City of Wilmington City Council met March 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Call to Order:
The Regular Meeting of the Wilmington City Council on March 21, 2018 was called to order at 7:00 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: Butler, Kirwin, Vice, Tutor, Evans
Alderman Absent: Studer, Persic, Hall
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 and Attorney Scott Nemanich
Approval of Minutes:
Alderman Tutor made a motion and Alderman Evans seconded to approve the March 6, 2018 Regular City Council meeting minutes and have them placed on file
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 Aldermen Tutor, Butler, Vice, Evans, Kirwin
Nays: 0
The motion carried.
Public Hearings:
Alderman Kirwin made a motion and Alderman Evans seconded to open the Public Hearing at 7:02 p.m. for a text amendment to the “Zoning Ordinance of the City of Wilmington” to add “police and fire stations: as permitted uses in the I-5 Large Scale Planned Industrial District
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 Aldermen Tutor, Butler, Vice, Evans, Kirwin
Nays: 0
The motion carried.
Attorney Benjamin Schuster representing Adar Ridgeport Industrial Partners informed the Council that the City’s I-5 Large Scale Planned Industrial District does not list “Fire and Police Stations” as a permitted or conditional use within the I-5 zoning district and recommend the Council to approve this amendment. No other public comment was made.
Alderman Kirwin made a motion and Alderman Evans seconded to close the Public Hearing at 7:06 p.m.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 Aldermen Tutor, Butler, Vice, Evans, Kirwin
Nays: 0
The motion carried.
Alderman Kirwin made a motion and Alderman Tutor seconded to open the Public Hearing at 7:07 p.m. for the approval of preliminary plat, final plat and site plan of property comprising of 2.11 acres generally located at 29745 Elion Boulevard in Wilmington, IL (PIN 03-17-16-400- 012-0010)
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 Aldermen Tutor, Butler, Vice, Evans, Kirwin
Nays: 0
The motion carried.
Attorney Benjamin Schuster representing Adar Ridgeport Industrial Partners submitted a petition related to the proposed Fire & Police Station #2 to be constructed at Ridgeport Logistics Center. Chief Zlomie stated that he is ready to get this project underway and will hopefully be ready to move in by Christmas. No other public comment was made.
Alderman Kirwin made a motion and Alderman Tutor seconded to close the Public Hearing at 7:08 p.m.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 Aldermen Tutor, Butler, Vice, Evans, Kirwin
Nays: 0
The motion carried
Mayor’ Report:
Mayor Strong informed the Council that the South Island Park is open.
Mayor Strong stated that he is disappointed in the resent actions of the Council. When he comes to speak with Aldermen on an individual basis about a specific topic he expects them keeps the decision or opinion they made and not change it.
Mayor Strong reported on the first quarter of the Building Department. There have been twelve permits issued, value of all permits is $422,308.00, permit fees collected is $8,085.00. Of the twelve permits six were commercial and six were residential for improvements to existing structures or additions.
Public Comment:
Van Holman representing the Wilmington Baseball Softball Association read a letter from Vice President Tim Cragg.
Sarah Savone, Treasurer of the Wilmington Baseball Softball Association reported on the financials of the Association.
Jeff Allgood and Joe Van Duyne spoke on behalf of the 11U travel team.
Planning & Zoning Commission:
Alderman Tutor made a motion and Alderman Evans seconded to approve the Planning & Zoning Commission’s Recommendation to approve the text amendment to the I-5 Large Scale Planned Industrial District adding “Fire and Police Stations” as a permitted use within section 150.68, Paragraph 4 (“Permitted Uses”) of the City of Wilmington Code of Ordinances
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 Aldermen Tutor, Butler, Vice, Evans, Kirwin
Nays: 0
The motion carried
Alderman Tutor made a motion and Alderman Vice seconded to approve the Planning & Zoning Commission’s Recommendation to approve the site plan, preliminary/final plat for the proposed Fire and Police Station No. 2 subject to the following conditions: 1) Final Engineering review and approval by the City Engineer and 2) Final Engineering review and approval of the Stormwater Management design and calculations by the City Engineer
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 Aldermen Tutor, Butler, Vice, Evans, Kirwin
Nays: 0
The motion carried
Alderman Tutor made a motion and Alderman Kirwin seconded to approve and adopt the Official City of Wilmington 2018 Zoning Map
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 Aldermen Tutor, Butler, Vice, Evans, 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
Alderman Evans made a motion and Alderman Butler seconded to approve and award the bid submitted by Latino’s Landscaping, the lowest responsible bidder, for Lawn Care Maintenance Services for the period beginning April 1, 2018 and ending April 30, 2021
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 Aldermen Tutor, Butler, Vice, Evans, Kirwin
Nays: 0
The motion carried
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 March 21, 2018 in the amount of $341,044.88 and the Collector’s Report for the Month Ended February 28, 2018 in the amount of $374,236.00 as presented by the City Accountant
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 Aldermen Tutor, Butler, Vice, Evans, Kirwin
Nays: 0
The motion carried
Alderman Tutor made a motion and Alderman Evans seconded to approve the Distribution of the 2015 Tax Increment Collected in 2016 in the amount of $113,580.55 in the Excess Administrative Set Aside in TIF #2 Fund that was held by the City
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 Aldermen Tutor, Butler, Vice, Evans, Kirwin
Nays: 0
The motion carried
Alderman Tutor made a motion and Alderman Vice seconded approve the Distribution from the TIF #2 Fund, the available Incremental Property Taxes from 2016 that were collected in 2017 and in the City’s possession
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 Aldermen Tutor, Butler, Vice, Evans, Kirwin
Nays: 0
The motion carried
Alderman Tutor made a motion and Alderman Kirwin seconded to approve the down payment for the New Sewer Jet, 50% down payment of $16,000 to EJ Equipment from Manteno pending repairs agreed to and written warranty
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 Aldermen Tutor, Butler, Vice, Evans, Kirwin
Nays: 0
The motion carried
No. 5 on the agenda – Approve Façade Improvement Grant Application submitted by MK Sons Property LLC/Project Address: 708-710 W. Baltimore Street – was removed per the Finance, Administration and Land Acquisition Committee
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 announced that the final reading of An Ordinance Prohibiting Entry Into The Exclusionary Zone In The Kankakee River From South Island Park And Authorizing The City Of Wilmington To Purchase And Erect Signs To Designate The Exclusionary Zone will be tabled until the April 3, 2018 per the City Attorney to make the necessary changes.
Alderman Butler made a motion and Alderman Tutor seconded to approve Ordinance No. 18- 03-21-01 – An Ordinance Amending the City of Wilmington Building Code with Respect to Amendments to the 2005 National Electric Code
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 Aldermen Tutor, Butler, Vice, Evans, 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.
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Alderman Kirwin and seconded by Alderman Tutor. Upon voice vote, the motion carried. The Regular Meeting of the City of Wilmington City Council held on March 21, 2018 adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
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