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would like to see this fixed. Mr. Lovell echoeswhat TerryZimmerman says about theSouthside
water and sewage issue regarding recent flooding; help came too late. He is asking for no time
frame to turn into insurancebecause theywon’t knowwhat the losseswill be anytime soon.
DebraKletzke: Sewer System: couldnot use toilets for 18 days, questioned her water and
sewer bill being the sameeverymonth. Questionedwhy weren’t port-a-potties brought inor schools
beingopened to assist the residents. She also questioned if the sewer will be fixed. Mayor Porter
stated it will be looked into, ground has been saturated themost it’s ever been in that area. Mayor
Porter andWater/Sewer ChairmanNovaMetz to look intowater bill further.
BarbaraNabors: Sewer System, had sewer water in house. Shehad to throweverything in
her basement out. What happened that caused sewage intoa basement?
JohnLopez: Sewage system. Had18 inches of sewage, inhis fully finished basement, and
everything is gone.
TomTemple fromBaker andTayor stated that theywere flooded 3 times themonth of June.
These floods took out 1/3of their operation; they are asking that Baker andTaylor be included in the
plans to fixwhatever the problem is.
OLDBUSINESS
AldermanNovaMetz stated that thewater tower byMomenceHighSchool will bepainted
thisweekwith the topbeingpainted candy apple red (block letter of MOMENCE painted black), with
an all-white bottom stem and tophalf of bowl.
AldermanSteelequestionedLieutenant Vekemans’ personal use ofMomence’s police squad
car. He stated that hedid find rules and regulationswith the first line stating that anofficer should
not useany vehicle other than for official business. It was stated that Lieutenant. Vekemans is in a
supervisory role and is a detectivewho is onduty 24-7, whichmeans he is always on official
business. AldermanSteele voicedhis opposition. Mayor Porter stated that it is necessary and
proper that hehas a police vehicle.
ALDERMANICREPORTS
AldermanDenton called aBudget andFinanceMeeting for 7:15P.M. on July 20.
AldermanSteelediscussed the grain elevator on south side stating that 6
th
and railroad
building is disrepair, several properties have been tornup, Orr Lumber name is still on property and
no repairs arebeingmade. Chief wants support of this board to issue citations. AldermanSteele
asked, what benefit does this company have to theCity (no sales tax, tearingup roads)? Free
permits are given if withinEnterpriseZone. Nothing is beingdoneby the company. Potentially put
cameras out to chargedrivers. Ordinanceenforcements cannot write the company anordinance
citation for thedrivers damagingproperties; it is the truck drivers’ responsibility. Ordinance states it
will hold the truck driver responsible. Have to catch thedriver destroyingproperty. Chief stated the
company iswell aware of the issues. What would be thenext step: Potentially start citing them
(drivers) and fining them. Mr. Kerouac asked thenameof the company and it was stated that it is
Interpol. He stated that they arenot OrrGrain. Council is seeking compliance. Tipping feewas
questioned. AldermanLesyna suggestedCouncil shouldpass this ordinance, increase surveillance.
