Will County Gazette

City of Wilmington City Council met March 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WILMINGTON CITY COUNCIL

MARCH 20, 2024

DEPUTY CITY CLERK JOIE ZILLER CALLED TO ORDER THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WILMINGTON CITY COUNCIL AT 7:07 P.M.

ELECT PRO TEM MAYOR

Alderperson Holmes made a motion and Alderperson Vice seconded to nominate Alderperson Jeffries as Pro Tem Mayor for the March 20, 2024 City Council meeting

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6 Holmes, Vice, Kirwin, Mietzner, Jeffries, Smith

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 2 Knight, Allred

The motion carried.

ROLL CALL

After the pledge of allegiance, the following answered to Roll Call: Alderpersons Kevin Kirwin, Ryan Jeffries, Dennis Vice, Jonathan Mietzner, Todd Holmes, and Thomas Smith. Absent Ryan Knight and 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

Delvonnie Burgess of the U.S. Small Business Administration introduced herself to the Council and reminded the public that her agency will assist homeowners and business owners with the ice jam/flooding disaster that occurred January 15-25, 2024. The temporary Disaster Outreach Center is at the Wilmington Lion’s Club at 805 River Street until March 29th at 4 PM.

CONSENT AGENDA

1. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes from March 5, 2024

2. Approval of the Accounts Payable Report

3. Proclamation – Recognizing the Month of April as Senior Citizen Month in the City of Wilmington

4. Approval & Authorization for the City Administrator to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau for the South Island Park LED Sign

5. Award the Façade Improvement Grant in the Amount of $5,000.00 to John Thayer for 204 N. Water Street Improvements

6. Consideration to Award the Façade Improvement Grant in the Amount of $5,000.00 to The Watch Shop LLC for 208 N. Water Street Improvements

7. Approve to Sponsor the Great American Road Trip 2.0 for $750.00

8. Approve the Quote Provided by Axon Enterprises, Inc. in the Amount of $94,455.48

9. Approve Resolution No. 2024-04, A Resolution to Dispose of Surplus Property (Fujitsu Lifebook & Tablet)

10. Approve Resolution No. 2024-05, A Resolution Authorizing Participation as a Member in the Illinois Emergency Management Mutual Aid System Response Pursuant to an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Establishment of a Mutual Aid Intergovernmental Service Agreement

11. Approve An Ordinance Amending Section 74.02 of the City of Wilmington Code of Ordinances Regarding the Operation of Golf Carts within the City of Wilmington TABLED

12. Approve the State of Illinois CY2024-CY2025 Rock Salt Contract Joint Participation Agreement

13. Approve Invoices Relating to the State of Emergency at a Total of $1,890.54

14. Approve Proposal from Chamlin & Associates to Complete the Design Phase and the Construction Phase Engineering of the Needed Improvement to the Water Treatment Plant Lime Lagoon Casing and Catwalks for a Total Cost Not to Exceed $15,000

15. Approve Payment to Brightly Solutions in the Amount of $6,831.96 for Asset Essentials Services

Alderperson Kirwin made a motion and Alderperson Mietzner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda for March 20, 2024, except for tabling #11 An Ordinance Amending Section 74.02 of the City of Wilmington Code of Ordinances Regarding the Operation of Golf Carts within the City of Wilmington because the signage is not yet installed, City Council meeting as presented

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6 Kirwin, Mietzner, Jeffries, Vice, Smith, Holmes

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 2 Knight, Allred

The motion carried.

MAYOR’S REPORT

Nothing to report

ORDER OF BUSINESS

None

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OFFICIALS

City Attorney – Bryan Wellner – No Report

City Administrator – Jeannine Smith – The candidate for the Building Permit Technician has accepted the City’s conditional offer. This will be ratified at the April 2nd meeting.

Finance Director – Nancy Gross – No Report

Public Works Director – James Gretencord – No Report

Chief of Police – Adam Zink – Reported that Code Enforcement Officer Joey Crist tendered her resignation effective March 28, 2024.

ALDERPERSON COMMENTS

Alderperson Kirwin – No Comment

Alderperson Vice – No Comment

Alderperson Allred – Absent

Alderperson Holmes – No Comment

Alderperson Jeffries – No Comment

Alderperson Knight – Absent

Alderperson Mietzner – No Comment

Alderperson Smith – Commended all the efforts to keep the Gemini Giant in Wilmington

ADJOURNMENT

The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Alderperson Kirwin and seconded by Alderperson Holmes. Upon the voice vote, the motion carried. The City of Wilmington City Council's regular meeting on March 20, 2024, adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

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