City of Wilmington City Council met July 5.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Call to Order
The Regular Meeting of the Wilmington City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Ben Dietz in the Council Chamber 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 In-Person Kirwin, Jeffries, Vice, Allred, Mietzner Holmes, Smith Aldermen Present via Zoom Knight
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 City Administrator Jeannine Smith, Finance Director Matt Hoffman, Chief Joe Mitchell, City Attorney Bryan Wellner, and Deputy City Clerk Joie Ziller
Approval of the Previous Regular City Council Meeting
Alderman Vice made a motion and Alderman Jeffries seconded to approve the June 21, 2022 meeting minutes and have them placed on file
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Kirwin, Holmes, Jeffries, Knight, Vice, Allred, Mietzner, Smith
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
Mayor’s Report
Mayor Dietz thanked all the individuals and organizations who helped plan and volunteered at the City’s fireworks on July 1st. Mayor Dietz reminded all the Aldermen who are interested in attending this year’s IML Conference to let Joie know so reservations can be made.
Public Comment
Public Comment #1 – Elizabeth Strong requested the Council to consider amending the ordinance to allow for golf carts to cross RT 53 so the majority of town is accessible.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The July 12, 2022 at 5:00 pm is cancelled due to lack of an agenda. The next meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2022.
Committee of the Whole Reports
A. Police & ESDA
Co-Chairs – Jonathan Mietzner and Leslie Allred
Nothing at this time
B. Ordinance & License
Co-Chairs – Kevin Kirwin and Ryan Knight
Alderman Kirwin made a motion and Alderman Allred seconded to approve Ordinance No. 22-07-05-01, An Ordinance Amending Section 132.26 of the City of Wilmington Code of Ordinances to Increase the Minimum Penalty for a Violation
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Smith, Kirwin, Vice, Knight, Allred, Mietzner, Jeffries, Holmes
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
Alderman Kirwin made a motion and Alderman Smith seconded to approve Ordinance No. 22-07-05-03, An Ordinance Amending Section 70.99 of the City of Wilmington Code of Ordinances to Increase the Minimum Penalties for Violations of Article 4 of the Traffic Code Regarding Vehicle Weight Limits, Dimensions and Permits
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Smith, Kirwin, Vice, Knight, Allred, Mietzner, Jeffries, Holmes
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
C. Buildings, Grounds, Parks, Health & Safety
Co-Chairs – Ryan Jeffries and Thomas Smith
Nothing at this time
D. Water, Sewer, Streets & Alleys
Co-Chairs – Todd Holmes and Dennis Vice
Nothing at this time
E. Personnel & Collective Bargaining
Co-Chairs – Jonathan Mietzner and Todd Holmes
Nothing at this time
F. Finance, Administration & Land Acquisition Committee
Co-Chairs – Kevin Kirwin and Ryan Jeffries
Alderman Jeffries made a motion and Alderman Mietzner seconded to approve the Financial Reports and Accounts Payable Report in the Amount of $371,108.59 as presented by the Finance Director
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Smith, Kirwin, Vice, Knight, Allred, Mietzner, Jeffries, Holmes
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
Alderman Jeffries made a motion and Alderman Smith seconded to approve Ordinance No. 22-07-05-02, An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement Between the City of Wilmington and the Board of Education of Wilmington Community Unit School District No. 209U
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Smith, Kirwin, Vice, Knight, Allred, Mietzner, Jeffries, Holmes
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
Alderman Kirwin made a motion and Alderman Mietzner seconded to Ratify the Approval and Execution by the City Administrator of the Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with the Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitor’s Bureau for the EV Parking Lot Grant
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Smith, Kirwin, Vice, Knight, Allred, Mietzner, Jeffries, Holmes
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
Alderman Kirwin made a motion and Alderman Jeffries seconded to Approve Chamlin & Associates Recommendation to Award the Low, Responsive, Responsible Bidder, P.T. Ferro Construction Co for the Water Street Parking Lot Improvements in the amount of $204,094.73
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Smith, Kirwin, Vice, Knight, Allred, Mietzner, Jeffries
NAYS: 0
PASS: 1 Holmes
The motion carried.
Alderman Kirwin made a motion and Alderman Smith seconded to Approve Ordinance No. 22-07-05-04, Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of the Confirmation of Satisfaction of Payments and Mutual Release of Obligations Pursuant to Section 7 of Annexation By and Among the City of Wilmington and United States Cold Storage, Inc.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Smith, Kirwin, Vice, Knight, Allred, Mietzner, Jeffries, Holmes
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
Attorney & Staff Reports
Nothing to report at this time
Executive Session
Alderman Allred made a motion and Alderman Kirwin seconded to go into Executive Session at 7:22 PM to discuss the Appointment, Employment, Dismissal, Compensation, Discipline and Performance of an Employee of the City of Wilmington [ILCS 120/2(c)(1)], Collective negotiating matters between the City of Wilmington (public body) and its employees [ILCS 120/2(c)(2)], and 2(c)(6)], Probable or Imminent Litigation and Pending Litigation [ILCS 2(c)(11)]
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Kirwin, Holmes, Smith, Mietzner, Vice, Knight, Jeffries, Allred
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
Alderman Allred made a motion and Alderman Kirwin seconded to close Executive Session at 8:04 PM
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Kirwin, Holmes, Smith, Mietzner, Vice, Knight, Jeffries, Allred
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
Action Taken Following Executive Session
No action taken.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Alderman Mietzner and seconded by Alderman Jeffries. Upon the voice vote, the motion carried. The Regular Meeting of the City of Wilmington City Council held on July 5, 2022 adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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