Minutes of a regular City Council Meeting held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Lincoln, IL, on Monday, October 5, 2015.
Acting Mayor Neitzel called the regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll. There were six Aldermen present (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, Alderman Neitzel, and Alderman Parrott), one seat vacant and one absent (Alderman Tibbs). Also present were Street & Alley Superintendent Mr. Landers, EMC/American Water Manager Mr. Ferguson, Fire Chief Miller, and Police Chief Adams. Also present were City Treasurer Mr. Conzo, City Administrator Mr. Johnson, City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach, and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.
Acting Mayor Neitzel led The Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Participation:
Reports City Officials who attended the Illinois Municipal League Conference in September 2015
Acting Mayor Neitzel reported that she had attended Women in Government, Vision 20/20 Filling the Promise of Public Education, and Round Table Discussion. Alderman Hoinacki reported on Doing Downtown Differently, Social Media Best Practices, and Community Revitalization. Alderman Horn reported she attended the Opening Ceremony, Round Table for Women, and Economic Impact of Tourism. Alderman Bauer reported that there were sessions on TIF, Property Blight, Retail Coach, video gaming, and one that she went to talked about how the Council should be working together. City Administrator Mr. Johnson said having been to two different states municipal league conferences he thought the one in Illinois was more for the entire state.
Mayor Pro Tem Neitzel called for the Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:
Payment of Bills
Approval of the meeting minutes for the December 10, 2013, February 25, 2014, March 25, 2014, and August 11, 2015 Committee of the Whole Meetings, and July 20, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting
Request from Knights of Columbus 1250 for the Tootsie Roll Drive on Friday, September 26, 2015 and Saturday, September 27, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the intersection of Broadway and McLean Streets
Request to Permit Closing of Chicago Street between Pulaski Street and Broadway Street from October 5, 2015 through October 9, 2015 for removal of train cars
Alderman Horn moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read and Alderman Hoinacki seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were six yeas (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, Alderman Neitzel, and Alderman Parrott), zero nays, one seat vacant and one absent (Alderman Tibbs); motion carried.
New Business/Communications:
There was no New Business/Communications to come before the City Council.
Ordinances and Resolutions
Ordinance #2015- Creating Section 9-5-22 of the City Code regulating fire lanes
Alderman Bauer moved to approve and Alderman Mourning seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were six yeas (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, Alderman Neitzel, and Alderman Parrott), zero nays, one seat vacant and one absent (Alderman Tibbs); motion carried.
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:
There were no Reports to come before the City Council.
New Business/Communications:
Advise and consent to appoint a Mayor Pro Tem
Alderman Bauer moved to approve Jeff Hoinacki as Mayor Pro Tem and Alderman Parrott seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were five yeas (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, Alderman Neitzel, and Alderman Parrott), zero nays, one abstention (Alderman Hoinacki), one seat vacant and one absent (Alderman Tibbs); motion carried.
Swearing in of Mayor Pro Tem
Acting Mayor Neitzel swore in Jeff Hoinacki as Mayor Pro Tem.
Approval of Highway Authority Agreement between the City of Lincoln and Illico, Inc. for the property at 725 Broadway Street
Alderman Horn moved to approve and Alderman Mourning seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were six yeas (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, Alderman Neitzel, and Alderman Parrott), zero nays, one seat vacant and one absent (Alderman Tibbs); motion carried.
Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week
Alderman Bauer moved to approve and Alderman Mourning seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were six yeas (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, Alderman Neitzel, and Alderman Parrott), zero nays, one seat vacant and one absent (Alderman Tibbs); motion carried.
Announcements:
Alderman Horn said the Oasis had a wonderful fundraiser on Saturday, October 3, 2015.
Alderman Bauer said Thursday, October 7, 2015 at Ray White Park there would be activities for everyone, food, and different vehicles from the City of Lincoln departments for the children to check out.
City Treasurer Mr. Conzo said there will be a blessing at the Humane Society of Logan County, Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.
Acting Mayor Neitzel commended the Fire Department for the pancake breakfast for the 3rd grade class from Central School.
Acting Mayor Neitzel said tomorrow, October 6, 2015 the cranes will be removed from the Depot.
Acting Mayor Neitzel commended Lincoln Community High School for the parade.
Acting Mayor Neitzel thanked the Fire Department for the parade that was held on Sunday.
Executive Session
There was no Executive Session.
Alderman Hoinacki moved to adjourn the meeting and Alderman Horn seconded it. There were six yeas (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, Alderman Neitzel, and Alderman Parrott), zero nays, one seat vacant and one absent (Alderman Tibbs); motion carried.
The City Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Risa Riggs
Recording Secretary
City of Lincoln