City of Wilmington Finance Administration and Land Acquisition Committee met March 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
In Attendance
Committee Members
Co-Chair, Alderman Fran Tutor
Alderman Kevin Kirwin
Alderman Steve Evans
Alderman John Persic, Jr.
Alderman Lisa Butler
Members Absent
Co-Chair, Alderman Frank Studer
Alderman Kirby Hall
Other City Officials
Mayor, Roy Strong
City Accountant Kim Doglio
Chief of Police Phil Arnold
Executive Secretary Joie Ziller
The meeting of the Finance, Administration & Land Acquisition Committee was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Alderman Tutor.
Review / Approve the minutes from the February 20, 2017 Meeting:
Alderman Butler made a motion and Alderman Kirwin seconded to approve the minutes from the February 20, 2018 meeting and have them placed on file. Upon voice vote, The Motion Carried, all yes.
Review Accounting Reports as Presented by City Accountant:
Accountant Doglio reviewed and explained the reports to the Committee.
Review and Approve Proposed Amendments to Chapter 52, Meters and Rates:
The Committee reviewed worksheet as prepared by City Accountant Doglio. After some discussion, Alderman Kirwin made a motion and Alderman Butler seconded to approve the rates as discussed and bring the ordinance to vote by full City Council at the April 3, 2018 City Council meeting. Upon voice vote, The Motion Carried, all yes.
Review and 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:
City Account Doglio discussed this with the Committee. Upon voice vote, The Motion Carried, all yes. This will be voted on by full City Council at the March 21, 2018 meeting.
Review and 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:
City Account Doglio discussed this with the Committee. Upon voice vote, The Motion Carried, all yes. This will be voted on by full City Council at the March 21, 2018 meeting.
Review and Approve the Purchase of the New Sewer Jet:
Superintendent Ewenson has been “test driving” this piece of equipment and is very pleased with its performance and did verify that it came with a 60-day warranty. After a brief discussion, 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 and send to the City Council for a full at the March 21, 2018 meeting. Upon voice vote, The Motion Carried, all yes.
Review/Approve Façade Improvement Grant Application submitted by MK Sons Property LLC/Project Address: 708-710 W. Baltimore Street:
The Committee reviewed the application as presented in the packet. Upon further discussion the decision was made decline the application on basis of having no funds within the budget.
Discussion on Tax Refund Letter per Attorney Wellner:
Attorney Wellner briefed the Committee on the letter submitted by Heidi Adams dated to February 5, 2018 addressed to Alderman Studer. This letter will be attached to the approved meeting minutes for future reference. The Committee agreed to take no action.
Public Comment:
No Public Comment
Adjournment:
With no further business before the Committee, Alderman Kirwin 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 6:34 p.m.
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