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City of Gibson City Council met April 17

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Dickey at the Moyer Library.

Roll Call:

Ward #1 Susie Tongate: A Sarah Sarantakos: P

Ward #2 Randy Wyant: P Ray Hankes : P

Ward #3 Scott Davis: P Doug Parsons: P

Ward #4 Denis Fisher: P Laura Miller: P

Visitors: Attorney Miller, Supt. Martin, and Chronicle Reporter Mindy Basi, BashPepper owner Cord Schroeder.

New Business.

Mayor Dickey stated the reason for the special meeting is to address the leaking roof at city hall. Supt. Martin addressed council - reported the City received two bids, both provided (1) for city hall/council area only, and (2) all 3 buildings. Farnsworth Engineering reviewed the bids and provided a letter to address any concerns that should be considered. Attorney Marc Miller explained the Ordinance, 2024-O-3, is accepting a bid with a specific contractor, and also allows for the Mayor to work with Engineers and contractors on any further details needed.

Bash Pepper Roofing: City Hall - $141,920.00 and can start work as soon as Monday.

Popejoy Roofing: City Hall - $134,157.00 (additional $7,000) $141,157.00

Popejoy is estimating at least 4-6 weeks out for start and possibly longer.

Cord Schroeder/Bash Pepper explained that he grew up in Gibson City and he considers this problem at city hall is especially important. He is willing to put Gibson City ahead of other jobs, and work with the city in any way regarding financing.

Mayor Dickey recommended council consider Bash Pepper Roofing due to the immediate need for remediation on City Hall only at this time and recommends holding off on garage and police department roof replacement.

The bids from both companies were less than $1000.00 apart, and one can start immediately.

At this time, Alderman Wyant made a motion to approve Ordinance 2024-O-3, granting City Hall council roof be replaced by Bash Pepper at a cost of $141,920.00 starting this coming Monday; 2nd to this motion made by Alderman Sarantakos. Roll call vote, motion passed 7/0.

Attorney Miller stated there is no update at this time on the impending litigation case, so no need to enter into Executive Session.

Motion to adjourn made by Alderman Fisher, 2nd by Alderman Sarantakos, meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

https://gibsoncityillinois.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/April-17-2024-Special-Minutes.pdf