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City of Wilmington City Council met February 20.

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City of Wilmington City Council met February 20.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

Call to Order:

The Regular Meeting of the Wilmington City Council on February 20, 2018 was called to order at 7:06 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, Hall, Butler, Studer, Kirwin, Vice, Tutor, 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 and Attorney Bryan Wellner

Approval of Minutes:

Alderman Tutor made a motion and Alderman Vice seconded to approve the February 6, 2018 Regular City Council meeting minutes and have them placed on file

Discussion: Attorney Wellner made mention of the clarification on the minutes made by the Deputy City Clerk following the action taken after the close of executive session

Upon roll call, the vote was:

Ayes: 8 Aldermen Tutor, Vice, Butler, Evans, Studer, Hall, Kirwin Persic

Nays: 0

The motion carried.

Mayor’ Report:

Mayor Strong requested that if the residents are able to please clear away the debris from the storm drains during heavy rains.

Mayor Strong informed the Council that last Friday he met with Steve Smith who owns the property on RT 53 just south of Burger King. Mr. Smith is interested in developing a storage facility.

Mayor Strong announced that Wilmington Township has offered $60,000 for the purchase of the old police station on Main Street.

Public Comment:

No public comments were made.

Planning & Zoning Commission:

The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 1, 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 Tutor seconded to approve Ordinance No. 18- 02-20-01 – An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network Agreement

Upon roll call, the vote was:

Ayes: 8 Aldermen Kirwin, Tutor, Vice, Butler, Evans, Studer, Hall, 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 Butler seconded to approve the Accounts Payable Report dated February 20, 2018 in the amount of $282,816.52 and the Collector’s Report for the Month Ended January 31, 2018 in the amount of $358,425.00 as presented by the City Accountant

Upon roll call, the vote was:

Ayes: 8 Aldermen Tutor, Butler, Studer, Persic, Hall, 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

Upon roll call, the vote was:

Ayes: 8 Aldermen Tutor, Kirwin, Studer, Persic, Hall, Vice, Butler, Evans

Nays: 0

The motion carried.

Alderman Studer made a motion and Alderman Tutor seconded to approve Resolution No. 2018- 05 – A Resolution Designating Authorized Signatories to the City of Wilmington Bank Accounts at First Midwest Bank

Upon roll call, the vote was:

Ayes: 8 Aldermen Studer, Tutor, Persic, Hall, Vice, Butler, Kirwin, Evans

Nays: 0

The motion carried.

Alderman Studer made a motion and Alderman Tutor seconded to approve Resolution No. 2018- 06 – A Resolution Designating Authorized Signatories to the City of Wilmington Bank Accounts at Chase Bank

Upon roll call, the vote was:

Ayes: 8 Aldermen Studer, Tutor, Persic, Hall, Vice, Butler, Kirwin, Evans

Nays: 0

The motion carried.

The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.

Ordinance & License Committee

Co-Chairs – Kirby Hall & Lisa Butler

Alderman Hall announced the first 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 Hall announced the first 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

Attorney’s Report:

Attorney Wellner had nothing to report.

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 February 20, 2018 adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

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