East Central Reporter

City of Casey City Council met June 3.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held Monday June 3rd, 2024; 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 Hanley

Alderman Jenkins

Alderman Mumford

Alderman Richardson

Alderman Wilson

Absent: Alderman Williams

A quorum was declared.

Public Forum:

None

Community Affairs:

None

Meeting Minutes:

Mayor Nichols looked for approval of the minutes of the May 20th, 2024 City Council Meeting.

Alderman Hanley motioned approval of the minutes of the May 20th, 2024 City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Hanley, Mumford, Richardson, and Wilson

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Williams

Abstain: 1 - Jenkins

Motion declared carried.

Mayor Nichols moved up Nancy Smitley with Clark County Enterprise Zone who presented Ordinance #560: Add Territory to Clark County Enterprise Zone. Alderman Mumford motioned approval of Ordinance #560, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Williams

Motion declared carried.

Officers Reports:

Clerk Mumford presented May 2024 Bills paid in the amount of $1,311,520.18 for approval. Alderman Wilson motioned approval of the May 2024 Bills Paid, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Williams

Motion declared carried.

Treasurer Lorton presented the following Statements of Cash and Investments for approval:

- January 2024: $14,709,111.12

- February 2024: $14,679,987.67

- March 2024: $14,727,188.98

- April 2024: $14,731,265.82

Alderman Jenkins motioned approval of the Statements of Cash and Investments presented, seconded by Alderman Wilson. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Williams

Motion declared carried.

Superintendent Biggs reported that the North Substation was taken down this past week due to repairs needing to be done. Lead Service Line inventory has been started by the Water Department. Park playground ground work is now done, he expects the playground company to come layout the equipment with the next few weeks. Downtown bathrooms are open for use and the dock is supposed to be installed next week.

Economic Development Director Tait reported on Crazy Casey Days and the upcoming Mayberry weekend. Dalton Veach will be starting next week.

Chief Henderson looked for approval to move Officer Huckaba to full time status as he has completed his training.

Alderman Hanley motioned approval to move Officer Huckaba to full time status, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Williams

Motion declared carried.

New Business:

Clark County Enterprise Zone was done earlier in the meeting.

Unfinished Business:

There was no finance committee report tonight.

Ordinance Chairman Jenkins reported on the meeting held on 5/22/2024. He will present an ordinance to Taylor Law Office in regards to immigration.

Superintendent Biggs reported that we had a meeting with the IMEA in regards to supplying electricity to the properties north of the Interstate. They were under the impression that we have the right to service that area. We may need to get in contact with another Attorney to help us as Taylor Law Offices have declared a conflict in this matter. Shelby will follow up with the possible new Attorney.

Mayor Nichols looked for a motion to go into Executive Session for the purpose of the following subjects, pursuant to 5 ILCS 1120/2 (c); Purchase and/or Sale of Property – Section 2 (c) (3) and possible Litigation – Section 2 (c) (11).

Alderman Hanley motioned approval to go into Executive Session, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Williams

Motion declared carried.

Executive session began at 6:26 p.m.

Regular meeting resumed at 7:25 p.m.

Roll call back in regular Session:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Williams

Alderman Wilson motioned approval of Ordinance #561: Sale of Property (802 SW 4th), seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 6 – Nichols, Hanley, Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, and Wilson

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Williams

Motion declared carried.

Alderman Mumford motioned approval of Ordinance #562: Sale of Property (603 S Central, 605 S Central and 707 S Central), seconded by Alderman Wilson. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 6 – Nichols, Hanley, Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, and Wilson

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Williams

Motion declared carried.

Alderman Wilson motioned approval of Ordinance #564: Sale of Property (105 W Jefferson, 107 W Jefferson, 201 W Harrison and 702 E Madison), seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 6 – Nichols, Hanley, Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, and Wilson

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Williams

Motion declared carried.

Alderman Reports:

Alderman Wilson asked about a sidewalk repair on East Adams.

Alderman Mumford thanked Bailey Tait for all her hard work for the City and wished her well at her new job.

Alderman Richardson wanted some clarification from Shelby in regards to the Playground equipment.

Mayor Report:

None

There was no further Business of the City Council for the June 6th, 2024 Council Meeting.

Adjournment:

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

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

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Williams

Motion declared carried.

Adjournment of the City Council was at 7:33 p.m.

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