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City of Gibson City Council met July 14

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 Alderman Fisher.

Visitors: Amanda Styck spoke to the council regarding recent vandalism of the bathrooms at West park. Amanda proposed the installation of keyless locks. She further explained that the admin codes could be provided for those who would need them. A committee meeting will be arranged so the topic can be discussed.

Brandon Zumwaldt briefed the counsel on road closures and activities that will accompany Harvest Fest. Superintendent Tyler Martin asked that the request form for city assistance be filled out and submitted prior to the event.

A liquor license was requested by the Gibson City Chamber of Commerce for both Harvest Fest and the Summer Bash. The Summer Bash request was tabled until the next meeting. A license for Harvest Fest was approved. Alderman Sarantakos made a motion that the license fee be raised to $100, seconded by Alderman Fisher. A friendly amendment was proposed by Alderman Terry Roesch to raise it to $25.00, seconded by Alderman Wyant. The amendment proposal was accepted by Aldermen Sarantakos and Fisher. Motion carried 5/2.

Motion to approve Minutes of June 23rd, 2025 and Special Meeting on July 7th, made by Alderman Miller, Alderman Roesch seconded the motion, motion carried 7/0.

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

Admin Reports: Meg Fairchild shared with the council that the computer system upgrade will take effect on August 1st.

Committee Reports: Alderman Sarantakos updated the council on the pool project. The request has been made that the same reviewer be used for the proposals. This may eliminate the declinations due to reviews being completed by multiple people.

John Bobera, the sewer plant manager, briefed the council on the desire to bring diesel and gas tanks on site at the sewer plant. He assured that if this is completed, they would be under camera surveillance and behind locked gates.

Approval of Bills:

Motion made by Alderman Miller to pay 1 TIF-2 checks in the amount of $528.50 2nd made by

Alderman Sarantakos, motion carried 7/0.

Motion made by Alderman Hankes to pay General Fund checks in the amount of $92,829.54, 2nd made by Alderman Sarantakos, motion carried 7/0.

New Business:

A. City Superintendent, Tyler Martin, presented the bid for a rehab of well 4. He requested the approval of this project, not to exceed $52,000. Motion made by Alderman Roesch for approval, second by Alderman Wyant. Motion carried 7/0.

B. Discussion regarding a limit assignment of $5000 to Admin Asst. Taylor Braasch’s, Heartland Bank credit card. Motion made by Alderman Tongate, Second by Alderman Sarantakos, motion carried 7/0.

C. Discussion to approve building repairs to the Police Department, not to exceed $22,000.

This would be funded by TIF 2. Motion made by Alderman Davis, second by Alderman Miller for this transfer and repair approval. Motion carries.

D. Motion made by Alderman Davis, second by Alderman Tongate to approve the Appropriations Ordinance based on the 2025/2026 budget. Motion carries 7/0

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

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