Regular Meeting

City Council

October 16, 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: Combes, Hall, Hermes, Hoppe, Studer, Mietzner and Gilmour.

 

Aldermen Orr was not present.

           

Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Hermes seconded to Open the Public Hearing regarding BINA - Intent to sell $140,000 General Obligation Bond.  All yes.  Motion passed and the hearing was opened at 7:02 p.m.  Alderman Mietzner questioned the rate of the bond.  Administrator Puracchio stated that the rate is not set yet and it is difficult to determine the repayment numbers.  The City will talk to the Buyers to get the lowest rate in the next 7 to 14 days.    Alderman Combes made a motion and Alderman Hoppe seconded to Close the Public hearing.  All yes.  Motion passed and the hearing was closed at 7:03 p.m.     

 

Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Hoppe seconded to Approve the minutes from October 2, 2007 meeting and have them placed on file.  All yes. Motion passed.

 

Mayor’s Report   

 

The Mayor announced and read the Proclamation naming October 29, 2007 as Wilmington Coalition for a Healthy Community Day and stated that it is red ribbon week at the local schools.  Alderman Mietzner made a motion and Alderman Hall seconded to Proclaim Wilmington Coalition for a Healthy Community Day on October 29, 2007.  All yes.  Motion passed.

 

Citizen’s Comments     

 

Joan Lee was present on behalf of the Wilmington Coalition for a Healthy Community and handed out invitations to the Board which invited them to the first anniversary celebration and open house which will be held on Monday, October 29th. 

 

Planning and Zoning Committee    

 

The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, November 1, 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 Mietzner seconded to Accept the Bid from JM Electric from Westchester, Illinois not to exceed $56,285 for the OPTICOM system.   All yes.  Motion passed.

 

Alderman Studer made a motion and Alderman Gilmour seconded to Approve Ordinance #07-10-16-01, an ordinance proposing the issuance of bonds for Special Service Area Number 1-Deer Ridge.  All yes.  Motion passed. 

 

Next scheduled meeting is set for Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.

 

Police and ESDA Committee   

 

Nothing to report at this time. 

 

Next scheduled meeting is set for Monday, November 12, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.

 

Finance/Administration/Land Acquisition Committee    

 

Alderman Hermes made a motion and Alderman Mietzner seconded to Approve the September 2007 payables in the amount of $570,393.35 and the September 2007 Collector’s Report in the amount of $191,443.29.   All yes.  Motion passed. 

 

Next scheduled meeting is Thursday, November 20, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.

 

Ordinance and License Committee  

 

Alderman Hoppe announced the second reading of Responsible Bidders Ordinance.  Alderman Studer announced the second reading is to have revisions made and approved at next meeting.  Alderman Hoppe also announced the second reading of Amendment to Chapter 157 Building Code.

 

 Next scheduled meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.

 

Personnel and Collective Bargaining Committee 

 

Nothing at this time.

 

City Administrator Report    

 

Sheryl Puracchio announced the Union Management meeting is scheduled for October 23 and is no longer in formal discussion.  She also announced that with the last sever storms; FEMA will now provide disaster assistance.  Homeowners, business owners and renters who sustained damage or loss during the heavy rains may apply for disaster aid.  

 

Alderman Mietzner thanked Sheryl for handling and smoothing out the problems so far since she has been the Administrator.  Sheryl thanked Pat Nugent for all his help and noted the open door policy has been very helpful. 

 

Attorney’s Report   

 

Attorney Justin Fredin had nothing to report at this time.

 

Executive Session  

 

Nothing at this time.

 

Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Hoppe seconded to Adjourn the Meeting at 7:14p.m.  All yes.  Motion passed.

                                   

Sheila Long,

City Clerk