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City of Gibson City Council Met May 10.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

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

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

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

                       Ward #3           Scott Davis, present; Michelle Celeschi, present

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

                       Jr Alderman     none

Others present: Assist. Administrator Peg Stalter, Assistant Taylor Braasch, Officer Austin Rosenbaum, City Superintendent Randy Stauffer, Jan Hall (WGCY), Treasurer Scott Shull, American Legion Representatives Darin Case and Denny Troyer, Mike Friend of Farnsworth Group, ACT Theater representatives Ann Spangler and Dean Kidd.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Denis Fisher.

Approval of Council Minutes for April 26 and May 3 Alderman Davis moved to approve the minutes seconded by Alderman Tongate. MC 7-0.

City Clerk Carla Moxley administered the oath of office to newly elected officials: Mayor Dickey, City Treasurer Scott Shull, Alderman Susie Tongate Ward 1, Alderman Randy Wyant Ward 2, Alderman Dennis Pardick Ward 4, and City Clerk Jan Hall.

Mayor Dickey recognized visitors:

Darren Case, American Legion requested permission to sell poppies on the corner of Sangamon and 8th Street, and the corner of 8th at Bradbury Auto on May 22nd, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Request was approved unanimously.

Ann Spangler of Act Theater Group requested permission to erect a tent 20 x 40 behind the North Park Pavilion on July 19th, prior to their first show on July 21st. The tent is an effort to keep more distance among the children during performances and practices. The tent will be removed on July 26th. Supt. Stauffer will be sure the area is marked for utilities. Unanimous consent to approve this request.

Mike Bleich representing the Beautification Group regarding the upcoming annual clean-up day presented a flyer and he will handle distribution and advertising of the event. Mary Timm will continue to take calls and organize pick-ups for those who cannot bring their items to the dumpsters. Mary has been a vital part of the organization of Beautification Day for many years.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Alderman Randy Wyant reminded everyone of the Water/Sewer Committee meeting tomorrow evening (May 11th) @ 7:00 p.m. to hear the presentation of the Report on the Water Treatment and Wastewater plants. Public is invited to attend. Main reason for this report is to help determine whether to retain ownership or consider hearing presentations by private water utility companies interested in purchasing.

OLD BUSINESS:

Consideration of Ameren quote for power supply at Neal Tire. Mayor Dickey reported that the total cost quoted is $13,373.69. He added that the Gibson Area Hospital and Gibson City Harvest Fest Committee have both agreed to share the cost with the city by each contributing $4,000, and the City will pay the remaining balance of $5,474.69. Alderman Davis made the motion to accept this quote with sharing the cost as presented, Alderman Tongate seconded the motion. Alderman Houtzel asked what line item the funds will come from and the answer was budget of lighting on Sangamon. Motion passed 7-0.

APPROVAL OF BILLS:

TIF2 checks – Alderman Davis moved to approve payment of 2 TIF-2 checks in the amount of 1,050.00; second by Alderman Wyant. MC 6-0. Alderman Houtzel abstained because he owns property in TIF 2.

General Fund checks – Alderman Fisher moved to approve payment of $105, 981.00 in general fund check, Alderman Davis made the second, motion approved as presented and passed 7-0.

NEW BUSINESS:

Consideration of the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Enterprise Zone. Mayor Dickey announced he had received word that this is not ready for tonight and he suggested it be tabled until further notice. Council agreed.

Consideration of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Committee Appointments. Alderman Pardick made the motion to accept Mayor Dickey’s committee assignments, seconded by Alderman Davis. Motion approved 7-0.

Consideration of Approving and Ordinance 2021-0-03, amending the Employee Handbook. Alderman Tongate made the motion to approved as amended with one additional change, to use titles only and remove personal names to make easier transitions when employees change.

Second to her motion was made by Alderman Davis.

D&E) Consideration of the sewer extension and vacation of alley at 628 S. Sangamon, Kafer Ag.

Alderman Houtzel made a motion to table until further information can be obtained.

Second by Alderman Pardick, motion to table was approved 7-0.

Adjourn: Alderman Pardick moved to adjourn the meeting; second by Alderman Houtzel MC 7/0.

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