City of Wilmington City Council met Oct. 4.
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, Vice, Allred, Mietzner, Smith, Holmes Alderman Absent Knight
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, Chief of Police 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 Mietzner made a motion and Alderman Allred seconded to approve the September 20, 2022 meeting minutes with the necessary changes and have them placed on file
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 Kirwin, Jeffries, Vice, Allred, Mietzner, Smith
NAYS: 0
PASS: 1 Holmes
ABSENT: 1 Knight
The motion carried.
Mayor’s Report
Mayor Dietz administered the oath to Hunter Imhof as Police Officer.
Public Comment
No Public Comment was made
Planning & Zoning Commission
The next meeting is scheduled for October 6, 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
Alderman Kirwin made a motion and Alderman Smith seconded to Approve Ordinance 22- 10-04-01, An Ordinance Amending Provisions of Chapter 112, Section 25 of the Municipal Code of Ordinances Imposing Restriction on the Number of Liquor Licenses Authorized (Specifically Amending Fox’s Pizza Current Class D1 License to a Class D License)
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Kirwin, Smith, Vice, Allred, Mietzner, Jeffries, Holmes
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Knight
The motion carried.
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
Alderman Mietzner made a motion and Alderman Holmes seconded to table the hire of the Finance Director and continue it until the next City Council meeting
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Mietzner, Holmes, Smith, Allred, Vice, Kirwin, Jeffries
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Knight
The motion carried.
F. Finance, Administration & Land Acquisition Committee
Co-Chairs – Kevin Kirwin and Ryan Jeffries
Alderman Jeffries made a motion and Alderman Kirwin seconded to approve the Accounts Payable Report as presented in the agenda packet
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Jeffries, Kirwin, Vice, Mietzner, Allred, Smith, Holmes
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Knight
The motion carried.
Attorney & Staff Reports
Director Gretencord stated that 88 applicants applied for the open Street Crew 1 position. He is in the process of reviewing the applicants to begin the interview process.
Chief Mitchell stated that Joey Crist was hired on as the Code Enforcement Officer and is scheduled to start on October 7, 2022.
Executive Session
Alderman Allred made a motion and Alderman Smith seconded to go into Executive Session at 7:09 PM to discuss the Appointment, Employment, Dismissal, Compensation, Discipline, and Performance of an Employee of the City of Wilmington [ILCS 120/2(c)(1)] and Collective negotiating matters between the City of Wilmington (public body) and its employees [ILCS 120/2(c)(2)]
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Allred, Smith, Holmes, Mietzner, Vice, Kirwin, Jeffries
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Knight
The motion carried.
Alderman Allred made a motion and Alderman Mietzner seconded to close Executive Session at 7:29 PM
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Allred, Mietzner, Smith, Holmes, Vice, Kirwin, Jeffries
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Knight
The motion carried.
Action Taken Following Executive Session
No action was taken.
Adjournment
The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Alderman Allred and seconded by Alderman Mietzner. Upon the voice vote, the motion carried. The Regular Meeting of the City of Wilmington City Council held on October 4, 2022, adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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