Chambana Sun

City of Gibson City Council met Nov. 9.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

Call to order at 7:00 pm by City Clerk Carla C. Moxley, in the absence of Mayor Dan Dickey.

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

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

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

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

Jr Alderman Abby Spiller, absent; Jr. Alderman Alex Kafer, absent

Others present: Admin Assist. Peg Stalter, City Superintendent Randy Stauffer, Police Chief Adam Rosendahl, Jan Hall (WGCY), Andrew Rosten (Ford County Chronicle), Marty Nuss (IPG), Les Marti, Hayden Cseve (Boy Scout Troop #29)

City Clerk Carla Moxley asked for a motion to approve Alderman Scott Davis as Mayor Pro Tem in the absence of Mayor Dickey. Alderman Dennis Pardick moved to approve Alderman Scott Davis as Mayor Pro Tem for this meeting; second by Alderman Randy Wyant. MC 6-0

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Hayden Cseve of Boy Scout Troop #29.

Approval of Council Minutes: Alderman Denis Fisher moved to approve the minutes of November 9, 2020; second by Alderman Aaron Franks. MC 6-0.

Mayor Dickey recognized visitors: 1.) Hayden Cseve of Boy Scout Troop #29, 2.) Jan Hall drew attention to the Burning Ordinance, particularly raking leaves into the street and burning. Randy Stauffer reported that the city should start picking up leaves ONLY by the end of this week.

Treasurer’s Report: No report

Administrative Report: Admin Assistant Peg Stalter offered no report.

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 –Alderman Scott Davis offered no report.

Personnel Committee – Alderman Dennis Pardick offered no report.

Water and Sewer –Alderman Randy Wyant offered no report.

Parks / Buildings / Technology – No report.

Economic/Industrial Development –Alderman Denis Fisher offered no report.

OLD BUSINESS:

A) Consideration of Masonry repair for Jerry Holsten’s building at 134 N Sangamon Ave. Alderman Dennis Pardick moved to table this item to another time; second by Alderman Randy Wyant. MC 6 ayes/ 0 objections.

APPROVAL OF BILLS:

A) General Fund Bills for $ 127,503.87. Alderman Denis Fisher moved to approve payment of the general bills; second by Alderman Randy Wyant. MC 6-0.

B) TIF2 check: One (1) check for $1140.00. Alderman Dennis Pardick moved to approve payment of the one (1) TIF2 check; seconded by Alderman Denis Fisher. MC 5-0. Alderman Greg Houtzel abstained.

NEW BUSINESS:

A) Consideration of Variance of Zoning for 328 S State Street. Randy Stauffer reported on a request for the side yard easement for property owned by Les Marti who is building a house. The Zoning committee reviewed the request and recommend approving the request as presented. Alderman Dennis Pardick moved to approve the Zoning Committee’s recommendation as presented; second by Alderman Randy Wyant. MC 6-0

B) Consideration of Medical Plan Benefit. Agent Marty Nuss reported on the Medical Plan for the city employees, who have reviewed the plan with approval. Alderman Dennis Pardick moved to approve Medical Coverage through BC/BS preferred PPO as presented; second by Alderman Randy Wyant. MC 6-0

Announcements: none

Adjourn: Alderman Dennis Pardick moved to adjourn; second by Alderman Greg Houtzel. Council was polled with 6 ayes/ 0 objections.

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