Council moves: rezoning and annexation on Dixiana Road approved; ward-line ordinance and consultant contract postponed; manager authorized to negotiate Avenues'

The City of Casey City Council voted on multiple ordinance and contract matters at its March 4 meeting, taking five recorded actions.

Resolutions and votes at a glance

- Rezoning (Ordinance 2025-01): Council approved the second reading of an ordinance rezoning approximately 82 acres on Dixiana Road from M1 to M2 (tax map number 006899-01-027). The planning commission had unanimously recommended approval; the motion passed unanimously on second reading.

- Annexation (Ordinance 2025-02): Council approved the second reading to annex two parcels on Dixiana Road (tax map numbers 006899-01-029 and 006899-01-030), totaling about 14.6 acres, and assign them M2 zoning; planning commission had recommended approval and council vote was unanimous.

- Ward lines (Ordinance 2025-03, second reading): Council postponed the second reading of an ordinance establishing new municipal district/ward lines to the March 19 meeting so that mailed notices could be received and citizens could ask questions. City staff reported letters were mailed late Thursday and recommended deferral to ensure residents got the notices. The motion to postpone carried unanimously.

- Financial consulting contract (Item 5a): Council deferred action on authorizing the city manager to execute a master agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants Incorporated and related waiver of the formal bid process. Staff said Raftelis conducted last year's utility rate study and the proposed master agreement would allow task orders for periodic reviews; city staff asked for additional time to provide more information and the council agreed to postpone the item to the March 19 meeting. The motion to postpone was unanimous.

- Avenues drainage project (Bid award): Following an executive session, council authorized the city manager to negotiate an award of a contract for Division A of the Avenues drainage project "with the claim and associates as discussed in executive session." The motion passed unanimously.

Vote details and procedure

All recorded roll-call votes shown in the meeting transcript were unanimous in favor of the motions. The transcript records "Mayor Pro Tem James," "Council member Thomas," "Council member Socks," "Council member Carter" and the mayor voting yes on the motions that passed. Where staff provided supporting information, it said planning commission had reviewed and recommended approval for the Dixiana items and that notices concerning ward-line drafts had been mailed.

What the votes mean

The Dixiana rezoning and annexation will change land-use classifications for the referenced parcels and integrate the annexed parcels into the larger 82-acre project area. The ward-line ordinance remains on the council's near-term agenda for March 19 so residents can receive mailed notices and ask questions before the council takes the second reading. The Raftelis master agreement was delayed so staff can return with more information about compensation, task orders and timing. The Avenues drainage motion authorizes staff to negotiate a contract as discussed in executive session; the transcript shows council authorized negotiation rather than a final signed contract.

Ending: Council adjourned after taking the motions above; several non-action items such as committee minutes and a city manager report were also entered into the public record at the March 4 meeting.