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City of Gibson City Council met January 8.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Daniel E. Dickey.

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

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

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

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

Jr Alderman Abby Spiller, absent; Mady Schutte, absent

Others present: Police Chief Adam Rosendahl, Ross Brown (WGCY), City Superintendent Randy Stauffer, Thomas D. Dickey, and Administrative Assistant Peggy Stalter.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Thomas D. Dickey.

Approval of Council Minutes: Alderman Laura Miller motioned to approve the minutes of December 26, 2017; seconded by Alderman Susie Tongate. MC 8-0.

Mayor Dickey recognized visitors: Thomas D. Dickey (brother to Mayor Dickey).

Treasurer’s Report: No report.

Administrative Report: Administrative Assistant Peggy Stalter - No report.

Committee Reports:

Ordinance Committee –Alderman Nelda Jordan - No report.

Street and Alley – Alderman Doug Parsons - No report.

Police/Health, Light and Nuisance – Alderman Brandon Roderick – Chief Rosendahl reported that IDOT had awarded the police department a $7,000.00 grant that Police receptionist Lisa Helgesen had researched and completed.

Finance/Efficiency Committee – Alderman Scott Davis – No report.

Personnel Committee – Alderman Dennis Pardick – New Business.

Water and Sewer – Alderman Randy Wyant – No report.

Parks and Buildings/Technology –Alderman Susie Tongate – Asked Randy Stauffer to keep Taylor and herself informed about water main breaks and snow removal so that they can keep the information up to date on Facebook.

Economic and Industrial Development – Alderman Laura Miller – No report

Old Business: None

Approval Of Bills:

General Bills totaling $85,541.85. Alderman Nelda Jordan motioned to approve the general bills totaling $85,541.85; seconded by Doug Parsons. MC 8-0.

New Business:

A.)Alderman Dennis Pardick motioned to enter into Executive Session to consider the employment and compensation of one or more City employees; seconded by Alderman Brandon Roderick. MC 8-0.

B.)Return to open session for the approval of employment and compensation of one or more City employees. Alderman Dennis Pardick motioned to approve a $3.50 /hour rate increase for Tony Row who has been promoted to Lieutenant and a $2.50/hour rate increase for Kaleb Kraft who has been promoted to Sergeant effective January 13, 2018 seconded by Alderman Susie Tongate. MC 8-0.

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

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