Council Minutes

Minutes of a regular City Council Meeting held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Lincoln, IL, on Monday, October 16, 2017.

Mayor Goodman called the regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. City Clerk Mrs. Bateman called the roll. There were seven Aldermen present (Alderman Browne, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Hom, Alderman Keller, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch) and one absent (Alderman Bauer). Also present were Street Superintendent Mr. Landers, Police Chief Adams, City Building and Safety Officer Mr. Woodhall, American Water Mr. Ferguson and Fire Chief Miller. Also present were Mayor Goodman, Interim City Administrator Mr. Mahrt, City Treasurer Mr. Conzo, City Attorney Mr.Blinn Bates, City Clerk Mrs. Bateman, and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.

Mayor Goodman led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Swearing in of Promodon due to retirement

Jason Van Winkle to Captain of B-Shift was not present.

Public Participation:

Mr. Curtis Fox was present to discuss the railroad corridor and a quiet zone in the City limits. He felt that the City of Lincoln should embark this and this is the time to do so. He also mentioned John Andrews regarding the park district and the mowing.

Alderman Welch said they did the radio giveaway and the names will be drawn tonight. The following received the radio's from the County (Kevin Bateman drew names) were as follows: Jodie Ayers, Rod White, Katherine Patrick, Emden Elementary School, Shannon McCray, Connie Turner, Mt. Pulaski High School, Kristi Miller, Hartsburg Emden High School, Annie Coers, Joann Toft, Jim Groce, Julie Landers, Sally Turner, and Thadeous Cook. The following received radio's from the City of Lincoln (Alderman Welch drew the names) were as follows: Randy Hurley, Nicole Leathers, Bobbie Prince, Randy Elsberry, Sarah Naugle, Jessica Leaman, James Everson, Priscilla Hurley, Kristina Coffinan, Pat Goesky, Wendi Coit Remington, Mary Fuller,Ashley Davis, John Guzzardo, and Harold Sanders.

Mavor Goodman called for the Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote: Payment of Bills

Approval of minutes January 10, 2017 Committee of the Whole Meeting

Request from Don Sielaff to close Tenth Street from the intersection of Tenth and Chestnut Streets to Union Street on October 31, 2017 from 4:30 p.m. until 8:00 p. m.for thepurpose of conducting a block party

 

Alderman Hom moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read and Alderman Hoinacki seconded it. Alderman Hoefle asked for the Farnsworth bill to be pulled. Alderman Hoinacki rescinded his second and Alderman Hom rescinded her motion. Alderman Hoefle requested that the minutes be removed from the agenda. Alderman Hoinacki rescinded his second on the minutes and Alderman Hom rescinded her motion on the minutes. Alderman Parrott moved to table item 6B and Alderman Welch seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Bateman called the roll call. There were seven ayes (Alderman Browne, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Hom, Alderman Keller, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch), zero nays, and one absent (Alderman Bauer); motion carried.

 

Ordinances and Resoludons

Resolution #2017-354 to repeal Resolution # 2016 - 314, authorizing the collection of a Municipal Aggregation Fee

 

Aldennan Welch moved to approve the Resolution to repeal Resolution # 2016 - 314, authorizing the collection of a Municipal Aggregation Fee and Alderman Hoefle seconded it. City Clerk Mrs.Bateman called the roll call. There were four ayes (Alderman Browne, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Parrott and Aldennan Welch), three nays (Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Hom, Aldennan Keller), and one absent (Aldennan Bauer); motion carried.

Bids:

There were no Bids to come before the City Council.

Reports:

City Treasurer gave an oral report for September 2017 and a copy is on file. City Clerk Report for September 2017 is on file.

Department Heads Reports for September 2017 are on file.

New Business/Communications:

Approval of a Lease Purchase Agreement with Commerce Bank for the purchase of an Aerial Fire Truckfor a seven year term in an amount not to exceed $1,125,107.00

 

Aldennan Welch moved to approve a Lease Purchase Agreement with Commerce Bank for the purchase of an Aerial Fire Truck for a seven year term in an amount not to exceed $1,125,107.00 and Aldennan Parrott seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Bateman called the roll call. There were seven ayes (Aldennan Browne, Alderman Hoefle, Aldennan Hoinacki, Aldennan Hom, Aldennan Keller, Aldennan Parrott and Alderman Welch), zero nays, and one absent (Alderman Bauer); motion carried.

Approval of additional 2017Resurfacing Projects in an amount not to exceed $168,543.98

 

Aldennan Hoinacki moved to approve additional 2017 Resurfacing Projects in an amount not to exceed

$168,543.98 and Aldennan Hom seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Bateman called the roll call. There were seven ayes (Alderman Browne, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Hom, Alderman Keller, Aldennan Parrott and Alderman Welch), zero nays, and one absent {Aldennan Bauer); motion carried.

Approval of the North Parking Lot and Storage Building at the site of the new Police Station

 

Aldennan Parrott moved to approve the North Parking Lot and Storage Building at the site of the new Police Station and Alderman Keller seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Bateman called the roll call. There were seven ayes (Alderman Browne, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Hom, Alderman Keller, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch), zero nays, and one absent (Alderman Bauer); motion carried.

 

Approval of the issuance of General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), with the engagement of Bernardi Securities as Bond Underwriters, in an amount not to exceed $3,300,000.00

 

Aldennan Parrott moved to approve the issuance of General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), with the engagement of Bernardi Securities as Bond Underwriters, in an amount not to exceed

$3,300,000.00 and Aldennan Browne seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Bateman called the roll call. There were seven ayes (Alderman Browne, Aldennan Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Hom, Aldennan Keller, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch), zero nays, and one absent (Aldennan Bauer); motion carried.

Announcements:

Street Superintendent Mr. Landers announced that starting Monday, October 30, 2017 will begin the leaf pickup. They will start at 7:00 a.m. and ask residents to have their leaves bagged or canned out and they will run until all the leaves are picked up. The pickup times will be October 30, 2017, November 6, 2017, November 13, 2017 and November 22, 2017.

Street Superintendent Mr. Landers said the extended time for the waste facility will begin this Wednesday, October 19, 2017 and will continue through November 22, 2017 and it will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.

Street Superintendent Mr. Landers said the street surfacing Sangamon Street and Tremont Street on the West side of the railroad tracks and they are requesting the closure of Sangamon Street between Clinton and Pulaski, Pulaski and Broadway and Pekin, Tremont Street, and Sangamon to Logan Street. The closure will take place at 5:00 a.m., Thursday, October 19, 2017 and will end October 20, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.

Aldennan Hoefle said rumor has it that Dunkin Donuts is opening Wednesday, October 18, 2017.

Alderman Keller thanked the Street Department with all their many duties to do and the fact that you do this on behalf of the City for the leaf collection and he appreciated it and thanked him.

Mayor Goodman said he had several people asking if Mel-0-Cream is closing and he talked with the owners and they are not closing. Happy Wok next door is open but you have to access it on the side door.

Alderman Hoinacki thanked everyone for everyone involved in the Community Night.

Aldennan Welch wanted to know when the right time would be to go out for a full time City Administrator. He said they were within 60 days of current contract expiring. It was something they needed to consider.

Mayor Goodman said they would put this on the next agenda. Executive Session:

There was no Executive Session held.

 

Alderman Welch moved to adjourn the meeting and Alderman Browne seconded it. There were seven ayes (Alderman Browne, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Hom, Alderman Keller, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch), zero nays, and one absent (Alderman Bauer); motion carried.

The City Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m. Respectfully Submitted By:

Risa Riggs Recording Secretary

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