Regular Meeting

City Council

June 7, 2005

 

Mayor, Roy Strong, presiding.

 

The meeting was called to order with a pledge to the flag.

 

The clerk called the roll finding the following Aldermen present: Gilmour, Hermes, Johnston, Mietzner, and Hoppe.

 

Absent: Plese, Orr

 

Alderman Mietzner made a motion and Alderman Hoppe seconded to Accept the Minutes of the May 17 2005 meeting as amended to reflect, under Citizens Comments – where instead of were and have them placed on file. All yes. Motion passed.

 

Mayor’s Report: Mayor Strong made a request on behalf of The Wilmington Historical Society. They are seeking individuals to assist in researching historical properties in the Downtown District area. The work would entail approximately 5 hours at the Recorder of Deeds office for each property.  Sandy Vasko will train volunteers.  Volunteers will meet at City Hall.  Please call Sandy for further details at 476-9311 or Sheryl at City Hall 476-2175 ext 232.

 

The Mayor thanked Daisy Troop 369 for planting flowers at City Hall.  Troop members and moms were introduced and thanked by the Council.

 

The Mayor stated that at the next Council meeting Wilmington High School State Baseball Champions will be recognized.

 

Citizen’s Comments: No comments.

 

Treasurer’s Report: Nothing to report at this time.

 

Planning and Zoning Committee:  The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, July 7 at 7 p.m.

 

Police Commission:  Nothing to report at this time.

 

DRC: Nothing to report at this time.

 

Health/Safety/Building/Grounds Committee: Nothing to report at this time.

 

Water/Sewer/Streets/Alleys Committee: Alderman Gilmour commented that D Construction was now in the process of repaving the streets under the MFT Program and doing a great job.

 

Next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, June 15 at 5:30 pm

 

Police and ESDA Committee:  Nothing to report at this time.

 

The next meeting will be Monday, June 13, at 5:30 p.m.

 

Finance/Administration/Land Acquisition Committee: Alderman Hermes made a motion and Alderman Gilmour seconded to Have the Letter of Credit for Water’s Edge Unit 2, be Reduced from $348,887.45 to the amount of $215,943.11 based on the City Engineer’s Recommendation.  All yes.  Motion passed.

 

Alderman Hermes made a motion and Alderman Johnston seconded to Approve Resolution #2005-07, a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Easement Agreement Between the City of Wilmington and Mega Development Corp.  All yes.  Motion passed.

 

Alderman Hermes made a motion and Alderman Mietzner seconded to Approve Ordinance #05-06-07-07, an Ordinance Authorizing the Agreement to Hire an Interim City Administrator between the City of Wilmington and Robert L. Nelis, Sr.  All yes.  Motion passed.

 

Alderman Hermes made a motion and Alderman Johnston seconded to Approve the Appropriation of $3,000 to the Catfish Days Committee. All yes.  Motion passed.

 

The next meeting will be Tuesday, June 21, at 6:30 p.m.

 

Ordinance and License Committee: Nothing to report at this time.

 

The next meeting will be Tuesday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m.

 

Personnel and Insurance Committee: Nothing to report at this time.

 

JADA:  Nothing to report at this time.

 

City Administrator’s Report:  Rob Nelis asked that the Council set up a meeting to discuss the budget.  The Council approved to meet on Monday, June 13 at 6:00 pm after the Police Committee Meeting.

 

Attorney’s Report: Nothing to report at this time.

 

Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Hoppe seconded to Adjourn the Meeting at 7:23 p.m. All yes. Motion passed.

 

James C. Johnston

City Clerk