Kankakee Times

City of Momence City Council met May 2.

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 Carbonaro, Huddelston, Clark, Starkey, Temple and Strunk present.

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES

Alderman Carbonaro made motion to approve the minutes of the, April 18, 2022. Alderman Strunk seconded the motion with Aldermen Carbonaro, Huddelston, Clark, Starkey, Temple and Strunk voting yes.

APPROVAL OF THE BILLS

Alderman Strunk made motion to approve the bills for payment. Alderman Temple seconded the motion with Aldermen Carbonaro, Huddelston, Clark, Starkey, Temple and Strunk voting yes.

CITIZENS FORUM – Dennie Freeman, Mainstreet Momence, street closures for cruise nights All East Washington, Dixie to Chocolate Street:

June 14 

June 28 

July 12 

July 26 

August 9 

August 23 

September 12 – rain date 

Alderman Carbonaro made motion to approve. Alderman Clark seconded the motion with Aldermen Carbonaro, Huddelston, Clark, Starkey, Temple and Strunk voting yes.

Andrew Weyright – requesting use of parking lot corner of Washington and Pine Street to sell snow cones/popcorn during Gladiolus Festival. Alderman Carbonaro made motion to approve. Alderman

Temple seconded the motion with Aldermen Carbonaro, Huddelston, Clark, Starkey, Temple and Strunk voting yes.

OLD BUSINESS –

ALDERMANIC REPORTS – Alderman Starkey indicated Baxter Woodman is working on plant infrastructure.

Alderman Cook/Mayor – Variance requests approved by the Planning and Zoning committee:

226 W. Sixth Street – fence. Alderman Carbonaro made motion to approve. Alderman Strunk seconded the motion with Aldermen Carbonaro, Clark, Starkey, Temple and Strunk voting yes. Alderman Huddelston passed.

90 Mill Street – fence, Alderman Carbonaro made motion to approve. Alderman Strunk seconded the motion with Aldermen Carbonaro, Huddelston, Clark, Starkey, Temple and Strunk voting yes.

Alderman Temple – requested executive session for employment/compensation to come out to do business.

Department heads – Tina indicated that City Hall is receiving many complaints on water bills, and working on end of fiscal year.

Treasurer report – wrapping up end of year

MAYORAL REPORT

Council maybe losing Alderman Salomone due to move, more to come.

Committee and appointments 2022/2023

Budget and Finance:   Streets and Alleys 

Jake Salomone            Todd Clark 

Kristen Strunk              Jake Salomone 

Todd Clark                   David Cook 

David Cook                  Kristen Stunk 

Police                          Local Improvement 

Tom Temple                David Cook 

Romel Huddelston      Anne Carbonaro 

Scott Starkey              Romel Huddelston 

Jake Salomone          Jake Salomone 

Ordinance/Zoning      Water and Sewer 

Kristen Strunk            Scott Starkey 

Scott Starkey             Todd Clark 

Romel Huddelston     Anne Carbonaro 

Anne Carbonaro        Tom Temple 

Appointments: 

Patricia Cavender: Treasurer

Scott Behrends Supt of Public Works 

Mark Nelson Supt of Water & Sewer 

Brian Brucato Police Chief 

Tina Demack City Collector 

Matt Cousin Building Insp 

John Cousin Plumbing Insp 

Matt Schmidt Elect Insp 

City Tree Board: 

David Cook 

Linda Lund 

Rich Laue 

Betty Dione 

Fran LeBeau 

Conrad Park Board: 

Kirsten Bishir 

Linda Lund 

Becky Peterson 

Ron Hess 

David Cook 

Betty Dionne 

Plan Commission Board: 

Steve Lund 

Jack Metz 

Bruce Crooks 

Colton Eckhoff 

Steve Gross 

Christy Ritter 

Vacancy 

Historical House: 

Nancy Liberty Porter 

Darlene Agner 

Ron Selle 

Janet Christenson 

Robert Sharkey 

Kankakee County Visitors Bureau: 

Robert Bishir 

City Liaison: 

Steve Gross 

Alderman Temple made motion to go into executive session. Alderman Carbonaro seconded the motion with Aldermen Carbonaro, Huddelston, Clark, Starkey, Temple and Strunk voting yes

Adjourned to executive session 7:45 PM

Return to open session 8:04 PM

Aldermen Temple made motion to approve Chief Brucato 3% anniversary increase. Alderman Starkey seconded the motion with Aldermen Carbonaro, Huddelston, Clark, Starkey, Temple and Strunk voting yes.

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

Meeting adjourned at 8:06 PM

http://cityofmomence.com/220502Councilmeeting.pdf