City Council
August 3, 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, Melhorn, Kasalko, Gilmour, Hermes and Plese.
Absent: Cox
Alderman Brown made a motion and Alderman Plese seconded to accept the minutes of the July 20 meeting as written and have them placed on file. Alderman Strong and Alderman Hermes passed. All others yes. Motion passed.
Mayor’s Report:
The Mayor recognized
the Wilmington High School Baseball Team for taking Third in the State. Coach
Feeney thanked the Council for recognizing the team and providing pizza and pop
for everyone. The team consists of the
following players, an asterisk indicates their attendance at the meeting:
Dillion Roark*, John Gish, Ben Stickel*, Scott Puracchio*, Robbie Murphy, Chris
Alberico*, Brad Golden, Tanner Roark*, Eric Dillion*, Tony Vercelli, Shane
Longest, Adam Kruchten*, Kyle Davis, Chad Wright, Jon Mitchell*, Nick Hansen*,
John Folgers, Vince Vercelli, Nick Dziuban, and Dave Tafoya. Stats-Rachel Francis. Coaches: Kevin Feeney*, Lodi Vercelli, Jeff
Dillion*, Steve Nelson*, Russ Allred.
Parents in attendance: Nancy Dillion, Jody Roark, Maggie Stickel, Jim
Alberico, Rick Hansen and Sheryl Puracchio.
Alderman Brown made
a motion and Alderman Plese seconded to Approve the Request for a Lion’s Club Candy Fund Raiser on Saturday,
October 2, 2004, from 9am to 1pm. All yes.
Motion passed.
Mayor McGann recommended
the following appointments: City Attorney-George Mahoney – 1 year, City
Engineer-Bob Rogina – 1 year, City Planner-Rodney Tonelli – 1 year.
Alderman Brown made
a motion and Alderman Kasalko seconded to Accept Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, as the City’s Attorney. All
yes. Motion passed.
Alderman Brown made
a motion and Alderman Hermes seconded to Accept Bob Rogina, as the City’s Engineer. All yes. Motion passed.
Alderman Brown made
a motion and Alderman Kasalko seconded to Accept Ruettiger & Tonelli as the City’s Planner. All
yes. Motion passed.
Citizen’s Comments: Mark Nielson of the Rustic asked permission to close
off the west side of Water Street north of Baltimore Street on September 26 for
a Poker Run. The Council informed him that from now on the City would be asking
that all special events requiring Police would have to cover the costs. Mr. Nielson agreed and he would speak with
Chief Metta. The Council agreed to the street closing.
Treasurer’s Report: Nothing to report at this time.
Planning and Zoning Committee: Alderman Kasalko made a motion and Alderman Strong seconded to Approve
Ordinance #1640 – Granting Variance – Ray Evers.
City Attorney Davidson stated that he would like to add a variance
granting for property depicted in Exhibit A & B reducing the minimum lot
size. Also correct the ordinance. After a short discussion the Council decided
to review the Ordinance and the motion was retracted by Alderman Kasalko.
Next scheduled meeting is Thursday, August 5, at 7pm.
DRC: Nothing to report at this time.
Health and Safety Committee: Nothing to report at this time.
Water and Sewer Committee: The next Water and Sewer Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 11, at 5:30 p.m.
Grounds, Buildings
and Parks Committee:
Alderman Melhorn stated that the playground is developing nicely. He also stated that the Wilmington web site – wilmington-il.com is up and running. There are still corrections and additions to be made and the businesses would be receiving a letter stating if they were registered they would be able to have a picture/logo on the site with a link.
Police Committee: Alderman Hermes stated that the City Sticker
sales were going well the first day sales were $3,125 and the second day was
$3,575.
The next meeting
will be Monday, August 9 at 5:30 p.m.
Finance Committee: Alderman Plese made a motion and Alderman Gilmour seconded to Purchase 9 Dell Computers and One Server at the Government Rate not to Exceed $5,488.21. All yes. Motion passed.
Alderman Plese made a motion and Alderman Brown seconded to Waive Competitive Bidding to Hire “Clarity”, as the City’s Computer Network Engineering Firm at a Price Not to Exceed $23,262.41. All yes. Motion passed. This vote was passed by a 2/3 majority vote.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, August 17 at 6:00 p.m.
Ordinance and License Committee: The next meeting will be Tuesday, August 10 at 5:30 p.m.
Streets and Alleys Committee: Nothing to report at this time.
Personnel and Insurance Committee: Nothing to report at this time.
ESDA Committee: Alderman Brown made a motion and Alderman Kasalko seconded to Accept the Bid of $5,000. from John Torpy for the ESDA Military Truck. All yes. Motion passed.
Collective Bargaining Committee: Next meeting will be August 4, 2004 at 5:30 pm.
Land Acquisition Committee: Nothing to report at this time.
JADA: Mayor McGann urged all to attend the Planning and Zoning meeting on Thursday.
Attorney’s Report: Nothing to report at this time.
Alderman Brown made a motion and Alderman Plese seconded to Adjourn the Meeting at 7:32 p.m. All yes. Motion passed.
James C. Johnston
City Clerk