City of Gibson City Council met Feb. 23
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Dickey, in City Hall Council Chambers.
Roll Call:
Ward #1 Susie Tongate: P Sarah Sarantakos: P
Ward #2 Randy Wyant: P Ray Hankes: P
Ward #3 Scott Davis: P Terry Roesch: P
Ward #4 Denis Fisher: P Laura Miller: P
Pledge led by Alderman Sarantakos.
Motion to approve Minutes of February 9th, 2026 made by Alderman Roesch, Alderman Fisher seconded the motion, motion carried 8/0.
Visitors: Matthew Burns, Dale Denny, Billie Jo Denny, Jason Freels, Ellen Hankes and Will Gray
• The Harvest Committee was present and gave an overview of upcoming events. The committee will be added to the agenda, for the March 9th council meeting, to review specific issues that will need council decision.
Treasurer’s Report: No treasurers report
Committee Reports: Alderman Sarantakos took a moment to give a brief update on the pool project. Unfortunately, this project was not a recipient of the $600K grant for which the city had applied. The next step of the new pool construction will be tree removal, which will begin soon.
Alderman Wyant reported that there was a water/ sewer and streets/ alley committee meeting on February 19th, 2026. It was an informational meeting only.
Admin Reports: Meg Fairchild reported that the auditors had returned briefly. It was just a routine visit, and all is well with their continued assessments.
Approval of Bills:
Motion made by Alderman Miller to pay general bills in the amount of $271,987.44. 2nd made by Alderman Fisher, motion carried 7/0; one abstained.
TIF 2 check for $164,763.15 was approved. Motion made by Alderman Hankes, Second by Alderman Saratakos. Motion carries 8/0.
New Business:
A. Motion was made by Alderman Hankes with a second by Alderman Tongate to approve the Adam Elder façade grant in the amount of $5000.00. Motion carried 8/0.
B. A motion was made by Alderman Roesch, second by Alderman Fisher to approve Ordinance 2026-O-6. This was for the payment of the previously approved funds of a façade grant payable to Scott Harden. Motion carried 8/0.
C. Will Gray with Donohue and Associates, addressed the council regarding the initial contract for the new wastewater treatment plant. This contract carries the project through 30% completion. USDA and IEPA are being consulted for a loan forgiveness grant. The IEPA gives two rounds of forgiveness whereas the USDA grant refunds 75% of the total construction cost. Mayor Dickey asked Superintendent John Bobera to give an overview of the recent changes, improvements and cost saving implementations that have occurred with the sewer department. Motion was made by Alderman Wyant to approve payment to Donohue and Associates, not to exceed $599,365.00. Motion made by Alderman Roesch to second. Motion carried 8/0.
D. Discussion and Consideration to move a shed to the water plant was tabled and will appear on the March 9th agenda.
E. Motion to adjourn.
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