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City of Gibson City Council met Aug. 12.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

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

Roll Call:           Ward #1            Susan Tongate, present; Greg Houtzel, present

                        Ward #2             Randy Wyant, present; Aaron Franks, absent

                        Ward #3             Scott Davis, present; Aaron Kafer, present

                        Ward #4             Dennis Pardick, absent; Denis Fisher, absent

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

 Others present: City Superintendent Randy Stauffer, Admin Assistant Peg Stalter, Police Officer Jason Cox, Ross Brown (WGCY/Ford County Record), Mike Friend (Farnsworth Group), Scott Knapp (Washington National), and Imer and Ardi Ballazhi (Country Kettle).

Pledge of Allegiance: led by Alderman Susie Tongate.

City Clerk Carla Moxley asked for a motion to approve Alderman Scott Davis as Mayor Pro-Tem for tonight’s meeting, in the absence of Mayor Dickey. Alderman Randy Wyant made the motion; second by Alderman Susie Tongate.  MC 5 to 0.

Approval of Council Minutes:1.) Alderman  Randy Wyant  motioned to approve the minutes of July 15, 2019; second by Alderman Greg Houtzel. MC 5-0.  2.)Alderman Aaron Kafer motioned to approve the minutes of July 22, 2019; second by Alderman Susie Tongate. MC 5-0

Mayor Pro-Tem Scott Davis recognized visitors: 1.) Mike Friend (Farnsworth Group); 2.) Ardi Ballzzhi of  Country Kettle announced that they are planning to develop approx.. 3300 square feet adjacent to their property. The council asked Ardi and Imer  to return to the next meeting for further discussion of their plans. 

Treasurer’s Report: No report.

Administrative Report: Admin Assistant Peg Stalter offered no report, but reported the winners of the Downtown Planters for the season as 1st place Anderson Ford ($200.00 Gibson Bucks donated to FARA , 2nd place Scott’s Family Pharmacy ($125.00 Gibson Bucks donated to GCMS FFA and 3rd place Healing Begins Now ($75.00 Gibson Buck donated to Noah’s Arc).  

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Ordinance Committee – No report.

Street and Alley –Alderman Greg Houtzel or City Superintendent Randy Stauffer offered no report.

Police/Health, Light and Nuisance – Alderman Aaron Kafer report on the July 29th committee meeting, in which they discussed properties that are considered dangerous and that Chief Rosendahl reported that the department will be following up. Discussion ensued about the department requesting purchase of  a  new squad car. Action of this matter will be discussed later in tonight’s meeting.  

Finance Committee –Alderman Scott Davis offered no report.

Personnel Committee – No report.

Water and Sewer – Alderman Randy Wyant offered no report. City Superintendent Randy Stauffer reported that the water cells are finished at the Water Plant and that work on sewer separation on 4th and Lott Blvd and South Melvin and Lott Blvd. is being done.  

Parks / Buildings / Technology – Alderman SusieTongate called a committee meeting for August 15th at 7 pm with the agenda to be announced.

Economic/Industrial Development –No report.

OLD BUSINESS: none

APPROVAL OF BILLS:

TIF2 check – Two (2) checks for $20,551.05. Alderman Randy Wyant  motioned to approve payment; second by Alderman Susie Tongate. MC 4-0. Alderman Greg Houtzel abstained, stating he owns property in TIF2.

General Fund Bills  totaling  $211,816.17. Alderman Greg Houtzel motioned to approve payment; second by Alderman Randy Wyant. MC 5-0

General Fund Bills : 1 check to Kafer Ag Services for $30.33 and 1 check to Kafer Ag Services for $200.00. Alderman Susie Tongate motioned to approve payment of these 2 bills; second by Alderman Randy Wyant. MC 4-0. Alderman Aaron Kafer abstained, due to conflict of interest. 

NEW BUSINESS: 

Presentation by Scott Knapp, district manager of PMA USA Insurance.  – Mr. Knapp presented to the council an employee supplemental insurance program for City employees to consider. A booklet was given to all council members and department heads for their review. A meeting can be called in the future for a presentation to all interested employees.

Consideration of a Special Liquor License for the American Legion in Conjunction with Harvest Fest event on Sept. 13 and 14.   No one was present from the American Legion. The matter was  tabled  to the next meeting.

Consideration of a Special Liquor License for Burgers & Beer in conjunction with Harvest Fest event on Sept. 13 and 14. No one was present from Burgers & Beer. . The matter was tabled to the next meeting.   

Consideration of a Special Liquor License for Railside Golf in conjunction with Harvest Fest event September 13 and 14.  No one was present from Railside Golf. The matter was tabled to the next meeting. 

Consideration of Resolution 2019-R-02, authorizing a representative to sign loan documents. Alderman Randy Wyant motioned to authorize Mayor Dan Dickey to sign the necessary loan documents; second by Alderman Susie Tongate. MC 5-0.

Consideration to purchase a new police vehicle. Alderman Aaron Kafer reported that the Police Department requests permission to purchase a new Police Vehicle (2019 Ford Police Sedan) for $32,000.00. Alderman Aaron Kafer motioned to approve the purchase of a new police Vehicle, not to exceed $32,000.00; second by Alderman Greg Houtzel. MC 5-0.

Consideration to move $12,000.00 from TIF2 to be used toward the purchase of a new Police vehicle (39% of the town is in TIF2). Alderman Aaron Kafer motioned to move $12,000.00 from TIF2 toward the purchase of a new police vehicle; second by Alderman Randy Wyant. MC 4-0. Alderman Greg Houtzel abstained due to owning property in the TIF. 

Announcement: none

Adjourn: Alderman Greg Houtzel  motioned to adjourn; second by Alderman Aaron Kafer.  Council was polled with 5 ayes/ no objections.

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