Minutes of a regular City Council Meeting held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Lincoln, IL, on Monday, August 1, 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 seven Aldermen present (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Tibbs) and one absent (Alderman Welch). Also present were Street Superintendent Mr. Landers, American Water Mr. Ferguson, Police Chief Adams and Fire Chief Miller (he arrived at 7:03 p.m.).  Also present were Mayor Neitzel, City Administrator Mr. Johnson, City Treasurer Mr. Conzo, City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach, and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.

Mayor Neitzel asked for a moment of silence for the two children killed in the accident at mile marker 138 on Sunday, July 31, 2016.  Mayor Neitzel led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Public Participation:

Mrs. Wanda Rohlfs felt the minutes are not being transparent by not having more in the minutes about the conversations. 

Mrs. Rohlfs asked what the City’s limited obligation for the revenue bonds for St. Clara’s Manor would be.  Alderman Bauer said this is just the waiver that is being voted on tonight. 

Mr. Allen Shew was present to discuss the alley and the park issues that need to be addressed.  He was hoping that they would remain tabled until they can have further discussion.  He said that Mrs. Melody Shew has been sick for far too long and thought it might be caused by the sewer issue.  He felt the semis might have a problem maneuvering in the alley with the new design.

Ms. Maggi McMurtrey, Logan County Tourism Bureau Director was present to discuss the happenings during the past three months.  She said there was a sub grant to the Library for $199.00 for their book sale.  Financial reports were sent to the Aldermen.  The Tourism Bureau was recently recertified.  

Mayor Neitzel called for the Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:

Payment of Bills

Approval of minutes for April 26, 2016 Committee of the Whole Meeting

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 seven ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays and one absent (Alderman Welch); motion carried.

Ordinances and Resolutions:

Ordinance #2016-854 authorizing the sale of excess personal property

Alderman Bauer moved to approve Ordinance #2016-854 authorizing the sale of excess personal property of the City of Lincoln and Alderman Horn seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call.  There were seven ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays and one absent (Alderman Welch); motion carried.

Bids:

Approval of bid from Illinois Civil Contractors, Inc. for the Pekin Street Parking Lot Project in an amount not to exceed $480,644.70 (tabled 7/18/16) and Motion to rescind vote to reject bid from Illinois Civil Contractors, Inc. (ICCI) for Pekin Street Parking Lot Project (tabled 7/18/16)

Alderman Tibbs moved to take off the table the Approval of bid from Illinois Civil Contractors, Inc. for the Pekin Street Parking Lot Project in an amount not to exceed $480,644.70 (tabled 7/18/16)and) and Motion to rescind vote to reject bid from Illinois Civil Contractors, Inc. (ICCI) for Pekin Street Parking Lot Project (tabled 7/18/16) and Alderman Horn seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call.  There were seven ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays and one absent (Alderman Welch); motion carried.

Alderman Bauer moved to remove from the agenda for further discussion and Alderman Tibbs seconded it.  City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call.  There were seven ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays and one absent (Alderman Welch); motion carried.

Approval of bid for the State Street Bridge Replacement Project from Freesen (UCM) in a amount not to exceed $331,353.86

Alderman Hoinacki moved to approve the bid for the State Street Bridge Replacement Project from Freesen (UCM) in an amount not to exceed $331,353.86 and Alderman Mourning seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call.  There were seven ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays and one absent (Alderman Welch); motion carried.

Reports:

There were no Reports to come before the City Council.

New Business/Communications:

Approval of revised funding agreement between the City of Lincoln and the Logan County Tourism Bureau for the period from August 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016

Alderman Mourning moved to approve the revised funding agreement between the City of Lincoln and the Logan County Tourism Bureau for the period from August 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. Alderman Bauer seconded it.  City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call.  There were six ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Tibbs), one nay (Alderman Hoefle) and one absent (Alderman Welch); motion carried.

Request to Permit from the Logan County Railsplitting Association for the use of Postville Park from September 16, 2016 through September 19, 2016 and the closing of various streets on September 17, 2016 and September 18, 2016 for the Annual Railsplitting Festival

Alderman Horn moved to approve the Request to Permit from the Logan County Railsplitting Association for the use of Postville Park from September 16, 2016 through September 19, 2016 and the closing of various streets on September 17, 2016 and September 18, 2016 for the Annual Railsplitting Festival and Alderman Tibbs seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call.  There were seven ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays and one absent (Alderman Welch); motion carried.

Approval of contract between the City of Lincoln and Lincoln Community High School for assignment of School Resource Officer for the 2016-2017 school year

Alderman Tibbs moved to approve contract between the City of Lincoln and Lincoln Community High School for assignment of School Resource Officer for the 2016-2017 school year and Alderman Horn seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call.  There were seven ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays and one absent (Alderman Welch); motion carried.

Approval of waiver of Conflict of Interest with St. Clara’s Manor for the services of City Attorney Blinn Bates

Alderman Bauer moved to approve the waiver of Conflict of Interest with St. Clara’s Manor for the services of City Attorney Blinn Batesand Alderman Hoinacki seconded it.  City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call.  There were seven ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays and one absent (Alderman Welch); motion carried.

Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with IDOT for Lincoln Depot Station Construction, Amendment #1

Alderman Bauer moved to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with IDOT for Lincoln Depot Station Construction, Amendment #1 and Alderman Mourning seconded it.  City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call.  There were seven ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays and one absent (Alderman Welch); motion carried.

Approval of contract with R.D. Lawrence for the construction of the Lincoln Depot

Alderman Bauer moved to table and Alderman Horn seconded it.  City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call.  There were seven ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays and one absent (Alderman Welch); motion carried.

Announcements:

There were no Announcements.

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 seven ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays and one absent (Alderman Welch); motion carried.

The City Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Risa Riggs

Recording Secretary