City of Wilmington Buildings, Grounds, Parks, Health & Safety Committee met November 15.
Here is the minutes as provided by the committee:
In Attendance
Committee Members
Co-Chair, Alderman John Persic, Jr.
Co-Chair, Alderman Steve Evans
Alderman Kevin Kirwin
Alderman Lisa Butler
Absent
Alderman Kirby Hall
City Officials
Mayor Roy Strong
Executive Secretary Joie Ziller
The meeting of the Buildings, Grounds, Parks, Health & Safety Committee was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Alderman Persic.
Previous Meeting Minutes
The minutes were reviewed. Alderman Evans made a motion and Alderman Butler seconded to accept October 11, 2017 and November 1, 2017 Committee meeting minutes as presented and have them placed on file.
Upon voice vote, THE MOTION CARRIED, unanimously
Trees in the Parks
Alderman Evans expressed his concerns about the condition and safety of the trees in the South Island Park. There are approximately twenty-six dead tress in the South Island Park. Alderman Evans requested that some of the money from the sale of the old Wilmington Police Department be used to improve the South Island and North Island Parks. Mayor Strong stated that some of the money (at least $5,000) would be designated for park improvements. Mayor Strong would like to see permanent bathrooms on both parks.
Public Comment
No Public Comment.
Adjournment
With no further business before the Committee, Alderman Persic made a motion and it was seconded by Alderman Evans to adjourn. Upon voice vote, THE MOTION CARRIED unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 5:47 p.m.
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