City Council
April 4, 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, and Hoppe.
Absent: Plese
Alderman Orr made a motion and Alderman Johnston seconded to Approve the Minutes of the March 21, 2006 meeting as presented and have them placed on file. All yes. Motion passed.
Mayor’s Report: The Mayor introduced Ryan Denhen from State Representative Careen Gordon’s office. Denhen stated he wanted to introduce himself to the Council and if they needed anything that he was available through Gordon’s District office in Coal City.
Citizen’s Comments: There were none.
Planning and Zoning Committee: Ed Wood the developer for the Glenney property
located on Router 102 across from McDonald’s – City Hall gave an overview of
his conceptual plan. There will be
approximately 27 lots and a strip of commercial. Wood has done preliminary engineering studies to address the
flood plain issues that exist on this property. The Council had no immediate concerns about the plan.
The Illinois Bus
Company’ site plan was discussed. The
Council was concerned about the gravel drive.
Alderman Johnston made a
motion and Alderman Gilmour seconded to Recommend Illinois Bus Company’s
Site Plan approval in Davy Industrial Park, based on City Engineer, Planner,
and Planning & Zoning Commission Approval subject to replacing gravel with
asphalt if warranted. Hoppe passed. All others yes. Motion
passed.
City Administrator
McIntyre announced there will be a joint Planning & Zoning & Council
meeting on April 6 at 6 p.m.
Next scheduled meeting will be April 6, 2006 at 7 pm.
Health/Safety/Building/Grounds
Committee: Nothing to report at
this time.
Water/Sewer/Streets/Alleys Committee: Alderman Strong made a motion and Alderman Hermes seconded to Approve Resolution No. 2006-05 for Maintenance of Streets & Highways by Municipality Under the Illinois Highway Code. All yes. Motion passed.
Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Johnston seconded to Accept the Bid from B & T Services of Monee for the City Sidewalk Project not to exceed $27,000. 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 Strong seconded to Waive the first and second reading and Approve Ordinance #06-04-04-01, an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wilmington to create the Position of Deputy Chief of Police. All yes. Motion passed.
The next meeting
will be Monday, April 10 at 5:30 p.m.
Finance/Administration/Land Acquisition Committee: 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 06-04-04-02, an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wilmington’s Subdivision and Building Codes. All yes. Motion passed.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, April 11, at 6:00 p.m.
Personnel and Insurance Committee: Nothing to report at this time.
JADA:
Nothing to report at this time.
City Administrator Report: John McIntyre presented a written report stating that he was the guest speaker at the Rotary meeting. He also stated if anyone was interested in attending the meetings offered by the Will County Center for Economic Development to please let him know.
Attorney’s Report: Attorney Fredin stated he had nothing to report at this time.
Alderman Orr made a motion and Alderman Hermes seconded to Adjourn
the Meeting at 7:28
p.m. All yes. Motion passed.
James C. Johnston
City Clerk