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City of Gibson City Council met Feb. 12.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Dickey. 

Roll Call: 

Ward #1 Susie Tongate: P 

Sarah Sarantakos: P 

Ward #2 Randy Wyant: P 

Ray Hankes : P 

Ward #3 Scott Davis: P 

Doug Parsons: A 

Ward #4 Denis Fisher: P 

Laura Miller: P 

Visitors & : Chief Rosendahl, Admin Scott Shull, Engineer Mike Friend of Farnsworth & Associates, and Jean Noellsch – Ford County Chronicle. 

Pledge led by Alderman Miller. 

Motion to approve Minutes of January 8, 2024 made by Alderman Hankes, 2nd made by Alderman Miller. Motion carried 7/0. 

Treasurer/Admin Report – Admin Shull has a date scheduled for a group meeting of LOCIS (municipal billing program) and Core & Main to start conversion of new water meter process. 

Committee Report – Alderman Denis Fisher called for an Ordinance Committee Meeting on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 5:30pm in the council chambers to discuss the first draft of Ordinance updates. 

Visitors: 

Ivy Ward requested the use of North Park on Saturday, May 11, 2024 for the 2nd annual “All Awareness Day”. The purpose is to recognize needs and support groups of various kinds, the event will have children’s activities, food trucks, etc. Council approved the request and Mayor Dickey asked Ms. Ward to work with Supt. Martin and Chief Rosendahl for barricades, water & electricity needs, etc. Supt. Martin asked that all asking for his department assistance please provide him with a list of needs 30 days in advance. 

Kelsey Wingler requested use of North Park on Saturday June 22nd to host a Food Truck Festival. The group will also have children’s activities, crafts and direct sales groups represented. She hopes  this will become an annual event. Council approved the request, and suggested she fill out a Park Reservation Form (available on-line) and work with Supt. Martin & Chief Rosendahl for needs. 

Bills:

Motion made by Alderman Miller to pay 8 (5) checks from TIF 2 account in the amount of  $673,690.82, 2nd made by Alderman Sarantakos, motion approved 7/0. 

Motion made by Alderman Sarantakos to pay 2 checks from TIF 3 account in the amount of $3,085.20, 2nd made by Alderman Wyant, motion approved 5 yes / Davis & Miller abstain due to  owning property in TIF 3. 

Motion made by Alderman Miller to pay 2 checks from TIF 4 account in the amount of $1,336.50, 2nd made by Alderman Sarantakos; motion approved 7/0. 

Motion made by Alderman Hankes to pay 2 checks from Downtown TIF account in the amount of $1324,68, 2nd made by Alderman Tongate, motion approved 6 yes, Wyant and Fisher abstained because they own property in the TIF. 

Motion made by Alderman Wyant to pay 2 checks from Bond (Water) account in the amount of $3643.50, 2nd made by Alderman Miller, motion approved 7/0. 

Motion to pay General fund checks in the amount of $321,890.73 made by Alderman Sarantakos, 2nd made by Alderman Hankes, motion approved 7/0. 

New Business: 

A. Discussion and Consideration of Invoice #4 & final #5 for the 10th and West Streets Project in  from Farnsworth Group. Motion made by Alderman Wyant to pay the final invoice in the  amount of $ 6,198.25, 2nd made by Alderman Davis. Motion carried 7/0. 

B. Discussion and Consideration of Task Order # 2024-01 with Farnsworth Group for the 2024  Chip Seal Project $23,200.00. Engineer Mike Friend explained the plans for 2024 chip and  seal work. A savings will be by using McLean County Asphalt. Trap rock comes by rail now to  Springfield, which adds to savings. Alderman Fisher asked question about cracks and was answered by Engineer Friend and Supt. Martin. Motion by Alderman Miller to approve this task  order for 2024 chip and seal engineering fees at a cost of $23,200; 2nd by Alderman Hankes, Motion carried 7/0. 

C. Discussion and Consideration of Task Order # 2024-02 with Farnsworth Group for the Railside 3 Drainage Study north of 19th Street. Engineer Emily Jenkins summarized a meeting held previously with Mayor Dickey, Alderman Wyant, Supts. Duncan and Martin, where they walked  the Railside Estates and other areas north of 19th Street. She is proposing a review and compilation of the information gathered and will present it to the City with suggestions for improved drainage. The task order is not to exceed $9,900. Motion by Alderman Wyant to approve this task order as explained by Engineer Jenkins in the amount of $9,900.00, 2nd by Alderman Sarantakos, motion carried 7/0. 

D. Discussion and Consideration of Purchase of New Mobile Data Computers for Squad Cars. Chief Rosendahl. Chief explained the current computers are outdated and unable to find parts for repair. He has the funds in his budget to cover this purchase with a $5,000 grant funds and CoVid funds received. Todd McNutt recommended Chief purchase from CDS Office Technologies in Itasca IL. Motion made by Alderman Miller to approve expenditure not to exceed $22,000.00 for the purchase of 5 new laptops for squad cars, 2nd to that motion made by Alderman Hankes, motion carried 7/0. 

Other business:  

With no further questions or comments, Alderman Davis made a motion to adjourn with a 2nd to motion by Alderman Tongate. All in favor, meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

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