Lincoln, Illinois

April 6, 2009

Minutes of a regular City Council Meeting held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Lincoln, IL, on Monday, April 6, 2009.

Mayor Davis-Kavelman called the regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.  City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll.  There were eight Aldermen present (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Henrichsmeyer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Rohlfs, and Alderman Tibbs) and two absent (Alderman Busby and Alderman Prather).   Also present were Department Heads Fire Chief Hulett, Police Chief Erlenbush, EMC Manger Mr. Kitzmiller, City Engineer Mr. Mathon, Safety Building Officer Mr. Last, and Street and Alley Superintendent Mr. Jackson.  Also present were City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach, Mayor Davis-Kavelman, and Assistant City Attorney Mr. Blinn Bates. 

Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Alderman Neitzel. 

Mayor Davis-Kavelman called for the Presentation of the Minutes:

Alderman Anderson said I would move to approve the Regular Council meeting minutes of 03/16/09 as presented and Alderman Neitzel seconded it. There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Henrichsmeyer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Rohlfs, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays, and two absent (Alderman Busby and Alderman Prather); motion carried.

Mayor Davis-Kavelman asked for the Presentation of Petitions:

City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach said there were no Petitions to come before the City Council.

Mayor Davis-Kavelman asked for New Business:

Final Plat for Castle Manor Subdivision

Alderman Rohlfs said I move to approve the Final Plat of Castle Manor Subdivision as submitted to the Lincoln Planning Commission and as submitted to the City Council of the City of Lincoln, with the following conditions: a. The sidewalk requirements of Section 12-9-6 of the City Code of the City of Lincoln are hereby waived, subject, however, to the obligation of each individual lot owner to construct the necessary sidewalks in accordance with the City code; b. The street light requirements of Section 12-9-7 of the City Code of the City of Lincoln are hereby waived; and c. The street tree requirements of Section 12-10-1 of the City Code of the City of Lincoln are waived, subject, however, to the obligation of each individual lot owner in the subdivision being required to comply with such tree requirements and Alderman Neitzel seconded it.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman asked if there was any discussion.  City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were seven yeas (Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Henrichsmeyer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Rohlfs, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays, one present (Alderman Anderson), and two absent (Alderman Busby and Alderman Prather); motion carried.

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Private Rebate Agreement for Castle Manor Subdivision

Alderman Rohlfs said I move to approve the Private Rebate Agreement between the City of Lincoln and St. Clara’s Senior Services with respect to the sewer and road improvements being built by the developer in Castle Manor Subdivision and authorize the Mayor to execute the same on behalf of the City and everyone has a copy of that and Alderman Neitzel seconded it.  City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. Mayor Davis-Kavelman asked if there was anything to discuss on that issue.  There were seven yeas (Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Henrichsmeyer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Rohlfs, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays, one present (Alderman Anderson), and two absent (Alderman Busby and Alderman Prather); motion carried.

Construction Plans for Castle Manor Subdivision

Alderman Rohlfs said I move to approve the final construction plans for Castle Manor Subdivision as submitted by the developer and as on file with the City and Alderman Neitzel seconded it.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman asked if there was any discussion regarding this and called on City Engineer Mr. Mathon.  Mr. Mathon said the plans were submitted their revised construction plans were submitted last week for this project incorporated into them were all the comments and requests made by either myself or by the Planning Commission through their process and they do meet with my approval and requirements of the city. 

Mayor Davis-Kavelman said does anyone else have any comment.  Before we call for the vote Mr. Shepke I just want to say thank you for being in our community all these years and look forward to your project.  It looks like it will be a very nice asset for our community. 

Mr. Shepke said thank you we appreciate your approval and it has been a pleasure working with you.  Alderman Rohlfs said we do have a ground breaking on Wednesday.  Mr. Shepke said Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. and the forecast is sunny and 50’s.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman said well I guess I should have called for the question first.  City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were seven yeas (Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Henrichsmeyer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Rohlfs, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays, one present (Alderman Anderson), and two absent (Alderman Busby and Alderman Prather); motion carried.

The Mayor asked for the Presentation of Ordinances and Resolutions:

Resolution for Lincoln and Logan Correctional Centers

Alderman Rohlfs asked City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach to read the Resolution for Lincoln and Logan Correctional Centers.  Mrs. Gehlbach read the Resolution.  Alderman Rohlfs said I move to adopt the Resolution for Lincoln and Logan Correctional Centers and Alderman Neitzel seconded it.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman asked if there was any discussion. 

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Resolution for Lincoln and Logan Correctional Centers

City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call.  There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Henrichsmeyer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Rohlfs, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays, and two absent (Alderman Busby and Alderman Prather); motion carried.

Mayor Davis-Kavelman asked for the Presentation of Communications:

City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach a letter from Comcast regarding channel additions and changes.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman said thank you very much and I did want to reiterate again as I say about every month the phone number for Comcast is not 217-735-1612 and once again I’m sorry we’re going to move again on the agenda. 

Mayor Davis-Kavelman asked for New Business:

Letter to Comcast (tabled on 3/16/09)

Alderman Horn said I make a motion to take that off the table and Alderman Anderson seconded it.  City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call.  There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Henrichsmeyer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Rohlfs, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays, and two absent (Alderman Busby and Alderman Prather); motion carried.

Alderman Horn said I did not write a letter to Comcast I met with Mrs. Libby Stein in person and we discussed some of the issues that we had with Comcast.  Number one for the Council’s knowledge our agreement for Comcast is for 25 years and it began 9/1/94 and it will expire 9/1/2019.  She checked the language on televising the Council meetings and it states that they shall continue at their own expense to cable cast the meetings of the full Council so long as Tuesday night meetings include the full Council and the new Mayor agree we can change our meetings to be televised on Tuesday instead of Monday.  They would do that if everybody agrees to that. She appreciates everybody’s concerns and she is willing to try and help with any complaints you must call the call center which is in Springfield and I’m sorry I don’t have the number I will get it and make sure that it is published and it is the call center in Springfield and she has been very good and everybody that gave me concerns I think they have all been taken care of.  Mr. Mathon I think your friend has been taken care of. 

Mr. Mathon said he was very pleased with that. 

Alderman Horn said Libby is very interested in making everybody happy with their Comcast.   That’s all I have to say on that. 

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Mayor Davis-Kavelman said there is nothing more frustrating than to sit down to watch TV and have black box or whatever. 

Alderman Horn said also if you want a cable box what you were talking about in the letter the cable box to get the other channels.  It is a minimal fee it is only $2.00.  That would get the EWTN station that people have asked about $2.00 is not nearly as bad as buying the whole thing but you have to tell them that is all you want.  If you call the call center they will take care of you. 

Mayor Davis-Kavelman asked for the Presentation of Communications:

Mayor Davis-Kavelman said I have a note here that we are supposed to recognize Lincoln College for their swim team 2nd in state and the basketball team got 3rd in the state.  I am very proud of that group and thank you for sharing that with us. 

Mayor Davis-Kavelman said the other thing is we've got I didn't know whether to put this on here or not but it is getting close to Census time so I don't know if this falls under Finance, Policy and Procedures chair but I will make a copy and get it to you Alderman Anderson and then whoever the new mayor decides to designate is going to be a good job and extensive job. 

Mayor Davis-Kavelman said a letter came in addressed to Alderman Armbrust from Chris Graue Inc.  City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach read the letter. 

Mayor Davis-Kavelman asked for the Presentation of Bids:

Bids for City Hall Roof (tabled 3/16/09)

Alderman Tibbs asked to leave that on the table. 

Bids for all City Hall insurances other than health insurance for fiscal year 2009/2010

Alderman Horn said I would like to make a motion to accept the bid from Calendar Insurance for $96,066.00 with also the premium does not include the premium for the 2007 Johnson Street sweeper which would be $293.00 I would like that added to the $96,000.00 and I think we should accept that bid and Alderman Anderson seconded it.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman said is there any discussion on this.  Alderman Rohlfs said does that total $96,359.00.  Alderman Horn said yes.  Mayor David-Kavelman said any other concerns questions.  Alderman Henrichsmeyer said I am pleased that we are saving over $10,000.00 this year compared to last year I guess on a portion of our insurance. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call.  There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Henrichsmeyer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Rohlfs, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays, and two absent (Alderman Busby and Alderman Prather); motion carried.

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The Mayor asked for the Presentation of Ordinances and Resolutions:

Proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week

Alderman Rohlfs asked City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach to read that Proclamation.  Mrs. Gehlbach read the Proclamation.  Alderman Rohlfs said I move to approve the Proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week as read and Alderman Neitzel seconded it.  There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Henrichsmeyer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Rohlfs, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays, and two absent (Alderman Busby and Alderman Prather); motion carried.

MFT Resolution for Nicholson Road Railroad Crossing

Alderman Armbrust said I would like to remove that from the agenda please and Alderman Rohlfs seconded it.   Mayor Davis-Kavelman asked if there was any discussion. 

Mr. Mathon said he just wanted to make note why that is.  In the process of assigning the section number that is required in that Resolution after consulting with our local road representatives at IDOT the prefer to utilize the Illinois Commerce Commission facility agreement number in that section number it won't be assigned until after that agreement has been executed by the city by the other parties that are involved.  That will come back to the Council at a later date once that number is received.

Mayor Davis-Kavelman said thank you very much.  City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Henrichsmeyer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Rohlfs, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays, and two absent (Alderman Busby and Alderman Prather); motion carried.

The Mayor then asked for the Presentation of Claims, Presentations, Reading, Reference and Reports Thereon:

Alderman Anderson made a motion by Roll Call to approve as presented: Finance, Policy & Procedure, Sanitation, Insurance, and Grounds, Buildings & Local Improvements Committees' Reports by roll call and Alderman Neitzel seconded it. Mayor Davis-Kavelman asked if there was any discussion on the bills.  City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call.  There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Busby, Alderman Henrichsmeyer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays, and two absent (Alderman Rohlfs and Alderman Prather); motion carried.   

Mayor Davis-Kavelman then asked for the Presentation of Official Reports:

City Clerk's Report for March 2009 is on file.

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Mayor Davis-Kavelman asked for the Presentation of Special Reports:

The written reports by the department heads (Police Department's Report for February 2009 and Summary of Building Permits for January and February 2009) are on file.

Mayor Davis-Kavelman asked for the Presentation of Unfinished Business:

City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach said there was no Unfinished Business. 

Mayor Davis-Kavelman asked for New Business:

Approval of Highway Authority Agreement for Illico Property (tabled 2/2/09)

Alderman Armbrust asked to leave this on the table. 

Repairs to Singleton Lift Station (tabled 3/16/09)

Alderman Neitzel asked to leave this on the table.

Intergovernmental Agreement Providing for Centralized Dispatch Services from Logan County ETSB

Alderman Horn said I think everybody has it and I would like to move to accept it and Alderman Anderson seconded it.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman said is there any money involved in that.  Mrs. Gehlbach said yes do you want me to read it.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman said probably should yes.  Mrs. Gehlbach read the request.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman said Police Chief Erlenbush or Fire Chief Hulett do you have any comments about this.  Police Chief Erlenbush said this is an agreement that has been in place for quite some time.  Alderman Rohlfs said the 5% is a normal.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman said that is my question too do we normally go up 5% every year or every couple of years and she called on Chief Hulett.  Fire Chief Hulett said it is the last paragraph in the contract that I think we've agreed to that it can raise that much annually.  Alderman Rohlfs said it can be raised.  Fire Chief Hulett said it can be raised.  Alderman Horn said I think this is the first time they have come to us and asked for a raise in the past couple of years.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman said yes Alderman Armbrust. Alderman Armbrust said there is a second letter and a second page on that with a maintenance fee is that also part of this.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman said do you want to withdraw your second.  Alderman Horn said well this is something different the second page is for the new world computer program so it is different from the other.  Alderman Armbrust said do we have a separate one to do that under.  Alderman Horn said yes a separate one to do.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman said do we have it on the agenda tonight.  Alderman Horn said I don't think it was on the agenda. Mayor Davis-Kavelman said I don't think it's on the agenda that way.  Alderman Armbrust said I just saw it stapled on there and questioned it.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman said City Attorney it is stapled to that package I don't know if it was just overlooked when we put it together.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman said how much is that maintenance agreement again?  Alderman Horn said $12,504.00.  Alderman Armbrust said one time a year.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman said annually.  Alderman Horn said for five years and after five years the amount will need to be renegotiated. 

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Intergovernmental Agreement Providing for Centralized Dispatch Services from Logan County ETSB

Mayor Davis-Kavelman said annually it is $12,000.00.  Mr. Blinn Bates said it was completely separate.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman said how soon do they need this?  Alderman Horn said they sent this letter so that we would have it in time for our budget negotiations in lieu of Mr. Fulscher coming up here.  Alderman Henrichsmeyer said it is not urgent so we can put it on a later agenda.  Alderman Horn said yes.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman said that would be good to put that second portion on.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman said going back to the original motion is there any more discussion on that.  City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call.  There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Henrichsmeyer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Rohlfs, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays, and two absent (Alderman Busby and Alderman Prather); motion carried.

Retail Electric Supply agreements with Mid American Energy

Alderman Neitzel said Alderman Neitzel said I make a motion to accept the retail electric supply agreement with Mid American Energy for the waste water department in the amount of 24 months in the amount of $237,807.00 for the wastewater and $23,004.00 for the City of Lincoln with a window of not more or less than 3% and Alderman Rohlfs seconded it.  Assistant City Attorney Mr. Blinn Bates said I don't think you want to say less. Alderman Anderson said if it's going to be 5% less I don't think we don't want to take that.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman said ok we've got a motion on the floor and she called on Alderman Anderson. 

Alderman Anderson said the only concern she has and Mr. Kitzmiller has done a lot of work and you can probably enlighten us a little bit but this is a lot of money and normally this would be a bid type process.  If I remember correctly you did talk to several suppliers through this process. Do I remember correctly?

Mr. Kitzmiller said that is correct we have spoken with a number of suppliers and we did not bid the electric supply out and the reason for that is everyone that goes out to purchase electricity tomorrow is going to buy it for the exact same price.  Just like he explained when he was here on the 24th.  They put their margin on there and then that is what our price is.  Everyone's profit is going to be a little bit different I imagine but the meat and potatoes of this whole thing is the contracts.  If you remember I brought this to the Council at some point a couple of months back the different supplier and Mr. Bates did not like the agreement whatsoever.  This agreement is different it's in my opinion it's much more in favor of the city than the other ones that we've looked at.  I have gotten other quotes from other suppliers the quotes are not much different than what we have here it's just the agreements are different so it is possible if the city wanted to go back and bid this we can bid it but it will boil down to is us looking at not necessarily the lowest bid but the best contract.

Alderman Anderson said I just wanted to clarify that. 

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Retail Electric Supply agreements with Mid American Energy

Alderman Neitzel said that is good to do that on the air. 

Mr. Kitzmiller said I really think in the motion that we do not want to say what the annual figure is because that annual figure is completely.  It will change with usage and it is not what the set number is the kilowatt per hour. We have an estimate of what that is today and we want to go off of that kilowatt per hour will not change by 3%. 

Alderman Rohlfs said I withdraw my second.  Mr. Blinn Bates said you should make it for 25 months if that is what the actual contract is for.  Mr. Kitzmiller said that is a change as well because when we talked about this two weeks ago that included April and it is now too late to get it in and the contract will go from 25 to 24 months.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman said they will submit that change to us or do we initial it or something.  Mr. Kitzmiller said there is not change because we haven't signed anything.  Alderman Neitzel said so what we will be signing will be a 24 month agreement instead of a 25 being that we are in April already.  Alderman Rohlfs said if that is based on kilowatts that would be even more.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman said it will be more accurate ok Alderman Neitzel you've got the floor.  Alderman Neitzel said ok we will make the motion for the 24 months for the retail electric supply agreement with Mid American Energy with the kilowatt hour not to exceed 3% and Alderman Rohlfs seconded it.  Mr. Kitzmiller said I do think we should go ahead and state what that is and we do know what that is for today the wastewater contract it will be 0.0461 cents per kilowatt hour.  Alderman Neitzel said ok.  Mr. Kitzmiller said for the city contract it will be 0.0480 cents per kilowatt hour if it changes above 3% more than 3% of that number then we will not do this tomorrow. Alderman Neitzel said not accept the agreement.  Mr. Kitzmiller said we would want to include in the motion that either the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem would be able to sign this agreement tomorrow because tomorrow afternoon these numbers change again.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman said so does that clarify things a little bit better. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call.  There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Henrichsmeyer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Rohlfs, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays, and two absent (Alderman Busby and Alderman Prather); motion carried.  

Nicholson Road Railroad Crossing Improvement and authorization for the Mayor to be the designated agent

Alderman Armbrust said I move to enter in to the Illinois Commerce stipulated agreement 1395 concerning improvements at the Nicholson Street Highway upgrade crossing of the Illinois Central Railroad company in Lincoln at milepost 43.95-B and designate the Mayor as agent and Alderman Tibbs seconded it.  City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call.  There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Henrichsmeyer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Rohlfs, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays, and two absent (Alderman Busby and Alderman Prather); motion carried.  

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Line Item Changes for the police department

Alderman Horn said I move to remove this from the agenda and Alderman Henrichsmeyer seconded it.  City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call.  There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Henrichsmeyer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Rohlfs, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays, and two absent (Alderman Busby and Alderman Prather); motion carried.  

Budget changes for the Zoning Department - $2,500.00 to 02-02-24-6450 Nuisance Abatement from 02-02-24-6435 Contract Service-Planning Commission - $500.00 and from 02-02-24-8420 - $2,000.00 Schools/Conferences

Alderman Rohlfs said I move to approve the transfer of funds for the Public Building and Safety Officer as follows:  $500.00 from 02-02-24--6435 Contract Service-Planning Commission to 02-02-24-6450 Nuisance Abatement and transfer $2,000.00 from 02-02-24-8420 Schools & Conferences to 02-02-24-6450 Nuisance Abatement and Alderman Neitzel seconded it.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman asked if there was any discussion.  Alderman Rohlfs said Mr. Last do you have any comments in regard to this.  Mr. Last said no.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman said I do want say that the Finance Chairs usually make those kind of motions.  City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call.  There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Henrichsmeyer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Rohlfs, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays, and two absent (Alderman Busby and Alderman Prather); motion carried.  

Salary adjustments for department heads and other personnel

Alderman Anderson said I move to go into Executive Session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) to discuss employee hiring and compensation and Alderman Rohlfs seconded it.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman said do we anticipate any action after this.  Alderman Anderson said most probably.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman said so stick around anyone that would like to.  City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call.  There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Henrichsmeyer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Rohlfs, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays, and two absent (Alderman Busby and Alderman Prather); motion carried. The meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 8:00 p.m.

The meeting returned to regular Session at 8:34 p.m.  City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the Roll.  There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Henrichsmeyer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Rohlfs, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays, and two absent (Alderman Busby and Alderman Prather); motion carried.  Also present were City Engineer Mr. Mathon, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Blinn Bates, Mayor Davis-Kavelman, and City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach.

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Salary adjustments for department heads and other personnel

Alderman Anderson said I would like to make a motion for salary adjustments for the fiscal year 2008/2009 at 3 ½% for our Deputy City Clerk, Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chiefs, Police Chief, Deputy Chief, Street Superintendent, Zoning Ordinance Officer, at 3 ½% the City Attorney at the amount stated in the budget for the 2008/2009 and none of this includes the Assistant Street Superintendent who is covered under the union contract and Alderman Rohlfs seconded it.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman asked if there was any discussion on the salary increases.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman said did you state that this was in because of the.  Alderman Anderson said no, I didn’t.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman said do you want to add that or do you want me to say something.  Alderman Anderson said you can say it doesn’t have to be in the motion.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman said the reason why it went that way to help with the gap that has been continuously moving up with the unions contracts have been getting closer to the management salaries.  Mayor Davis-Kavelman asked if there was anything else.  City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the Roll.  There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Henrichsmeyer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Rohlfs, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays, and two absent (Alderman Busby and Alderman Prather); motion carried. 

Alderman Neitzel made a motion to adjourn and Alderman Armbrust seconded it.  There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Henrichsmeyer, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Rohlfs, and Alderman Tibbs), zero nays, and two absent (Alderman Busby and Alderman Prather); motion carried. 

The City Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Risa Riggs