City of Wilmington Committee of the Whole met Aug. 9.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Call to Order
The Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Dietz in the Council Chamber of 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, Vice, Knight, Allred, Smith, Mietzner Alderman Absent Holmes
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 was the City Administrator Jeannine Smith, Chief of Police Joe Mitchell, Public Works Director James Gretencord, ESDA Director Dennis Housman, and Deputy City Clerk Joie Ziller.
Approve Previous Meeting Minutes
Alderman Mietzner made a motion and Alderman Kirwin seconded to approve the July 12, 2022 meeting minutes and have them placed on file. Upon the voice vote, 7 yes, the motion carried.
Public Comment
Public Comment #1 - Sherri Michaels donated $500 to the Cops &Kids Event being held on August 28, 2022.
Public Comment #2 – Bill Weidling thanked the Wilmington Police Department for enforcing the overweight and overlength semi-trucks.
Administrator’s Report
Administrator Smith presented her report to the Committee as presented in the agenda packet.
Building Inspector’s Report
The Building Inspector’s report was provided in the agenda packet. No further discussion was had regarding this report.
Police & ESDA
Co-Chairs Alderman Mietzner & Alderman Allred
Chief of Police Monthly Summary Report
Chief Mitchell briefed the Council on the monthly happenings within the department. This report was included with the meeting agenda packet.
Discussion – Consideration to Create a New Ordinance Related to Reckless Conduct The Committee reviewed the draft ordinance as presented in the packet. Alderman Smith made a motion and Alderman Kirwin seconded to move the ordinance related to reckless conduct to the August 16th Council meeting for full approval. All yes, the motion carried.
Director of ESDA Monthly Summary Report
ESDA Director Housman reviewed the monthly summary report with the Committee. This report was included with the meeting agenda packet.
Other Pertinent Information
No other pertinent information was discussed.
Ordinance & License Committee
Co-Chairs Alderman Kirwin & Alderman Knight
Discussion – Business License Fees
The Committee reviewed the new fee structure as presented by Mayor Dietz. Mayor Dietz stated that he did meet with Chamber President, Steve Evans to discuss the new business fees being proposed. The proper ordinances will be drafted and this will be revisited at a future Committee of the Whole meeting.
Direction – EV Charging Station Rates
The Committee discussed establishing rates for the EV charging station being installed with the construction of the new downtown parking lot. The consensus was to charge an hourly rate after the first hour of charging for any one vehicle.
Other Pertinent Information
No other pertinent information was discussed.
Buildings, Grounds, Parks, Health & Safety Committee
Co-Chairs Alderman Jeffries & Alderman Smith
Other Pertinent Information
No other pertinent information was discussed.
Water, Sewer, Streets and Alleys Committee
Co-Chairs Alderman Vice & Alderman Holmes
Director of Public Works Monthly Summary Report
Director Gretencord briefed the Council on the monthly happenings within the department. This report was included in the agenda packet.
Direction – Overnight Parking on Water Street Between Baltimore Street and Van Buren Street
The Committee reviewed the request to remove the parking restriction currently on North Water Street. The consensus of the Committee is to pass an ordinance allowing for parking on North Water Street except on Sunday nights between the hours of 3 AM to 6 AM to allow for street sweeping which takes place on Monday mornings. The proper ordinance will be drafted for passage at the August 16, 2022, City Council meeting.
Wilmington Pavement Condition Map Presentation
Director Gretencord presented the pavement condition map as prepared by Chamlin & Associates. This is a valuable asset to the city going forward when determining capital improvement projects.
Other Pertinent Information
No other pertinent information was discussed.
Personnel & Collective Bargaining Committee
Co-Chairs Alderman Mietzner & Alderman Holmes
Other Pertinent Information
No other pertinent information was discussed.
Adjournment
The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Alderman Vice and seconded by Alderman Allred. Upon the voice vote, the motion carried. The Committee of the Whole Meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
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