Kankakee Times

City of Momence City Council met July 6.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The City Council Meeting of the City of Momence was held in the Council Chambers at 29 North Dixie Highway, Momence.

ROLL CALL

Roll was called by the Clerk with Aldermen Salomone, Carbonaro, Huddleston, Clark, Starkey, Cook, Temple and Strunk.

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES

Alderman Salomone made motion to approve the minutes of the, June 21, 2021. Alderman Temple seconded the motion with Aldermen Salomone, Carbonaro, Huddleston, Clark, Starkey, Temple and Strunk voting yes. Alderman Cook passed.

APPROVAL OF THE BILLS

The bills were discussed during committee meeting. Alderman Salomone made motion to approve the bills for payment. Alderman Strunk seconded the motion with Aldermen Salomone, Carbonaro, Huddleston, Clark, Starkey, Cook, Temple and Strunk voting yes.

CITIZENS FORUM –

Jane Johnson Mainstreet - why downtown is important

OLD BUSINESS – Alderman Salomone – hasn’t heard back from Baxter Woodman on water rates. We are currently waiting on the ordinance, should have by the next meeting. Public meeting during the first meeting in August.

ALDERMANIC REPORTS – Alderman Salomone appropriation hearing this evening, will be voted on at next meeting. BF meeting July 19, 7:15PM.

AEP Energy Electric – inflation affecting the market. Alderman Salomone made a motion to approve a 36-month plan (.04440 per KW). Alderman Starkey seconded the motion with Aldermen Salomone, Carbonaro, Huddleston, Clark, Starkey, Cook, Temple and Strunk voting yes.

Alderman Huddleston – appreciation for Officer Raul for replacing a young boy’s bike. The community support is great! Also, wanted to mention Jim Rowe September 1, Island Park for justice.

Alderman Strunk – modifying pot ordinance

Treasurer report – working on fiscal report for last year

Department Heads –

MAYORAL REPORT – requested executive session not to come out to do business. Alderman Salomone made motion to move into executive session. Alderman Cook seconded the motion with Alderman Salomone, Carbonaro, Huddleston, Clark, Starkey, Cook, Temple and Strunk voting yes.

Moved to executive session 8:10 PM

Returned from executive session 8:32 P M

Alderman Cook made motion to adjourn. Alderman Salomone seconded the motion with Aldermen Salomone, Carbonaro, Huddleston, Clark, Starkey, Cook, Temple and Strunk voting yes.

Meeting adjourned at 8:32 PM

http://cityofmomence.com/minutes/210706%20Council%20meeting.pdf