City of Mount Carmel City Council met September 10.
Oct 25, 2018Here is the minutes provided by the Council: Invocation was given by Reverend Tony Hodgson. Present on Roll Call: Mayor Bill Hudson Commissioners – Eric Ikemire, Joe Judge Justin Dulgar, Rod Rodriguez Also, Present: City Administrative Assistant Rudy Witsman and City Attorney Kelli Storckman. MAYOR’S COMMENTS Mayor Hudson brought the city council meeting to order. Mayor Hudson acknowledged Jerry Spruell, who was in attendance to announce the Eagles’ Annual Fall Fest on September 28th and 29th with their Annual Picnic being held on Sunday, September 30th. Mr. Spruell was seeking council approval as the event will be held inside the club and also outside within a secured area of the parking lot. Mayor Hudson acknowledged Don Mains with the Mount Carmel Lions Club, who was in attendance to seek council approval for the Lions Club’s annual fundraising event to be held at the designated intersections in the city on Friday, October 12th and Saturday, October 13th. Mayor Hudson acknowledged Marshall Thomason, who addressed the council concerning the leaf situation this year since the city no longer provides the leaf pickup service and inquired if the city would consider the burning of leaves. Commissioner Ikemire affirmed the city no longer has the leaf vac service however, bagged leaves will be picked up and stated some residents do mulch the leaves. Mayor Hudson stated leaf burning is not allowed within the city limits and reminded that residents may take their leaves to the brush harbor. Mr. Thomason stated he, as well as other residents, have too many leaves to keep up with by mulching or bagging and does not have the means to haul them to the brush harbor. Mayor Hudson and the Council acknowledged Mr. Thomason’s concerns and will look into the situation to try to resolve the issue. Mayor Hudson reported the committee for the City of Mount Carmel’s 200th Bicentennial Celebration throughout 2018 is very pleased to announce the 200t...