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City of Gibson City Council met June 9

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Dickey in City Hall Council Chambers.

Roll Call:

Ward #1 Susie Tongate: P Sarah Sarantokos: P

Ward #2 Randy Wyant: P Ray Hankes : P

Ward #3 Scott Davis: P Terry Roesch: P

Ward #4 Denis Fisher: P Laura Miller: P

Pledge led by Laura Miller.

Visitors: Ellen Hankes, Lindsay Carpenter, Justin Carpenter and Scott Harden

Motion to approve Minutes of May 27th, 2025, made by Alderman Hankes, Alderman Miller seconded the motion, motion carried 7/0.

Committee Reports: Alderman Sarantokos updated the council on the most recent payment made for the pool project.

Alderman Tongate announced that the new sign for the Farmers Market is in place.

Treasurer’s Report

Approval of Bills:

Motion made by Alderman Hankes to pay 1 TIF-2 checks in the amount of $150,000.00 2nd made by Alderman Roesch, motion carried 7/0.

Motion made by Alderman Miller to pay General Fund checks in the amount of $224,845.43, 2nd made by Alderman Wyant, motion carried 7/0.

New Business:

A. City Superintendent, Tyler Martin, explained the need for a new street truck. Motion made by Alderman Roesch made a motion to approve this purchase, not to exceed $52,000. 2nd made by Alderman Miller. Motion carried 7/0.

B. Discussion of ordinance regarding the Farmers Market was tabled until the following meeting.

C. Discussion and Consideration of Downtown TIF Façade applications for the following businesses:

• Scott Harden: Total Grant up to $20,000

• Lindsay Carpenter: Total Grant up to $10,000

Alderman Davis made a motion to approve the $20,000 for Scott Harden. 2nd by Alderman Roesch. Alderman Wyant and Alderman Fisher abstained due to owning property in the TIF district.

Alderman Roesch made a motion to approve the $10,000 for Lindsay Carpenter. 2nd by Alderman Tongate. Alderman Wyant and Alderman Fisher abstained due to owning property in the TIF district.

D. Motion made by Alderman Miller to enter executive session for the limited purpose of discussing the employment, compensation, and performance of Specific City employees pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) with a second by 2nd by Alderman Sarantokos. Roll call vote: Tongate-aye, Sarantakos-aye, Wyant-aye, Hankes-aye, Davis-aye, Roesch-aye, Miller-aye, and Fisher-aye. Motion passed 7/0. The Council entered into an executive session at 7:11 p.m.

E. Motion made to enter to open session by Alderman Fisher with a second 2nd by Alderman Wyant. Roll call vote: Tongate-aye, Sarantakos-aye, Wyant-aye, Hankesaye, Davis-aye, Roesch-aye, Miller-aye, and Fisher-aye. Motion passed 7/0. The Council returned to open session at 7:22 p.m.

F. Motion made by Alderman Hankes to hire Meg Fairchild as the Head Administrative Assistant for the City of Gibson at a salary of $65,000/ year with full benefits and one week vacation after 60 days. Her start date is June 10th. 2nd by Alderman Tongate. Motion passed 7/0.

G. Motion made by Alderman Roesch to hire Mark Goodwin for the City of Gibson at an hourly rate of $26.50/ hour and one week vacation after 60 days. 2nd by Alderman Wyant. Motion passed 7/0.

H. Motion made to adjourn made by Alderman Davis, 2nd by Alderman Roesch. Motion passed 7/0.

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