City of Wilmington City Council met Feb. 7.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Call to Order
The Regular Meeting of the Wilmington City Council on February 7, 2023, 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, Knight, Jeffries, Vice, Allred, Mietzner, Smith, 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 were City Administrator Jeannine Smith, Finance Director Nancy Gross, Chief of Police Adam Zink, Public Works Director James Gretencord, 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 Allred seconded to approve the January 17, 2023 meeting minutes with the necessary changes and have them placed on file
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Vice, Allred, Jeffries, Kirwin, Mietzner, Smith, Knight
NAYS: 0
PASS: 1 Holmes
The motion carried.
Mayor’s Report
Mayor Dietz reminded us about the Town Hall meeting on February 9, 2023. This meeting is being held at Wilmington High School and begins at 6 PM.
IML Fact Sheet regarding Statement of the Economic Interests Forms was distributed to the Council for their review and reference.
Public Comment
No public comments were made.
Planning & Zoning Commission
Alderman Knight made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 23-02-07-01, An Ordinance Approving a Conditional Use for Property Located at 110 Bridge Street, Wilmington, IL60481 (Nelly’s Drive Thru Window; PIN No. 03-17-25-304-007-0000
Discussion: Administrator Smith stated that it has come to the City’s attention that the build-out with additional seating was not included with the plans and may be a legal nonconforming use. The drive-thru window is okay but we need to verify the build-out plans with the petitioner, Steve Nelson. Mr. Nelson was not in attendance at this meeting.
Following the discussion, Alderman Knight rescinded his original motion and made a motion to table the approval of the Ordinance Approving a Conditional Use for Property Located at 110 Bridge Street, Wilmington, IL60481 (Nelly’s Drive-Thru Window; PIN No. 03-17-25-304-007- 0000). Alderman Jeffries seconded the motion.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Knight, Jeffries, Kirwin, Vice, Mietzner, Allred, Smith, Holmes
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
Prior to making the motion below, a discussion was had regarding the trash surround, which is required by City Code, at the existing Wildcat Self-Storage. Administrator Smith stated that a conversation will be had with the Petitioner, Eric Kempes prior to the City Council granting an amendment for their next self-storage project. Mr. Kempes was not in attendance at this meeting.
Alderman Vice made a motion and Alderman Jeffries seconded to table the Ordinance Approving a Map Amendment from R1 and R3 to B3 - General Commercial and a Conditional Use For Vacant Property Located on School Street, Wilmington, IL 60481 (PIN Nos. 03-17-26-403-009- 0000 And 03-17-26-403-011-0000)
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Vice, Jeffries, Knight, Kirwin, Mietzner, Allred, Smith, Holmes
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
The next meeting is scheduled for March 2, 2023.
Committee of the Whole Reports
A. Police & ESDA
Co-Chairs – Jonathan Mietzner and Leslie Allred
Alderman Allred made a motion and Alderman Smith seconded to approve the Wilmington Police Commission to Seek & Hire One Patrolman
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Allred, Smith, Holmes, Mietzner, Vice, Knight, Kirwin, Jeffries
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
B. Ordinance & License
Co-Chairs – Kevin Kirwin and Ryan Knight
Alderman Kirwin made a motion and Alderman Vice seconded to approve Resolution No. 2023-03, A Resolution to Dispose of Surplus Property
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Kirwin, Vice, Allred, Smith, Holmes, Mietzner, Knight, Jeffries
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 Knight seconded to Approve the Accounts Payable Reports in the amount of $560,249.11
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Jeffries, Knight, Kirwin, Vice, Allred, Smith, Holmes, Mietzner
NAYS: 0
The motion carried
Attorney & Staff Reports
Director Gretencord informed the Council that the new truck for the Public Works Department has been purchased and even came in a couple of thousand dollars less.
Executive Session
Alderman Allred made a motion and Alderman Knight seconded to go into Executive Session at 7:27 PM to discuss Probable or Imminent Litigation and Pending Litigation [ILCS 120/2(c)(11)]
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Allred, Knight, Kirwin, Jeffries, Vice, Mietzner, Smith, Holmes
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
Alderman Allred made a motion and Alderman Holmes seconded to close Executive Session at 7:42 PM
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Allred, Holmes, Knight, Kirwin, Jeffries, Vice, Mietzner, Smith
NAYS: 0
The motion carried.
Action Taken Following Executive Session
No action taken
Adjournment
The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Alderman Holmes and seconded by Alderman Allred. Upon the voice vote, the motion carried. The City of Wilmington City Council's regular meeting on February 7, 2023, adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
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