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City of Mount Carmel City Council met Aug. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Mayor Judge brought the City Council meeting to order.

Present on Roll Call: Mayor Joe Judge, Commissioners –

Eric Ikemire, Tyson Meador, Susan Zimmerman

Also, Present: City Administrative Assistant Ryan Turner

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mayor Judge requested a motion to approve the August 4, 2025, council meeting minutes.

Commissioner Meador motioned, and Commissioner Ikemire seconded, to approve the August 4, 2025, meeting minutes. All present voted by roll call. Commissioner Meeks is absent. Commissioners Ikemire, Meador, and Zimmerman voted aye.

VISITORS

Mayor Judge announced that visitors have requested permission to host a block party for the community in the 200 block of E. 6th Street on September 13th. The council approved the request and advised the

MAYOR’S COMMENTS

Mayor Judge reported that there have been several water issues over the last couple of weeks. We have had several water main breaks. He thanked our city crews for their work, going above and beyond, on the 9th and Cherry issue. He thanked Dave Dallas, Bill Reed, Mt. Carmel Public Utility, and all others who also assisted. He stated we are hopeful we will be able to lift the boil order in the next 24 hours.

Mayor Judge thanked the employees at the Senior Center. They recently had a roof leak and worked to clean up and repair the damage.

Mayor Judge reported that we have received almost $100,000.00 in donations for the swimming pool. We will be working on a flyer for naming rights donations. Mayor Judge stated that there should be a boring crew working to bore the property so that we can start elevation work in the near future.

COMMISSIONER REPORTS:

COMMISSIONER TYSON MEADOR – STREETS, CEMETERIES AND PARKS

Commissioner Meador reported that crews have had a challenging few weeks due to the numerous main breaks and water leaks. He thanked everyone for their hard work. In addition to addressing the leaks, crews have continued with general maintenance.

COMMISSIONER ERIC IKEMIRE – FINANCE AND SENIOR CITIZENS

Commissioner Ikemire reported $24,1379.98 in receipts and $121,520.17 in expenditures. We received $144,322.00 in sales tax and $73,243.00 in income tax, which together make up the majority of our revenue.

COMMISSIONER TOM MEEKS – WATER AND SEWER

Commissioner Meeks is absent.

COMMISSIONER SUSAN ZIMMERMAN – FIRE, HEALTH & SAFETY, GARBAGE, CITY HALL AND CIVIL DEFENSE

Commissioner Zimmerman reported that the fire department had responded to 11 incidents over the last two weeks. They also had some additional hazmat training.

Commissioner Zimmerman stated that they would stay tuned for more information about the big trash pickup week this fall. It is set for the week of October 6th.

CITY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – RYAN TURNER

City Administrative Assistant Turner discussed and asked for a motion to subdivide parcels into 1.5- acre lots at Southgate.

City Administrative Assistant Turner discussed and asked for a motion to place 1.5 acres in South Gate up for sealed bid with stipulations.

City Administrative Assistant Turner discussed and requested a motion to approve the MED TIF VII extension on Route 15.

City Administrative Assistant Turner discussed the quotes we received for replacing valves and requested a motion to approve the quote from C & C Pump Supply for pressure-reducing valves for $43,497.33, plus installation, for a total of $61,497.33.

City Administrative Assistant Turner discussed and requested a motion to adopt Resolution 716, which provides for a feasibility study for a proposed amendment to the existing Mt. Carmel Redevelopment Plan & Project VII.

CITY ATTORNEY – DEREK MCCULLOUGH

City Attorney McCullough has no report.

AIRPORT MANAGER – LUIS GARCIA

Airport Manager Garcia reported that he has been mowing and preparing for the Federal Aviation Administration to inspect our lights.

Airport Manager Garcia reported that the State of Illinois will be putting in a new radar system tomorrow.

POLICE CHIEF – MIKE MCWILLIAMS

Police Chief McWilliams reported that back to school went really well. Parents did a good job training and educating their children on safety. He noted officers are watching the school zones.

FIRE CHIEF – FRANCIS SPETH

Fire Chief Speth is absent.

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR – MIKE GIDCUMB

Public Works Director Gidcumb stated that crews will be pouring concrete tomorrow at 9th and Cherry.

WATER BILLING CLERK – HEATH REED

Billing Clerk Reed gave an update on the new water meters. We purchased 500 meters from Zenner Water Meters. We have installed 250 of those meters. The latest technology transmits readings right into City Hall. We also receive notifications of higher consumption, allowing us to notify customers of any leaks quickly.

WABASH COUNTY E.M.A.

Wabash County E.M.A. is absent.

BUSINESS MOTIONS

Commissioner Ikemire motioned, and Commissioner Zimmerman seconded, to subdivide parcels into 1.5-acre lots at South Gate. All present voted by roll call. Commissioner Meeks is absent. Commissioners Ikemire, Meador, and Zimmerman voted aye.

Commissioner Ikemire motioned, and Commissioner Meador seconded, to place 1.5 acres in South Gate up for sealed bid with stipulations. All present voted by roll call. Commissioner Meeks is absent. Commissioners Ikemire, Meador, and Zimmerman voted aye.

Commissioner Ikemire motioned, and Commissioner Meador seconded, to approve the MED TIF VII extension on RT 15. All present voted by roll call. Commissioner Meeks is absent. Commissioners Ikemire, Meador, and Zimmerman voted aye.

Commissioner Ikemire motioned, and Commissioner Meador seconded, to approve the quote from C & C Pump Supply for pressure reducing valves for $43,497.33, plus installation for a total of $61,497.33. All present voted by roll call. Commissioner Meeks is absent. Commissioners Ikemire, Meador, and Zimmerman voted aye.

Commissioner Meador motioned, and Commissioner Ikemire seconded, to adopt Resolution 716 providing for a feasibility study for a proposed amendment to the existing Mt. Carmel Redevelopment Plan & Project VII. All present voted by roll call. Commissioner Meeks is absent. Commissioners Ikemire, Meador, and Zimmerman voted aye

Commissioner Zimmerman motioned, and Commissioner Ikemire seconded, to approve the consent agenda. All present voted by roll call. Commissioner Meeks is absent. Commissioners Ikemire, Meador, and Zimmerman voted aye.

Commissioner Zimmerman motioned, and Commissioner Meador seconded, to adjourn today's meeting. All present voted Aye by voice vote.

The meeting adjourned at 4:33 pm.

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