Minutes of a regular City Council Meeting held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Lincoln, IL, on Monday, June 6, 2016.
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 Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Parrott, Alderman Tibbs and Alderman Welch) and two absent (Alderman Bauer and Alderman Mourning). Also present were Building and Safety Officer Mr. Lebegue, American Water Mr. Ferguson, Fire Chief Miller, and Police Chief Adams. Also present were Mayor Neitzel, City Treasurer Mr. Conzo, City Attorney Mr. Bates, City Administrator Mr. Johnson, City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach, and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.
Mayor Neitzel let the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Participation:
Mayor Neitzel thanked the people of Lincoln for their support in the 3rd Friday event that was held on Friday, May 20, 2016. There was no fighting and to commend the citizens for their throwing their trash in the proper containers and there was not a lot to clean up afterwards. She was very proud of her City and announced that the next event would be held on June 17, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Ms. Caroline Kiest was present to discuss the Pekin Street crossing closing. She was concerned for the safety of passengers if they had to get off both sides of the track. She thought it would be nice if there was at least one pedestrian crossing open.
Ms. Joyce Seelye was present to announce her church, First Baptist Church, fundraiser on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion to raise money to help build their church. Her nephew, Scott Altman will be speaking that night. The tickets are $20.00 before the evening of June 12th and the ticket price will be $25.00 at the door. She also mentioned that she would like to see electricity at Ray White Park so they could possibly do free movies for the kids.
Mayor Neitzel called for the Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:
Payment of Bills
Approval of request from The Up In Smoke Committee to extend the closing of various streets for the Up In Smoke BBQ Competition through Monday, June 6, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.
Approval of request from First Presbyterian Church to temporarily reconfigure the flow of traffic on various streets and alleys on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. for the annual BBQ Pork Dinner
Alderman Horn moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read and Alderman Welch seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were six ayes (Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Parrott, Alderman Tibbs and Alderman Welch), zero nays and two absent (Alderman Bauer and Alderman Mourning); motion carried.
Ordinances and Resolutions:
Ordinance #2016–851 amending section 9-7-4 of the City Code, Downtown Parking Regulations within the City of Lincoln
Alderman Hoinacki moved to approve Ordinance #2016–851 amending 9-7-4 of the City Code, Downtown Parking Regulations within the City of Lincoln and Alderman Parrott seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were six ayes (Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Parrott, Alderman Tibbs and Alderman Welch), zero nays and two absent (Alderman Bauer and Alderman Mourning); motion carried.
Resolution #2016–323 establishing salaries and/or pay increases for the City of Lincoln
Alderman Welch moved to approve Resolution #2016–323 establishing salaries and/or pay increases for the City of Lincoln and Alderman Hoinacki seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were six ayes (Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Parrott, Alderman Tibbs and Alderman Welch), zero nays and two absent (Alderman Bauer and Alderman Mourning); motion carried.
Resolution #2016–324 supporting the enhancement and preservation of the City of Lincoln, Historic Downtown Through Streetscape Improvement
Alderman Hoinacki moved to approve Resolution #2016–324 supporting the enhancement and preservation of the City of Lincoln, Historic Downtown Through Streetscape Improvement and Alderman Welch seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were six ayes (Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Parrott, Alderman Tibbs and Alderman Welch), zero nays and two absent (Alderman Bauer and Alderman Mourning); motion carried.
Bids:
There were no Bids to come before the City Council.
Reports:
City Treasurer Conzo gave the Annual Pension Fund Report and a copy is on file at the City Clerk’s office.
New Business/Communications:
Approval of Lincoln Civic Foundation Bylaws (tabled 5/16/16)
Alderman Tibbs moved to remove from the table and Alderman Hoinacki seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were six ayes (Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Parrott, Alderman Tibbs and Alderman Welch), zero nays and two absent (Alderman Bauer and Alderman Mourning); motion carried. Alderman Welch moved to remove from the agenda Alderman Horn seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were six ayes (Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Parrott, Alderman Tibbs and Alderman Welch), zero nays and two absent (Alderman Bauer and Alderman Mourning); motion carried.
Approval of the renewal of the contract between the City of Lincoln and Logan County Animal Control Services
Alderman Hoefle moved to approve the renewal of the contract between the City of Lincoln and Logan County Animal Control Services and Alderman Hoinacki seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were six ayes (Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Parrott, Alderman Tibbs and Alderman Welch), zero nays and two absent (Alderman Bauer and Alderman Mourning); motion carried.
Approval of work order #6 for Farnsworth Group, Inc. for completion of the ITEP Grant Application in an amount not to exceed $3,000.00
Alderman Hoinacki moved to approve work order #6 for Farnsworth Group, Inc. for completion of the ITEP Grant Application in an amount not to exceed $3,000.00 and Alderman Horn seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were six ayes (Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Parrott, Alderman Tibbs and Alderman Welch), zero nays and two absent (Alderman Bauer and Alderman Mourning); motion carried.
Announcements:
Alderman Welch said Pigs and Swigs went really well, the barbeque completion went well, the craft beer festival, the Homebrew went well and the businesses were extremely busy and did not hear of any altercations and he was downtown both days. City Administrator Mr. Johnson said everything went very well both nights.
Alderman Horn said the 45th Lincoln Class Reunion (Class of 1971) will be held on June 17, 2016 at the KC’s and invited them downtown to the 3rd Friday event.
City Administrator Mr. Johnson said they are bringing the movie Stars Wars the Force Awakens downtown for the 3rd Friday event on June 17, 2016.
City Treasurer Mr. Conzo also wanted to remind everyone that this coming Friday, June 10, 2016 and Saturday, June 11, 2016 is the Route 66 yard sales.
City Administrator Mr. Johnson thanked the Logan County Board of Realtors for their cleaning of Postville Park. He also thanked Street Superintendent Landers for his crew assisting in the clean up.
Executive Session
There was no Executive Session.
Alderman Tibbs moved to adjourn the meeting and Alderman Horn seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were six ayes (Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Parrott, Alderman Tibbs and Alderman Welch), zero nays and two absent (Alderman Bauer and Alderman Mourning); motion carried.
The City Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Risa Riggs
Recording Secretary
City of Lincoln