Mt. Carmel City Council Agenda

AGENDA

CITY OF MOUNT CARMEL

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, October 2, 2023 at 4:00 pm

· Call to Order

o Pledge of Allegiance

o Roll Call

· Approve Minutes

o Minutes of meeting held 09/18/2023

· Visitors (topic discussed by visitor(s) is limited to 5 minutes)

o Rob Dean-TIF Application

o Mike Harris-Addition to Merchant’s Park

o Just Around the Corner-Alley Issue

o Logan Crum-Fundraiser

o Ava Turner-CEO Project

· Reports and Communications

o Mayor Judge

o Commissioner Meador Streets, Cemeteries and Parks

o Commissioner Ikemire Finance and Senior Citizens

o Commissioner Meeks Water and Sewer

o Commissioner Zimmerman Fire, Health & Safety, City Hall and Garbage

· Staff Reports

o Ryan Turner Derek McCullough Luis Garcia

o Michael McWilliams Francis Speth Mike Gidcumb

New Business

o Consent Agenda

§ Pay all bills providing proper signatures

§ Ordinance 2096-Vacating portion of Erin Drive-1st Reading

o Removal of items from the Consent Agenda

o Ordinance 2097-Zoning variance-1st reading, 2nd reading waived

· Old Business

o Review Republic contract/extend current contract

· Executive Session

· Motion to Adjourn

· Liquor Control Meeting-

Mt. Carmel Man Arrested Following Incident At MCHS

On 9/28/23, at approximately 12:22pm, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Clayton S. Kirkman, age 37, of Mt. Carmel for Disorderly Conduct and Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer following an incident at Mt. Carmel High School. 

Police were called to the top of the MCHS stadium after it was reported that Kirkman was yelling at students and making inappropriate statements.  Kirkman left in a white Toyota as a school administrator approached the area.  After reviewing video that confirmed Kirkman’s identity, police looked for and located Kirkman at 9th & Mulberry.  K

irkman was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct and transported to the Wabash County Jail.  Kirkman had just been released from the Wabash County Jail on a $5,000 cash bond earlier on an unrelated case. 

While at the jail, Kirkman threw water from a water bottle on the arresting officer, jail staff, and the pre-trial services officer.  Kirkman was given an additional charge for Aggravated Battery and is being held pending a pre-trial detention determination. 

Kirkman was also issued a letter from Mt. Carmel High School Administration barring him from the property. 

MCPD Chief: Lock Your Vehicles!

A recent report of a stolen vehicle has prompted Mt. Carmel Police Chief Mike McWilliams to issue a warning….don’t leave your keys in your vehicle. McWilliams said the vehicle was parked at a local pizza restaurant as the owner ran inside to pick up their order and left the keys behind. That was enough time for the car thief to take off and steal the vehicle ultimately rolling it into another vehicle. McWilliams said drivers should never leave the keys in the vehicle and certainly not leave it running. That word of advice will come in handy soon when colder temperatures arrive and drivers are tempted to start the vehicle to warm it up and go back inside leaving behind an inviting target for a would-be car thief.

Residents Prep For Fall Clean-Up

Many people will be busy this weekend trying to get rid of their junk..whether it be having a yard sale or cleaning out the garage. That’s because Monday’s trash pickup in Mt. Carmel is the fall clean-up day in which Republic Services picks up your extra large. Garbage commissioner Susan Zimmerman says there are the normal exceptions as to won’t be picked up and a new request this fall…. 

City wide yard sales are being held in Mt. Carmel today and tomorrow. A full list of which can be found here: https://wsjd.fm/new-events-2

Multiple Charges Face Mt. Carmel Man Following Wednesday Incident

On 9/27/23, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Ramone C. Washington, age 45, currently of Mt. Carmel on a Will County Illinois Warrant for Aggravated Battery and Domestic Battery.  Police observed Washington operating a gray Dodge truck at 9th & Bainum and found the vehicle registration suspended, his driver’s license revoked out of Illinois and the above-mentioned warrant for his arrest.  The officer attempted to stop Washington as he traveled west on 9th Street but he failed to stop.  Another officer pulled in front of the Dodge at 9th & Oak but Washington maneuvered around that squad car and continued westbound.  Ultimately, Washington pulled into the Dollar General Parking Lot in the 1500 block of West 9th Street.  Washington was placed under arrest at this time.  Officers located several items used to ingest narcotics and cannabis inside the vehicle as well.  Washington was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was issued charges for Fleeing/Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, Suspended Registration, Revoked Driver’s License, Operating Uninsured Vehicle and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Additionally, the warrant was found valid resulting in Washington being held pending the posting of bond or extradition back to Will County.  

911 Hang-up Call Leads To Domestic Battery Arrest Of Mt. Carmel Man

On 9/28/23, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Kevin R. Harms, age 58, of Mt. Carmel for Domestic Battery following a dispute at a residence in the 1000 block of Pear Street.  Police responded to the scene to investigate a 911 hangup call.  Upon arrival, officers learned of a possible domestic dispute.  In speaking to the involved parties, officers found evidence that Harms, who was visibly intoxicated, had thrown a liquid all over the alleged female victim while also striking her with a metal trash can.  Harms had been in a prior dating relationship with the alleged victim.  Harms was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and held pending a pretrial detention determination by the court.

Mt. Carmel Woman Picked Up On Lawrence County FTA Warrant

On 9/25/23, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Emily J. Lofton, age 35, of Mt. Carmel on a Lawrence County Illinois Warrant for Failure to Appear.  Lofton was stopped in the 600 block of N Walnut Street as the arresting officer knew Lofton had the above warrant.  Lofton was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was served the warrant and held pending the posting of bond.

Mt. Carmel Man Arrested Again For Criminal Trespass

 On 9/28/23, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Kevin E. Linson, age 63, of Mt. Carmel for Criminal Trespass to Real Property.  Police responded to the 700 block of North Market Street to a complaint of Linson trespassing on property that he had previously been barred from by the property owner.  Upon arrival, police found Linson as reported.  The complainant wished to pursue charges against Linson and was allowed to do so.  Linson was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail for processing.  Linson was processed and later released on a Notice to Appear.

West Salem native assigned to USS Tripoli performs a plank during physical readiness test

SAN DIEGO (Sep. 26, 2023) – Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 3rd Class Devin Osmon, from West Salem, Illinois, assigned to amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), performs a plank exercise during the annual physical readiness test, Sep. 26. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego.

COUNTRY Financial® Supports The Allendale Rural Fire Protection District With Operation Helping Heroes Donation

COUNTRY Financial Representative Tia Morgan is pleased to support the Allendale Rural Fire Protection District with a donation of $1,500. The funds will be used for the purchase of a new automated external defibrillator device (AED.) Morgan recently shared the support in a check presentation.

“Firefighters do more than fight fires,” said Morgan. “Sometimes they’re first on the scene to provide urgent care for people in distress. By helping the district purchase a new AED device, it is hopefully another way we can support local firefighters in their lifesaving work.”

COUNTRY Financial has donated more than $5 million since 2020 to organizations and programs that support first responders, active-duty service members and veterans, supporting the company’s vision to “enrich lives in the communities we serve.” The Operation Helping Heroes program was created in 2015 to support non-profit events and programs that benefit active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. Later, the program expanded to include first responders and teachers.

Photo caption: COUNTRY Financial representative Tia Morgan with Allendale Rural Fire Protection District’s Jonathon Ritchey.