City Council
March 21, 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, Orr, Plese and Hoppe.
Absent:
Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Orr seconded to Approve the Minutes of the March 7, 2006 meeting as presented and have them placed on file. All yes. Motion passed.
Mayor’s Report: The Mayor stated the City has been doing very well in managing growth in the City. The City has attracted quality developers that are building a quality product. In his campaign for Mayor one of the promises he made was to manage growth. He asked the Council if they were in agreement with holding development down to 100 permits per year. The Council thought that was realistic.
Alderman Mietzner made a motion and Alderman Hoppe seconded to Approve the request of Rotary Club Cruise Nights on June 24 and August 19. All yes. Motion passed.
Alderman Mietzner made a motion and Alderman Johnston seconded to Approve the request of Knights of Columbus for Tootsie Roll Days on September 15 and 16. All yes. Motion passed.
Alderman Mietzner made a motion and Alderman Hermes seconded to Approve the request of Avon Breast Cancer for a Tag Day on April 22. All yes. Motion passed.
Alderman Mietzner made a motion and Alderman Strong seconded to Approve the request of Shriner’s Onion Sales at City Hall Parking lot on May 13 from 9 to 5. All yes. Motion passed.
Alderman Mietzner made a motion and Alderman Gilmour seconded to Approve the request of Grace Lutheran’s Youth Group for a Tag Day on May 27. All yes. Motion passed.
Alderman Mietzner made a motion and Alderman Hoppe seconded to Approve the request of Girls Softball Traveling Team for a Tag Day on April 29. All yes. Motion passed.
Steve Carlock presented information on the “Cruisin in the
Green” car show on Saturday July 15 from 5-10 p.m. at the Winchester Green
Shopping Center. This will be the 29th
year for the show.
Citizen’s Comments: There were none.
Planning and Zoning Committee: Next
scheduled meeting will be March 23, 2006 at 7 pm.
Health/Safety/Building/Grounds
Committee: Nothing to report at
this time.
Water/Sewer/Streets/Alleys Committee: Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Strong seconded to Accept the Bid from Patten Industries Inc. for the Caterpillar 420E Loader not to exceed $71,900. All yes. Motion passed.
Next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, April 12 at 5:30 pm
Police and ESDA Committee: Alderman Hermes made a motion and Alderman Gilmour seconded to Approve Resolution No, 2006-04 for ESDA to Participate in the State of Illinois Federal Surplus Property Program. All yes. Motion passed.
Alderman Hermes announced there will be an Executive Session Police Committee meeting on Monday March 27 at 5:30 p.m.
The next meeting
will be Monday, April 10 at 5:30 p.m.
Finance/Administration/Land Acquisition Committee: Alderman Plese made a motion and Alderman
Gilmour seconded to Waive further readings and approve Ordinance 06-03-21-01
authorizing the execution of an annexation agreement with Diane and Ned
Robertson and Oakwest Development L.L.C. pending final staff and attorney review.
Plese, Gilmour, Johnston, Hermes,
Orr, Mietzner, Strong, Hoppe yes. Motion passed.
Alderman Plese made
a motion and Alderman Gilmour seconded to Waive further readings and approve
Ordinance 06-03-21-02 annexing certain territory to the corporate limits of the
City of Wilmington, Will County, Illinois (Diane and Ned Robertson and Oakwest
Development L.L.C.) Plese, Gilmour, Johnston, Hermes, Orr, Mietzner,
Strong, Hoppe yes. Motion passed.
Alderman Plese made
a motion and Alderman Mietzner seconded to Waive further readings and
approve Ordinance 06-03-21-03 rezoning certain territory and granting a
conditional use permit for the planned unit development of Diane and Ned
Robertson and Oakwest Development L.L.C.
Plese, Gilmour, Johnston, Hermes, Orr, Mietzner, Strong, Hoppe yes.
Motion passed.
Alderman Plese made
a motion and Alderman Hermes seconded to approve the Preliminary Plat for
Oakwest Development. All yes.
Motion passed.
Alderman Plese made
a motion and Alderman Hoppe seconded to approve Ordinance 06-03-21-04
rezoning certain territory (Prairie Farm Subdivision). Plese, Gilmour,
Johnston, Hermes, Orr, Mietzner, Strong, Hoppe yes. Motion passed.
Alderman Plese made
a motion and Alderman Hermes seconded to approve the final plat and
engineering for the Prairie Farm Subdivision. All yes. Motion passed.
Alderman Plese made
a motion and Alderman Mietzner seconded to approve the February Collector’s
Report in the amount of $135,297.26 and the February Payables in the amount of
$163,904.19. All yes. Motion
passed.
Alderman Plese made
a motion and Alderman Strong seconded to Approve the Premium Only Plan
option from ADP. All yes. Motion passed.
Alderman Plese made
a motion and Alderman Gilmour seconded to Approve the renewal of the City’s
current insurance plan effective April 1, 2006, at 6.32% for HMO and 4.38% for
PPO and to offer a higher deductible payment plan and prescription card option. All yes.
Motion passed.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, April 18, at 6:30 p.m.
Ordinance and License Committee: Alderman Orr made a motion and Alderman Mietzner seconded to Approve Ordinance 06-03-21-06, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 123 – Business Registration of the Wilmington Code of Ordinances. All yes. Motion passed.
Alderman Orr made a motion and Alderman Hoppe seconded to approve Ordinance 06-03-21-07, an Ordinance requiring and regulating Park District Donations for Residential Development. All yes. Motion passed.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, April 11, at 6:00 p.m.
Alderman Orr wanted to note the change of the meeting time. It will now be held at 6:00 p.m. instead of 6:30 p.m.
Personnel and Insurance Committee: Nothing to report at this time.
JADA: Nothing
to report at this time.
City Administrator Report: John McIntyre emphasized the importance of encouraging quality housing. He also wished Executive Secretary Puracchio a happy birthday.
Attorney’s Report: Attorney Fredin stated he had nothing to report at this time.
Alderman Hermes made a motion and Alderman Gilmour seconded
to Adjourn the Meeting at 7:27
p.m. All yes. Motion passed.
James C. Johnston
City Clerk