City of Wilmington City Council met Aug. 2.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Call to Order
The Regular Meeting of the Wilmington City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Ben Dietz in the Council Chamber of the Wilmington City Hall.
Roll Call
Upon Roll Call by the Clerk the following members of the corporate authorities answered “Here” or “Present”:
Aldermen Present Kirwin, Jeffries, Knight, Vice, Allred, Mietzner Holmes, Smith
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 City Administrator Jeannine Smith, Finance Director Matt Hoffman, Chief Joe Mitchell, Public Works Director James Gretencord, City Attorney Bryan Wellner, and Deputy City Clerk Joie Ziller
Approval of the Previous Regular City Council Meeting
Alderman Allred made a motion and Alderman Jeffries seconded to approve the July 19, 2022 meeting minutes with the necessary changes and have them placed on file
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Kirwin, Holmes, Jeffries, Knight, Vice, Allred, Mietzner, Smith
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
Mayor’s Report
Mayor Dietz announced the Sharefest event taking place this Saturday, August 6th from 9AM to 1PM at the Wilmington High School.
Public Comment
No public comment was made.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The next meeting is scheduled for September 1, 2022.
Committee of the Whole Reports
A. Police & ESDA
Co-Chairs – Jonathan Mietzner and Leslie Allred
Nothing at this time
B. Ordinance & License
Co-Chairs – Kevin Kirwin and Ryan Knight
Nothing at this time
C. Buildings, Grounds, Parks, Health & Safety
Co-Chairs – Ryan Jeffries and Thomas Smith
Nothing at this time
D. Water, Sewer, Streets & Alleys
Co-Chairs – Todd Holmes and Dennis Vice
Nothing at this time
E. Personnel & Collective Bargaining
Co-Chairs – Jonathan Mietzner and Todd Holmes
F. Finance, Administration & Land Acquisition Committee
Co-Chairs – Kevin Kirwin and Ryan Jeffries
Alderman Jeffries made a motion and Alderman Knight seconded to approve the Financial Reports and Accounts Payable Report in the Amount of $555,361.70 as presented by the Finance Director
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Smith, Kirwin, Vice, Knight, Allred, Mietzner, Jeffries, Holmes NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
Alderman Jeffries made a motion and Alderman Kirwin seconded to Approve and Authorize the Execution of the Comcast Business Service Order Agreements as presented
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Smith, Kirwin, Vice, Knight, Allred, Mietzner, Jeffries, Holmes
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
Attorney & Staff Reports
Director Gretencord stated that he received a quote in the amount of $5,800 to demo the dilapidated garage on N Main St.
Chief Mitchell announced that two officers, Brandon Warick and Michael Pitsenberger graduated from the Police Academy on July 28th. The Wilmington Police Department took second place in the 2022 Great American Big Wheel Race. Executive Session
Alderman Allred made a motion and Alderman Mietzner seconded to go into Executive Session at 7:20 PM to discuss Appointment, Employment, Dismissal, Compensation, Discipline, and Performance of an Employee of the City of Wilmington [ILCS 120/2(c)(1)], Collective negotiating matters between the City of Wilmington (public body) and its employees [ILCS 120/2(c)(2)], and 2(c)(6)], Probable or Imminent Litigation and Pending Litigation [ILCS 2(c)(11)]
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Kirwin, Holmes, Smith, Mietzner, Vice, Knight, Jeffries, Allred
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
Alderman Allred made a motion and Alderman Holmes seconded to close Executive Session at 8:44 PM
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Kirwin, Holmes, Smith, Mietzner, Vice, Knight, Jeffries, Allred
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
Action Taken Following Executive Session
No action was taken.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Alderman Holmes and seconded by Alderman Vice. Upon the voice vote, the motion carried. The Regular Meeting of the City of Wilmington City Council held on August 2, 2022 adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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