City of Wilmington City Council met April 3.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Call to Order:
The Regular Meeting of the Wilmington City Council on April 3, 2018 was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Roy Strong 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: Studer, Persic, Butler, Kirwin, Vice, Tutor
Alderman Absent: Evans
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 Deputy City Clerk Joie Ziller, City Accountant Kim Doglio, Attorney Bryan Wellner
Approval of Minutes:
Alderman Tutor made a motion and Alderman Vice seconded to approve the March 21, 2018 Regular City Council meeting minutes and have them placed on file
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 Aldermen Tutor, Butler, Vice, Kirwin
Nays: 0
Pass: 2 Alderman Persic, Studer
The motion carried.
Mayor’ Report:
Mayor Strong hoped everyone had an enjoyable Easter weekend. He visited his daughter in Virginia. The Lion’s Club hosted its annual Easter Egg Hunt at the South Island Park.
Report from Wilmington Coalition for a Healthy Community President:
Coalition President Paula Ekstrom reported on the happenings of the WCHC. President Ekstrom also passed out invitations to “A Celebration Breakfast” which will showcase new community resources. This event will be held at the Local 150 Training Center on April 18, 2018 from 7:30am to 9:00am. President Ekstrom informed the Council that National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 28, 2018 from 10am to 2pm at the Wilmington Police Department, along with document shredding provided by ShredX from 10am to 1pm.
Public Comment:
No public comments were made.
Planning & Zoning Commission:
Alderman Kirwin made a motion and Alderman Persic seconded to approve Ordinance No. 18-04-03-01 – An Ordinance Amending the Text of Zoning Ordinance Section 150.68
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 6 Aldermen Studer, Persic, Tutor, Butler, Vice, Kirwin
Nays: 0
The motion carried
Alderman Kirwin made a motion and Alderman Vice seconded to approve Ordinance No. 18-04-03-02 – An Ordinance Approving a Final/Record of Plat of Subdivision (Fire and Police Station)
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 6 Aldermen Studer, Persic, Tutor, Butler, Vice, Kirwin
Nays: 0
The motion carried
Alderman Kirwin made a motion and Alderman Vice seconded to approve Ordinance No. 18-04-03-03 – An Ordinance Approving a Preliminary and Final Site Plan (Fire and Police Station)
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 6 Aldermen Studer, Persic, Tutor, Butler, Vice, Kirwin
Nays: 0
The motion carried
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
Committee Reports:
Buildings, Grounds, Parks, Health & Safety Committee
The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
Water, Sewer, Streets and Alleys Committee
The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Police & ESDA Committee
The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
Finance, Administration & Land Acquisition Committee
Alderman Tutor made a motion and Alderman Butler seconded to approve the Accounts Payable Report dated April 3, 2018 in the amount of $2,330,549.98 as presented by the City Accountant
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 6 Aldermen Studer, Persic, Tutor, Butler, Vice, Kirwin
Nays: 0
The motion carried
Alderman Studer made a motion and Alderman Persic seconded to approve Ordinance No. 18-04-03-04 – An Ordinance Setting the Reasonable Rates and Changes for Water and Wastewater Services
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 6 Aldermen Studer, Persic, Tutor, Butler, Vice, Kirwin
Nays: 0
The motion carried
The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, April 17, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Ordinance & License Committee
Co-Chairs – Kirby Hall & Lisa Butler
Alderman Butler made a motion and Alderman Tutor seconded to approve Ordinance No. 18-04-03-05 – An Ordinance No. 18-04-03-05 – An Ordinance Prohibiting Entry Into The Kankakee River From Wilmington Island Park, Prohibiting Entry Into The Exclusionary Zone, And Authorizing The City Of Wilmington To Purchase And Erect Signs To Designate The Exclusionary Zone
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 6 Aldermen Studer, Persic, Tutor, Butler, Vice, Kirwin
Nays: 0
The motion carried
The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
Personnel & Collective Bargaining Committee
Co-Chairs – John Persic Jr.
Nothing at this time
Attorney’s Report:
Attorney Wellner had nothing to report.
Executive Session:
Alderman Persic made a motion and Alderman Tutor seconded to go into Executive Session to discuss the Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal of Specific Employees [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)] at 7:26 p.m.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 6 Aldermen Studer, Persic, Tutor, Butler, Vice, Kirwin
Nays: 0
The motion carried
Alderman Persic made motion and Alderman Tutor seconded to come out of Executive Session at 7:57 p.m.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 6 Aldermen Studer, Persic, Tutor, Butler, Vice, Kirwin
Nays: 0
The motion carried
Action Taken Following Executive Session:
Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal of Specific Employees [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)]
Alderman Persic made a motion and Alderman Butler seconded to approve the appointment of Joie Ziller as Interim City Administrator for a period of six months pending contract approval
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 6 Aldermen Studer, Persic, Tutor, Butler, Vice, Kirwin
Nays: 0
The motion carried
Other Pertinent Information:
Alderman Persic made a motion and Alderman Vice seconded to send the Amended Ordinance Provisions of Chapter 112.06 Classification of Licenses of Municipal Code Ordinances for final action at the April 17, 2018 City Council meeting
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 Aldermen Studer, Persic, Tutor, Butler, Vice
Nays: 1 Alderman Kirwin
The motion carried
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Alderman Tutor and seconded by Alderman Butler. Upon voice vote, the motion carried. The Regular Meeting of the City of Wilmington City Council held on April 3, 2018 adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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