East Central Reporter

City of Casey City Council met July 7.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held Monday July 7th , 2025 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Mike Nichols was present and called the meeting to order. Steve Jenkins 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:

None

Community Affairs:

None

Meeting Minutes:

Mayor Nichols looked for approval of the minutes of the June 16th, 2025 City

Council Meeting.

Alderman Mumford motioned approval of the minutes of the June 16th, 2025

City Council Meeting, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Hanley and Jenkins

Motion declared carried

Officers Reports:

Clerk Mumford presented June 2025 Bills paid for approval in the amount of $934,489.87.

Alderman Jenkins motioned approval of the June 2025 Bills paid, 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

Treasurer Lorton presented the June 2025 Treasurers Collection Deposit report in the amount of $539,731.08 for approval.

Alderman Hanley motioned approval of June 2025 Treasurers Collection Deposit report, seconded by Alderman Brown. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Motion declared carried

Attorney Willenbord was absent, but Ms. Lauren Ozenkoski was present and presented Ordinance #586: Return to work policy for approval.

Alderman Richardson motioned approval of Ordinance #586, 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 reported that the narrow slab MFT project was completed. Wallace concrete has started their concrete work. They are working on lead service line inventory.

Chief Henderson looked for approval to purchase a new 2025 Chevy Tahao from Miles Chevrolet in the amount of $54,864.00.

Alderman Hanley motioned approval to purchase the new squad, 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

Economic Development Director Daughhetee thanked all who helped with the Freedom Festival. Business Improvement Grant program is almost ready to go, just got to finish up the application forms with our Attorneys. This program will give up to 6 grants up to $25,000 each with a 50% match.

EMA Director Craig thanked everybody for the help with the Freedom Festival.

New Business:

Alderman Mumford reported on the Economic Development Committee meeting that was held on 6/18/2025 and 6/25/2025.

Alderman Mumford motioned approval to move forward with a Hotel Study, not to exceed $15,000.00 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

Alderman Wilson motioned approval to move forward with Tiff District Analysis not to exceed $5,000.00, seconded by Alderman Brown. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 0 – None

Motion declared carried

Alderman Jenkins reported on the Finance Committee meeting that was held on 6/18/2025 and 6/23/2025 where they continued work on Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations. Mayor Nichols reported that he would like to give the Casey Popcorn Festival a donation of $20,000.00. After some discussion the Mayor asked for a motion.

Alderman Hanley motioned approval to give a donation of $25,000.00 to the Casey Popcorn Festival, seconded by Alderman Richardson. Upon roll call the vote was:

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

Nays: 2 – Jenkins and Richardson

Motion declared carried

Unfinished Business:

Clerk Mumford brought up Phase 2 of the walking path at the Park for approval. Alderman Mumford motioned approval of Phase 2 of the walking path at the Park, 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

Alderman Reports:

Alderman Mumford thanked all who helped put on the Freedom Festival.

Alderman Richardson also thanked all who helped with Freedom Festival.

Mayor Report:

Mayor Nichols reported that he will be getting a flag ordered to make sure we always have a flag leading the Parades. He has had good reports on the Fireworks. He may call a special meeting in the next few weeks if needed in regards to 2 properties.

There was no further Business of the City Council for the July 7th, 2025 Council Meeting.

Adjournment:

Alderman Mumford motioned to adjourn, 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

Adjournment of the City Council was at 6:49 p.m.

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