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City of Gibson City Council met October 22. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the council:

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

Roll Call:

Ward #1     Susan Tongate, present; Greg Houtzel, present

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

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

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

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

Others present: Admin. Assistant Peg Stalter, City Superintendent Randy Stauffer, Police Officer Kaleb Kraft, Ross Brown (WGCY and Ford County Record), Mike Friend of Farnsworth Group, Marty Nuss (IPG Insurance), Scot Medlin (WCIA).

Pledge of Allegiance: led by Mike Friend.

Approval of Council Minutes: Alderman Laura Miller motioned to approve the corrected regular council minutes of October 8, 2018 and the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting, October 16, 2018; second by Alderman Doug Parsons. MC 7-0. Alderman Dennis Pardick was absent. City Clerk Carla Moxley noted that Alderman Susie Tongate had seconded the motion of New Business Item A and that it had been dropped from the minutes. The correction was noted.

.Mayor Dickey recognized visitors: 1.) Mike Friend of Farnsworth Group was here for his monthly visit with no announcements. 2.) Marty Nuss of IPG is present to discuss Insurance for City Employees.

Treasurer’s Report: City Treasurer Scott Shull presented the Financial Report as of September, 2018.

Administrative Report: Admin Assistant Peg Stalter reported that the Trick or Treat Hours for Gibson City would be on October 31st 5 pm to 8 pm.

Committee Reports:

Ordinance Committee – Alderman Nelda Jordan offered no report.

Street and Alley – Alderman Doug Parsons reported on the October 16th committee meeting, including Steve Miller’s request that the city plow the roads at Falcon Pointe for snow, OLOL Catholic Church requested that the city fasten down the concrete blocks that are next to the North sidewalk. (the Council OK’ed this request), and there is a parking issue at N West Street near Hearthside that needs to be monitored and addressed. He requested that the police monitor this issue and report back to Council.

Police/Health, Light and Nuisance –Alderman Greg Houtzel and Officer Kraft offered no reports.

Finance Committee –Alderman Scott Davis offered no report.

Personnel Committee – No report.

Water and Sewer – Neither Alderman Randy Wyant or Superintendent Randy Stauffer offered reports.

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

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

Old Business:

      A.)Consideration of Ordinance 2018-O-14, authorizing the sale of a portion of Jordan Industrial Park. Alderman Scott Davis motioned to approve the sale of a portion of Jordan Industrial Park as presented in Ordinance 2018-O-14; 2nd by Alderman Randy Wyant. MC 6-0. Alderman Greg Houtzel abstained stating he owns property in the area. Alderman Dennis Pardick was absent.

Approval of Bills:

      A.)TIF #2 bills---One (1) TIF #2 bill totaling $ 1,460.40. Alderman Nelda Jordan motioned to approve payment of the one (1) TIF #2 bill; second by Alderman Laura Miller. MC 6-0 with Alderman Greg Houtzel abstaining, stating he owns property in the TIF. Alderman Dennis Pardick was absent.

      B.)General Fund Bills totaling $218,291.42. Alderman Randy Wyant motioned to approve payment of the general bills; second by Alderman Nelda Jordan. MC 7-0. Alderman Dennis Pardick was absent.

New Business:

A.)Consideration of Co-op Advertising. Scott Medlin from WCIA, WCIX reported that this would be the 5th years to pool resources between business owners and the City to advertise during the Holidays. These would be 30 second commercials, aired during the month of November, especially during the Holiday Parade on November 17th. Alderman Susie Tongate motioned to approve $3500.00 out of the advertising budget for WCIA and $1000.00 to WGCY; second by Alderman Nelda Jordan. MC 7-0. Alderman Scott Davis reported that $1500.00 would be taken out of the contingency fund with the remainder taken from marketing budget.

B.)Consideration of Health Insurance Contract. Marty Nuss of IPG presented comparison of companies concerning Health insurance for City Employees. The council agreed that Mr. Nuss should present the Humana and Health Alliance comparisons to the Employees and report back to the Council before a final decision is made. The employees pay 25% of their individual insurance coverage.

C.)Consideration of having a city truck in the Holiday Parade. Alderman Scott Davis motioned to approve the City having a decorated truck in the Holiday Parade: second by Alderman Laura Miller. MC with 7 ayes.

Announcements: None.

Adjourn: Alderman Laura Miller motioned to adjourn; seconded by Alderman Scott Davis.

Council was poled with 7 ayes/ 0 against. MC

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