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City of Mount Carmel City Council met April 28

City of Mount Carmel City Council met April 28.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Mayor Judge brought the City Council meeting to order.

Present on Roll Call: Mayor Judge Commissioners – Tom Meeks, Eric Ikemire, Justin Dulgar, Susan Zimmerman

MAYOR’S COMMENTS

Mayor Judge extended condolences to the Bob Mayhue family and asked for a moment of silence for Bob, who was a city employee for nineteen years. Mayor Judge stated Bob loved the youth of Mount Carmel and worked diligently on softball, baseball, or any sport as well as being a huge Aces fan. Mayor Judge affirmed Bob will be greatly missed and asked for prayers for his family.

COMMISSIONER MEEKS

Commissioner Meeks no report.

COMMISSIONER IKEMIRE

Commissioner Ikemire no report.

COMMISSONER DULGAR

Commissioner Dulgar no report.

COMMISSIONER ZIMMERMAN

Commissioner Zimmerman no report.

OLD BUSINESS

Mayor Judge stated this meeting constitutes the second reading of Ordinance 2089, the 2023-2024 fiscal budget for the year ending April 30, 2024. Mayor Judge addressed the council requesting any questions or comments regarding the budget. Commissioner Ikemire thanked City Administrative Assistant Turner as well as the department heads for putting the budget together. Mayor Judge stated the budget is balanced and thanked Ryan as well as everyone else who had a hand in putting the budget together.

BUSINESS MOTIONS

Commissioner Ikemire motioned and Commissioner Meeks seconded to approve Ordinance 2089:2023-2024 City Budget. All present voted by roll call vote. Commissioner Meeks, Ikemire, Dulgar, and Zimmerman voted Aye.

Commissioner Ikemire motioned and Commissioner Meeks seconded to move to executive session to discuss union employee’s contract and non-union compensation. All present voted by roll call vote. Commissioner Meeks, Ikemire, Dulgar, and Zimmerman voted Aye.

Regular session of the council meeting recessed at 12:20 pm with executive session beginning at 12:21 pm.

Commissioner Ikemire motioned and Commissioner Meeks seconded to conclude executive session and return to regular session at 12:35 pm. All present voted by roll vote. Commissioner Meeks, Ikemire, Dulgar, and Zimmerman voted Aye.

Regular session of the council meeting reconvened at 12:36 pm.

NEW BUSINESS

City Administrative Assistant Turner requesting authorization to accept bids for a whole new roof at the fire station that was damaged during recent wind storms. City Administrative Assistant Turner stated he has received insurance compensation in the amount of over $14,000.00 for replacement cost of the storm damage and an estimate for a whole new roof is approximately a $40,000.00 fix.

Regular session of the council meeting recessed at 12:37 pm with Liquor Control Commission beginning at 12:38 pm.

Regular session of the council meeting reconvened at 12:39 pm.

Commissioner Meeks motioned and Commissioner Ikemire seconded to adjourn the meeting. All present voted Aye by voice vote.

Meeting adjourned at 12:40 pm

https://www.cityofmtcarmel.com/sites/default/files/fileattachments/city_council/meeting/11638/04-28-2023_minutes.pdf

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