On the agenda: Wilmington August 18 — Flock Camera (Aug 18)

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WILMINGTON CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 18, 2026
MAYOR BEN DIETZ CALLED TO ORDER THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WILMINGTON CITY COUNCIL
AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
After the pledge of allegiance, the following answered to Roll Call: Alderpersons Kevin Kirwin, Marty Orr, Dennis
Vice, Ryan Knight, Rachel Conforti, Jonathan Mietzner, Todd Holmes and Thomas Smith. The number present
constitutes a quorum.
Also present: Attorney Brian Wellner, City Administrator Melissa Wiak, Finance Director Nancy Gross, Interim
Public Works Director Kyle Davis, Police Chief Adam Zink, and Deputy City Clerk Joie Ziller.
PUBLIC HEARING
Alderperson Vice made a motion and Alderperson Orr seconded to open the public hearing at 7:02 PM for the
purpose of receiving and considering testimony and public comment on the petition of Robert Rink, Martha Rink,
Robert F. Rink, Jacquelyn K. Rink, and Rink Agricultural and Investment Partnership, LP for an amendment to
that certain annexation agreement dated February 16, 2010, by and between the City of Wilmington, Illinois, and
Robert Rink, Martha Rink, Robert F. Rink, Jacquelyn K. Rink and Rink Agricultural and Investments, LP, with
respect to an extension of time for the installation and connection of certain potable water and sanitary sewer
lines to the property subject to the proposed amended annexation agreement and with respect to an extension
of time for a property tax abatement relative to the property subject to the proposed amended annexation
agreement
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES:
8 Vice, Orr, Kirwin, Conforti, Mietzner, Knight, Holmes, Smith
NAYS:
0
The motion carried.
No public comments were made
Alderperson Vice made a motion and Alderperson Orr seconded to close the public hearing at 7:06 PM
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES:
8 Vice, Orr, Kirwin, Conforti, Mietzner, Knight, Holmes, Smith
NAYS:
0
The motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
Alderperson Vice made a motion and Alderperson Orr seconded to open the public hearing at 7:06 PM for the
purpose of receiving and considering testimony and public comment on the petition of tameling management
and investment service, llc(wilmington campground service), lp for an amendment to that certain annexation
agreement dated February 16, 2010 by and between the City of Wilmington, Illinois and Tameling Management
and Investment Service, LLC (Wilmington Campground Service), with respect to an extension of time for the
installation and connection of certain potable water and sanitary sewer lines to the property subject to the
proposed amended annexation agreement and with respect to an extension of time for a property tax abatement
relative to the property subject to the proposed amended annexation agreement
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES:
8 Vice, Orr, Kirwin, Conforti, Mietzner, Knight, Holmes, Smith
NAYS:
0
The motion carried.
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No public comments were made
Alderperson Vice made a motion and Alderperson Orr seconded to close the public hearing at 7:08 PM
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES:
8 Vice, Orr, Kirwin, Conforti, Mietzner, Knight, Holmes, Smith
NAYS:
0
The motion carried.
CITIZENS COMMENT
Paula Ekstrom from the Wilmington Coalition provided information on the risks of Kratom and 7-OH, noting that
the DEA is currently reviewing its classification
John Persic thanked the volunteers and the Public Works Department for cleaning up the storm damage at
Oakwood Cemetery.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor thanked Public Works, Police, and Fire departments for their efforts during recent storm recovery
operations.
The City plans to continue debris removal at Oakwood Cemetery and work toward reopening South Island access
once it is safe from "widowmaker" trees.
An informational session regarding Flock Camera System and transparency portal is scheduled for Wednesday,
September 2nd at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Approve Regular Meeting Minutes from August 4, 2026
B.
Approve Accounts Payable Report
C.
Approve the Audit as Presented for Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2025
D.
Approve and Authorize the Mayor to Execute a Façade Grant Agreement for 605 W. Baltimore Street
E.
Approve Cummins Estimate in the amount of $5,302.83
F.
Approve the Lions Club Lease Agreement
G.
Approve the Bid and Award the Contract for the Civic Center Roof Project
Alderperson Kirwin made a motion, and Alderperson Knight seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda except
for item F, which will be voted on under order of business, for the August 18, 2026, City Council meeting
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES:
8 Kirwin, Knight, Vice, Orr, Conforti, Mietzner, Holmes, Smith
NAYS:
0
The motion carried.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Alderperson Orr made a motion, and Alderperson Smith seconded, to approve the Lease Agreement between
the City of Wilmington and the Wilmington Lions Club for 805 River Street
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES:
7 Orr, Smith, Kirwin, Knight, Vice, Mietzner, Holmes
NAYS:
1 Conforti
The motion carried.

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Alderperson Knight made a motion, and Alderperson Smith seconded to approve Ordinance No. 26-08-18-01,
an Ordinance Confirming and Extending a Declared State of Emergency for the City of Wilmington Regarding
the August 11, 2026 Storm Event
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES:
8 Knight, Smith, Kirwin, Vice, Orr, Conforti, Mietzner, Holmes
NAYS:
0
The motion carried.
Alderperson Conforti made a motion, and Alderperson Kirwin seconded to approve Ordinance No. 26-08-18-02,
an Ordinance Approving a Text Amendment to the City of Wilmington Code of Ordinances Regarding TruckRelated Uses
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES:
8 Conforti, Kirwin, Knight, Smith, Vice, Orr, Mietzner, Holmes
NAYS:
0
The motion carried.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OFFICIALS
City Attorney Bryan Wellner – No Report
City Administrator Melissa Wiak – No Report
Finance Director Nancy Gross – No Report
Interim Public Works Director Kyle Davis – reported that Homer Tree Service is assisting with tree removal, and
the parks will remain closed due to unsafe conditions.
Chief of Police Adam Zink – the police department is still seeking a crossing guard for the intersection of
Kankakee Street and Ridge.
ALDERPERSON COMMENTS
Alderperson Kirwin – No Comment
Alderperson Orr – No Comment
Alderperson Vice – No Comment
Alderperson Knight – No Comment
Alderperson Conforti – No Comment
Alderperson Mietzner – No Comment
Alderperson Holmes – No Comment
Alderperson Smith – No Comment
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT
The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Alderperson Mietzner and seconded by Alderperson Kirwin.
Upon the voice vote, the motion carried. The City of Wilmington City Council's regular meeting on August 18,
2026, adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,

Joie Ziller

Deputy City Clerk

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