City of Wilmington City Council met Feb. 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
MAYOR BEN DIETZ CALLED TO ORDER THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WILMINGTON CITY COUNCIL AT 7:32 P.M.
ROLL CALL
After the pledge of allegiance, the following answered to Roll Call: Alderpersons Kevin Kirwin, Marty Orr Dennis Vice, Ryan Knight, Rachel Conforti, Jonathan Mietzner, and Thomas Smith. Alderperson Todd Holmes was absent. The number present constitutes a quorum.
Also present: Attorney Adam Umek, City Administrator Jeannine Smith, Finance Director Nancy Gross, Public Works Director James Gretencord, Police Chief Adam Zink and Deputy City Clerk Joie Ziller
CITIZENS COMMENT
No public comments were made.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Nothing to report.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from February 3, 2026
B. Approve the Accounts Payable Report
C. Approve the closing of specific bank accounts to be deposited into the General Fund and tracked appropriately
D. Approve Resolution No. 2026-03, A Resolution Approving the Grundy Bank Account Information for the City of Wilmington Police Department Benevolent Account
E. Approve the request for the conversion of the Part-Time Clerk to Full-Time
F. Approve and Authorize the City Administrator to Execute the RT 66 Centennial Commission $1,200 Grant to Support Red Carpet Corridor Programming
G. Approve and Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Double D Booking Engagement Contract for $6,500 (Hi Infidelity for the 2026 Let Freedom Rock Event)
H. Approve Resolution No. 2026-02, A Resolution to Accept Planning Technical Assistance Services Delivered by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning and Authorize the City Administrator to Execute the Intergovernmental Agreement
I. Approve the May 3, 2026, Daily Liquor License Permit submitted by RT 66 Old School Brewery
J. Approve and Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Route 66 Grant FY26 (26-3360001) Attraction (Monument Signs and EV Charging Station) Agreement Between Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau and the City of Wilmington
K. Approve the OH Design Group and Heritage Corridor Destinations State of Illinois Tourism grant (custom art bench option #3)
L. Approve the Concentric Integration proposal for the replacement of Stewart Street lift station control screens for $26,750
Alderperson Kirwin made a motion, and Alderperson Orr seconded to approve the Consent Agenda for the February 17, 2026, City Council meeting
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Kirwin, Orr, Knight, Mietzner, Conforti, Vice, Smith
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Holmes
The motion carried.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Alderperson Mietzner made a motion, and Alderperson Knight seconded to approve Ordinance No. 26-02-17- 01, An Ordinance Approving a Settlement Agreement and Release between Joshua Davis, City of Wilmington, and Michael Brauer
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Mietzner, Knight, Kirwin, Orr, Conforti, Vice, Smith
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Holmes
The motion carried.
Alderperson Knight made a motion, and Alderperson Kirwin seconded to approve Ordinance No. 26-02-17-02, An Ordinance Approving a Conditional Use for Property Located at Vacant Property Southwest of Kahler Road and Water Street, Wilmington, IL part of PIN 03-17-36-307-018-0000 (Taco Bell with a Drive Through)
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Knight, Kirwin, Mietzner, Orr, Conforti, Vice, Smith
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Holmes
The motion carried.
Alderperson Smith made a motion, and Alderperson Mietzner seconded to approve the 2026 City of Wilmington Zoning Map
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Smith, Mietzner, Knight, Kirwin, Orr, Conforti, Vice
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Holmes
The motion carried.
Alderperson Mietzner made a motion, and Alderperson Knight seconded to table the approval of the Belec Electrical, Inc. quotes for generators at the Police Department and City Hall
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Mietzner, Knight, Smith, Kirwin, Orr, Conforti, Vice
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Holmes
The motion carried.
Alderperson Knight made a motion, and Alderperson Vice seconded to waive competitive bidding and approve the North Island Electrical Project with Clennon Electric as quoted
Discussion: Council discussed competitive bidding for a $26,660 electrical project and ultimately decided to proceed with bidding.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 3 Knight, Vice, Kirwin
NAYS: 4 Orr, Mietzner, Conforti, Smith
ABSENT: 1 Holmes
The motion failed.
NOTE: 5. F. Consideration to approve the FY27 Motor Fuel Tax Road Program will be discussed further at the special meeting of the Committee of the Whole being held on February 24, 2026 at 6 PM.
Alderperson Conforti made a motion, and Alderperson Mietzner seconded to approve the Hiring of Mike Martin as ROINC Foreman for the Water Department
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Conforti, Mietzner, Knight, Smith, Kirwin, Orr, Vice
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Holmes
The motion carried.
Alderperson Conforti made a motion, and Alderperson Smith seconded to approve and authorize the execution of an MOU and Vehicle Use Agreement with the Illinois Statewide Auto Theft Task Force and Village of Thornton
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Conforti, Smith, Mietzner, Knight, Kirwin, Orr, Vice
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Holmes
The motion carried.
NOTE: 5. I. Approve the Quote for Security Camera and Electronic Access Control Systems will be up for consideration at the March 3, 2026 City Council meeting.
REPORTS AND COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OFFICIALS
City Attorney – Adam Umek – No Report
City Administrator – Jeannine Smith – informs about an application for property tax exemption filed by the Forest Preserve District of Will County
Finance Director – Nancy Gross – No Report
Public Works Director – James Gretencord – No Report
Chief of Police – Adam Zink – No Report
ALDERPERSON COMMENTS
Alderperson Kirwin – No Comment
Alderperson Orr – No Comment
Alderperson Vice – No Comment
Alderperson Knight – No Comment
Alderperson Conforti – No Comment
Alderperson Mietzner – No Comment
Alderperson Holmes – No Comment
Alderperson Smith – No Comment
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Alderperson Vice made a motion and Alderperson Mietzner seconded to go into Executive Session at 8:01 PM to discuss Probable or Imminent Litigation and Pending Litigation [5 ILCS 2(c)(11)]
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Vice, Mietzner, Conforti, Smith, Knight, Kirwin, Orr
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Holmes
The motion carried.
Alderperson Vice made a motion and Alderperson Orr seconded to close Executive Session at 8:11 PM
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Vice, Orr, Conforti, Smith, Mietzner, Knight, Kirwin,
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Holmes
The motion carried.
ACTION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
No action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Alderperson Orr and seconded by Alderperson Conforti. Upon the voice vote, the motion carried. The City of Wilmington City Council’s regular meeting on February 17, 2026, adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
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