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THECITYOFMOMENCE
Momence, IL60954
ALDERMEN
DiannDenton
RichardKupferer
MICKPORTER, Mayor
BonnieStraley
DavidCook
JENENEHENSON, Clerk
NovaMetz
Mark Lesyna
MARGARETPETERSON, Treasurer
CharlesSteele
JohnMetzSr.
MOMENCECITYCOUNCIL
Monday, December 1, 2014
Council Meeting
T
ime: 7:30P.M.
TheCityCouncil Meetingof theCity of Momencewas held in theCouncil Chambers at 123
W. River Street, Momence. MayorMickPorter called themeeting toorder.
ROLLCALL
Roll was called by theClerkwithAldermenDenton, NovaMetz, Steele, Kupferer, Cook,
Lesyna and JohnMetz present. Alsopresent wasMayorMickPorter. AldermanStraleywas absent
due towork obligations.
APPROVALOFPREVIOUSMEETINGMINUTES
AldermanCookmadeamotion toapprove theRegular Sessionminutes of theNovember 17,
2014, Council Meetingas presented. AldermanNovaMetz seconded themotionwithAldermen
Denton, NovaMetz, Steele, Kupferer, Cook, Lesyna and JohnMetz voting yes.
APPROVALOFTHEBILLS
The billswere discussed at tonight'sBudget andFinanceCommitteeMeeting. Alderman
Lesynamade amotion to approve the bills for payment. AldermanNovaMetz seconded themotion
withAldermenDenton, NovaMetz, Steele, Kupferer, Cook, Lesyna and JohnMetz voting yes.
CITIZENFORUM - none
OLDBUSINESS
Alderman JohnMetz has beenapproachedby neighbors andhas spoken toSuperintendent
Scott Behrends regardingan area townwhere the road is toreupwith big holes in the roadand is
thereanything that canbedone. Location isMechanicStreet at Locust. Damage to the road is
believed tobe from thedetour during the railroad repair several weeks ago. Scott Behrends stated
that he’s contacted IDOT (IllinoisDepartment of Transportation) and IDOThas calledNorfolk
railroad. Mayor Porter andPoliceChief Cavender to get phonenumbers for Scott Behrends so that
he is able to contact Norfolk directly to get this issue taken careof.
ALDERMANICREPORTS
AldermanLesyna: Discuss andVote on 2014-2015Tax LevyOrdinance. Alderman Lesyna