East Central Reporter

City of Casey City Council met Nov. 4.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held Monday, November 4th, 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 Hanley

Alderman Jenkins

Alderman Mumford

Alderman Richardson

Alderman Wilson

Absent: Alderman Williams

A quorum was declared.

Public Forum:

Chris Jackson addressed the council with concerns about her neighbor’s property.

Community Affairs:

None

Meeting Minutes:

Mayor Nichols looked for approval of the minutes of the October 21st, 2024 City Council Meeting.

Alderman Mumford motioned approval of the minutes of the October 21st, 2024 City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Hanley. 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.

Officers Reports:

Treasurer Lorton presented the October 2024 bills totaling $1,361,750.20 for approval. Alderman Hanley motioned approval of the October 2024 Bills Paid, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 - Williams

Abstain: 1 – Jenkins

Motion declared carried.

Attorney Willenborg presented the Council with Ordinance # 573 Authorizing purchase of real property (802 SW 2nd St) for $815.00

Alderman Jenkins motioned approval of Ordinance # 573 Authorizing purchase of Real Property for $815.00, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 - Williams

Abstain: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

Superintendent Biggs presented the Council with Ordinance # 574 Authorizing the Execution and Implementation of a Wholesale Connection Agreement. Alderman Mumford motioned approval of Ordinance # 574 Authorizing the Execution and Implementation of a Wholesale Connection Agreement, seconded by Alderman Wilson. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 - Williams

Abstain: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

Chief Henderson requested approval to purchase a 2025 Ford IP Utility. Alderman Hanley motioned approval to purchase a 2025 Ford IP Utility, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Williams

Abstain: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

The Dog Holding Facility was tabled. Chief Henderson is waiting on quotes for the fencing.

Mayor Nichols reported that there are still Golf Carts driving to fast on Main St. and Rte. 49. Chief Henderson informed him that they are watching and stopping them.

Economic Development Director Daughhetee asked for approval to pay Cross Builders $17,025.00 from the CDAP Housing Grant Program.

Alderman Mumford motion to approve payment to Cross Builders for $17,025.00 from the CDAP Housing Grant, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 – Williams

Abstain: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

Economic Development Director Daughhetee asked for approval to pay GEM Carpentry $26,095.00 from the CDAP Housing Grant Program.

Alderman Wilson motion to approve payment to GEM Carpentry $26,095.00 from the CDAP Housing Grant, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 - Williams

Abstain: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

Economic Development Director Daughhetee requested approval of Resolution # 110424A Designating Use of ARPA Funds for Public Safety. The City designates, allocates, and appropriates the funds received through the APRA/SLFRF program for the following purchases during the Fiscal Years 2024–2025 generally including Park Infrastructure Improvements at Fairview Park for $356,541.79.

Alderman Hanley motioned to approve the use of ARPA funds for Park Infrastructure Improvements at Fairview Park during the Fiscal Years 2024-2025, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 4 - Mumford, Richardson, Hanley and Jenkins

Nays: 1 – Wilson

Absent: 1 - Williams

Abstain: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

EMA Director Craig reported on Trick or Treat went well.

Alderman Reports:

Alderman Jenkins stated he appreciated the houses being torn down in his Ward.

Alderman Wilson reported to Superintendent Biggs that a street light at 408 E. Delaware is out.

Alderman Hanley reported that he was impressed with the Tree Removal. They are very fast and that they clean up afterwards.

Alderman Mumford reported that she and the CIA appreciate all of the work that was done putting in the Walking Path at the Park. It is so nice.

Alderman Richardson also reported that the new Walking Path in the Park is very nice. She also stated that golf carts are not allowed on the path.

Mayor Nichols also expressed his excitement of the Walking Path being finished in such a short amount of time. Also requested that Shelby have the street light globes cleaned on Main Street.

Adjournment:

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

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

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 1 - Williams

Abstain: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

Adjournment of the City Council was at 6:45 p.m.

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