REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

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

Monday, June 15, 2020 

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Tracy Welch at 7:00 p.m., with proper notice given. City Clerk Peggy Bateman called roll.

Present:

Alderman Tracy Welch, Ward 1

Alderman Steve Parrott, Ward 1

Alderman Colby Leith, Ward 2

Alderman Sam Downs, Ward 2

Alderman Kevin Bateman, Ward 3

Alderman Ron Keller, Ward 3

Alderman Kathy Horn, Ward 4

Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Ward 4

Staff Present:

City Administrator  Elizabeth Kavelman

City Clerk Peggy Bateman

Treasurer Chuck Conzo

Police Chief Paul Adams

City Attorney John Hoblit

Remotely:

Fire Chief Bob Dunovsky

Building and Safety Officer Wes Woodhall

Streets Superintendent Walt Landers

Veolia Water, Andrew Bowns

Absent:

None

Presiding:

Mayor Pro Tern Tracy Welch

Public Comment: 

Matt Puckett - LCHS LTEC Director regarding home at 1704 Pekin St.

The Building Trades home was built for $134,311 and sold for $150,500.  That made a profit of $16, 188 that was split 50/50 with the City.  The City will receive a check for $8,094.94.  The decision will be made in the Spring of 2021 if the school will build a 3rd home in FY 2022 on the 3rd lot in that area.

Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:

A. Payment of Bills

B. Approval of minutes - May 18, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting, May 21,2020 Special

Voting Session City Council Meeting, May 26, 2020 Special Voting Session City Council Meeting, June 1, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting.

Alderman Keller made the motion to approve, Alderman Parrott seconded. Mayor Pro Tern Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Kathy Horn, Alderman Colby Leith Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Pro Tern Welch moved to other items on the agenda. Ordinance  and  Resolution:

• Ordinance amending Section 6-2-1 of the City Code pertaining to Animal Control enforcement in the Animal Control Act and amending Section 6-2-3 of the City code pertaining to fines for violations of the Animal Control

Alderman Bateman made the motion to approve, Alderman Horn seconded. Mayor Pro Tern Welch called for discussion.

This amendment is to give Animal Control more control to issue violations/fines. The barking dog and dog running at large violations/fines are now combined.  The fines are $100 - 151 offense, $200 -2"d offense, $400 - 3rd offense, $500 - 4th offense, $1000 - 5th offense. All in a 12 month period. Fines will reset after the 12 months.

The Animal Control Administrator means anyone the City employees or contracts with.

Animal Control will continue to call the Police Department for situations where they need assistance. This change, if passed, will be forwarded to the County to approval.

Mayor Pro Tern called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

• Ordinance containing amendment 1to the Appropriation Ordinance for F. Y. 2019-2020

Alderman Hoinacki made the motion to approve, Alderman Parrott seconded. Mayor Pro Tern Welch called for discussion.

Treasurer Conzo said this amendment is for appropriations that were in excess in certain funds and short in other funds.  This allows for the movement of funds to help assist the funds that were short.

Mayor Pro Tern called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Pro Tern Welch moved to other items on the agenda.

Reports 

• City Treasuer's Report for May 2020

Treasurer Conzo shared that the outstanding bills from FY 19/20 have been paid.  Approximately $42,000, mostly Energy bills and insurance bills.  A few GMT bills for work done in FY19/20 for Sewer and MFT.

Composite Account balance is at $2M General Fund balance is at $1.870M Police and Fire pension are up a bit. Replacement Tax is down.  State income tax is down possibly due to the filing extensions. Video Gaming Tax is half of February's totals.  Gaming was only open for 16 days in March.

Treasurer Conzo advised the Council to continue to be cautious with spending and to even delay spending when possible. He also said that there most likely will be a hit in revenue from the cancelations of the Logan County Fair and the Illinois State Fair.

B.  City Clerk's Report for May 2020 

$471,005.37 was received in sewer payments for the month of May.  $117, 814.21 was received from Logan Correctional Center for the month of May.

C.  Department Head Reports for May 2020 

Reports are either on file or will be.

Mayor Pro Tern Welch moved to other items on the agenda.

New  Business/Communications:

A. Approval of the selection of Alderman Tracy Welch as acting Mayor for the City of Lincoln.

Alderman Parrott made the motion to approve, Alderman Keller seconded. Mayor Pro Tern Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (7) Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Kathy Horn, Alderman Colby Leith, Alderman Steve Parrott

Nays: (O)

Abstain: (1)  Alderman Tracy Welch

Absent:  (0)

• Advise and Consent to the Mayoral appointment of Bob Morrow and Kelli Frost Allison to the Zoning Board 

Alderman Parrott made the motion to approve, Alderman Hoinacki seconded.  Acting Mayor Welch called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

• Approval of Request for Proposal for engineering for the Heitmann Drive replacement

Alderman Horn made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded.  Acting Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

• Approval of payment of invoice #3709 in the amount of $17,01 to Petersburg Plumbing for repair of a sewer line at 515 N. College Street.

Alderman Parrott made the motion to approve, Alderman Horn seconded.  Acting Mayor Welch called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Acting Mayor Welch moved on to other items on the agenda.

Announcements:

• Acting Mayor Welch wanted to thank Mayor Goodman for his time serving the City of
• Fire Chief Dunovsky shared that Firefighter candidate testing has Orientation will be on June 27th at 1Oam at the Lincoln Police Department.  Information can be found on the City's website,  Lincoln Daily News, or New Herald News.
• Acting Mayor Welch read a letter to the City of Lincoln from the City The City Council would like to thank everyone who participated in the Black Lives Matter Rally on June 4th, the prayer vigil on June 8 and the Rally for Peace, Justice, Unity and Understanding on June 10th. Everyone did an amazing job in showing love and support for one another. The City of Lincoln denounces racism and racial discrimination in all forms. The City stands by peaceful protests and believe that hatred, bigotry and racism have no place in our city.
• Alderman Bateman would like to thank everyone that has supported the restaurants and

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Keller motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Horn. Acting Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary