A leaking roof at Mt. Carmel City Hall took center stage during Monday’s City Council meeting.
City Clerk Ryan Turner told council members the roof on the older portion of City Hall has deteriorated to the point of becoming an emergency situation. Turner said crews have been shoveling snow off the roof, but melting snow and ice have caused major leaks throughout the building.
According to Turner, water is getting between the roof line and interior insulation, forcing staff to remove soaked materials. He said the leaks have impacted multiple areas, including his office, an electrical room, a bathroom, and a hallway, adding that the city can no longer keep up with the damage.
Turner reported that ADG has indicated an emergency roof replacement could be completed, with an estimated cost of around $100,000, consistent with previous bids. Council members noted that as snow continues to melt, the situation is expected to worsen and could cause additional damage, including to the city’s server room.
Following discussion, a motion was made to authorize Mayor Joe Judge and Clerk Turner to move forward with ADG to complete the project as soon as possible. The council approved setting a spending limit of $110,000 for the emergency roof replacement.
The motion passed by roll call vote, clearing the way for repairs to begin immediately.