City of Wilmington City Council met Aug. 15.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
MAYOR BEN DIETZ CALLED TO ORDER THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WILMINGTON CITY COUNCIL AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
After the pledge of allegiance, the following answered to Roll Call: Alderpersons Kevin Kirwin, Ryan Jeffries, Dennis Vice, Ryan Knight, Jonathan Mietzner, Todd Holmes and Thomas Smith. Absent: Leslie Allred. The number present constitutes a quorum.
Also present: City Administrator Jeannine Smith, Finance Director Nancy Gross, Police Chief Adam Zink, Public Works Director James Gretencord, City Attorney Bryan Wellner, and Deputy City Clerk Joie Ziller.
CITIZENS COMMENT
No comments were made.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes from August 1, 2023, and Special Meeting Minutes from August 8, 2023
2. Approval of the Accounts Payable Report
3. Approval of the Heritage Corridor Destinations Convention and Visitors Bureau Invoice in the Amount of $5,000
4. Approval of the 2023 Powering Safe Communities Grant Acceptance Form
5. Approval of the American Rescue Plan Intergovernmental Agreement Related to the Subrecipient Grant for Dam Modifications with Will County
6. Approval of the Purchase of Drone DJI Mavic 3 Thermal Quick Tac Bundle as quoted from UVT for $7,799.32
7. Approval of the Façade Improvement Program Grant Award in the amount of $1,703.85 to The Mar Theatre
8. Approval of Ordinance 23-08-15-01, An Ordinance Amending Section 91.03 of the City of Wilmington Code of Ordinances Regarding the Removal of Nuisance Greenery by the City of Wilmington
9. Approval of the Invoice in the Amount of $16,088 Submitted by A.R. Brown Construction for the City Hall Rehab Project
10. Approval of the Wesa Automation Proposal for $20,312 to Reconfigure and Install the SCADA Improvements to the North Island Lift Station
11. Approval of the Wesa Automation Proposal for $8,950 for Improvements to the Riverwood Lift Station SCADA System
Alderperson Kirwin made a motion and Alderperson Jeffries seconded to approve the Consent Agenda for the August 15, 2023, City Council meeting as presented
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Kirwin, Jeffries, Knight, Mietzner, Holmes, Smith, Vice
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Allred
The motion carried.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Dietz administered the oath of office to new Police Officer Michael Whitney and to School Resource Officer Daniel Brimer.
Mayor Dietz announced the Wilmington Coalition for a Healthy Community will be holding a Town Hall on August 24, 2023 at 6 PM and referenced the Proclamation included with the agenda packet.
Mayor Dietz reminded us that the Secretary of State DMV will be having a mobile office here at City Hall on August 24, 2023 from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Mayor Dietz recognized and thanked Maureen Surman for her 35 years with the City of Wilmington.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Alderperson Mietzner made a motion and Alderperson Knight seconded to Approve Ordinance No. 23-08- 15-02, an Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the City of Wilmington to Enter Into An Intergovernmental Agreement for the Proposed Improvement of West River Road from Coal City Road to the IL Route 53 in the County of Will
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 Mietzner, Knight, Smith, Vice, Jeffries, Kirwin
NAYS: 1 Holmes
ABSENT: 1 Allred
The motion carried.
REPORTS AND COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OFFICIALS
City Attorney – Bryan Wellner – No Report
City Administrator – Jeannine Smith – Recognized Maureen Surman for her 35 years of service. She is working on the quarterly joint newsletter.
Finance Director – Nancy Gross – No Report
Public Works Director – James Gretencord – The road construction project is underway.
Chief of Police Department – Adam Zink – No Report
ALDERPERSON COMMENTS
Alderperson Kirwin – Mentioned the Mayor’s social media post regarding the RT 66 monument sign
Alderperson Vice – No Comment
Alderperson Allred – No Comment
Alderperson Holmes – No Comment
Alderperson Jeffries – No Comment
Alderperson Knight – No Comment
Alderperson Mietzner – No Comment
Alderperson Smith – No Comment
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Alderperson Holmes made a motion and Alderperson Knight seconded to go into Executive Session at 7:16 PM to discuss Collective negotiating matters between the City of Wilmington (public body) and its employees [ILCS 120/2(c)(2)]
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Holmes, Knight, Mietzner, Kirwin, Jeffries, Smith, Vice
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Allred
The motion carried.
Alderperson Holmes made a motion and Alderperson Knight seconded to close Executive Session at 8:05 PM
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Holmes, Knight, Mietzner, Kirwin, Jeffries, Smith, Vice
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Allred
The motion carried.
POSSIBLE ACTION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
No action taken
ADJOURNMENT
The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Alderperson Vice and seconded by Alderperson Knight. Upon the voice vote, the motion carried. The City of Wilmington City Council's regular meeting on August 15, 2023, adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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