The City of Lincoln Public Hearing met in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, January 20, 2015.
There were six Aldermen present (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Cooper, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, and Alderman Neitzel), one absent (Alderman Tibbs), and one seat vacant. Also present were Fire Chief Miller, Building and Safety Officer Mr. Lebegue, American Water/EMC Manager Mr. Ferguson, Police Chief Greenslate. Also present were Mayor Snyder, City Treasurer Mr. Conzo, City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach, City Administrator Mr. Johnson and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.
Mayor Snyder called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on the Vacation of 7th Street – Right-of-way for Christian Home Expansion.
Public Participation
Mayor Snyder asked if there was anyone present that wanted to make any public comment.
City Administrator Mr. Johnson presented a string of emails between Phil Martin of Martin Engineering and Illinois American Water to the Aldermen.
Mr. Phil Martin stated that there were three utilities that were being moved and have signed off on the easements. They were Ameren Gas, Illinois American Water and Frontier. Once the last easement is received the easements will be recorded with the County Recorder.
Alderman Bauer moved to approve the petition for the vacation of 7th Street and Alderman Cooper seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were six yeas (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Cooper, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, and Alderman Neitzel), one absent (Alderman Tibbs) and one seat vacant; motion carried.
Alderman Neitzel moved to adjourn the meeting and Alderman Horn seconded to close the meeting. There were six yeas (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Cooper, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, and Alderman Neitzel), one absent (Alderman Tibbs) and one seat vacant; motion carried.
The hearing was closed at 7:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Risa Riggs
Recording Secretary