REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers
700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois
Monday, October 5, 2020
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Acting Mayor Welch at 7:00 pm, with proper notice given. City Clerk Peggy Bateman called roll.
Present:
Alderman Tracy Welch, Ward 1
Alderman Ron Fleshman, Ward 2
Alderman Sam Downs, Ward 2
Alderman Kevin Bateman, Ward 3
Alderman Ron Keller, Ward 3
Alderwoman 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:
Alderman Steve Parrott, Ward 1
Presiding:
Acting Mayor Tracy Welch
The Council had a moment of silence for Shirley Bartlemay. Mrs. Bartlemay was a former Courier Citizen of the Year, former Tourism Board member and volunteer at the Postville Courthouse.
Public Comment:
There was no one present for public participation.
Christopher Collins was sworn in by City Attorney John Hoblit as a new patrolman for the Lincoln Police Department.
Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:
A. Payment of Bills
B. Approval of minutes: September 15, 2020 Committee of the Whole Meeting, September 21, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting.
C. Request from Spirited Republic to permit the closure of Pulaski Street from Kickapoo Street through the Arcade Walkway on Friday, October 16, 2020 from 4:00 PM until 11:00 PM for an outdoor concert.
Alderman Hoinacki made the motion to approve, Alderwoman Horn seconded. Acting Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
Yeas: (7) Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderwoman Kathy Horn, Alderman Ron Fleshman
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (1) Alderman Steve Parrott
Acting Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.
Ordinance and Resolution:
A. 2020-933 Ordinance and Resolution An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2020, of the City of Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois, in an Aggregate Principal amount not to exceed $1,915,000 for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding obligations of the City and paying for costs related thereto.
Alderwoman Horn made the motion to approve, Alderman Keller seconded.
Treasurer Conzo explained that this would be refinancing the current TIF bond, which was issued in 2014, at a lower interest rate.
Acting Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
Yeas: (7) Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Kathy Horn, Alderman Ron Fleshman
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (1) Alderman Steve Parrott
Bids:
A. Approval of bid from Lincoln Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep for the purchase of a 1/2 ton truck in an amount not to exceed $26,200 and 3/4 ton truck in an amount not to exceed $31,213.00, plus licensing fees.
Alderman Hoinacki made the motion to approve, Alderwoman Horn seconded. Acting Mayor Welch called for discussion.
Chief Dunovsky will be in contact with the dealership regarding trade-in value of the 2 vehicles being replaced. He will also be checking on new lighting systems and/or transferring lights and sirens from the old vehicles to the new.
Acting Mayor Welch called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
Yeas: (7) Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderwoman Kathy Horn, Alderman Ron Fleshman
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (1) Alderman Steve Parrott
Acting Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.
New Business/Communications:
A. Approval of Change Order No. 1 from Stark Excavating for work on the Union Street Pump Station in an amount not to exceed $34,205.79.
Alderman Hoinacki made the motion to approve, Alderman Bateman seconded. Acting Mayor Welch called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (7) Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderwoman Kathy Horn, Alderman Ron Fleshman
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (1) Alderman Steve Parrott
B. Approval of Change Order No. 2 from Stark Excavation for work on the Union Street Pump Station in an amount not to exceed $35,794.21.
Alderman Bateman made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Acting Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (7) Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderwoman Kathy Horn, Alderman Ron Fleshman
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (1) Alderman Steve Parrott
C. Approval of Change Order No. 3 from Stark Excavating for work on the Union Street Pump Station in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00.
Alderman Keller made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Acting Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (7) Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderwoman Kathy Horn, Alderman Ron Fleshman
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (1) Alderman Steve Parrott
D. Invoice from Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for CSO Improvement Construction Phase Services from August 1, 2020 through August 28, 2020 in an amount not to exceed $49,649.93.
Alderman Downs made the motion to approve, Alderman Bateman seconded.
Alderman Fleshman asked that moving forward, percentages for how much was allocated for the project and how much has been used be shown on the invoices from CMT. This will be asked for all engineering services.
Acting Mayor Welch called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (7) Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderwoman Kathy Horn, Alderman Ron Fleshman
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (1) Alderman Steve Parrott
E. Invoice from Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for Professional Services for the Fifth Street Road Project from August 1, 2020 through August 28, 2020 in an amount not to exceed $6,111.23.
Alderwoman Horn made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Acting Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (6) Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderwoman Kathy Horn, Alderman Ron Fleshman
Nays: (1) Alderman Kevin Bateman
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (1) Alderman Steve Parrott
F. Invoice from Hanson Professional Services for Professional Services for the Fifth Street Road Project in an amount not to exceed $11,896.78.
Alderman Downs made the motion to approve, Alderwoman Horn seconded. Acting Mayor Welch called for discussion.
City Administrator Kavelman said this invoice should be the last from Hanson for any previous work.
Acting Mayor Welch called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (6) Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Kathy Horn, Alderman Ron Fleshman
Nays: (1) Alderman Kevin Bateman
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (1) Alderman Steve Parrott
G. Approval of the authorization of the City's continued HSA contribution if the Insurance Committee brings forward those HSA plans to support it.
Alderwoman Horn made the motion to approve, Alderman Keller seconded.
The next Insurance Committee meeting is 10/7/2020. Acting Mayor Welch clarified that this vote would be offering the same $215 employer contribution per employee if the same insurance plan is kept. If the Insurance Committee brings forward a different plan, then this would not be offered.
Acting Mayor Welch called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (6) Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderwoman Kathy Horn, Alderman Ron Fleshman
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (1) Alderman Kevin Bateman
Absent: (1) Alderman Steve Parrott
H. Approval of the addition of a Social Networking Policy to the Employee Handbook.
Alderman Downs made the motion to approve, Alderman Keller seconded. Acting Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (7) Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Kathy Horn, Alderman Ron Fleshman
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (1) Alderman Steve Parrott
I. Approval of hiring a new Firefighter from the eligible list due to a vacancy.
Alderman Fleshman made the motion to approve, Alderwoman Horn seconded. Acting Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (7) Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Kathy Horn, Alderman Ron Fleshman
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (1) Alderman Steve Parrott
Acting Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.
Announcements:
· Census Update: 2020 Census is 99% completed and will be finalized on October 31, 2020. Alderman Keller thanked the media, The Lincoln Public Library, The Farm Bureau and CAPCIL for their assistance.
· City Clerk Bateman reminded everyone to watch their water usage in October, November and December. Water readings from these months determine your sewer bill amount for next year.
· Trick or Treating: October 31st from 5-8pm. The Council reminds everyone participating to wear PPE and keep your distance from others when possible. More information for Trick or Treating with the Mayor will be available soon and posted to the City website and Facebook.
· A thank you to Adam Mackey with Lincoln Speedway. The 1st of a 3 year National Racing presence was held last weekend and resulted in a big economic boost to the community. Ex: Hotels, restaurants, gas stations.
· Along with October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is also Manufacturing Month. The City thanks Eaton, Precision Products, Cresco Labs, Heritage Packaging, and International Paper and its employees for continued support to the community.
Adjournment:
There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Hoinacki motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Keller. Acting Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary
City of Lincoln