Chambana Sun

City of Gibson City Council met March 26.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

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

Roll Call:Ward #1Susan 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; Jr. Alderman Mady Schutte, absent

Others present: City Attorney Marc Miller, Admin. Assistant Peg Stalter, City Superintendent Randy Stauffer, Police officer Kaleb Kraft, Ross Brown (Ford County Record and WGCY), Gary Lutterbie (pond), Mike Friend (Farnsworth), Daton Getty (Getty LawnCare), Tom Davis (Rotary), Eric and Mitchel Quinley (Boy Scout Troop 29), Kyle and Lyndzie Vogelzeng).

City Clerk Carla Moxley asked for a motion to approve and appoint Alderman Dennis Pardick as Mayor Pro-Tem for this meeting in the absence of Mayor Dickey. Alderman Scott Davis motioned; 2nd by Alderman Susie Tongate. MC 8-0.

Pledge of Allegiance: led by Alderman Brandon Roderick.

Approval of Council Minutes: Alderman Laura Miller motioned to approve the council minutes of March 12 and special council minutes of March 19, 2018; seconded by Alderman Brandon Roderick. MC 8-0.

Mayor Pro-Tem Dennis Pardick recognized visitors: 1.) Mike Friend of Farnsworth stopped by for a visit, 2.) Eric Quinley of Boy Scout Troop 29 requested permission for the troop to hold a Car Wash as a Troop fundraiser on May 6th with an alternate date of May 27th. The car wash will be held outside the City Hall and will work with Superintendent Randy Stauffer for the logistics. They also asked permission to remove an existing tree outside their Troop building and plant a new tree in memory of Brian Grady, who recently passed away. The council approved both requests. 3.) City Superintendent Randy Stauffer reported that the City Clean-up Day is scheduled for May 19th. 4.) Residents Kyle and Lindzie Vogelzeng inquired about raising ducks within city limits, as they are interested in doing so. Police Officer Kraft asked them to inquire at the Police Department for the Ordinance and answers to their questions.

Treasurer’s Report: City Treasurer Scott Shull presented the Financial Report as of February 2018 with no questions from the Council.

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 reminded council of the committee meeting for March 29 at 6 pm to discuss street repair, state of downtown revitalization, and other matters related.

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 reminded council of the committee meeting for March 29th following the Street and Alley meeting.

Parks / Buildings / Technology – Alderman Susie Tongate reported on her committee meeting stating that NCS was present to recommend upgrading the computer system which is now approximately 6 years old. The estimated cost will be $25,000.00 and will be discussed at a future Budget meeting. She also reported that the Gibson Rotary was present concerning completion of the North Park Project. Alderman Scott Davis reported that a CD was discovered left by Wally Lamb for the purpose of playground equipment and for use at the pool. Council agreed that funds from the Lamb CD be used for the Rotary Project at the North Park in the amount of $25,000.00. Tom Davis of the Rotary reported that the Club would like to complete the project by the end of this summer. No motions were made at this time. Gary Lutterbie reported that the Pond has been stocked with fish (paid for by Doug Hager and the Hospital), plans are to build fish attractors and wood duck houses, and that 400 blocks from downtown were taken to the Pond to build a planter box.

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

OLD BUSINESS: none

APPROVAL OF BILLS:

TIF #2 bills – Four (4) bills totaling $15,221.14. Alderman Nelda Jordan motioned to approve payment of the four (4) TIF #2 bills for $15,221.14; second by Alderman Susie Tongate. MC 8-0.

TIF #3 bills – Two (2) TIF #3 bills totaling $3,927.07. Alderman Brandon Roderick motioned to approve payment of the TIF# 3 bills; second by Alderman Doug Parsons. MC 6-0. Aldermen Scott Davis and Laura Miller abstained stating they own property in the TIF.

General Fund Bills totaling $ 101,470.60. Alderman Randy Wyant motioned to approve payment of the general bills; second by Alderman Doug Parsons. MC 8-0.

New Business:

Discussion, consideration, and approval of Downtown Planter/ Welcome Sign Program. Peg Stalter stated that 18 businesses would receive $75.00 in Gibson Bucks toward planting and caring for the pots and Ace Hardware would receive $125.00 in Gibson Bucks to plant and maintain the Welcome Sign with the emphasis again being color. The City would all “Flowers Sponsored by (the business name)”. Alderman Laura Miller motioned to approve involvement in the Downtown Planter/ Welcome Sigh Program as in the past years; second by Alderman Brandon Roderick. MC 8-0.

Discussion, Consideration and approval to extend the mowing contract with Getty LawnCare until April 30, 2019. Alderman Scott Davis motioned to extend the mowing contract with no changes with Getty LawnCare until April 30, 2019; 2nd by Alderman Randy Wyant. MC 8-0.

Discussion, consideration and approval to extend the cleaning contract with Sue O’Neal and Angie Lage until April 30, 2019. Peg Stalter reported that the girls have been doing a very good job under the current contract and recommends that their contract be extended. Alderman Doug Parsons motioned to extend the current cleaning contract with no changes until April 30, 2019; second by Alderman Brandon Roderick. MC 8-0.

Discussion, consideration and approval to have City Hall and Police Department carpets professionally cleaned. Peg Stalter and Randy Stauffer presented an estimate to have the carpets of City Hall and Police Department professionally cleaned and scotch-guarded by Stanley Steemer in the amount of $1039.00. Alderman Doug Parsons inquired as to why only 1 quote was received and suggested that more than 1 quote be obtained in the future for fairness to all companies. Alderman Susie Tongate motioned to approve Stanley Steemer to clean and scotch-guard the carpets for an amount not to exceed $1100.00; second by Alderman Brandon Roderick. MC 8-0.

ADJOURN: Alderman Brandon Roderick motioned to adjourn; seconded by Alderman Scott Davis. Council was poled with 8 ayes.