City of Wilmington City Council met Nov. 1.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Call to Order
The Regular Meeting of the Wilmington City Council on November 1, 2022, 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, Knight, Jeffries, Vice, Allred, Mietzner, Smith, Holmes
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 Nancy Gross, Chief of Police Joe Mitchell, Public Works Director James Gretencord, City Attorney George Mahoney, and Deputy City Clerk Joie Ziller
Approval of the Previous Regular City Council Meeting
Alderman Mietzner made a motion and Alderman Kirwin seconded to approve the October 18, 2022 meeting minutes with the necessary changes and have them placed on file
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Kirwin, Jeffries, Vice, Allred, Mietzner, Smith, Holmes, Knight
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
Mayor’s Report
Mayor Dietz swore in Nancy Gross as City Treasurer.
Chief Mitchell presented awards of commendation to the Police Officers and Office Staff.
Public Comment
Roy Surdej, Water’s Edge resident expressed his concerns and opposition about the Love’s Travel Stop being proposed.
Susan Schnuckel stated her opposition to more trucks traveling through Wilmington. Dwayne Lafferty expressed his opposition to Love’s Travel Stop.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The next meeting is scheduled for November 3, 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
Alderman Vice made a motion and Alderman Jeffries seconded to approve the purchase of the snow removal equipment not to exceed $36,392.50
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Kirwin, Knight, Smith, Vice, Allred, Mietzner, Jeffries, Holmes
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
E. Personnel & Collective Bargaining
Co-Chairs – Jonathan Mietzner and Todd Holmes
Alderman Mietzner made a motion and Alderman Knight seconded to approve the hire of Casey Green for the Public Works Street Crew 1 Laborer Position with a start date of November 14, 2022 pending the successful passage of a work physical and drug screening
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Kirwin, Knight, Smith, Vice, Allred, Mietzner, Jeffries, Holmes
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
F. Finance, Administration & Land Acquisition Committee
Co-Chairs – Kevin Kirwin and Ryan Jeffries
Alderman Smith made a motion and Alderman Vice seconded to approve the authorization for the City Administrator to Execute the Lease Contract for Printer & Services with Konica Minolta
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Kirwin, Knight, Smith, Vice, Allred, Mietzner, Jeffries, Holmes
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
Alderman Kirwin made a motion and Alderman Mietzner seconded to approve Ordinance No. 22- 11-01-01, An Ordinance Authorizing the City of Wilmington to Enter Into and for the Mayor of Wilmington to Execute an Agreement Between the City of Wilmington and Commonwealth Edison Company
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Kirwin, Knight, Smith, Vice, Allred, Mietzner, Jeffries, Holmes
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
Attorney & Staff Reports
Director Gretencord thanked Ken Ewenson for his many years of service to the city and wished him a happy retirement.
Chief Mitchell presented his departmental report to the Committee.
Executive Session
Alderman Allred made a motion and Alderman Mietzner seconded to go into Executive Session at 7:49 PM to discuss the Appointment, Employment, Dismissal, Compensation, Discipline, and Performance of an Employee of the City of Wilmington [ILCS 120/2(c)(1)]
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Allred, Knight, Smith, Holmes, Mietzner, Vice, Kirwin, Jeffries
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
Alderman Allred made a motion and Alderman Vice seconded to close Executive Session at 8:28 PM
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Allred, Mietzner, Knight, Smith, Holmes, Vice, Kirwin, Jeffries
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
Action Taken Following Executive Session
Alderman Allred made a motion and Alderman Holmes seconded to approve the wage increases for the non-bargaining unit employees as presented during the executive session
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Mietzner, Holmes, Knight, Smith, Allred, Vice, Kirwin, Jeffries
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
Adjournment
The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Alderman Holmes and seconded by Alderman Knight. Upon the voice vote, the motion carried. The Regular Meeting of the City of Wilmington City Council held on November 1, 2022, adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
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