Minutes of the City of Lincoln City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. 

Those present were Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoinacki Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Parrott, and Alderman Tibbs, one seat vacant and none absent.  Also present were Street Department Superintendent Mr. Landers, Fire Chief Miller, Building and Safety Officer Mr. Lebegue, and Deputy Police Chief Vhalovich.  Also present were City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach, City Attorney Mr. Blinn Bates, City Treasurer Mr. Conzo, and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.  

Acting Mayor Neitzel called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  There were seven Aldermen present (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoinacki Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Tibbs), one seat vacant and none absent.

Acting Mayor Neitzel led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Public Participation:

There was no Public Participation.

Request to Permit:

Knights of Columbus – Tootsie Roll Drive

Acting Mayor Neitzel said this had already been done but wanted it on the Consent Agenda for Monday, October 5, 2015.

Proclamation for Fire Safety Month:

Acting Mayor Neitzel said this Proclamation would be placed on the regular agenda for Monday, October 5, 2015.

Ordinance Enforcement of Fire Lanes:

Deputy Police Chief Vhalovich said he and Police Chief Adams started looking into the issue of the fire lanes.  By checking into this they found that the Police Department could not enforce the fire lanes on private property.  Wal-Mart requested the enforcement of the fire lanes.  This would allow the establishment and enforcement of the fire lanes. 

This will be placed on the regular Agenda for Monday, October 5, 2015.

Highway Authority Agreement – 725 Broadway Street:

This was a request from Illico, Inc. at 725 Broadway Street.  There is a leaking underground storage tank.  This is the request to begin the process.  The cost will be Illico’s responsibility. 

This will be placed on the regular Agenda for Monday, October 5, 2015. 

Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem:

Acting Mayor Neitzel said to place this on the Agenda for Monday, October 5, 2015. 

Other Discussion:

   Reports from Illinois Municipal League Annual Conference for Monday, October 5, 2015

Acting Mayor Neitzel said all the attendees will have a chance to speak during Public Participation on Monday, October 5, 2015. 

Fire Chief Miller said the removal of the rail cars will start on Monday, October 5, 2015.  These will be hauled out on truck haulers with cranes lifting them onto the haulers.  This is the first opportunity that they have been able to get cranes.  This will be placed on the Consent Agenda for Monday, October 5, 2015. 

Alderman Mourning wanted the constituents to contact their Aldermen with their issues so the Aldermen can take the complaints.  By doing this, the Aldermen can take these to the City Administrator and a paper trail for follow through would be started.

Street Superintendent Mr. Landers said the rail crossings will begin next week on Pulaski and Tremont Streets.

Fire Chief Miller said there will be some outside work will be done around City Hall before the winter weather arrives.  There are several areas that need different types of repairs.  Alderman Mourning complimented the City for the phone upgrade which will save the City $7,500.00 by doing these projects. 

Acting Mayor Neitzel announced the activities at the Ray White Park on Thursday, October 8, 2015 beginning at 5:30 p.m.  There is a rain date for October 15, 2015. 

Acting Mayor Neitzel said they have Paint the Town Red with tulips being available for purchase of 60 bulbs for $15.00.

Acting Mayor Neitzel said the October edition of The Linc was passed out to everyone and they are being sent out in the sewer bills. 

Possible Executive Session:             

There was no Executive Session.    

Upcoming Meetings:

Council: Monday, October 5, 2015 – 7:00 p.m.     

Committee of Whole:     Tuesday, October 13, 2015 – 7:00 p.m.

Alderman Tibbs made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Alderman Horn seconded it.  There were seven ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays, one seat vacant and none absent; motion carried.

The City of Lincoln Committee of the Whole Meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Risa Riggs

Recording Secretary