City of Wilmington Finance Administration & Land Acquisition Committee met Feb. 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Committee Members in Attendance
Co-Chair Kevin Kirwin, Co-Chair Marty Orr, Dennis Vice, Ryan Knight, Rachel Conforti, Jonathan Mietzner, Tom Smith. Alderperson Todd Holmes was absent.
Other City Officials in Attendance
Mayor Ben Dietz, City Administrator Jeannine Smith, Finance Director Nancy Gross, Public Works Director James Gretencord, Chief of Police Adam Zink
The Finance, Administration & Land Acquisition Committee meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M. by Alderperson Kirwin.
Approve Previous Meeting Minutes
Alderperson Orr made a motion, and Alderperson Knight seconded it, to approve the January 20, 2026, meeting minutes as written and have them placed on file. Upon roll call, the vote was 7 yes, 0 nays: the motion carried.
Public Comment
Frank Hillegonds of Homewood Disposal discusses the current garbage contract proposal and requests the opportunity to negotiate to remain as the city’s service provider.
Review and Consideration to Approve the Accounting Reports
The Committee discussed various financial and operational metrics, including the accounts payable report for $773, 032.22. Director Gross outlined the summary of UB data, along with budget status report showing 77% of estimated revenue collected and 66% of estimated expenses sent.
Alderperson Knight made a motion, and Alderperson Conforti seconded to approve the accounting reports and place the reports on the February 17, 2026, City Council consent agenda for full approval. Upon roll call, the vote was 7 yes, 0 nays: the motion carried.
Discussion & Consideration to Approve the closing of specific bank accounts to be deposited into the General Fund and tracked appropriately
Director Gross discusses the closure of specific bank accounts and their transfer to the general fund.
Alderperson Mietzner made a motion, and Alderperson Knight seconded to approve the closure of specific bank accounts, which will be deposited into the General Fund and tracked appropriately, and place this on the February 17, 2026, City Council consent agenda for full approval. Upon roll call, the vote was 7 yes, 0 nays: the motion carried.
Approve a resolution approving the Grundy bank account information for the city of Wilmington police department benevolent account
Alderperson Knight made a motion, and Alderperson Mietzner seconded to approve the resolution and place this on the February 17, 2026, City Council consent agenda for full approval. Upon roll call, the vote was 7 yes, 0 nays: the motion carried.
Discussion and Consideration to Approve the request for the conversion of the Part-Time Clerk to Full-Time
Director Gross explains the request to convert the current part-time fiscal clerk position to a full time position.
Alderperson Mietzner made a motion, and Alderperson Knight seconded to approve the request and place this on the February 17, 2026, City Council consent agenda for full approval. Upon roll call, the vote was 7 yes, 0 nays: the motion carried.
Discussion FY 2027 Budget
Director Gross presents the projected general fund revenues, using IML suggestions for sales taxes and CPI for other revenues.
Discussion and Direction Regarding Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services Bid Tabulation
City Administrator discusses the bid tabulation for solid waste collection and disposal services, with LRS and Homewood as the main bidders with Mack & Crew Rentals LLC as the lowest bidder for portable toilet services only. The proposals will be voted at the March 3, 2026 City Council meeting.
Discussion and provide staff direction regarding the proposed FY27 Motor Fuel Tax Road Program
The revised FY 27 motor fuel tax road program, including updates based on the Committee of the Whole’s request. At the consensus of the Committee, a special Committee of the Whole meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 6 PM to prioritize the list of roads to be included in the road program.
Discussion on abatement of property taxes for the Park District at 315 N. Water Street At the request of Alderperson Orr, this topic will be moved to the March 10, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Other Pertinent Information
No other pertinent information was discussed.
Adjournment
The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Alderperson Mietzner and seconded by Alderperson Knight. Upon voice vote, all yes, and the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:28 P.M.
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