East Central Reporter

City of Casey City Council met May 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Monday May 19th, 2025 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Mike Nichols was present and called the meeting to order. Adam Henderson led the pledge of allegiance.

Roll Call:

Present: Alderman Brown

Alderman Hanley

Alderman Jenkins

Alderman Mumford

Alderman Richardson

Alderman Wilson

Absent: None

A quorum was declared.

Public Forum:

Marsha Lee and Caleb Towles with CIA was present and reported that Casey In Action has received a grant from the Lumpkin Foundation in the amount of $40,000. They have around $30,000 raised as well for the second phase of the walking path in the park. They went over the path details and wondered if the City would be able to provide the additional cost of the path. Mayor Nichols said he would like to see the city cover the additional costs and will talk about it in their next Finance committee meeting.

Patty Richards was present and appreciated the park board committee help them get a place figured out for the plaque at the park. She also reported that founders day was well attended this past week.

Community Affairs:

None

Meeting Minutes:

Mayor Nichols looked for approval of the minutes of the May 5th, 2025 City Council Meeting.

Alderman Mumford motioned approval of the minutes of the May 5th, 2025 City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Abstain: 1 – Hanley

Motion declared carried

Officers Reports:

Clerk Mumford presented an Executive Recruitment Agreement with Arndt Municipal Support for approval. This agreement will be used to help find the next Superintendent of Utilities. Alderman Jenkins motioned approval of the Executive Recruitment Agreement with Arndt Municipal Support, Option 1, seconded by Alderman Wilson. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Motion declared carried

Superintendent Biggs introduced Dallas Richardson who presented Resolution #051925B: 2025 MFT project for approval.

Alderman Hanley motioned approval of Resolution #051925B, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Motion declared carried

Dallas then presented an Engineering Agreement with Dalmo Company to help apply for an IDOT grant for road improvements. He will work closely with Economic Development Director Daughhetee to apply for this grant.

Alderman Wilson motioned approval of the Engineering Agreement with Dalmo Company, seconded by Alderman Mumford. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Motion declared carried

Superintendent Biggs reported that Effingham Tree Service has 2 more trees to cut down from the list then they will be done. City Wide Clean up is June 7th thru 14th. Wallace Concrete will be starting on sidewalks at the end of June. Hydro Vac truck was delivered today.

Chief Henderson reported that all abates have been served from the notices that were sent out in February.

EMA Director Craig reported that they were active as weather spotters 3 times this past week.

New Business:

Alderman Mumford reported on the Economic Development Committee meeting that was held on 5/8/2025 where they talked about the following:

- Tourism Director position

- Freedom Fest

- Business District Grant program

- Central Illinois Land Bank

Alderman Mumford motioned approval of Resolution #051925A: July 4th Parade, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Motion declared carried

Unfinished Business:

Clerk Mumford went over the Park Recreational project. He has solicited estimates and right now the total cost of the project is $289,948.05. The total amount we have to spend is $339,041.78. Asphalt estimate was from NeCo, painting and nets from Courts and Cracks, fencing from BJs Fencing, electric work will be done in house.

Alderman Richardson motioned approval of the Park Recreation project not to exceed $339,041.78, seconded by Alderman Hanley. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Motion declared carried

Superintendent Biggs presented an estimate from Century Fence for a new electronic gate at the utility building for approval.

Alderman Hanley motioned approval of purchase of electronic gate in the amount of $27,360.00 from Century Fence, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Motion declared carried

Alderman Reports:

Alderman Wilson asked about the fuel tanks and the rate study.

Alderman Mumford asked about how citizens can get rid of old furniture.

Mayor Nichols looked for approval to go into Executive Session for the discussion of the following subjects, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 section (2) (c) (5) Possible purchase of property. Alderman Hanley motioned approval to go into executive session, seconded by Alderman Jenkins. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Motion declared carried

Executive Session began at 7:06 p.m.

Regular meeting resumed at 7:18 p.m.

Roll call for regular session:

Present: 6 – Brown, Hanley, Jenkins, Mumford, Richardson and Wilson

Absent: 0 – None

Mayor Report:

None

There was no further Business of the City Council for the May 19th, 2025 Council Meeting.

Adjournment:

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

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

Nays: 0 – None

Motion declared carried

Adjournment of the City Council was at 7:20 p.m.

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