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City of Gibson City Council met May 14.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

Call to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Daniel E. Dickey.

Roll Call:

Ward #1 Susan Tongate, present; Vacant seat

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

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

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

Jr Alderman Abby Spiller, present; Jr. Alderman Mady Schutte, absent

Others present: City Attorney Marc Miller, Admin. Assistant Taylor Braasch, City Superintendent Randy Stauffer, Police Chief Adam Rosendahl, Ross Brown (Ford County Record and WGCY), Mike Friend (Farnsworth), Heidi and Katja Walls, Gary Lutterbie ( Jordan Pond), Donald P. Reese (GAH).

Pledge of Allegiance: led by Mike Friend.

Approval of Council Minutes: Alderman Doug Parsons motioned to approve the corrected regular council minutes of April 23, 2018; seconded by Alderman Nelda Jordan. MC 6-0. Corrections to April 23rd minutes include 1.) the monies for the meeting held at Hollybrook will be reimbursed by Marc Petersen, 2) Alderman Nelda Jordan stated that the reason for Ordinance 2018-O-02 to be implemented was that the American Legion requested to surrender their Club license in exchange for a Class A license, which Mayor Dickey approved. City Clerk Carla Moxley also noted that the legion has an outdoor fenced area that had been approved for a class O in previous years, but had not included it in their annual license renewal application. She noted that the Legion has added Class O to their Class A application and Mayor Dickey had approved the license for May 1, 2018 to April 30, 2019 and 3.) Alderman Scott Davis clarified remarks from Treasurer Scott Shull that the 2017-2018 budget stipulated that any cost overruns above $600,000.00 for the CSO phase 3 project would be transfer from the city’s $1.2 million reserve fund.

Alderman Susie Tongate motioned to approve the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of Monday, May 7, 2018: second by Randy Wyant. MC 6-0. Alderman Laura Miller was absent.

Mayor Dickey recognized visitors: 1.) Mike Friend of Farnsworth was making his monthly visit, 2.) Katja Walls of Gibson City requested permission to keep 10 rabbits within the city limits for her 4H project, although currently they are not allowed. She stated she has been with the 4H for 14 years and has been active in raising rabbits, winning awards throughout the state. Her request was referred to the Ordinance Committee and Chief Rosendahl. No immediate action was taken by the Council. 3.) Gary Lutterbie (Jordan Pond) presented a proposed budget for the Committee to review for a total of $34,951.35 (of which $3,770.00 is non TIF and the remaining $31,181.35 is TIF qualified). Alderman Scott Davis reported that the budget committee would take the proposed budget into consideration. Lutterbie also reported that a Fishing Derby for kids will be held May 19. The event is sponsored by the Hospital, Big R, Thrivent Financial and is hosted by Pheasants Forever and Young Guns

Treasurer’s Report: No report.

Administrative Report: No report.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Ordinance Committee – Alderman Nelda Jordan offered no report, but did call a committee meeting for Tuesday, May 22 at 7 pm to discuss changing the Ordinance to allow raising rabbits within city limits and other matters that will be posted.

Street and Alley –Alderman Doug Parsons offered no report. Randy Stauffer reported that residents have been asking for the blocks that are being removed from the downtown corner planters. Council agreed that residents can remove the blocks for their personal use after contacting Randy at City Hall. He also reported that the steps in front of the Masonic Lodge will be repaired at an approx. cost of $100.00. Council approved that project.

Police/Health, Light and Nuisance – Police Chief Adam Rosendahl offered no report.

Finance Committee –Alderman Scott Davis reported that his committee is working on the budget.

Personnel Committee – Alderman Dennis Pardick offered no report, but called a committee meeting for Thursday, May 17 at 7 pm to work on the City Employee Handbook.

Water and Sewer – Alderman Randy Wyant offered no report. Randy Stauffer reported that the painting on the Alamo Water tower is beginning with the inside sandblasting and they are waiting on the engineer to inspect and give the OK to proceed.

Parks / Buildings / Technology – Alderman Susie Tongate reported that the Pool Board is planning for a Memorial Day weekend opening and would like to paint the exterior of the building. The council discussed to paint or to NOT paint the bricks of the building. She also reported that plans are being made for the 1sr ‘Friday Night Cruising’ event is planned for Friday, May 19th from 6 pm to 10 pm. A flier has been distributed. This event would be the 3rd Friday night from May to September.

Economic/Industrial Development – No report.

OLD BUSINESS:

Consideration of Ordinance 2018-O-03, approving execution of an Option for a Solar Lease for City Property at the Industrial Park and Sewer Plant. Attorney Marc Miller stated that an irrevocable bond was included with a 2.5 percent inflation rate per Mayor Dickey’s request. He stressed that the ordinance allows for a negotiation to take place and is not the final lease agreement. Alderman Scott Davis motioned to approve Ordinance 2018-O-03 with changes submitted by Attorney Marc Miller; second by Alderman Susie Tongate. MC 6-0. Alderman Laura Miller was absent.

APPROVAL OF BILLS:

TIF #2 bills---Four (4) TIF #2 bills totaling $6.390.84. Alderman Nelda Jordan motioned to approve payment of (4) TIF #2 bills; second by Alderman Susie Tongate. MC 6-0. Alderman Laura Miller was absent.

General Fund Bills totaling $ 197,653.22. Alderman Scott Davis motioned to approve payment of the general bills; second by Alderman Randy Wyant. MC 6-0.

New Business:

Discussion, consideration, and approval GAH Physicians North Park Request for use of the Park Pavilion for June 6, 2018 with alcohol being served (not sold). Alderman Dennis Pardick motioned to approve a special use permit for GAH at the North Park on June 23, 2018 from noon to dusk and to allow the serving of alcohol so long as it not sold together with the use of the Pavilion and to waive the $1.00 fee; second by Alderman Randy Wyant. MC 6-0.

Discussion, Consideration and Approval of Monthly Car Cruise from May through September, 2018. Alderman Doug Parsons motioned to approve the Monthly Car Cruise from May to September, 2018; second by Alderman Susie Tongate. MC 6-0. Alderman Laura Miller was absent.

Discussion, consideration and approval of KK Coating bid to sandblast, repair and paint Wastewater Clarifier. Alderman Randy Wyant motioned to approve the bid from KK Coating to sandblast, repair and paint 2 Wastewater Clarifiers for the low bid amount, not to exceed $8,980.00 each (for a total of $17,960.00); second by Alderman Dennis Pardick. MC 6-0.

Consideration of Painting the Swimming Pool Building. Alderman Susie Tongate reported that the pool board would like the exterior of the pool building be painted due to the fact that a new pool is unlikely and it has been some time since any exterior improvements have been made. Aldermen Dennis Pardick and Randy Wyant both mentioned that painted brick does not hold well, pointing out Neal Tire’s facility which has been painted several times. Alderman Randy Wyant also suggested before the vote that other options be considered at possibly a less cost. Alderman Susie Tongate motioned to approve the low bid from Troy Hobbs, not to exceed $4,250.00, to power wash the exterior bricks and paint the bricks a tan-colored paint and paint the wood trim of the exterior of the swimming pool building a light blue color prior to the season opening scheduled for Memorial Day; second by Alderman Scott Davis. MC 5-1. Alderman Dennis Pardick voted against, stating that he feels that a sealant installed on the bricks would be better and does not feel it is appropriate to paint perfectly good bricks at this time.

Consideration of survey and appraisal of property for sale at the Industrial Site. Randy Stauffer reported that a trucking company is interested is some acreage at the Industrial Park. Alderman Dennis Pardick motioned to approve up to $3000.00 for surveying and $1500.00 for appraisal, with funds out of TIF funds; second by Alderman Doug Parsons. MC 6-0.

Consideration of Lott Blvd Amendment. Alderman Dennis Pardick motioned to approve the Lott Blvd Amendment to include final rates of engineering costs, with no spending of funds; second by Alderman Randy Wyant. Council was poled with 6 ayes/ 0 against. MC

ADJOURN: Alderman Scott Davis motioned to adjourn; seconded by Alderman Doug Parsons. Council was poled with 6 ayes/ 0 against.

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