TIME: 5:30 p.m.
MEMBERS
ABSENT:
NON-MEMBERS
PRESENT: Chief Metta, City Administrator Rob Nelis, Executive Secretary Puracchio, Mayor Strong, Jim Brown, Reporter Monson
DISCUSSION: Minutes
ACTION: Alderman Hermes made a motion and Alderman Gilmour seconded to open discussions at 5:30 p.m. All yes. Motion passed.
Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Mietzner seconded to Approve the Minutes from the April 11, 2005 meeting as written. All yes. Motion passed.
DISCUSSION: Generator
ACTION: Chief Metta stated the switch has been installed and Clennon Electric should complete the project Tuesday or Wednesday of this week.
DISCUSSION: Building
Tear Down
ACTION: The Chief brought the new Committee members up to speed on the project. The
building tear down has been bidded out.
Bids are due by May 25.
DISCUSSION: Greater
Will County Emergency Service Assoc.
ACTION: Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Johnston seconded to direct
ESDA to join this organization for $50 per year. All yes. Motion passed.
DISCUSSION: Request for Towing Company be added
to Police Tow List
ACTION: Fox’s Marathon has been on the Tow list previously, however the owner has
died and the new owners would like to be added. They have provided all the necessary documents and insurance.
Alderman
Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Mietzner seconded to add K.V. Oil Corp to
the Police Tow List and bring before Council for full approval. All yes.
Motion passed.
DISCUSSION: Weight Scale
ACTION: Chief
gave the Committee an overview of instituting this program. There are three officers on the force that
have been trained in weight scale enforcement.
There has been an increased amount of truck traffic and fines could
bring in $1,000 per offense. The
machine costs from $8,000-$9,000. The
machine will need to be certified every year which involves bringing it to
Springfield. Mayor Strong asked to consider a joint purchase with surrounding
communities to cut down on costs. The
Committee advised the Chief to research all the costs of this program; certifications,
maintenance, police time, etc. and present the findings at the next Committee
meeting.
DISCUSSION: Identity
Theft Seminar
ACTION: Grundy
Bank is sponsoring this seminar and the State is presenting. They would like the
use of the City’s facilities on Wednesday, July 13 at 6:30. The Committee
agreed to present this for full Council approval at the next meeting.
DISCUSSION: Miscellaneous Items
ACTION: Burnt House on Joliet Street.
Alderman Gilmour has been receiving a lot of feedback from the neighbors
and has spoken with the City Attorney.
There is nothing the City can do while it is being processed in the
Court system.
Dangerous
Animal Ordinance. A Municipality
cannot label a specific breed as being dangerous. Chief stated that he is researching this. Mayor Strong stated that he has received a
letter from a resident who was concerned about this and will make sure everyone
receives a copy.
Homeland
Security Grant. Chief would like to
pursue this. The Council would have to
pass a resolution. The Committee will
review this and present at the second June Council Meeting.
Part-Time
Officers. Wilmington has lost two
part-time officers. The Chief would
like to put a want ad in the paper for two more.
DISCUSSION: Adjournment
ACTION: Alderman Mietzner made a motion and Alderman Hoppe seconded to adjourn at 6:15 p.m. All yes. Motion passed.