Meeting Summary and Briefs: City of Casey City Council for March 16, 2026

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City of Casey City Council Meeting | March 16, 2026

The Regular Meeting of the City of Casey City Council was held on Monday, March 16, 2026. Mayor Mike Nichols called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., with City Attorney Tracy Willenborg leading the pledge of allegiance. The council quickly moved through a focused agenda, approving over $91,000 in new emergency sirens and formally adopting a Business District Redevelopment Program. The council later entered an executive session from 6:44 p.m. to 7:11 p.m. to discuss the purchase and sale of property and ongoing litigation, but took no further action upon returning. The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m.

Police Department Hiring: Chief of Police Adam Henderson requested the council’s approval to hire Brooke Lee as the new Police Secretary. Alderman Jeremiah Hanley motioned to approve the hire, which was seconded by Alderman Tanner Brown. The motion carried unanimously among present members.

Public Works Update: Director of Public Works Ryan Staley provided the council with an update on his department’s staffing. Staley reported on a recent new hire in the street department and noted that the application process for summer help is currently ongoing.

Alderman Reports and Community Recycling: During the alderman reports portion of the meeting, Alderman Lori Wilson requested an update regarding a sidewalk replacement at a location where the city recently fixed a water leak. Additionally, Alderman Marcy Mumford announced that the local organization Casey In Action will be hosting an electronic recycling day for the community in the near future.

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