Mt. Carmel Police were called to McDonalds reference a fight between two employees. When police arrived on scene a witness stated he observed a male employee strike a female employee in the face. Police arrived on scene and determined the two employees were actually a married couple. Police identified the male subject as 23 year old Kyle W. Dyson of Mt. Carmel. Dyson was arrested on one count of domestic battery. Dyson was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he is being held pending the setting and posting of bond. The victim did not require medical attention.
Mt. Carmel Man Arrested For Not Having Valid Driver's License
07/30/2018-Early Monday morning Mt. Carmel Police arrested 24 year old Matthew L. Hess of Mt. Carmel after he was stopped in the 1500 block of Cherry Street. During the traffic stop it was discovered that Hess did not have a valid driver's license. Hess was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was cited for no valid driver's license. Hess was being held pending the posting of bond.
MCPD Arrests Cynthiana Woman On DUI Charge
Mt. Carmel Police arrested 44 year old Rebecca J. Sharp of Cynthiana, Indiana after she was stopped in the 1100 block of W. 5th Street. During the traffic stop the arresting officer reported smelling an alcoholic beverage smell coming from the driver. After allegedly failing field sobriety testing, Sharp was transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was charged with DUI, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, illegal transportation of alcohol and possession of drug paraphernalia. Sharp was also wanted on a Wayne County failure to appear warrant charging her with DUI. Sharp was held pending the posting of bond.
West Salem Woman Arrested Following Traffic Stop
07/27/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 40 year old Jennifer K. Jackson of West Salem after she was stopped by Mt. Carmel Police. Officers were dispatched to a reckless driver complaint and located the suspect vehicle in the 800 block of Walnut Street. The vehicle's registration returned suspended which resulted in the vehicle being stopped. Jackson was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration. Jackson was held pending the posting of bond.
Lawsuit Filed After City Council Awards Bid For Preliminary Engineering Report
The Mt. Carmel City Council’s decision to award a bid for a preliminary engineering report is at the heart of a lawsuit filed against two local engineers.
Last month, the city council accepted the low bid of $12,000 from Keys Hill Engineering for the study into the future water needs of Mt. Carmel. The bid was $3,000 less than the bid from Hampton, Lenzini, and Renwick (HLR), which is the former LAMAC Engineering.
In the lawsuit filed by HLR on June 25th, HLR alleges Keys Hill Engineering was started by their former employees Tracy Swanson and John Acree. According to the suit, Acree was fired by HLR on May 17th of this year while Swanson resigned without notice on June 11th, just days before the city council awarded the bid to Keys Hill.
HLR alleges that Acree is still a shareholder of their company and is contractually prohibited from contacting or soliciting any of their customers for a two-year period. HLR also alleges that Acree solicited Swanson to leave her job and start the business with him.
In its’ seven-count lawsuit, HLR is asking for damages from Acree and Swanson to be determined at trial.
For several years, Acree has been the point person for the city and the now defunct Wabash Valley Water Commission as local communities look to their future water needs. HLR contends Acree used proprietary company information in undercutting their proposal to secure the Mt. Carmel bid.
In a sworn affidavit, Acree said he is unemployed and is not affiliated with Keys Hill in any professional capacity and did not convince Swanson to leave HLR, and had nothing to do with the Mt. Carmel bid.
Last week, an emergency motion filed by HLR for a temporary restraining order against Acree, Swanson, and Keys Hill was granted. The case is being heard in Wabash County Circuit Court with another hearing set for next Tuesday.
Acree, Swanson, and Keys Hill Engineering are being represented by Kelli Storckman, who also serves as Mt. Carmel City Attorney.
New Drop Box Installed At City Hall
A new, more secure and convenient drop box has been installed in the drive thru at Mt. Carmel City Hall.
Allendale School Board Notes
At the July 2018 Allendale School Board meeting held at the main office of Allendale School, the board:
Voted to abate $37,115 from Working Cash Fund to the Capital Projects Fund.
Selected Mike Wilson, Richard Gochenour, and Gary Buchanan as the negotiating team for collective bargaining with the AEA for 2018-2019.
Accepted the bid from Prairie Farms to be the school’s milk product supplier for the 2018-2019 school year.
Began discussion concerning the use of school grounds for 4th of July activities. The topic has been tabled for a future meeting.
Accepted the bid from Glass Doctor of Southern Illinois for new bleacher electrical work. The approved bid was for $7,200.
Accepted the bid from Springfield Electric for new LED lights with occupancy sensors. The approved bid was for $54,789.50.
Accepted the bid from Skill Electric for the labor of installing the new LED lights with occupancy sensors. The approved bid was for $77,200.
Accepted the resignation of Melissa Gilil as an individual aide.
Re-employed Alyssa Hopper as a Pre-K Aide/Parent Coordinator/Title I Aide for the 2018-2019 school year.
Employed Elizabeth Irelan as a teacher for the 2018-2019 school year. Ms. Irelan will be teaching 1st grade.
Employed Audrey McGee as a teacher for the 2018-2019 school year. Mrs. McGee will be teaching 3rd grade.
Transferred Brittany Weiss from 3rd grade to Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten for 2018-2019.
Reclassified Kila Garrett as Part-time Special Education Aide/Part-time Title 1 Aide for 2018-2019. She was a Title 1 Aide in 2017-2018.
Mt. Carmel City Council Agenda
AGENDA
CITY OF MOUNT CARMEL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Monday July 30, 2018 at 5:00pm
· Call to Order
· Pledge of Allegiance
· Invocation
· Roll Call
· Visitors to address the Council (topic discussed by visitor(s) is limited to 5 minutes)
o Stacy Deisher – Drainage problem 516 Pear
· Mayor’s Report
COMMISSIONER’S REPORT:
· Eric Ikemire Streets, Cemeteries and Parks
· Joseph Judge Finance and Senior Citizens
· Justin Dulgar Water and Sewer
· Rod Rodriguez Fire, Health & Safety, City Hall, Garbage and Civil Defense
STAFF REPORTS:
· Rudy Witsman John Lockhart
· Kelli Storckman Francis Speth
· Mike Gidcumb
· Dave Easter
BUSINESS:
· Presentation of Consent Agenda
o Ordinance 1096 – An Ordinance Providing for the Regulation and Application for Small Wireless Facilities
o Second Reading Ordinance 1095 An Ordinance to regulate ditch enclosure
o Approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting held 7/16/2018
o Approve payment of all bills bearing the proper signature
· Removal of items from the Consent Agenda
· Consideration of Consent Agenda
· Consideration of items removed from the Consent Agenda
· Executive Session (if needed)
· Motion to Adjourn
Bellmont Man Arrested Following Traffic Stop
07/25/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 41 year old Daniel C. Short of Bellmont after the vehicle he was a passenger in was stopped by Mt. Carmel Police. During the traffic stop K-9 Ace arrived on scene indicated there were narcotics in the vehicle. A search of the vehicle resulted in police locating a glass pipe commonly used in the consumption of methamphetamine. Short was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Short was also cited for possession of cannabis and illegal transportation of alcohol. Short was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was later released with a notice to appear.
Albion Man Faces Several Charges Following Traffic Stop
07/25/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 20 year old Daeshawn D. Williams of Albion after police stopped him in the 600 block of Walnut Street. During the traffic stop it was discovered that Williams was wanted on an Edwards County warrant for failure to appear. During the traffic stop Williams complained of a medical issue and was transported to Wabash General Hospital for treatment. Mt. Carmel Police issued Williams citations for unlawful display of registration, failure to yield-private drive, driving while license is suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and disobeying a police officer. Williams was issued a notice to appear and released to the care of Wabash General Hospital.
