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City of Gibson City Council met June 23

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 Sarantakos: 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 Terry Roesch.

Visitors: Dennis Cummins, Billie Jo and Dale Denny, Ellen Hankes, Karen Kummerow & Greg Brucker.

Karen Kummerow notified the council that there is the possibility of a new electronic recycler.

Karen will update further when more information is available.

Dale and Lori Denny are seeking a liquor license for the Summer Bash. They were advised that it needed council approval and will appear on the next agenda for approval.

Motion to approve Minutes of June 3rd, 2025, made by Alderman Miller, Alderman Roesch seconded the motion, motion carried 7/0.

Committee Reports: Alderman Sarantokos updated the council on the pool project. It should be permitted the first week in July.

Alderman Roesch addressed the topic of the use of electric scooters, citing a law in Illinois that limits their use to the age of 18. After discussion, Mayor Dickey stated that the first step was the education of parents/ children on safety precautions when using the scooters.

John Bobera provided a summation of the new equipment that has been installed at the water plant. Tyler Martin announced that he would have Special Event Request Forms available at future council meetings. This would allow the individual(s) seeking council approval for an event to have this form at their disposal, thus helping the city workers prepare in advance.

Treasurer’s Report: Vickie Lorenzen presented the latest financials.

Admin Reports: Meg Fairchild shared with the council that there has been new computer training. Water bills were sent and reflected the 4% raise.

Approval of Bills:

Motion made by Alderman Fisher to pay 1 TIF-2 checks in the amount of $546.25 2nd made by Alderman Tongate, motion carried 7/0.

Motion made by Alderman Roesch to pay General Fund checks in the amount of $51,969.44, 2nd made by Alderman Sarantakos, motion carried 7/0.

Old Business: Motion made by Alderman Hankes to approve Ordinance 2025-O-11 recognizing the Farmers Market. Second by Alderman Tongate. Motion carried 7/0.

New Business:

A. City Superintendent, Tyler Martin, discussed a bid from McClean County Asphalt in the amount of $211,598.26 for the improvement of roads. Motion made by Alderman Roesch for approval, second by Alderman Miller. Motion carried 7/0.

B. Discussion regarding the addition of, Admin Asst. Taylor Braasch, to the Heartland Bank credit card. Motion by Alderman Sarantakos, Second by Alderman Wyant. Motion carried 7/0.

C. Discussion to approve Ordinance 2025-O-09, approving and authorizing the execution of a fourth amendment to the TIF district redevelopment agreement between the City of Gibson and Railside Farms Inc and Brady Homes Inc. Motion made by Alderman Wyant, Second by Alderman Fisher. Motion carried 7/0.

D. Discussion to approve Ordinance 2025-O-10, which would allow the movement of $40,000 from TIF 2 to Downtown TIF for final façade grants:

• Consideration of Downtown TIF application: Lyndi Barnes/Greg Brucker for $20,000

• Consideration of Downtown TIF application Angela and Brandon Roderick for $10,000

• Consideration of Downtown TIF application Kruse Real Estate for $10,000.

Motion made by Alderman Hankes for approval, second by Alderman Tongate. Motion carried with Alderman Fisher and Alderman Wyant abstaining.

F. Motion made my Alderman Sarantakos, second by Alderman Wyant for an amendment to Donohue for the addition of $5000.00 for retainer. Motion carried 7/0.

G. Alderman Sarantakos informed the council that the project for the planters had gone over the allotment by $104.85. Motion by Alderman Sarantakos to approve the overage. Second by Alderman Tongate. Motion carried 7/0.

D. Motion made by Alderman Davis to enter Executive Session second by Alderman Wyant. Motion carried 7/0

E. Motion made by Alderman Davis. Second by Alderman Wyant to return to open session. Motion carried.

F. Motion made by Alderman Wyant to accept the resignation of Scott Shull. Second by Alderman Hankes. Motion carries 7/0

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

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