Regular Meeting

City Council

February 20, 2007

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 physically present: Mietzner, Orr, Strong, Hermes, Hoppe, Plese and Gilmour.

Alderman Combes was not present.

Alderman Orr made a motion and Alderman Hoppe seconded to Approve the Minutes of the February 8, 2007 meeting. All yes. Motion passed.

Mayor’s Report: The Mayor announced the Chamber of Commerce’s Meet the Candidates Night will be on March 29, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. here at City Hall. Alderman Hoppe made a motion and Alderman Plese seconded to Approve the Request for the Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Tag Day, September 22, 2007. All yes. Motion passed

Citizen’s Comments: Several residences and family members of people living in the Island trailer park were present and expressed their concern again about the closing the trailer park. The citizens wanted to know what was being build there and if the City had the money to build right away. They also asked about being compensated for their mobile homes from the City and if there is any money in the budge to help out the residence. Alderman Orr stressed why the plan changed to 16 months, stating the 5 years was never set in stone. Alderman Mietzner felt 16 months is plenty of time for the residence to find a new place to live and stated that their mobile homes are on city property. Alderman Plese asked John McIntyre to send letters out to other communities about the residence needing hew places to live for those citizens who may need help finding a place.

Planning and Zoning Committee: Next scheduled meeting is Thursday, March 1, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

Health, Safety, Buildings, Grounds & Parks Committee: Alderman Orr made a motion and Alderman Mietzner seconded to Approve the Wilmington Island Trailer Court’s Closing date as July 31, 2008. All yes, Motion passed.

Water, Sewer, Streets & Alleys Committee: Next scheduled meeting is on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.

Police and ESDA Committee: Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Hermes seconded to Approve Resolution No. 2007-04, A Resolution Authorizing Participation as a Member in the Illinois Emergency Management Mutual Aid System. All yes. Motion passed.

Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Hermes seconded to Approve Resolution No. 2007-05, A Resolution Adopting the Countywide All-Hazards Mitigation Plan. All yes. Motion passed.

Next scheduled meeting on Monday, March 12, 2007 at 5:30 p.m..

Finance/Administration/Land Acquisition Committee: Alderman Plese made a motion and Alderman Gilmour seconded to Approve the January Payables in the amount of $131,020.82 and the January Collector’s Report in the Amount of $183,495.36. All yes. Motion passed.

Next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.

Ordinance and License Committee: Nothing to report at this time. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, March 13, 2007, 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 wanted to make everyone aware about a new identity theft scam regarding people calling about not reporting to jury duty and asking the person to give them their social security number and birth date. He also spoke about the street map update, stating the selling of adds will be starting soon.

Attorney’s Report: Attorney Eric Hanson was present and spoke briefly about the raised prices for court costs on traffic violations and how it will bring more money to the city for traffic tickets being issued.

Executive Session: Nothing.

Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Strong seconded to Adjourn the Meeting at 7:35 p.m. All yes. Motion passed.

Sheila Long,

City Clerk