City of Wilmington Committee of the Whole met Oct. 11.
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, Mietzner, Holmes, Smith(5:47 p.m.)
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 City Administrator Jeannine Smith, Chief of Police Joe Mitchell, Public Works Director James Gretencord, and Deputy City Clerk Joie Ziller.
Approve Previous Meeting Minutes
Alderman Vice made a motion and Alderman Mietzner seconded to approve the September 13, 2022 meeting minutes and have them placed on file. Upon the voice vote, the motion carried.
Public Comment
Duane Kane requested that the City inspect and address the drainage issue on N. Water Street by his buildings.
Steve Evans thanked the City for the assistance prepping for and during the Chamber of Commerce’s Autumn Festival of Crafts.
Administrator’s Report
Administrator Smith stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission approved the text amendment related to historical preservation, so this will be on the next Council agenda for consideration of approval by the City Council. The template for the quarterly newsletter with the Library and Park District is almost complete. The EV Parking Lot is complete minus the electrical cabinet which is expected to be delivered and installed in January. Administrator Smith stated that she will be attending the International Council of Shopped Centers Seminar being held at Navy Pier on October 20th.
Deputy City Clerk Report
Deputy City Clerk stated that in July 2022 the State of Illinois approved the City’s application for authority to dispose of local records. This application is the City’s authority to dispose of each record series in accordance with the retention period.
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 in the meeting agenda packet.
Consideration of Range Improvement Fees to Outside Law Enforcement Entities Chief Mitchell requested the Committee to consider establishing a fee for other agencies that utilize the City’s shooting range. The Committee was in favor of fees being established.
Director of ESDA Monthly Summary Report
The Committee reviewed the ESDA Report included in the agenda packet as prepared by Director Housman. No further discussion was had regarding the report.
Review the Draft Ordinance Declaring as Surplus Certain Equipment and Authorizing the ESDA Director to Dispose of Said Equipment in a Manner in the Best Interest of the City of Wilmington The Committee reviewed the ordinance related to the surplus of the Dodge Durango. The Committee was in favor of moving this ordinance to the City Council for full approval.
Other Pertinent Information
No other pertinent information was discussed.
Ordinance & License Committee
Co-Chairs Alderman Kirwin & Alderman Knight
Other Pertinent Information
No other pertinent information was discussed.
Buildings, Grounds, Parks, Health & Safety Committee
Co-Chairs Alderman Jeffries & Alderman Smith
Consideration to Approve Claire’s Corner Holiday Lights Proposal by Principal Lighting, Inc. The Committee reviewed the proposal as presented in the agenda packet. Alderman Smith requested that lights be placed on the fence bordering the park. A revised proposal will be presented at the October 18th City Council meeting for consideration.
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.
Consideration to Approve Water-Filled Jersey Barrier Estimate Submitted by Ewing Safety & Industrial, Inc.
The Committee reviewed the quote as presented in the agenda packet. The Committee agreed to move this to the October 18th Council meeting for approval.
Consideration to Approve Authorization #7 for the Kankakee River Drive & Wilmington-Peotone Road Intersection Improvement
The Committee reviewed the documentation as presented in the agenda packet. The Committee agreed to move this to the October 18th Council meeting for approval.
Consideration to Approve Engineer’s Pay Estimate #9 for the Wilmington-Peotone Road at IL 53 Project
The Committee reviewed the documentation as presented in the agenda packet. The Committee agreed to move this to the October 18th Council meeting for approval.
Other Pertinent Information
Alderman Kirwin requested that a street light be placed on Kankakee Street near the Foxtail Commons subdivision.
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 Holmes and seconded by Alderman Mietzner. Upon the voice vote, the motion carried. The Committee of the Whole Meeting held on October 11, 2022, adjourned at 6:14 p.m.
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