderman Jenkins motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Hanley. Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: 5 – Hanley, Jenkins, Richardson, Williams and Wilson
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Mumford
Motion declared carried
Adjournment of the City Council was at 6:50 p.m.
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