City Council
January 17, 2006
Mayor Roy Strong, presiding.
The meeting was called to order with the pledge to the flag.
The clerk called the roll finding the following Aldermen present: Gilmour, Mietzner, Hermes, Strong, Johnston, Plese, and Hoppe.
Absent: Orr
Alderman Mietzner made a motion and Alderman Hoppe seconded to Approve the Minutes of the January 3, 2006 meeting as presented and have them placed on file. All yes. Motion passed.
Mayor’s Report:
Mayor Strong gave out the 2006 Influential Women of Wilmington Awards to Marguerite Marshall and Mary Thompson-Tatro. The Mayor honored them for their long standing service and the impact they had on the people of Wilmington. Family members were also in attendance.
Alderman Strong made a motion and Alderman Gilmour seconded to Approve the Request for a DADS Against Diabetes Tag Day on Saturday, June 17, 2006, for the Will & Grundy Counties Building Trades from 8 a.m. until noon. All yes. Motion passed.
Citizen’s Comments: There were none.
Planning and Zoning Committee:
Alderman Mietzner made a
motion and Alderman Hoppe seconded to Recommend S & S Development’s
Site Plan Approval Based on City Engineer, Planner, and Planning and Zoning
Commission Approval. All yes. Motion passed.
Next scheduled meeting will be February 2, 2006 at 7 pm.
Health/Safety/Building/Grounds
Committee: Nothing to report at
this time.
Water/Sewer/Streets/Alleys Committee: Next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, February 15 at 5:30 pm
Police and ESDA Committee:
The next meeting will be Monday, February
13 at 5:30 p.m.
Finance/Administration/Land Acquisition Committee: Alderman Plese introduced Wendy Flaherty of
First Portfolio. Flaherty stated that
the City bonds have been sold and received an interest rate for the term bond 1
at 3.50% and term bond 2 at 4%. The
true interest cost is 3.97% which is under the predicted interest rate that was
originally quoted. The Council thanked
Flaherty.
Alderman Plese made
a motion and Alderman Johnston seconded to Approve the December’s
Collector’s Report in the amount of $162,334.19 and the January Payables in the
amount of $143,632.65. All yes. Motion passed.
Alderman Plese made
a motion and Alderman Mietzner seconded to Approve the 2006 Will County
Governmental League membership Dues for $3,440.00 and the Metropolitan Mayors
Caucus Membership Dues for $128.25. All
yes. Motion passed.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, February 21, at 6:30 p.m.
Ordinance and License Committee: The next meeting will be Tuesday, February 14, at 6:30 p.m.
Personnel and Insurance Committee: Nothing to report.
JADA: Nothing to report at this time.
City Administrator Report: City
Administrator McIntyre stated that he has contacted the owner of Ken-View
Apartments regarding water and garbage issues.
He has also contacted Rogina Engineering requesting that they continue
to provide bi-monthly reports on the new sewer treatment plant.
McIntyre also is working on the City’s Economic Development Plan and the Employee Handbook.
Attorney’s Report: Attorney Mahoney stated he had nothing to report at this time.
Alderman Plese made a motion and Alderman Johnston seconded to Adjourn the Meeting at 7:22 p.m. All yes. Motion passed.
James C. Johnston
City Clerk