City of Wilmington City Council met March 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Call to Order:
The Regular Meeting of the Wilmington City Council on March 6, 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: Persic, Butler, Studer, Kirwin, Vice, Tutor, Evans
Alderman: Absent 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 City Administrator Scott Murphy, Deputy City Clerk Joie Ziller, City Accountant Kim Doglio, Chief of Police Phil Arnold George Attorney Mahoney and Attorney Bryan Wellner
Approval of Minutes:
Alderman Tutor made a motion and Alderman Butler seconded to approve the February 20, 2018 Regular City Council meeting minutes and have them placed on file
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 7 Aldermen Tutor, Butler, Vice, Evans, Studer, Kirwin Persic
Nays: 0
The motion carried.
Mayor’ Report:
Mayor Strong informed the Council that he is working with volunteers to construct permanent bathrooms on the Island Parks.
Public Comment:
Mike Russe commented on the ordinance prohibiting entry into the Kankakee River on the North Island Park. Mr. Russe stated that the ordinance was misleading.
Planning & Zoning Commission:
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
Committee Reports:
Buildings, Grounds, Parks, Health & Safety Committee
The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
Water, Sewer, Streets and Alleys Committee
Alderman Kirwin made a motion and Alderman Studer seconded to approve the quote from Austin Tyler Constructions Inc. for the North Street Concrete Improvements in the amount of $10,000.00
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 7 Aldermen Kirwin, Studer, Tutor, Vice, Butler, Evans, Persic
Nays: 0
The motion carried.
The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Police & ESDA Committee
The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
Finance, Administration & Land Acquisition Committee
Alderman Tutor made a motion and Alderman Studer seconded to approve the Accounts Payable Report dated March 6, 2018 in the amount of $302,123.48 as presented by the City Accountant
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 7 Aldermen Tutor, Studer, Butler, Persic, Vice, Kirwin, Evans
Nays: 0
The motion carried.
Alderman Tutor made a motion and Alderman Kirwin seconded to approve Ordinance No. 18- 02-20-02 – An Ordinance Providing for a Supplemental Appropriation and Line Item Transfers for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2017 and Ending April 30, 2018
The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Ordinance & License Committee
Co-Chairs – Kirby Hall & Lisa Butler
Alderman Butler announced the second reading of An Ordinance Prohibiting Entry Into The E 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
Alderman Butler announced the second reading of Chapter 157.01, Amendment and Deletions to 2005 National Electric Code
The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
Personnel & Collective Bargaining Committee
Co-Chairs – John Persic Jr.
Nothing at this time
City Administrator’s Report:
Administrator Murphy informed the Council that the North Island Park is now open, the South Island Park will remain closed until the road is repaired, N. Kankakee Street will closed at the railroad crossing beginning March 12 through June, Mike Nugent from the Public Works Department will be retiring in December 2018 or January 2019, meetings are scheduled with Rodney Tonelli and the engineering firms to discuss RT 53 & Arsenal Road and RT 53 & Peotone Road to discuss the pending improvements.
Attorney’s Report:
Attorney Mahoney had nothing to report.
Executive Session:
Alderman Persic made a motion and Alderman Tutor seconded to go into Executive Session at 7:14 pm to discuss the Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal of Specific Employee [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)]
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 7 Aldermen Persic, Tutor, Studer, Butler, Vice, Kirwin, Evans
Nays: 0
The motion carried.
Alderman Persic made a motion and Alderman Tutor seconded to close Executive Session at 7:20 pm
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 7 Aldermen Persic, Tutor, Studer, Butler, Vice, Kirwin, Evans
Nays: 0
The motion carried.
Action Taken Following Executive Session:
Alderman Persic made a motion and Alderman Kirwin seconded to approve the Severance Agreement and Release by and between Colby C. Zemaitis and the City of Wilmington
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 7 Aldermen Persic, Kirwin, Tutor, Studer, Butler, Vice, Evans
Nays: 0
The motion carried.
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Alderman Tutor and seconded by Alderman Studer. Upon voice vote, the motion carried. The Regular Meeting of the City of Wilmington City Council held on March 6, 2018 adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
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