Wilmington Mayor Ben Dietz | City of Wilmington
Wilmington Mayor Ben Dietz | City of Wilmington
City of Wilmington City Council met March 4.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
ROLL CALL
After the pledge of allegiance, the following answered to Roll Call: Alderpersons Kevin Kirwin, Ryan Jeffries, Dennis Vice, Leslie Allred, Jonathan Mietzner, and Thomas Smith. Absent Ryan Knight and 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, City Attorney Bryan Wellner, and Deputy City Clerk Joie Ziller.
CITIZENS COMMENT
Sheryl Puracchio advised the Council on the current state of senior citizens in our area. Ms. Puracchio provided the Council with a list of current programs being offered by the Rotary Club of Wilmington.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes from February 20, 2024
2. Approval of the Accounts Payable Report
Alderperson Kirwin made a motion and Alderperson Mietzner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda for the February 20, 2024, City Council meeting as presented
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 Kirwin, Mietzner, Jeffries, Allred, Smith, Vice
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 2 Knight, Holmes
The motion carried.
MAYOR’S REPORT
The Mayor announced that last year’s Utility & Operations Intern has been offered a position at Delanli National
Park & Preserve.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Consideration to Approve Invoices Relating to the State of Emergency at a Total of $63,384.00
Alderperson Mietzner made a motion and Alderperson Kirwin seconded to approve the Invoices Relating to the State of Emergency at a Total of $63,384.00
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 Mietzner, Kirwin, Jeffries, Allred, Smith, Vice
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 2 Knight, Holmes
The motion carried.
Consideration to Approve IDOT BLR 14220, A Resolution (No. 2024-03) for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code for $750,000
Alderperson Vice made a motion and Alderperson Mietzner seconded to approve IDOT BLR 14220, A Resolution (No. 2024-03) for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code for $750,000
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 Vice, Mietzner, Kirwin, Jeffries, Allred, Smith
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 2 Knight, Holmes
The motion carried.
Consideration to Approve the Quote from High Star Traffic for Pedestrian Signs, Strobes, and Accessories for $14,210.80
Alderperson Allred made a motion and Alderperson Jeffries seconded to approve the Quote from High Star Traffic for Pedestrian Signs, Strobes, and Accessories for $14,210.80
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 Allred, Jeffries, Vice, Mietzner, Kirwin, Smith
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 2 Knight, Holmes
The motion carried.
REPORTS AND COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OFFICIALS
City Attorney – Bryan Wellner – No Report
City Administrator – Jeannine Smith – No Report.
Finance Director – Nancy Gross – No Report
Public Works Director – James Gretencord – Reported that the MFT projects will be going out for bid in April 2024.
Chief of Police – Adam Zink – Reported that Officer Knippen tendered his resignation effective March 8, 2024.
ALDERPERSON COMMENTS
Alderperson Kirwin – No Comment
Alderperson Vice – No Comment
Alderperson Allred – No Comment
Alderperson Holmes – Absent
Alderperson Jeffries – No Comment
Alderperson Knight – Absent
Alderperson Mietzner – No Comment
Alderperson Smith – No Comment.
ADJOURNMENT
The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Alderperson Mietzner and seconded by Alderperson Jeffries.
Upon the voice vote, the motion carried. The City of Wilmington City Council's regular meeting on March 5, 2024, adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
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