City of Wilmington City Council met Tuesday, Dec. 19.
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, Thomas Smith, and Todd Holmes. Absent Leslie Allred. The number present constitutes a quorum.
Also present: City Administrator Jeannine Smith, Finance Director Nancy Gross, Public Works Director James Gretencord, Chief of Police Adam Zink, City Attorney Bryan Wellner, and Deputy City Clerk Joie Ziller.
CITIZENS COMMENT
No comments were made.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Dietz recognized the 2023 Wilmington Wildcat High School Football Team for Winning the IHSA Class 2A State Championship and Declaring December 22, 2023 Wildcat Football Day
Mayor Dietz administered the oath of office to New Police Officers - Matthew Sheldon, Joshawa Ryan, and Aaron McMurtrey
PUBLIC HEARING
Alderperson Vice made the motion and Alderperson Holmes seconded to open the public hearing at 7:13 PM to Consider Request by Petitioner Rich Kane, Consolidated Pipe & Supply Company, Inc., for Annexation, Annexation Agreement, Variance from 150.111 to allow crushed stone or gravel surfaces in all yards, and Map Amendment to I2-Light Industrial approximately 4.76 acres of property located at 23920 Stripmine Road, Wilmington, IL 60481 (PIN 03-17-27-300-022-0000)
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Vice, Holmes, Kirwin, Jeffries, Knight, Mietzner, Smith
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Allred
The motion carried.
Administrator Smith stated that the variance for the fence didn’t make the published notification and that it will need to go through the process of a public hearing but a motion related to annexation will be made this evening.
Alderperson Knight requested clarification on the utility easement. It was explained that City utilities are currently not available at the site but in the future when they are made available the easement will be in place and ready.
No public comments were made.
Alderperson Vice made a motion and Alderperson Mietzner seconded to close the public hearing at 7:16 PM.
PLANNING & ZONING
Alderperson Holmes made the motion and Alderperson Knight seconded to Approve Ordinance No. 23-12-19- 01, An Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory to the Corporate Limits of the City of Wilmington, Will County, Illinois, Approving an Annexation Agreement Between the City of Wilmington and Consolidated Pipe & Supply Company, Inc., Approving a Map Amendment to be Zoned as I-2 Light Industrial District, and Approving a Variance For Approximately 4.76 Acres to the Corporate Limits of the City of Wilmington, Will County, Illinois (23920 Stripmine Road, Wilmington, IL 60481 - Affected Pin No: 03-17-27-300-022-0000)
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 Vice, Knight, Holmes, Kirwin, Jeffries, Mietzner, Smith and Mayor Dietz
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Allred
The motion carried.
Alderperson Smith made a motion and Alderperson Knight seconded to Approve the Wilmington Fire Protection District’s Proposed Site Plan, with Conditional Uses, and Variances with the understanding that a sidewalk on N. Kankakee Street be added to the site plan and constructed on the tract of property comprising approximately 1.696 acres of land located at 201 N. Kankakee Street (PIN No. 03-17-25-341-001-0000) as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission
Discussion: Alderperson Knight stated to Fire Chief Zlomie that currently when you (the WFPD) get a call you are quiet (the sirens) the first few blocks on Main Street. Fire Chief Zlomie stated that yes, typically at nighttime we try to be good neighbors but we will lay on the sirens if we have to.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Smith, Knight, Vice, Holmes, Kirwin, Jeffries, Mietzner
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Allred
The motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes from December 5, 2023
2. Approval of the Accounts Payable Report
3. Approve Ordinance No. 23-12-19-02, An Ordinance for the Levy and Collection of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2023 and Ending April 30, 2024
4. Approve Ordinance No. 23-12-19-03, An Ordinance Abating The Tax Hereto Levied For The Year 2023 To Pay The Principal of and Interest On $6,530,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2020
5. Approve the 2023 TIF District Pay As You Go Summary and Eligible Expenses
6. Approve Pay Request #2 & Final in the amount of $12,406.46 made to Gallagher Asphalt Corp for the Water Street Reconstruction Project
7. Approve Pay Request #2 & Final in the amount of $29,565.57 made to Gallagher Asphalt Corp for the FY 2023-2024 MFT Maintenance
8. Approve the Purchase of the Described Signs from Roadway Signs, as Quoted for $12,776
9. Approve Ordinance No. 23-12-19-04, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 93 Article 4 of the City of Wilmington Code of Ordinances to Regulate Open Burning
10. Approve Ordinance No. 23-12-19-05, An Ordinance Regarding the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act for the City of Wilmington
11. Approve Resolution 2023-13, A Resolution to Dispose of Surplus Property (2004 GMC Sierra 3500)
12. Approve the Purchase of Residential Water Meters from Utility Pipe Sales for a Total Cost of $30,900
13. Approve the Temporary Site License for Power Agreement at 601 E. Kankakee River Drive with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC
Alderperson Kirwin made a motion and Alderperson Holmes seconded to approve the Consent Agenda for the December 19, 2023, City Council meeting as presented
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Kirwin, Holmes, Jeffries, Knight, Mietzner, Smith, Vice
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Allred
The motion carried.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
N/A
REPORTS AND COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OFFICIALS
City Attorney – Bryan Wellner – Provided a recap of the Paid Leave for All Workers Act and that the finalized IDOL rules should be in place before the end of March 2024.
City Administrator – Jeannine Smith – Reminded us that the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity will have a float in the Rose Parade on January 1, 2024 and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas.
Finance Director – Nancy Gross – No Report
Public Works Director – James Gretencord – No Report
Chief of Police – Adam Zink – No Report
ALDERPERSON COMMENTS
Alderperson Kirwin – No Comment
Alderperson Vice – No Comment
Alderperson Allred – Absent
Alderperson Holmes – No Comment
Alderperson Jeffries – No Comment
Alderperson Knight – No Comment
Alderperson Mietzner – No Comment
Alderperson Smith – No Comment
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Alderperson Jeffries made a motion and Alderperson Kirwin seconded to go into Executive Session at 7:27 PM to discuss Collective negotiating matters between the City of Wilmington (public body) and its employees [ILCS 120/2(c)(2)] and Probable or Imminent Litigation and Pending Litigation [ILCS 2(c)(11)]
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Jeffries, Kirwin, Mietzner, Knight, Smith, Vice, Holmes
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Allred
The motion carried.
Alderperson Mietzner made a motion and Alderperson Jeffries seconded to close Executive Session at 8:06 PM
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Mietzner, Jeffries, Holmes, Knight, Kirwin, Smith, Vice
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Allred
The motion carried.
POSSIBLE ACTION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
No action taken
December 19, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3
ADJOURNMENT
The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Alderperson Knight and seconded by Alderperson Jeffries. Upon the voice vote, the motion carried. The City of Wilmington City Council's regular meeting on December 19, 2023, adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
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