East Central Reporter

City of Casey City Council met June 17.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held Monday June 17th, 2024; beginning at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Mike Nichols was present and called the meeting to order. David Craig led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call:

Present: Alderman Jenkins

Alderman Mumford

Alderman Richardson

Alderman Williams

Alderman Wilson

Absent: Alderman Hanley

A quorum was declared.

Public Forum:

None

Community Affairs:

None

Meeting Minutes:

Mayor Nichols looked for approval of the minutes of the June 3rd, 2024 City Council Meeting.

Alderman Mumford motioned approval of the minutes of the June 3rd, 2024 City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Hanley

Motion declared carried.

Officers Reports:

Clerk Mumford presented June 17th, 2024 Bills payable in the amount of $229,061.66 for approval.

Alderman Wilson motioned approval of the June 17th, 2024 Bills Payable, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Hanley

Motion declared carried.

Meetings Minutes

June 17th, 2024

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Clerk Mumford presented 2 payments to the following companies for the CDAP Housing Grant: Cross Builders for $18,700.00 and GEM Carpentry for $31,400.00.

Alderman Williams motioned approval of the payments to Cross Builders and GEM Carpentry, seconded by Alderman Wilson. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Hanley

Motion declared carried.

EMA Director Craig reported that the weekends events went well and thank his department for their work. The North siren needs some repair work done to it and that the programming to the County is delayed. They will be setting up a cooling center at the Senior Center this next week and if anybody needs to use it after hours to get a hold of them and they will open it up. Mayor Nichols thanked the EMA for their work over the weekend.

New Business:

An Agreement with Moran Economic Development was presented for work on the Business District. Mayor Nichols asked the Council if they want to proceed with this work, the Council agreed.

Alderman Williams motioned approval of the Agreement for Professional & Consulting Services with Moran Economic Development, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Hanley

Motion declared carried.

Attorney Willenborg presented Resolution #061724B: A Resolution declaring that the City of Casey will not spend or accept local tax dollars on the immigration crisis for migrants and/or asylum seekers entering the City of Casey, Illinois.

Alderman Wilson motioned approval of Resolution #061724B, seconded by Alderman Williams. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Jenkins, Richardson, Williams and Wilson

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Hanley

Abstain: 1 – Mumford

Motion declared carried.

Attorney Willenborg presented Resolution #061724A: Dangerous and Unsafe Property (206 and 208 S Central) for approval.

Alderman Mumford motioned approval of Resolution #061724A, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Hanley

Motion declared carried.

Unfinished Business:

Alderman Williams reported on the Finance Committee meetings held on 6/10/2024 and 6/14/2024. They will have the Appropriations ready very soon, 2 more meetings scheduled for June 24th and 26th. We will have a public hearing for the Appropriations on July 15th, 2024. Alderman Williams motioned approval to purchase 2 EMA Vehicles, a 2015 Ford Explorer and 2014 Ford Explorer, not to exceed $20,000, including trading in the EMA Van, seconded by Alderman Wilson. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Hanley

Motion declared carried.

Alderman Jenkins reported on Ordinance Committee meeting they held on 5/22/2024 where they talked about the possibility of have a local license for roofers. Attorney Willenborg reported that there is a state license requirement but currently no local requirement. After some discussion the Council decided to not pursue a local requirement for this.

Alderman Williams brought up the North of I70 Utility Expansion. He wanted to know where we stand with this moving forward. Mayor Nichols reported that he was waiting to hear from the Council on what to do next. Alderman Williams said he would like to get a Project Manager to lead this project, or make sure Superintendent Biggs lead it. Mayor Nichols recommend we get a Project Manager and Alderman Williams said he would work on finding one.

Alderman Richardson motioned approval to go into Executive Session for the purpose of the following subjects, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c); Purchase and or Sale of Property – Section 2 (c) (3); Appointment of Economic Development Director and Tourism Director Salary – Section 2 (c) (5); and pending litigation – Section 2 (c) (11), seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Hanley

Motion declared carried.

Executive Session began at 6:39 p.m.

Regular meeting resumed at 7:06 p.m.

Roll call for the Regular meeting:

Present: 5 – Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson, Williams and Wilson

Absent: 1 - Hanley

Alderman Williams motioned approval to give Tourism Director a raise to $15.50 per hour, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Hanley

Motion declared carried.

Alderman Wilson motioned approval of Ordinance #563: Sale of Property (507 SW 2nd and 310 SW 3rd), seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Hanley

Motion declared carried.

Alderman Wilson motioned approval of Ordinance #565: Sale of Property (204 E Van Buren), seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Hanley

Motion declared carried.

Alderman Wilson motioned approval of Ordinance #566: Amends Appointment Ordinance, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Hanley

Motion declared carried.

Alderman Reports:

Alderman Williams asked about a semi truck idling ordinance and what we can do as he has had multiple complaints about that recently. Attorney Willenborg will check and see what she can find.

Alderman Richardson said the playground equipment looks great as does the dock. She asked about a time frame for the mulch to be laid. Mayor Nichols said there was a delay but should be good to go soon.

Mayor Report:

Mayor Nichols reported on Crazy Casey Days and the whole weekend. Really enjoyed all the activities.

There was no further Business of the City Council for the June 17th, 2024 Council Meeting.

Adjournment:

Alderman Wilson motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Hanley

Motion declared carried.

Adjournment of the City Council was at 7:22 p.m.

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