City of Wilmington City Council met Aug. 16.
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 Kirwin, Jeffries, Knight, Vice, Allred, Mietzner Holmes, Smith
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, Public Works Director James Gretencord, City Attorney Bryan Wellner, and Deputy City Clerk Joie Ziller
Approval of the Previous Regular City Council Meeting
Alderman Allred made a motion and Alderman Jeffries seconded to approve the August 2, 2022 meeting minutes with the necessary changes 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 reminded us that school begins tomorrow, August 17th, please slow down.
Public Comment
Nancy Kuhajda from the University of Illinois Extension presented the Council with a concept for a pollinator garden being proposed near the pedestrian bridge.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The next meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2022.
Committee of the Whole Reports
A. Police & ESDA
Co-Chairs – Jonathan Mietzner and Leslie Allred
Alderman Mietzner made a motion and Alderman Smith seconded to approve Ordinance No. 22-08-16-01, An Ordinance Creating Section 130.14 of the City of Wilmington Code of Ordinances Regarding Reckless Conduct
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Smith, Kirwin, Vice, Knight, Allred, Mietzner, Jeffries, Holmes
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
B. Ordinance & License
Co-Chairs – Kevin Kirwin and Ryan Knight
Mayor Dietz informed the Council that he has been approached by current licensees who wish to change their license for full-service liquor rather than being limited to beer & wine only, along with prospected owners wishing to start a new business here in Wilmington. Amendments to the liquor licenses will be open for discussion at the next Committee of the Whole meeting.
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
Alderman Vice made a motion and Alderman Kirwin seconded to approve Ordinance No. 22-08-16-02, An Ordinance Amending Section 76.02 No Parking Places, to allow for overnight parking on Water Street from Baltimore Street to Chicago Street except for Sunday’s between 3AM and 6AM
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Kirwin, Vice, Knight, Allred, Mietzner, Jeffries, Holmes
NAYS: 0
PASS: 1 Smith
The motion carried.
Alderman Vice made a motion and Alderman Knight seconded to approve and authorize the execution of the Contract with New Era Spreading, Inc. for Lime Sludge Removal in the amount not to exceed $30,000
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Smith, Kirwin, Vice, Knight, Allred, Mietzner, Jeffries, Holmes
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
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 Accounts Payable Report in the Amount of $2,139,688.74 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 Mietzner seconded to Approve Resolution No. 2022-05, A Resolution Approving the Illinois Funds Account Information Change for the City of Wilmington
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 Kirwin seconded to Approve Resolution No. 2022-06, A Resolution Approving the Gundy Bank Account Information Change for the City of Wilmington
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 Kirwin seconded to Approve Resolution No. 2022-07, A Resolution Approving the Chase Bank Account Information Change for the City of Wilmington
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 Kirwin seconded to Approve Resolution No. 2022-08, A Resolution Approving the Old National Bank Account Information Change for the City of Wilmington
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 Knight seconded to Approve Resolution No. 2022-09, A Resolution Approving the J.P. Morgan Account Information Change for the City of Wilmington
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Smith, Kirwin, Vice, Knight, Allred, Mietzner, Jeffries, Holmes
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
Attorney & Staff Reports
Administrator Smith wished Matt Hoffman well on his next journey. Matt’s last day with the city is August 19, 2022.
Executive Session
Alderman Allred made a motion and Alderman Mietzner seconded to go into Executive Session at 7:34 PM to discuss 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)], Matter of Land Acquisition [ILCS 2(c)(5) and 2(c)(6)] 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 Mietzner seconded to close Executive Session at 7:55 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 was taken.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Alderman Knight and seconded by Alderman Kirwin. Upon the voice vote, the motion carried. The Regular Meeting of the City of Wilmington City Council held on August 16, 2022, adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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