City of Mount Carmel City Council met April 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Invocation was given by Becky Reeves.
Present on Roll Call: Mayor Bill Hudson Commissioners – Eric Ikemire, Rod Rodriguez
Also Present: City Administrative Assistant Rudy Witsman, City Attorney Kelli Storckman
MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Hudson brought the city council meeting to order.
Mayor Hudson acknowledged McKenna Zimmerman and Kylie Applebey with the Wabash Valley College Student Senate Advisory Board, who were seeking council approval to collect donations at the intersection of Thirteenth Street and College Drive to help support student senate events. Ms. Zimmerman stated the student senate is active in organizing various community events as well as various student events. The council gave approval for the fundraising event and Mayor Hudson advised Ms. Zimmerman and Ms. Applebey to contact City Administrative Assistant Rudy Witsman with the event date.
Mayor Hudson acknowledged Amanda Andrews and Allyson Armstrong with the Mount Carmel High School Advisory Board, who were seeking council approval for their “Color Run” Event on Saturday, May 11th beginning at 10:00 am at the high school. Ms. Andrews presented the council as well as Interim Police Chef Ryan Turner with the race route and stated the proceeds for the event benefit various activities at the high school throughout the year. Mayor Hudson and the council gave approval for the event.
Mayor Hudson acknowledged Tammy Watson and Cindy Kruse of the Mount Carmel Library Foundation Board, who were in attendance seeking approval for the Library’s 5K Walk/Run, which is to be held on Saturday, June 8th. Mayor Hudson and the council gave their approval for the event and advised the police department be contacted with the race route.
Mayor Hudson announced the ground breaking was held this morning for newest housing unit for the Warrior Village, which is being constructed by Dean Kieffer of Kieffer Development. Mayor Hudson stated the unit is being built to facilitate the additional incoming athletes at Wabash Valley College.
Mayor Hudson reported the “remodeling” to house an Ace Hardware Store inside the Buehlers Buy Low Grocery Store is ongoing. Mayor Hudson stated a pharmacy will be added at the grocery store as well.
Mayor Hudson stated West Berwick Management is doing an excellent job at the golf course. Mayor Hudson emphasized these improvements will be very positive for the golf course as well as the City of Mount Carmel.
Mayor Hudson reported he took a tour through the Villas of Holly Brook and stated the facility will be a great asset for the city. Mayor Hudson stated the developers are anticipating the development site will be completed by the end of July.
Mayor Hudson announced construction has started for the new stage at the Merchants Park on Market Street. Mayor Hudson stated the “Street Scape” improvements at the intersections along Market Street should be finished by the end of the summer.
Mayor Hudson reported the sidewalk construction along Oak Street between West Ninth Street and West Third Street should begin in the near future.
Mayor Hudson acknowledged McKenna Zimmerman and Kylie Applebey with the Wabash Valley College Student Senate Advisory Board, who were seeking council approval to collect donations at the intersection of Thirteenth Street and College Drive to help support student senate events. Ms. Zimmerman stated the student senate is active in organizing various community events as well as various student events. The council gave approval for the fundraising event and Mayor Hudson advised Ms. Zimmerman and Ms. Applebey to contact City Administrative Assistant Rudy Witsman with the event date.
Mayor Hudson acknowledged Amanda Andrews and Allyson Armstrong with the Mount Carmel High School Advisory Board, who were seeking council approval for their “Color Run” Event on Saturday, May 11th beginning at 10:00 am at the high school. Ms. Andrews presented the council as well as Interim Police Chef Ryan Turner with the race route and stated the proceeds for the event benefit various activities at the high school throughout the year. Mayor Hudson and the council gave approval for the event.
Mayor Hudson acknowledged Tammy Watson and Cindy Kruse of the Mount Carmel Library Foundation Board, who were in attendance seeking approval for the Library’s 5K Walk/Run, which is to be held on Saturday, June 8th. Mayor Hudson and the council gave their approval for the event and advised the police department be contacted with the race route.
Mayor Hudson announced the ground breaking was held this morning for newest housing unit for the Warrior Village, which is being constructed by Dean Kieffer of Kieffer Development. Mayor Hudson stated the unit is being built to facilitate the additional incoming athletes at Wabash Valley College.
Mayor Hudson reported the “remodeling” to house an Ace Hardware Store inside the Buehlers Buy Low Grocery Store is ongoing. Mayor Hudson stated a pharmacy will be added at the grocery store as well.
Mayor Hudson stated West Berwick Management is doing an excellent job at the golf course. Mayor Hudson emphasized these improvements will be very positive for the golf course as well as the City of Mount Carmel.
Mayor Hudson reported he took a tour through the Villas of Holly Brook and stated the facility will be a great asset for the city. Mayor Hudson stated the developers are anticipating the development site will be completed by the end of July.
Mayor Hudson announced construction has started for the new stage at the Merchants Park on Market Street. Mayor Hudson stated the “Street Scape” improvements at the intersections along Market Street should be finished by the end of the summer.
Mayor Hudson reported the sidewalk construction along Oak Street between West Ninth Street and West Third Street should begin in the near future.
CITY ATTORNEY – KELLI STORCKMAN
City Attorney Storckman no report.
CITY INSPECTOR – MIKE GIDCUMB
City Inspector Gidcumb absent.
STREET DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENT – DAVE EASTER
Street Department Superintendent Dave Easter no report.
FIRE CHIEF – FRANCES SPETH
Fire Chief Frances Speth no report.
BUSINESS MOTIONS
Commissioner Ikemire motioned and Commissioner Rodriguez seconded to approve the low bid of $3852.00 from Fearheiley Lumber for pool paint. All present voted Aye by roll call. Commissioners Dulgar and Judge were absent.
Mayor Hudson and the Council approved the Consent Agenda, as presented in the agenda dated April 8th, 2019. The consent agenda included approval of the minutes for the council meeting held on March 25th, 2019 and approval of paying all bills bearing the proper signatures.
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