Wilmington City Council met June 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Call to Order:
The Regular Meeting of the Wilmington City Council on June 6, 2017 was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Strong in the Council Chambers of the Wilmington City Hall.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Strong requested a moment of silence in memory of John Persic, Sr.
Roll Call:
Upon Roll Call by the Clerk the following members of the corporate authorities answered “Here” or “Present”:
Aldermen Present:
Persic, L. Hall, K. Hall, Tutor, Kirwin, Evans, Studer, Butler
Quorum:
There being a sufficient number of members of the corporate authorities in attendance to constitute a quorum, the meeting was declared in order.
Other Officials in Attendance:
Also in attendance were the Interim City Administrator Frank Koehler, Deputy City Clerk Joie Ziller, City Accountant Kim Doglio and Attorney George Mahoney & Attorney Bryan Wellner
Approval of Minutes:
Alderman Tutor made a motion and Alderman Butler seconded to approve the May 16, 2017 Regular City Council meeting minutes and have them placed on file
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 8 Aldermen Persic, L. Hall, K. Hall, Tutor, Butler, Kirwin, Evans, Studer
Nays: 0
The motion carried.
Mayor’ Report:
Alderman Studer made a motion and Alderman L. Hall seconded to approve the mayoral appointment of Patrick B. Kerr as Part-Time Police Officer
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 7 Aldermen Persic, L. Hall, K. Hall, Butler, Kirwin, Evans, Studer
Abstain: 1 Alderman Tutor
The motion carried.
Sandy Vasko, Commissioner of the Will County Historic Preservation Commission presented the City with a plaque designating the Old Wilmington City Hall a Historic Landmark.
Citizen Comments:
Debbie Militello of the Will County Board representing District 6 introduced herself to the Council.
Planning & Zoning Commission:
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
Committee Reports:
Buildings, Grounds, Parks, Health & Safety Committee
The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
Water, Sewer, Streets and Alleys Committee
The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
Police & ESDA Committee
The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
Finance, Administration & Land Acquisition Committee
Alderman Tutor made a motion and Alderman Studer seconded to approve the Accounts Payable Report dated June 6, 2017 in the amount of $602,464.88 as presented by City Accountant Doglio
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 8 Aldermen Persic, L. Hall, K. Hall, Tutor, Butler, Kirwin, Evans, Studer
Nays: 0
The motion carried.
The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
Ordinance & Licensing Committee Co-Chairs – Kirby Hall & Steve Evans
The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
Personnel & Collective Bargaining Committee
Co-Chairs – Larry Hall & John Persic Jr.
Alderman L. Hall made a motion and Alderman Persic seconded to approve the Employee Leasing Four Month Extension with GOVTEMPUSA, LLC for Frank Koehler, Interim City Administrator – May 21, 2017 until September 21, 2017
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 8 Aldermen Persic, L. Hall, K. Hall, Tutor, Butler, Kirwin, Evans, Studer
Nays: 0
The motion carried.
Interim City Administrator’s Report:
Interim City Administrator Koehler gave his summary of meetings and happenings over the last two weeks. His report will be attached to the approved version of these minutes.
Attorney’s Report:
Attorney Mahoney informed the Council that he has met with previous City Attorney John Urban to review pending documentation on the Buck Easement, Cell Tower at the old Police Department and Marathon Station. Attorney Mahoney presented the Council with an overview of the City owned property surrounding the old Police Department. Attorney Mahoney introduced Attorney Bryan Wellner who will be handling traffic court on behalf of the City and covering some meetings.
Executive Session:
Alderman L. Hall made a motion and Alderman Kirwin seconded to go in to Executive Session to discuss Matters of Personnel – 2(c)(1) and 2(c)(2) at 7:17 p.m.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 8 Aldermen Persic, L. Hall, K. Hall, Tutor, Butler, Kirwin, Evans, Studer
Nays: 0
The motion carried.
Alderman L. Hall made a motion and Alderman Kirwin seconded to close the Executive Session at 7:24 p.m.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 8 Aldermen Persic, L. Hall, K. Hall, Tutor, Butler, Kirwin, Evans, Studer
Nays: 0
The motion carried.
Action Taken Following Executive Session:
No action was taken
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Alderman Tutor and seconded by Alderman Persic. Upon voice vote, the motion carried. The Regular Meeting of the City of Wilmington City Council held on June 6, 2017 adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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