REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers 700 Broadway Street ILincoln, Illinois

Monday, October 7,2019 Presiding:

Mayor Seth Goodman

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Seth Goodman at 7:09 p.m.,with proper notice given. City Clerk Peggy Bateman called roll.

Present:

Alderman Tracy Welch, Ward 1

Alderman Steve Parrott, Ward 1

Alderman Kathryn Schmidt, Ward 2

Alderman Sam Downs, Ward 2

Alderman Kevin Bateman, Ward 3

Alderman Ron Keller, Ward 3

Alderman Kathy Hom, Ward 4

Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Ward 4

Staff Present:

City Administrator Elizabeth Kavelman

City Attorney John Hoblit

City Clerk Peggy Bateman

Treasurer Chuck Conzo

Fire Chief Bob Dunovsky

Police Chief Paul Adams

Building and Safety Officer Wes Woodhall

 Streets Superintendent Walt Landers

Norman Bigott, Veolia, Regional Technical Manager

Public Comment:

Mayor Goodman called upon City Fire Chief Bob Dunovsky to award Firefighter Nick Davis with a badge for his helmet. Nick Davis has been with the City Fire Department for one year, he has passed his probationary period. He can now remove his orange shield.

Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:

A.Payment of Bills

B. Approval of minutes September 16,2019 Regular City Council Meeting,September 24,2019 Committee of the Whole Meeting

C, Request from Danielle Ketcham to close Mclean Street from Broadway Street to Pulaski Street on Sunday, October 6,2019 from 2 p. untll 4 p.m. for the Annual Fire Prevention Parade

Ordinance and Resolution:

Resolution 2019-393 Approving Special Use in a C-2 District:

Alderman Welch made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Bateman. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion,there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Kathryn Schmidt, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki,Alderman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

Bids:

A. Approval of bid from Royce 0.Scales Illfor cleaning service and floor maintenance at City Hall, the Police Station and the Amtrak Depot

Alderman Welch made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Horn. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion.

City Administrator Kavelman asked if they had a dollar figure on this. Mayor Goodman said $2,370 per month.City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Kathryn Schmidt, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain:(0)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

B. Approval of bid from Lincoln Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram tor the purchase of a new Crew Cab Pick-up Truck for the Sewage Treatment Plantin an amount not to exceed $37,587

Alderman Parrott made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Keller. Alderman Bateman said since Landmark did not receive the bid, he would be voting on this. He also mentioned that sometimes there's confusion when people call in and say ...someone is doing some work out in front of my house. He said since the company Iwork for deals in a lot of fleets-he said he thinks the departments going forward should purchase vehicles in different color schemes. He wanted the truck to be purchased in the municipal yellow color. He said it should alleviate some confusion.

Alderman Welch wanted to know if there were additional costs for municipal yellow. Norman of Veloia said this was a good idea. They could ask. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion,there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Kathryn Schmidt, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman,Alderman Jeff Hoinacki,Alderman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain:(0)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

C.  Approval of bid from Otto Baum Company of Morton for curb and sidewalk replacement and improvement in an amount not to exceed $124,403.62

Alderman Welch made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Hoinacki. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Kathryn Schmidt, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0) 

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

Announcements:

Mayor Goodman asked if anyone had any announcements.

• City Administrator Kavelman said she was proud of the City Police Department for showing respect today for the funeral procession for the funeral of the late former Police Chief James Davis
• Chief Adams read a letter about an Illinois State Trooper, Nicolas J. Hopkins and his funeral procession.
• Chief Dunovsky said the EMA is going to have a show and tell, where they will have their trailers, equipment etc. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 19
• Jefferson Street bridge is now open, also Kickapoo Street, the concrete work should be getting underway soon
• Trick-or-treat with the mayor will be on October 19
• Chief Adams offered an update on StarCom, the channels will be encrypted
• Jason Rohrer will be starting October 16, he will be coming from the Logan County Sheriff's Department
• Mayor Goodman commended Nila Smith and her group for raising $16,000 for the American Cancer Society at Collision Concepts 

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Keller motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Welch. Roll call was taken. Mayor Goodman adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Alex Williams, Recording Secretary