Will County Gazette

City of Wilmington City Council met Jan. 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

MAYOR BEN DIETZ CALLED TO ORDER THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WILMINGTON CITY COUNCIL AT 7:04 P.M.

ROLL CALL

After the pledge of allegiance, the following answered to Roll Call: Alderpersons Kevin Kirwin, Ryan Jeffries, Dennis Vice, Ryan Knight, Leslie Allred, Jonathan Mietzner, and Thomas Smith. Absent Todd Holmes. 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 Dole, City Attorney Bryan Wellner, and Deputy City Clerk Joie Ziller.

CITIZENS COMMENT

No comments were made.

MAYOR’S REPORT

No report

CONSENT AGENDA

1. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes from January 2, 2024

2. Approval of the Accounts Payable Report

3. Approve the Will County Governmental League Invoice for 2024 Membership Dues in the Amount of $5,244.06

4. Approve the Quote from Automatic Control Service to Upgrade the PLC and Install Cellular Communication to the South Arsenal Road Booster for $12,635

5. Approve the Quote from Lindblad Construction Company to Construct and Install Track and Industrial Curtain Around the Lime Feed Equipment for $13,025

6. Approve Proposal from TranSystems to Evaluate the Feasibility of Rehabilitating the Kankakee Street Bridge for $12,000

Alderperson Kirwin made a motion and Alderperson Jeffries seconded to approve the Consent Agenda for the January 16, 2024, City Council meeting as presented

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7 Kirwin, Jeffries, Knight, Allred, Mietzner, Smith, Vice

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 1 Holmes

The motion carried.

ORDER OF BUSINESS

Consideration and Approval of Ordinance No. 24-01-16-01, An Amendment to the Ordinance Declaring Rules and Regulations Regarding Unscheduled Intercity Buses

Alderperson Jeffries made a motion and Alderperson Knight seconded to approve Ordinance No. 24-01-16-01, An Amendment to the Ordinance Declaring Rules and Regulations Regarding Unscheduled Intercity Buses

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7 Jeffries, Knight, Kirwin, Allred, Mietzner, Smith, Vice

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 1 Holmes

The motion carried.

Consideration and Approval of Ordinance No. 24-01-16-02, An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Joliet Arsenal Development Authority and the City of Wilmington

Alderperson Knight made a motion and Alderperson Kirwin seconded to approve Ordinance Approving and Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Joliet Arsenal Development Authority and the City of Wilmington

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7 Knight, Kirwin, Jeffries, Allred, Mietzner, Smith, Vice

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 1 Holmes

The motion carried.

Consideration and Approval to Allow the City Administrator to Ratify and Extend Building Permit #WI 22-134 until 08/17/2024

Alderperson Vice made a motion and Alderperson Smith seconded the Approval to Allow the City Administrator to Ratify and Extend Building Permit #WI-22-134 until 08/17/2024

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7 Vice, Smith, Knight, Kirwin, Jeffries, Allred, Mietzner

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 1 Holmes

The motion carried.

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OFFICIALS

City Attorney – George Mahoney – No Report

City Administrator – Jeannine Smith – No Report

Finance Director – Nancy Gross – No Report

Public Works Director – James Gretencord – No Report

Chief of Police – Adam Zink – Provided an update on the Kankakee River ice jams

ALDERPERSON COMMENTS

Alderperson Kirwin – Provided compliment to the Public Works Department on their snow removal efforts

Alderperson Vice – No Comment

Alderperson Allred – No Comment

Alderperson Holmes – Absent

Alderperson Jeffries – No Comment

Alderperson Knight – No Comment

Alderperson Mietzner – No Comment

Alderperson Smith – No Comment

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Alderperson Allred made a motion and Alderperson Knight seconded to go into Executive Session at 7:09 PM to discuss the Appointment, Employment, Dismissal, Compensation, Discipline, and Performance of an Employee of the City of Wilmington [ILCS 120/2(c)(1)], Collective negotiating matters between the City of Wilmington (public body) and its employees [ILCS 120/2(c)(2)], Matters of Land Acquisition [ILCS 2(c)(5) and 2(c)(6)], Probable or Imminent Litigation and Pending Litigation [ILCS 2(c)(11)]

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7 Allred, Knight, Vice, Smith, Jeffries, Kirwin, Mietzner

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 1 Holmes

The motion carried.

Alderperson Allred made a motion and Alderperson Mietzner seconded to close Executive Session at 8:24 PM

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7 Allred, Mietzner, Vice, Knight, Jeffries, Kirwin, Smith

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 1 Holmes

The motion carried.

POSSIBLE ACTION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS

Consideration to Approve the Grievance Settlement Agreement Related to Uniform and Clothing Allowances

Alderperson Mietzner made a motion and Alderperson Vice seconded to approve the Grievance Settlement Agreement between the City of Wilmington and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police Wilmington Police Chapter #129 for Payout of Unused Uniform and Clothing Allowance Balances in Fiscal Year ending 2023

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7 Mietzner, Vice, Allred, Knight, Jeffries, Kirwin, Smith

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 1 Holmes

The motion carried.

Consideration to Approve an Ordinance Authorizing the Execution and Approval of a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Wilmington and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31, AFL-CIO, Local 1909 to be Effective from May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2026

Alderperson Mietzner made a motion and Alderperson Knight seconded to table An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution and Approval of a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Wilmington and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31, AFL-CIO, Local 1909 to be Effective from May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2026

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7 Mietzner, Knight, Allred, Vice, Jeffries, Kirwin, Smith

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 1 Holmes

The motion carried.

Consideration to Approve the Conditional Offer and Authorize the City Administrator to Hire the Building Permit Technician Candidate

Alderperson Mietzner made a motion and Alderperson Allred seconded to table the Conditional Offer and Authorize the City Administrator to Hire the Building Permit Technician Candidate

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7 Mietzner, Allred, Vice, Knight, Jeffries, Kirwin, Smith

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 1 Holmes

The motion carried.

Consideration to Approve Vacation Time Buy Out for a Specific Employee – no action taken

ADJOURNMENT

The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Alderperson Allred and seconded by Alderperson Knight. Upon the voice vote, the motion carried. The City of Wilmington City Council's regular meeting on January 16, 2024, adjourned at 8:39 p.m.

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