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City of Gibson City Council met November 13. 

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, absent; Scott Davis, present

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

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

Others present: Admin. Assistant Peg Stalter, City Superintendent Randy Stauffer, Police Chief Adam Rosendahl, Ross Brown (WGCY and Ford County Record), Mike Friend of Farnsworth Group, Marty Nuss (IPG Insurance), and Gary Lutterbie.

Pledge of Allegiance: led by Chief Rosendahl.

Approval of Council Minutes: Alderman Laura Miller motioned to approve the council minutes of October 22, 2018; second by Alderman Dennis Pardick. MC 7-0. Alderman Doug Parsons was absent.

.Mayor Dickey recognized visitors: 1.) Mike Friend of Farnsworth Group was here for his monthly visit with no announcements.

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 - No report.

Police/Health, Light and Nuisance –Alderman Greg Houtzel and Chief Rosendahl offered no reports.

Finance Committee –Alderman Scott Davis offered no report.

Personnel Committee – Alderman Dennis Pardick.offered 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 Health Insurance Contract for City Employees. Marty Nuss of IPG reported that he had spoken with the employees about the Health Contract up for renewal or change. He reported that the employees were satisfied with the current contract and wish to remain with Humana. Alderman Nelda Jordan motioned to renew the current Humana contract for Health Insurance for City Employees; second by Alderman Randy Wyant. MC 7-0. Alderman Doug Parsons was absent.

Approval of Bills:

      A.)TIF #2 bills---Three (3) TIF #2 bills totaling $6,314.24. Alderman Nelda Jordan motioned to approve payment of the three (3) TIF #2 bills; second by Alderman Laura Miller. MC 6-0 with Alderman Greg Houtzel abstaining, stating he owns property in the TIF. Alderman Doug Parsons was absent.

      B.)General Fund Bills totaling $181,349.37. Alderman Nelda Jordan questioned payment of checks # 47342 and 47340 which seem to be duplicate payment. Alderman Randy Wyant motioned to approve payment of the general bills minus the duplicate payment of $360.38 for a total of $180988.99; second by Alderman Greg Houtzel. MC 7-0. Alderman Doug Parsons was absent.

New Business: none

Announcements: Alderman Laura Miller asked about passing a Resolution or Ordinance allowing Mayor Dickey to approve candy sales at city intersections without prior council approval. Mayor Dickey responded that he usually recommends organizations appear before the council beforehand but acknowledged many wait until the last minute. Alderman Dennis Pardick said that consideration for a similar proposal with the Gibson City Lions club was discussed a few years ago, but nothing came of it. Alderman Scott Davis thanked the city work workers for putting up the wreaths, as well as the volunteers who put up the Christmas tree.

Adjourn: Alderman Dennis Pardick motioned to adjourn; seconded by Alderman Susie Tongate.. Council was poled with 7 ayes/ 0 against. MC

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