Wilmington City Council
Wilmington City Council met Wednesday, April 5.
"City of Wilmington is located at 1165 S Water St, Wilmington, IL 60481."
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Wilmington City Council
Wilmington City Hall
1165 South Water Street
Tuesday, April 5, 2017
Call to Order
The Regular Meeting of the Wilmington City Council on April 5, 2017 was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Orr in the Council Chambers 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 Persic, L. Hall, K. Hall, Van Duyne, Tutor, Kirwin, Evans, Studer
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 the Interim City Administrator Frank Koehler, Deputy City Clerk Joie Ziller, City Accountant Kim Doglio and Attorney John Urban
Approval of Minutes
Alderman Studer made a motion and Alderman Tutor seconded to approve the March 21, 2017 Regular City Council meeting minutes and have them placed on file
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5 Aldermen Persic, Tutor, Kirwin, Evans, Studer
NAYS: 0
PASS: 3 Aldermen L. Hall, K. Hall, Van Duyne
The motion carried.
Mayor’s Report
Mayor Orr stated that yesterday was the election and thanked everyone who came out to vote.
Citizen Comments
No comments were made.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
Committee Reports
Buildings, Grounds, Parks, Health & Safety Committee
Co-Chairs – John Persic Jr. & Joe VanDuyne
The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
Water, Sewer, Streets and Alleys Committee
Co-Chairs – Frank Studer & Kevin Kirwin
The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
Police & ESDA Committee
Co-Chairs – Frank Studer & Fran Tutor
The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
Finance, Administration & Land Acquisition Committee
Co-Chairs – Frank Studer & Fran Tutor
Alderman Studer made a motion and Alderman Kirwin seconded to approve the Accounts Payable Report dated April 5, 2017 in the amount of $389,707.50 as presented by the City Accountant
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Aldermen Persic, L. Hall, K. Hall, Van Duyne, Tutor, Kirwin, Evans, Studer
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
Alderman Studer made a motion and Alderman L. Hall seconded to approve the Annexation
Alderman Studer made a motion and Alderman L. Hall seconded to approve the Annexation Agreement with Barney Castillo, PIN 03-17-35-100-003-0000 Discussion: Alderman Studer stated that after speaking with Mr. Castillo along with discussions at the last several meetings he has no intention of supporting this and will be voting no. Alderman Evans indicated that he feel the same way about this.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 0
NAYS: 8 Aldermen Persic, L. Hall, K. Hall, Van Duyne, Tutor, Kirwin, Evans, Studer
The motion denied.
Alderman Studer made a motion and Alderman L. Hall seconded to approve An Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory to the City of Wilmington, Will County, Illinois (03-17-35-100-003- 0000, Petitioner Castillo)
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 0
NAYS: 8 Aldermen Persic, L. Hall, K. Hall, Van Duyne, Tutor, Kirwin, Evans, Studer
The motion denied.
Attorney Urban stated that #4 on the agenda, An Ordinance Rezoning Annexed Property – I2 Light Industrial (03-17-35-100-003-0000, Petitioner Castillo) is moot.
The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
Ordinance & Licensing Committee
Co-Chairs – Kirby Hall & Steve Evans
The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
Personnel & Collective Bargaining Committee
Co-Chairs – Larry Hall & John Persic Jr.
Nothing at this time.
Interim City Administrator’s Report
Interim City Administrator Koehler summary is attached for reference.
Attorney’s Report
Attorney Urban informed the Council that since the last meeting he has been working on the UPRR-HSR Railroad Utility License Agreements.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Alderman Tutor and seconded by Alderman L. Hall.
Upon voice vote, the motion carried. The Regular Meeting of the City of Wilmington City
Council held on April 5, 2017 adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
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