East Central Reporter

City of Casey City Council met Jan. 15.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held Monday January 15th, 2024; beginning at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Mike Nichols was present and called the meeting to order. Gail Lorton led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call:

Present: Alderman Hanley

Alderman Jenkins

Alderman Mumford

Alderman Richardson

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 2nd, 2024 City Council Meeting.

Alderman Jenkins motioned approval of the minutes of the January 2nd, 2024 City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 6 – Hanley, Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Williams, and Wilson Nays: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

Officers Reports:

Mayor Nichols reported that Officer Ryan Slater has resigned. Also, the utility secretary will now be working part time.

EMA Director Craig reported that they are using the Senior Center as a Warming Center if needed.

New Business:

Mayor Nichols reported that we have one bid for one of the properties. He opened the bid and it was made by Judith Covault for Tract 9 (605 S Central) for $125.00, and for Tract 8 (603 S Central) for $100.00. That was all the bids received.

Alderman Mumford motioned approval to accept $125 for Tract 9, and $100 for Tract 8, bid made by Judith Covault, seconded by Alderman Hanley. Upon roll call the vote was: Ayes: 4 – Hanley, Jenkins, Mumford, and Richardson

Nays: 2 – Williams and Wilson

Motion declared carried.

Unfinished Business:

Ordinance #553: Seconded Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement with Mari Holdings, IL, LLC and Allgreens Dispensary, LLC, was presented for approval. This will extend the date to June 30th, 2024 for them to get the construction complete on the building.

Alderman Jenkins motioned approval of Ordinance #553, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 6 – Hanley, Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Williams, and Wilson Nays: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

Alderman Reports:

Alderman Mumford thanked the gas department for coming out and helping make sure her generator was connected as it should be.

Mayor Report:

Mayor Nichols would like to get a Finance committee scheduled to talk about the downtown bathroom furniture. He would also like to create a budget for the park docks. Would also like to get a schedule and budget figured out for the summer concert series and movie nights.

There was no further Business of the City Council for the January 15th, 2024 Council Meeting.

Adjournment:

Alderman Hanley motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 6 – Hanley, Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Williams, and Wilson Nays: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

Adjournment of the City Council was at 6:31 p.m.

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