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

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

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