City Council
October 19, 2004
Mayor, Tony McGann, presiding.
The meeting was called to order with a pledge to the flag.
The clerk called the roll finding the following Aldermen present: Brown, Strong, Kasalko, Hermes, Gilmour, and Cox.
Absent: Melhorn and Plese.
Alderman Kasalko made a motion and Alderman Brown seconded to Accept the Minutes of the October 5, 2004 meeting as written and have them placed on file. All yes. Motion passed.
Mayor’s Report:
Mayor McGann introduced the District
Six Will County Board members: Debbie Rozak, Don Gould, and Kerry
Sheridan. They presented the City with
a check for $150,000 that will be used for the Kankakee River Drive water line
project.
The Mayor introduced
Robert L. Nelis, Sr. as the candidate for hire for the Interim City
Administrator position.
Alderman Kasalko
made a motion and Alderman Brown seconded to Waive the 1st and Second Readings of Ordinance #1650, An
Ordinance Authorizing the Agreement to Hire an Interim City Administrator. All yes. Motion Passed.
Alderman Kasalko
made a motion and Alderman Brown seconded to Ordinance #1650, 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.
Mr. Nelis stated
that he was looking forward to his new position here and that he had worked on
Wilmington’s Comprehensive Plan 8 years ago.
The Mayor introduced
Robin Theobald, the new City Accounting Supervisor.
Citizen’s Comments: Christine Bjornson complained that she and her
family have been harassed. She was told
that any complaint of harassment should be filed with the City police. She also complained about her water being
brown. Alderman Strong suggested she
purchase a water filter.
Jonathan Meitzner stated that he feels that putting up a glass safety
partition will at City Hall will take away from the small town atmosphere. Alderman Gilmour said that times have
changed and the City needs to be proactive especially when the City serves as host
to Court once a month.
Treasurer’s Report: Nothing to report at this time.
Planning and Zoning Committee: Next scheduled meeting is Thursday, November 4, at 7pm.
Police Commission: Roger
Freitag explained the Commission has now finalized their list of potential
police officer candidates. The Commission also presented $954.00 from
application fees collected by police applicants.
DRC: Nothing to report at this time.
Health/Safety/Building/Grounds Committee: Nothing to report at this time.
Water/Sewer/Streets/Alleys
Committee: Alderman Strong made
a motion and Alderman Brown seconded to Approve Resolution #2004-10, a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of
Easement Agreements Between The City of Wilmington and James J. Gorman, Jr.,
Julian Gorman, Rachel Riley and Marion B. Riley Revocable Trust. All
yes. Motion passed.
Alderman Kasalko
made a motion and Alderman Brown seconded to Hire Ryan Foster for the Water and Sewer Department, at a Rate of
$16.60 per hour. All yes. Motion passed.
Alderman Strong made
a motion and Alderman Hermes seconded to Accept the Bid of $25,500. from Hy-Tech Specialized Services, Inc. to
Remove the Water Tower. All yes. Motion passed.
The next Water/Sewer/Streets/Alleys Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 10, at 6:00 p.m.
Police and ESDA
Committee: Alderman Hermes made
a motion and Alderman Gilmour seconded to Approve Ordinance #1643 Ratification of the Metropolitan Alliance of
Police Contract. All yes.
Motion passed.
The next meeting
will be Monday, October 25 at 5:30 p.m.
Finance/Administration/Land Acquisition Committee: Alderman Hermes made a motion and Alderman Cox seconded to Approve the Payment of $1,500. to Will County Center for Economic Development for the Semi-Annual CED Investment. All yes. Motion passed.
Alderman Hermes made a motion and Alderman Cox seconded to Approve the Septemeber Fund Analysis, the September Investment Report in the Amount of $3,896,974.02, September Interest $4,674.65, September Collector’s Report in the Amount of $174,906.30 and the October Payables in the Amount of $25,803.11 for the Manuals and $137,326.48 for the Systems, for a Total of $163,129.59. All yes. Motion passed.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, November 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Ordinance and License Committee: Alderman Strong recited the Second Readings for Ordinance #1644-Minimum Dwelling Size and Ordinance #1645-Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses of Land.
Alderman Strong made
a motion and Alderman Brown seconded to Approve Ordinance #1646 Adoption of Building Code – Monotony. All yes.
Motion passed.
Alderman Strong made
a motion and Alderman Kasalko seconded to Approve Ordinance #1647-Plumbing Inspector. Alderman Cox no, all
others yes. Motion passed.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, November 9 at 5:30 p.m.
Personnel and
Insurance Committee: Alderman
Kasalko made a motion and Alderman Brown seconded to Go into Executive Session at 7:55 p.m. to
discuss Personnel Issues. All
yes. Motion passed. Water and Sewer Superintendent Ken Jeffries
and City Administrator Rob Nelis were asked to attend.
Alderman Brown made
a motion and Alderman Kasalko seconded to Come out of Executive Session at 8:22 p.m. All yes. Motion carried.
During Executive
Session a Personnel Issue was discussed with no action taken.
JADA: Nothing to report at this time.
Attorney’s Report:
Nothing to report at this time.
Alderman Brown made a motion and Alderman Kasalko seconded to Adjourn the Meeting at 8:23 p.m. All yes. Motion passed.
James C. Johnston
City Clerk