East Central Reporter

City of Casey City Council met Jan. 2.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held Tuesday January 2nd, 2024; 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 Mumford

Alderman Williams

Alderman Wilson

Absent: Alderman Richardson

A quorum was declared.

Public Forum:

 None

Community Affairs:

None

Meeting Minutes:

Mayor Nichols looked for approval of the minutes of the December 18th, 2023 City Council Meeting.

Alderman Jenkins motioned approval of the minutes of the December 18th, 2023

City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Hanley. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Hanley, Jenkins, Williams, and Wilson

Nays: 0 – None

Abstain: 1 – Mumford

Absent: 1 – Richardson

Motion declared carried.

Officers Reports:

Clerk Mumford presented December 2023 Bills paid for approval in the amount of $750,639.02.

Alderman Williams motioned approval of the December 2023 Bills paid, seconded by Alderman Wilson. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 5 – Hanley, Jenkins, Mumford, Williams, and Wilson

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Richardson

Motion declared carried.

Treasurer Lorton presented the December 2023 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit report for approval in the amount of $538,630.62.

Alderman Mumford motioned approval of the December 2023 Treasurer’s Collection Deposit report, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 5 – Hanley, Jenkins, Mumford, Williams, and Wilson

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Richardson

Motion declared carried.

Attorney Walden gave an update on properties they are currently working on. Superintendent Biggs reported that utility secretary Natasha Hickox has given her two weeks’ notice and he is currently looking for a new secretary. He is also putting out 3 trucks for bid soon. Will be opening the bids on 1/16/2024 at 2:00 p.m. He also met with Chastain and Associates and they are currently working on the Lead service line removal project.

New Business:

Clerk Mumford presented a contract with Travis Wilcox Fireworks to do the July 2024 fireworks show. This will be on Saturday July 6th, 2024. The cost is $20,000, which includes a 20% discount for getting signed early.

Alderman Williams motioned approval of Travis Wilcox Fireworks contract, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 5 – Hanley, Jenkins, Mumford, Williams, and Wilson

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Richardson

Motion declared carried.

Alderman Williams went over the Finance committee report from 12/19/2023. They met with the Popcorn Festival Committee and looked at the year to date finances.

Unfinished Business:

None

Alderman Reports:

None

Mayor Report:

None

There was no further Business of the City Council for the January 2nd, 2024 Council Meeting.

Adjournment:

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