Lincoln, Illinois

December 17, 2012

Minutes of a regular City Council Meeting held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Lincoln, IL, on Monday, December 17, 2012.

Mayor Snyder called the regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Deputy City Clerk Mrs. Fulk called the roll. There were six Aldermen present (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, and Alderman Wilmert), one seat vacant and three absent (Alderman Bacon, Alderman Hoinacki, and Alderman Tibbs). Also present were Assistant Fire Chief Dunovsky, Street & Alley Superintendent Mr. Jackson, City Engineer Mr. Forgy, Safety and Building Officer Mr. Lebegue, and Police Chief Greenslate. Also present were Mayor Snyder, City Treasurer Mr. Conzo, Deputy City Clerk Mrs. Fulk, and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.

Public Participation:

Recognition for Ward Citizen of the Year recipients

Michael Irwin was recognized for Ward 1.

Frankie (she was unable to attend due to illness) and John Guzzardo were recognized for Ward 2.

Tim Smith was recognized for Ward 5.

Meeting recessed for the Vehicle Licensing Board at 7:15 p.m. The meeting resumed at 7:30 p.m.

New Business/Communications:

Approval of the application for a Green Cab license

Alderman Wilmert moved to approve and Alderman O'Donohue seconded it. Mayor Snyder read the Ordinance for the cab fares. Alderman Neitzel said she would be voting no for this license. Deputy City Clerk Mrs. Fulk called the roll call. There were five yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, and Alderman Wilmert), one nay (Alderman Neitzel), one seat vacant and three absent (Alderman Bacon, Alderman Hoinacki, and Alderman Tibbs); motion carried.

Alderman Anderson moved to go into Executive Session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6) sale or lease of real estate and Alderman Horn seconded it. Deputy City Clerk Mrs. Fulk called the roll call. There were six yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, and Alderman Wilmert), one seat vacant and three absent (Alderman Bacon, Alderman Hoinacki, and Alderman Tibbs); motion carried. The meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 7:40 p.m.

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The meeting returned to regular Session at 7:54 p.m. Deputy City Clerk Mrs. Fulk called the roll. There were six Aldermen present (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, and Alderman Wilmert), one seat vacant and three absent (Alderman Bacon, Alderman Hoinacki, and Alderman Tibbs). Also present were Street Superintendent Mr. Jackson, City Engineer Mr. Forgy, Assistant Fire Chief Dunovsky, Safety and Building Officer Mr. Lebegue, and Police Chief Greenslate. Also present were Mayor Snyder, City Treasurer Mr. Conzo, Deputy City Clerk Mrs. Fulk, and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.

Mayor Snyder called for the Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:

Payment of Bills

Approve minutes of the December 3, 2012 Regular City Council Meeting

Approve closing of City Hall on Monday, December 24, 2012 and Monday, December 31, 2012

Approve audit proposal from Estes, Bridgewater & Ogden for the fiscal years ending April 30, 2013 through April 30, 2016

Approve 2013 City Holiday Schedule

Approve 2013 City Council meeting schedule

Alderman Anderson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented and Alderman Horn seconded it. Deputy City Clerk Mrs. Fulk called the roll call. There were six yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, and Alderman Wilmert), one seat vacant and three absent (Alderman Bacon, Alderman Hoinacki, and Alderman Tibbs); motion carried.

Approval of any items removed from the Consent Agenda

There were no items removed from the Consent Agenda.

Ordinances and Resolutions

Ordinance #2012-761 for levying of taxes for corporate purposes for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2013  

Alderman O'Donohue moved to accept the Committee's Report for Ordinance #2012-761 and Alderman Neitzel seconded it. There were six yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, and Alderman Wilmert), one seat vacant and three absent (Alderman Bacon, Alderman Hoinacki, and Alderman Tibbs); motion carried. Alderman O'Donohue moved to approve Ordinance #2012-761 for levying of taxes for corporate purposes for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2013 and Alderman Neitzel seconded it. Deputy City Clerk Mrs. Fulk called the roll call. There were six yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, and Alderman Wilmert), one seat vacant and three absent (Alderman Bacon, Alderman Hoinacki, and Alderman Tibbs); motion carried.

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Bids:

There were no Bids to come before the City Council

Unfinished Business:

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

Reports:

City Treasurer Mr. Conzo gave an oral report for November, 2012 and the report is also on file.

City Clerk's Report for November 2012 is on file.

Department Head Reports for November 2012 are on file.

New Business/Communications:

Approval of work order with Prairie Engineers to perform engineering design services for Oglesby Avenue Bridge Removal Project in the amount o $10,980.00 (tabled 10/1/12/

This item remains on the table.

Approval of changes to Logan County Safety Complex lease agreement and authorization for Mayor, City Attorney and Police Chief to negotiate proposed changes with the Logan County Board

Alderman Anderson moved to approve and Alderman O'Donohue seconded it. Deputy City Clerk Mrs. Fulk called the roll call. There were six yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, and Alderman Wilmert), one seat vacant and three absent (Alderman Bacon, Alderman Hoinacki, and Alderman Tibbs); motion carried.

Authorize City Attorney to draft Ordinance pertaining to parking trailers in driveways

Alderman Wilmert moved to direct the City Attorney to draft an Ordinance in the same style and manner that was previously drafted with the exception of updating the content to reflect the handout that they talked about at the workshop meeting under No. 1 private property and Alderman Anderson seconded it. There was discussion. It was agreed to put in the sunset rule. Deputy City Clerk Mrs. Fulk called the roll call. There were six yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, and Alderman Wilmert), one seat vacant and three absent (Alderman Bacon, Alderman Hoinacki, and Alderman Tibbs); motion carried.

Advice and Consent of Mayoral Appointments

Mayor Snyder said he had two with one being for the Historic Preservation Commission – April Doolen, Mike Fak, Ron Keller, Bill Vinyard, and Alderman Tibbs

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Mayoral Appointments – Historic Preservation

Alderman O'Donohue moved to approve and Alderman Neitzel seconded it. Deputy City Clerk Mrs. Fulk called the roll call. There were six yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, and Alderman Wilmert), one seat vacant and three absent (Alderman Bacon, Alderman Hoinacki, and Alderman Tibbs); motion carried.

Economic Development Partnership Board Dr. Todd Nobbe

Alderman Horn moved to approve and Alderman Anderson seconded it. Deputy City Clerk Mrs. Fulk called the roll call. There were six yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, and Alderman Wilmert), one seat vacant and three absent (Alderman Bacon, Alderman Hoinacki, and Alderman Tibbs); motion carried.

Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between IDOT and the City of Lincoln for the acquisition of real estate

Alderman Anderson moved and Alderman Horn seconded it. Mayor Snyder discussed the land acquisition for the Depot. Deputy City Clerk Mrs. Fulk called the roll call. There were six yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, and Alderman Wilmert), one seat vacant and three absent (Alderman Bacon, Alderman Hoinacki, and Alderman Tibbs); motion carried.

Ordinances and Resolutions

Resolution #2012-266 honoring Alderman Orville “Buzz” Busby

Alderman O'Donohue moved the passage and Neitzel seconded it. Alderman Neitzel moved to adjourn the meeting upon passage of the Resolution and Alderman Anderson seconded it. Memories were shared about Alderman Busby by those that were able. Mayor Snyder read the Resolution. There were six yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, and Alderman Wilmert), one seat vacant and three absent (Alderman Bacon, Alderman Hoinacki, and Alderman Tibbs); motion carried. With three taps of the gavel the Resolution was approved and the meeting was adjourned.

The City Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Risa Riggs, Recording Secretary