Regular Meeting

City Council

September 18, 2007

Mayor Roy Strong, presiding

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with the pledge to the flag.

The clerk called the roll finding the following Aldermen physically present: Hall, Hermes, Hoppe, Studer and Gilmour.

Aldermen Mietzner, Orr and Combes were not present.

Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Hall seconded to Approve the minutes from September 4, 2007 meeting and have them placed on file. All yes. Motion passed.

Mayor’s Report: The Mayor announced he will appoint the electrical inspector and that there will be an opening next meeting for the position of the Planning and Zoning Commissioner.

Citizen’s Comments: None at this time.

Planning and Zoning Committee: Joe Grimes was present on behalf of ProLogis and presented an overview of his site plan for the 1^st inventory building. He handles the design and construction of developing the buildings. He presented his overall site plan for the property and building design. He stated that the buildings are designed to expand for future construction. The first building will have full truck docks on the east and west sides. The south side will have landscaping and a retention pond. The storm and water lines will have piping underground which will feed into the retention pond instead of ditches. The utilities will be underground and are designed to handle future expansion on the north side of the building. For lighting they plan to having lighting on the outside of the building and at the trailer stalls. There will also be a rain garden added to the landscaping. ProLogis is trying to stay green with property. The landscape calls for lots of plant materials including evergreens which will soften the look and be appealing when you drive past. Mayor Strong stated he was glad to see the rain garden in the plans.

Eric Johnson was present on behalf of ProLogis. He is the project manager who designs the buildings. He presented his overview on the structure of the buildings. Stated that the building is designed and flexible to change.

Alderman Hall made a motion and Alderman Gilmour seconded to Recommend ProLogis’ Site Plan and Engineering based on City Engineer Approval. All yes. Motion passed.

Alderman Studer made a motion and Alderman Hoppe seconded to Approve Ordinance #07-09-18-01, and Ordinance granting a Conditional use for building materials and products, sales, storage and accessory manufacturing of building components for 213 North First Street. All yes. Motion passed.

The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, October 4, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

Health, Safety, Buildings, Grounds & Parks Committee: Nothing to report at this time.

Water, Sewer, Streets & Alleys Committee: Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Hermes seconded to Approve the first and second payout to K Plus Engineering in the amount of $31,479.05 for the South Arsenal Road Project. All yes. Motion passed.

Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Hall seconded to Approve the second payout to S.A. Issert in the amount of $310,716.36 for the South Arsenal Road Project. All yes. Motion passed.

Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Hoppe seconded to Accept the bid from D.E. Thompson Excavating Company of Minooka for the Sunset Drive Stormwater Conveyance Project not to exceed $167,874.75. All yes. Motion passed.

Alderman Studer made a motion and Alderman Gilmour seconded to Adopt Ordinance No. 07-09-18-02 authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Wilmington and the County of Will for the provision of Animal Control Services. All yes. Motion passed.

Next scheduled meeting is set for Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.

Police and ESDA Committee: Alderman Studer made a motion and Alderman Hermes seconded to Approve Resolution #2007-10, a resolution establishing a Policy concerning the increase in the Accident Report feet from $5.00 to $15.00, and those requiring additional manpower to be a minimum of $25.00 for additional report and $5.00 for each additional page. All yes. Motion passed.

Next scheduled meeting on Monday, October 8, at 5:30 p.m.

Finance/Administration/Land Acquisition Committee: Alderman Hermes made a motion and Alderman Hoppe seconded to Approve the Audit Report for the City of Wilmington’s 2007 Fiscal Year by Echols and Mack & Associates. All yes. Motion passed.

Alderman Hermes made a motion and Alderman Gilmour seconded to Approve the August Payables in the amount of $72,699.06 and the August Collector’s Report in the amount of $262,437.68. All yes. Motion passed.

Next scheduled meeting is Thursday, October 16, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.

Ordinance and License Committee: Alderman Hoppe made a motion and Alderman Studer seconded to Approve Ordinance #07-09-18-03, an Ordinance Adopting Procedures for Electronic Attendance at meeting. 4 No, 1 Yes - Alderman Studer. Motion Denied.

Alderman Hoppe made a motion and Alderman Hall seconded to Approve Ordinance #07-09-18-04, an Ordinance Creating the Office of Electrical Inspector. All yes. Motion passed.

Next scheduled meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.

Personnel and Collective Bargaining Committee:. Alderman Hoppe made a motion and Alderman Gilmour seconded to Hire Matthew J. Kiebles as a City of Wilmington Police Officer at a salary rate of $39,958.40. All yes. Motion passed.

Alderman Hoppe made a motion and Alderman Hermes seconded to Accept the appointment of Bryan Humphries as Electrical Inspector. All yes. Motion passed.

City Administrator Report: Sheryl Puracchio announced the sewer plant now has temporary electric. She also announced that she is happy to have Joie Ziller as her assistant.

Attorney’s Report: Attorney Eric Hansen had nothing to report at this time.

Executive Session: Nothing at this time.

Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Hermes seconded to Adjourn the Meeting at 7:30p.m. All yes. Motion passed.

Sheila Long,

City Clerk