Minutes of a regular City Council Meeting held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Lincoln, IL, on Tuesday, July 5, 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 Bauer, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, and Alderman Tibbs) and two absent (Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch). Also present were Building and Safety Officer Mr. Lebegue, American Water Mr. Ferguson, Police Chief Adams, and Assist Fire Chief Danosky. Also present were Mayor Neitzel, City Treasurer Mr. Conzo, City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach, and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.
Mayor Neitzel let the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Participation:
Mr. Adam Mackey from the Lincoln Speedway racetrack was present to let the City Council know that he needed to reschedule the World of Outlaw late models and late summer nationals due to the inclement weather. They were trying to reschedule the race on Sunday, August 25, 2016. This will be placed on the Agenda for Monday, July 18, 2016.
Mayor Neitzel called for the Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:
Payment of Bills
Approval of minutes for April 26, 2016 Special City Council Meeting and June 14, 2016 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Mayoral proclamation #2016-327 of July 7, 2016 on Lincoln Woman’s Club Day
Approval of request to permit from Lincoln Park District to close various streets from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 4, 2016 for the Walking Parade
Approval of application from Casey Lore for block party in the 200 block of Pekin Street on July 16, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Authorization of amendment to the Comcast Franchise Agreement
Alderman Horn moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read and Alderman Tibbs seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were six ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays and two absent (Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch); motion carried.
Mayor Neitzel read the Proclamation for the Lincoln Women’s Club and presented it to President, Sandra Johnson.
Ordinances and Resolutions:
Resolution #2016-325 Establishing Prevailing Wage for the City of Lincoln
Alderman Bauer moved to approve Resolution #2016–325 Establishing Prevailing Wage for the City of Lincoln and Alderman Mourning seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were six ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays and two absent (Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch); motion carried.
Resolution for #2016-326 Motor Fuel Tax
Alderman Hoinacki moved to approve Resolution #2016–326 Motor Fuel Tax and Alderman Mourning seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were six ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays and two absent (Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch); motion carried.
Amendment to Appropriation Ordinance#2016-852 for FY 2015-2016
Alderman Bauer moved to approve Amendment to Appropriation Ordinance #2016–852 FY 2015-2016 and Alderman Mourning seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were six ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays and two absent (Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch); motion carried.
Bids:
Approve and award bid to R.D. Lawrence Construction Company for Depot renovation and construction in an amount not to exceed $4,041,400.00, pending approval from IDOT Engineers
Alderman Bauer moved to Approve and award bid to R.D. Lawrence Construction Company for Depot renovation and construction in an amount not to exceed $4,041,400.00, pending approval from IDOT Engineersand Alderman Hoinacki seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were six ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays and two absent (Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch); motion carried.
Approve and award bid, including all alternates, to Hoerr Construction, for Cured in Place Pipe Project (CIPP) lining in an amount not to exceed $178,835.00
Alderman Horn moved to Approve and award base bid, including all alternates, to Hoerr Construction, for Cured in Place Pipe Project (CIPP) lining in an amount of $178,835.00 and Alderman Bauer seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were six ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays and two absent (Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch); motion carried.
Reports:
There were no Reports to come before the City Council.
New Business/Communications:
Approval of cancellation of the July 12, 2016 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Alderman Mourning moved to approve the cancellation of the July 12, 2016 Committee of the Whole Meeting Alderman Bauer seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were three ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoinacki, and Alderman Mourning), three nays (Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Horn, and Alderman Tibbs) and two absent (Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch), Mayor Neitzel voted aye; motion carried.
Approval of Special Use authorization to establish a McDonald’s drive-thru restaurant facility at 1007 Hickox Drive
Alderman Bauer moved to approve of Special Use authorization to establish a McDonald’s drive-thru restaurant facility at 1007 Hickox Driveand Alderman Hoinacki seconded it.
Mr. Jim Olgain was present to represent McDonald’s concerning the drive-thru restaurant facility.
City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were six ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays and two absent (Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch); motion carried.
Approval of fast track demolition of buildings at 512 N. Monroe Street by Harold Goodman, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $4,300.00 and building at 1402 N. Kickapoo Street by Moody Excavating in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00
Alderman Tibbs moved to approve the fast track demolition of buildings at 512 N. Monroe Street by Harold Goodman, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $4,300.00 and building at 1402 N. Kickapoo Street by Moody Excavating in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00 and Alderman Horn seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were six ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays and two absent (Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch); motion carried.
Approval of the scope of the resurfacing projects to include the oil and chip portion on various streets and mill and overlay of the three blocks around the Depot, provided the Depot project begins prior to August 15, 2016
Alderman Mourning moved to approve the scope of the resurfacing projects to include the oil and chip portion on various streets and mill and overlay of the three blocks around the Depot, provided the Depot project begins prior to August 15, 2016 and Alderman Bauer seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were six ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays and two absent (Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch); motion carried.
Approval of work order from Farnsworth in the amount of $56,000.00 to oversee and implement the City’s 2016 resurfacing project
Alderman Hoinacki moved to approve the work order from Farnsworth in the amount of $56,000.00 to oversee and implement the City’s 2016 resurfacing project and Alderman Bauer seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were six ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays and two absent (Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch); motion carried.
Announcements:
Mayor Neitzel read a Congratulations from Darren LaHood on the Arbor Day Tree City USA recognition for 2015.
Mayor Neitzel said an open house will be held at Copper Creek on July 9, 2016.
Mayor Neitzel said July 16, 2016 is Family Fun Day which will be held at Scully Park and is being sponsored by the Open Arms Ministry which starts at 11:00 a.m.
Mayor Neitzel thanked the Lincoln Park District for their festivities on July 4, 2016 with the children’s’ parade. She thanked the Fire Department and Police Department for leading the parade. She said the fireworks were beautiful, lots of people were at the Park District and thanked the Park District for the fireworks display.
Alderman Bauer said the next 3rd Friday event will be held on July 15, 2016.
Alderman Horn thanked Building and Safety officer Mr. Lebegue for his work to clean up a property on 7th Street.
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 Bauer, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays and two absent (Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch); motion carried
The City Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Risa Riggs
Recording Secretary
City of Lincoln