City of Gibson City Council met Monday, Aug. 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Call to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Dan Dickey.
Roll Call: Ward #1 Susan Tongate, present; Greg Houtzel, present
Ward #2 Randy Wyant, present; Aaron Franks, present
Ward #3 Scott Davis, absent; Aaron Kafer, absent
Ward #4Dennis Pardick, absent; Denis Fisher, present
Jr Alderman Abby Spiller, absent; Jr. Alderman Alex Kafer, absent
Others present: Chief Adam Rosendahl, Jan Hall (WGCY), Andrew Rosten (Ford County Chronicle).
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief Rosendahl.
Approval of Council Minutes: Alderman Susie Tongate moved to approve the minutes of July 22 Special Council meeting and the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 27, 2020; second by Alderman Houtzel. MC 5-0.
Mayor Dickey recognized visitors: none
Treasurer’s Report: No report.
Administrative Report: City Clerk Carla Moxley reported on the additional issuance of 2 Class A licenses, which completes the quota of 12 Class A available licenses. Railside 12 renewed their Class A & O license and newcomer Greg Frichtl will be opening Gibson Variety Liquor at 115 & 119 West 8th Street with a Class A license. Mayor Dickey and Chief Rosendahl have reviewed the applications and the licenses have been issued and delivered.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Ordinance Committee – Alderman Aaron Franks offered no report.
Street and Alley – Alderman Greg Houtzel offered no report.
Police/Health, Light and Nuisance –No report.
Finance /Efficiency Committee –No report.
Personnel Committee – No report.
Water and Sewer –Alderman Randy Wyant offered no report
Parks / Buildings / Technology –Alderman Susie Tongate offered no report.
Economic/Industrial Development –Alderman Denis Fisher offered no report.
OLD BUSINESS: None
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
A.) General Fund Bills for $ 81,354.79. Alderman Denis Fisher motioned to approve payment of the bills; second by Alderman Aaron Franks. MC 5-0. Aldermen Dennis Pardick, Aaron Kafer and Scott Davis were absent.
B.) TUF2 check – Alderman Randy Wyant moved to approve payment of the one (1) TIF2 check for $55.00; second by Alderman Susie Tongate. MC 4-0 Alderman Greg Houtzel abstained stating he owns property in the TIF.
NEW BUSINESS:
A) Consideration to correct the Council Meeting Minutes of August 26, 2019. Alderman Denis Fisher reported finding an error in the minutes discussing the purchase of 2 new trucks. Alderman Fisher moved to correct the August 26, 2019 minutes to reflect that the 2nd truck purchase from Anderson Ford was for a 2020 ¾ ton Ford truck with snowplow; second by Alderman Greg Houtzel. MC 5-0.
B) Consideration and approval to purchase a 2017 PJ Trailer. Drummer Township is selling a 2017 PJ trailer for $5000.00 and the city is interested in purchasing it, since it is in very good condition. Alderman Greg Houtzel moved to purchase the 2017 PJ Trailer from Drummer Township for an amount not to exceed $5500.00; second by Alderman Randy Wyant. MC 5-0.
C) Alderman Randy Wyant moved to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to 5ILCS 12/02 (c) (1) to consider the employment/compensation of 1 or more City employees; second by Alderman Susie Tongate. MC 5-0.
D) Return to open session.
Announcements: none
Adjourn: Alderman Susie Tongate moved to adjourn; second by Alderman Aaron Franks. Council was polled with 5 ayes/ no objections.
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