City of Wilmington City Council met May 1.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Call to Order:
The Regular Meeting of the Wilmington City Council on May 1, 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, Tutor, Persic, Butler, Kirwin, Vice, 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 Studer made a motion and Alderman Persic seconded to approve the April 17, 2018 Regular City Council meeting minutes and have them placed on file
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 7 Studer, Persic, Evans, Tutor, Kirwin, Vice, Butler
Nays: 0
The motion carried.
Mayor’ Report:
Mayor Strong made his recommended appointment for Second Ward Alderman. Mayor Strong informed the Council that he would like to appoint Floyd Combes to fill this recently vacated seat. Mr. Combes has been a citizen of the City for 17 years and once was the Alderman for the Second Ward.
Alderman Persic made a motion and Alderman Vice seconded to approve the Mayoral Appointment of Floyd Combes as Second Ward Alderman with the term expiring in May 2019
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 3 Persic, Studer, Vice
Nays: 4 Kirwin, Tutor, Butler, Evans
The motion denied.
Mayor Strong made the following announcements:
•Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor is Saturday, May 5
•Waste Management City Wide Pick Up is Thursday, May 10
•11th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony is Saturday, May 26 at 11AM at Veteran’s Memorial Park
•First Responders Appreciation Day is Saturday, May 26 from 11AM to 2PM at Wilmington City Hall Parking Lot, Sponsored by Country Financial
Public Comment:
Marty Orr briefed the Council on this year’s Catfish Days festival. This year will mark the 20th year since its re-inception and the event will take place July 26-29, 2018.
Sherri Michaels informed the Council that she would like to serve as 2nd Ward Alderman. Ms. Michaels stated that she has been a Wilmington citizen for 16 years and has lived in the second ward for 12 years.
Planning & Zoning Commission:
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
Committee Reports:
Buildings, Grounds, Parks, Health & Safety Committee
The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
Water, Sewer, Streets and Alleys Committee
The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Police & ESDA Committee
The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be the WESCOM facility in Plainfield, IL.
Finance, Administration & Land Acquisition Committee
Alderman Studer made a motion and Alderman Evans seconded to approve the Accounts Payable Report dated May 1, 2018, FY2018 Final Check Listing, in the amount of $212,953.28 and the Accounts Payable Report dated May 1, 2018, FY2019, in the amount of $553,996.95 as presented by the City Accountant
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 7 Studer, Persic, Evans, Tutor, Kirwin, Vice, Butler
Nays: 0
The motion carried.
Alderman Studer made a motion and Alderman Tutor seconded to approve the IDOT Preliminary Engineering and Construction Guidance Agreement for Motor Fuel Tax Funds
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 7 Studer, Persic, Evans, Tutor, Kirwin, Vice, Butler
Nays: 0
The motion carried.
Alderman Studer made a motion and Alderman Tutor seconded to approve the City Engineer’s recommendation to accept and enter a contract with D Construction Inc. the lowest responsible bidder, to complete the 2018 Motor Fuel Tax Project
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 7 Studer, Persic, Evans, Tutor, Kirwin, Vice, Butler
Nays: 0
The motion carried.
The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, May 15, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Ordinance & License Committee
Co-Chairs – Kirby Hall & Lisa Butler
The scheduled meeting of Tuesday, May 8, 2018 will need to be rescheduled.
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 7:39 p.m.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 7 Studer, Persic, Evans, Tutor, Kirwin, Vice, Butler
Nays: 0
The motion carried.
Alderman Persic made motion and Alderman Tutor seconded to come out of Executive Session at 8:10 p.m.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 7 Studer, Persic, Evans, Tutor, Kirwin, Vice, Butler
Nays: 0
The motion carried.
Action Taken Following Executive Session:
No action was taken.
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Alderman Tutor and seconded by Alderman Evans. Upon voice vote, the motion carried. The Regular Meeting of the City of Wilmington City Council held on May 1, 2018 adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
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