Lincoln, Illinois

September 4, 2012

Minutes of a regular City Council Meeting held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Lincoln, IL, on Monday, September 4, 2012.

Mayor Snyder called the regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll. There were nine Aldermen present (Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Bacon, Alderman Busby, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert) and one absent (Alderman Anderson). Also present were Fire Chief Miller, Safety and Building Officer Mr. Lebegue, American Water/EMC Manager Mr. Palmer, and Police Chief Greenslate. Also present were Mayor Snyder, City Treasurer Mr. Conzo, City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach, City Attorney Mr. Blinn Bates, and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.

Public Participation:

Joe Wieshaar was representing Stark Excavating and was here in regard to Lincoln Avenue reconstruction. Mr. Forgy said the project will be significantly different than what was originally bid and was his recommendation to not award the bids. City Attorney Mr. Blinn Bates said in his opinion they should not award if there are that many changes it should be rebid. Mr. Wieshaar disagreed and presented their statement.

Mayor Snyder read a letter from the Art of Wine Committee.

Mayor Snyder read a letter from Dan Tackett.

Mayor Snyder called for the Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:

Payment of Bills

Approve minutes of the March 29,2011 and August 14, 2012 Committee as a Whole Meetings, Regular City Council Meeting August 20, 2012 and August 20, 2012 Sanitation Committee Meeting

Petition by Lincoln Knights of Columbus Council 1250 to hold a Tootsie Roll Drive at Broadway and McLean Street on Friday, September 16, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Petition by Lincoln Community High School to hold the Homecoming Parade on September 21, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. on various downtown streets

Alderman Horn moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read with the dates of the Knights of Columbus changed to September 28 and September 29, 2012 and Alderman Neitzel seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were nine yeas (Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Bacon, Alderman Busby, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert), zero nays, and one absent (Alderman Anderson); motion carried.

Alderman Hoinacki said the Full Gospel Tabernacle had to postpone their event due to the weather and asked to reschedule to September 15, 2012 everything stays the same.

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Approval of any items removed from the Consent Agenda

There were no items removed from the Consent Agenda.

Ordinances and Resolutions

Ordinance #2012-750 Vacating a portion of Bidwell Avenue right of way

Ordinance #2012-751 Approve Feasibility Study for TIF District Redevelopment Plan

Ordinance #2012-752 Approve engagement letter with Rabin & Myers P.C. For preparation of TIF District Redevelopment Plan and Project

Alderman O'Donohue moved to accept the committee report accepting Ordinance #2012-751 Approve Feasibility Study for TIF District Redevelopment Plan, Ordinance #2012-752 Approve engagement letter with Rabin & Myers P.C. For preparation of TIF District Redevelopment Plan and Project, Ordinance #2012-751 Approve Feasibility Study for TIF District Redevelopment Plan, Ordinance #2012-752 Approve engagement letter with Rabin & Myers P.C. For preparation of TIF District Redevelopment Plan and Project and Alderman Hoinacki seconded it. There were nine yeas (Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Bacon, Alderman Busby, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert), zero nays, and one absent (Alderman Anderson); motion carried.

Ordinance #2012-750 Vacating a portion of Bidwell Avenue right of way

Alderman O'Donohue made a motion to approve Ordinance #2012-750 Vacating a portion of Bidwell Avenue right of way and Alderman Hoinacki seconded it. Alderman O'Donohue asked if this included the new policy for the person requesting to pay. City Attorney Mr. Blinn Bates said yes. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were nine yeas (Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Bacon, Alderman Busby, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert), zero nays, and one absent (Alderman Anderson); motion carried.

Ordinance #2012-751 Approve Feasibility Study for TIF District Redevelopment Plan

Alderman O'Donohue made a motion to approve Ordinance #2012-751 Approve Feasibility Study for TIF District Redevelopment Plan and Alderman Hoinacki seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were seven yeas (Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Bacon, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert), one nay (Alderman Busby), one abstention (Alderman O’Donohue), and one absent (Alderman Anderson); motion carried.

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Ordinance #2012-752 Approve engagement letter with Rabin & Myers P.C. For preparation of TIF District Redevelopment Plan and Project

Alderman O'Donohue made a motion to approve Ordinance #2012-752 Approve engagement letter with Rabin & Myers P.C. For preparation of TIF District Redevelopment Plan and Project and Alderman Hoinacki seconded it. Mayor Snyder said there was a task list included. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were seven yeas (Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Bacon, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert), one nay (Alderman Busby), one abstention (Alderman O’Donohue), and one absent (Alderman Anderson); motion carried. It was noted that it was proper to abstain, even if you make the motion.

Bids:

Approval of bid for Lincoln Avenue Reconstruction (tabled 8/6/12)

Alderman Neitzel moved to remove from the table and Alderman Bacon seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were nine yeas (Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Bacon, Alderman Busby, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert), zero nays, and one absent (Alderman Anderson); motion carried. Alderman Neitzel moved to remove from the agenda and Alderman Bacon seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were nine yeas (Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Bacon, Alderman Busby, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert), zero nays, and one absent (Alderman Anderson); motion carried.

Approval of bid for Oglesby Avenue Bridge removal (tabled 8/6/12)

Alderman Neitzel moved to remove from the table and Alderman Bacon seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were nine yeas (Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Bacon, Alderman Busby, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert), zero nays, and one absent (Alderman Anderson); motion carried. Alderman Neitzel moved to remove from the agenda and Alderman Bacon seconded it. There will be nothing done until the five year plan has been done. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were nine yeas (Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Bacon, Alderman Busby, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert), zero nays, and one absent (Alderman Anderson); motion carried.

Unfinished Business:

There was no Unfinished Business to come before the City Council.

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Reports:

There were no Reports to come before the City Council.

New Business/Communications:

Sidewalk Petition for 424 Williamette St. by Gene Hassebrock

Alderman Armbrust moved to approve the sidewalk petition for 424 Williamette St. by Gene Hassebrock with the work being done by the owner with reimbursement and Alderman Wilmert seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were nine yeas (Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Bacon, Alderman Busby, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert), zero nays, and one absent (Alderman Anderson); motion carried.

Request from Lincoln Speedway for a 30 minute extension of curfew for the final race on Friday, September 7, 2012

Alderman Horn moved to approve the request from Lincoln Speedway for a 30 minute extension of curfew for the final race on Friday, September 7, 2012 and Alderman Tibbs seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were nine yeas (Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Bacon, Alderman Busby, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert), zero nays, and one absent (Alderman Anderson); motion carried.

Announcements

The announcements were handed out:

   Memo from Dr. Hauter re: Futbol Club

   Downtown steering committee

   Redistricting

Alderman Wilmert said the technology committee has configured two more laptops.

Alderman Wilmert has been working with the City logo.

Alderman O'Donohue said Roberts Rules of Order says you can make a motion and then abstain.

Alderman Busby moved to adjourn and Alderman Neitzel seconded it. There were nine yeas (Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Bacon, Alderman Busby, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert), zero nays and one absent (Alderman Anderson); motion carried.

The City Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Risa Riggs, Recording Secretary