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City of Gibson City Council met October 9. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the council:

Call to order at 7:00 pm by City Clerk Carla Moxley.

Roll Call:     Ward #1     Susan Tongate, present; Brandon Roderick, present

                   Ward #2     Randy Wyant, present; Nelda Jordan, present

                   Ward #3      Doug Parsons, present; Scott Davis, present

                   Ward #4      Dennis Pardick, present; Laura Miller, present

City Clerk Carla Moxley asked for a motion to approve Alderman Dennis Pardick as Mayor Pro-Tem for this meeting, in the absence of Mayor Daniel Dickey. Alderman Scott Davis motioned to approve Alderman Dennis Pardick as Mayor Pro-Tem for this meeting; second by Alderman Brandon Roderick. MC 8-0.

Others present: City Attorney Marc Miller, Admin. Assistant Peg Stalter, City Superintendent Randy Stauffer, Police Chief Adam Rosendahl, Ross Brown (WGCY and Ford County Record), Janna Friday of the Chamber, and Terry Overman.

.Pledge of Allegiance: led by Janna Friday.

Approval of Council Minutes: Alderman Laura Miller motioned to approve the minutes of September 25, 2017 and October 2, 2017; seconded by Alderman Doug Parsons. MC 8-0.

Mayor Pro-Tem Pardick recognized visitors: 1.) Janna Friday is here for Chamber of Commerce business and 2.) Terry Overman is present with his application for the Façade Grant.

Treasurer’s Report: No report.

Administrative Report: Admin Assistant Peg Stalter offered no report.

Committee Reports:

Ordinance Committee – Alderman Nelda Jordan offered no report.

Street and Alley –Alderman Doug Parsons reported on his committee meeting of last week, discussing trees and shrubs to be trimmed. No motion or action was made.

Police/Health, Light and Nuisance – Alderman Brandon Roderick offered no report.

Finance Committee –Alderman Scott Davis offered no report.

Personnel Committee – Alderman Dennis Pardick offered no report.

Water and Sewer – Alderman Randy Wyant offered no report.

Parks / Buildings / Technology – Alderman Susie Tongate offered no report.

Economic/Industrial Development – Alderman Laura Miller offered no report.

Old Business:

A.)Consideration of IML Intergovernmental Cooperation Contract (Ordinance). City Attorney Marc Miller recommended to hold this discussion to the next meeting. Council agreed.

Approval of Bills:

A.)TIF #2 bill –One (1) check totaling $ 275.00. Alderman Brandon Roderick motioned to approve payment of the 1 TIF2 check; second by Alderman Susie Tongate. MC 8-0.

B.)General Fund Bills totaling $202,670.04. Alderman Nelda Jordan motioned to approve payment of the general bills; second by Alderman Randy Wyant. MC 8-0.

New Business:

A.) Discussion, Consideration and Approval of Downtown Holiday Tree. Janna Friday of the Gibson City Chamber requested that the Chamber be allowed to put up the tree a week before the Holiday Parade scheduled for Nov. 18. She reported that the Boy Scouts, K&K and Becky Falck are planning to help. Ms. Friday also reported that the vendors and Santa Claus would be downtown starting at 4:00 pm on November 18th and the parade is scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm. Discussion also centered around installing a man hole cover with drainage in the middle of Sangamon Ave., midway between 7th and 8th, with a 16ft pad and tie-downs, and to run electrical line to light the tree. The Chamber would donate $2000.00 for materials. Alderman Brandon Roderick motioned to direct Superintendent Randy Stauffer to install a man hole cover with drainage and utilities, a 16ft pad and tie downs in the middle of Sangamon Ave between 7th and 8th street for future use for placing a Christmas tree; second by Alderman Susie Tongate. MC 8-0.

B.) Discussion, Consideration and Approval of Terry Overman downtown Grant Application. Terry Overman was present to answer any questions concerning his application. Alderman Laura Miller and Nelda Jordan requested that the estimate be itemized. Alderman Scott Davis motioned to hold further discussion until the next meeting, in order for Mr. Overman to submit an itemized estimate; second by Alderman Randy Wyant. MC 8-0.

C.) Discussion, consideration and Approval of Repeater Move. Superintendent Randy Stauffer reported that GCMS would like to install a 2ft tall antenna on top of the Water Tower when the tower work has been completed at no cost to the city. Alderman Brandon Roderick motioned to approve GCMS to install a ‘repeater’ antenna at the top of the water tower; second by Alderman Laura Miller. MC 8-0.

D.) Discussion, Consideration and Approval of Walker order for Storm Water Clarifier. City Superintendent Randy Stauffer explained that it will take 7-8 weeks to get parts to rebuild the storm water clarifier. Alderman Laura Miller motioned to approve the purchase from Walker Process Equipment, not to exceed $14,000.00 out of the plant maintenance account; second by Alderman Susie Tongate. MC 8-0.

Announcements/Comments: Attorney Marc Miller reported that Mayor Dickey had asked him to address meeting dates and agenda matters. The final agenda is to be posted 48 hours prior to the meeting with no further changes. Mayor Dickey will be circulating the written policy to the council.

.Adjourn: Alderman Brandon Roderick motioned to adjourn; seconded by Alderman Laura Miller. Council was poled with 8 ayes/ 0 objections.

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