Will County Gazette

City of Wilmington City Council met Nov. 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

MAYOR BEN DIETZ CALLED TO ORDER THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WILMINGTON CITY COUNCIL AT 7:03 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, Todd Holmes, and Thomas Smith. The number present constitutes a quorum.

Also present: Attorney Bryan Wellner, City Administrator Jeannine Smith, Finance Director Nancy Gross, Public Works Director James Gretencord, Police Chief Adam Zink and Deputy City Clerk Joie Ziller.

CITIZENS COMMENT

No comments were made.

MAYOR’S REPORT

Nothing the report.

CONSENT AGENDA

1. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from November 6, 2024

2. Approve the Accounts Payable Report

3. Approve the IMIC Annual Renewal

4. Approve the Payment to Double G Excavating in the Amount of $157,526.00

5. Approve and Athorize the Hiring of One Part-Time Fiscal Clerk

6. Approve Ordinance No. 24-11-19-01, An Ordinance for the Levy and Collection of Taxes for the City of Wilmington for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2024 and Ending April 30, 2025

7. Approve Ordinance No. 24-11-19-02, An Ordinance Abating the Tax Hereto Levied for the Year 2024 to Pay the Principal of and Interest on $6,530,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2020

8. Approve Ordinance No. 24-11-19-03, An Ordinance Calling for a Public Hearing and a Joint Review Board Meeting to Consider Revising the Boundaries of the Redevelopment Project Area for Elion Logistics Park 55 (TIF District No. 2), and Amending the Redevelopment Plan and Project for Elion Logistics Park 55 (TIF District No. 2)

9. Approve the Heritage Corridor Destinations Certification Renewal Request

10. Approve IMAJE Records, Inc. Contract for Mike & Joe to perform at the 2025 Let Freedom Rock event

11. Approve Resolution No. 2024-14, A Resolution Designating Meeting Dates and Times and Holiday Observances in 2025 for the Corporate Authorities and Commissions of the City of Wilmington

12. Approve the National Business Furniture Quote

13. Approve the Total Payment of $23,568.00 to Conley Excavating for the Pavement Replacement and Drainage Improvements to the City Hall Drive-thru

14. Approve the Proposed Improvements to the Public Parking Lot on the 100 Block of North Main Street

15. Approve the Lee’s Rental, Inc. Quote for $1,375

16. Approve the Payment of $5,250 to Concentric Integration for Work Performed at the Water Reclamation Plant

Alderperson Kirwin made a motion and Alderperson Jeffries seconded to approve the Consent Agenda for the November 19, 2024, City Council meeting as presented

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 8 Kirwin, Jeffries, Vice, Smith, Allred, Holmes, Knight, Mietzner

NAYS: 0

The motion carried.

ORDER OF BUSINESS

Alderperson Jeffires made a motion and Alderperson Smith seconded to approve Resolution No. 2024-15, A Resolution Approving a Final Plat of Subdivision for Ridgeport Logistics Center, Phase Eleven (Project Gemini)

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 8 Jeffries, Smith, Knight, Kirwin, Vice, Allred, Holmes, Mietzner

NAYS: 0

The motion carried.

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OFFICIALS

City Attorney – Bryan Wellner – No Report

City Administrator – Jeannine Smith – reminded us of the events taking place on November 30th

Finance Director – Nancy Gross – announced the Holiday Utility Bill Gifting Program

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 – No Comment

Alderperson Holmes – No Comment

Alderperson Jeffries – No Comment

Alderperson Knight – No Comment

Alderperson Mietzner – No Comment

Alderperson Smith – No Comment

EXECUTIVE SESSION

N/A

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 November 19, 2024, adjourned at 7:13 p.m.

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