City of Momence City Council met Nov. 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council Meeting of the City of Momence was held in the Council Chambers at 29 N. Dixie Highway, Momence. Mayor Chuck Steele called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Roll was called by the Clerk with Aldermen Salomone, Metz, Clark, Rehmer, Cook, Temple and Cope. Alderman Carbonaro was absent.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
Alderman Cook made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 4, 2019 council meeting. Alderman Salomone seconded the motion with Aldermen Salomone, Metz, Clark, Rehmer, Cook, Temple and Cope voting yes.
APPROVAL OF THE BILLS
The bills were discussed at tonight's Budget and Finance Committee Meeting.
Alderman Salomone made motion to approve the bills for payment. Alderman Metz seconded the motion with Aldermen Salomone, Metz, Clark, Rehmer, Cook, Temple and Cope voting yes.
CITZEN FORUM –
OLD BUSINESS –
ALDERMANIC REPORTS
Jake Salomone – 1st reading of Tax Levy Ordinance – will be presented at the next council meeting. BF meeting December 2, 7:15PM
Alderman Metz – Public works meeting tonight, discussed raising water/sewer rate. Public Works meeting December 2, 7PM.
Treasurer report – the MFT will drop this next month due to some big projects that were paid
Department Heads – Chief Brucato – online class for kids that get in trouble for smoking/vaping. Chief will be able to follow the progress of the enrollees. There will be a class cost and 25.00 fine, if fail to complete then a max fine of 750.00 would apply.
Also performed active shooter drills at the schools. Things went well.
MAYORAL REPORT
City insurance was due to be renewed. Told that premium would be going up 6%, Mayor spoke to the agent to speak about cheaper rates. A new rate was received of $153897.00, $40,000.00 savings. Alderman Cook made motion to approve, Alderman Metz seconded the motion with Aldermen Salomone, Metz, Clark, Rehmer, Cook, Temple and Cope voting yes.
Lost an employee this week, Mr. Apps has resigned. Currently looking for a new water/sewer employee. Mark will be asked about the next employee.
Mayor requested executive session to review/approve executive minutes, to come out to do business. Alderman Cook made motion to go into executive session, Alderman Salomone seconded the motion with Aldermen Salomone, Metz, Clark, Rehmer, Cook, Temple and Cope voting yes.
Adjourned 8:43 PM
Returned from executive session 8:48 PM
Alderman Salomone made motion to approve the executive minutes, Alderman Temple seconded the motion with Aldermen Salomone, Metz, Clark, Rehmer, Cook, Temple and Cope voting yes.
Alderman Metz made motion to adjourn, Alderman Rehmer seconded the motion with Aldermen Salomone, Metz, Clark, Rehmer, Cook, Temple and Cope voting yes.
Meeting adjourned at 8:49 PM
http://cityofmomence.com/minutes/191118%20Council%20meeting.pdf