COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

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

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

The Committee of the Whole Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Tracy Welch at 7:04 p.m., with proper notice given. City Clerk Peggy Bateman called roll.

Present:

Alderman Steve Parrott, Ward 1

Alderman Greg Miller, Ward 1

Alderman Tony Zurkammer, Ward 2

Alderman Sam Downs, Ward 2

Alderman Kevin Bateman, Ward 3

Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Ward 3

Alderwoman Kathy Horn, Ward 4

Alderman Rick Hoefle, Ward 4

Staff Present:

Peggy Bateman, City Clerk

Chuck Conzo, City Treasurer

John Hoblit, City Attorney

Joe Meister, Deputy Police

Chief Bob Dunovsky, Fire Chief

Remotely:

Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager

Absent:

Matt Vlahovich, Police Chief

Presiding:

Mayor Tracy Welch

Public Comment:

There is no one present for public comment.

ARPA Funds to be used for Balloons over 66 for 3 years up to $50,000.00

American Rescue Plan was signed into law by President Biden in March of 2021. These are funds to help assist with the impact from COVID 19. There are four higher categories that lay out how the funds may be used. Those categories are...

To respond to the health emergency or its negative economic impacts or aid in impacted industries such as tourism, travel and
To respond to workers performing essential work during the COVID-19 public health emergency by providing premium paid workers
for the provision of government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue due to the COVID- 19 public health emergency in the most recent FY prior to the

To make necessary investments to water, sewer or broadband

The City has already received its first of two ARPA payments in the amount of $920,204.40. The 2nd payment will come in the summer of 2022 in the amount of $920,204.41.

These funds will be placed in a separate bank account so that they are separated from City funds, transparent and easier for audits. To date, no funds have been used.

These funds are eligible to be used for Balloons over 66. These funds will be broken down to give the three components, BBQ, Craft Beer, and Balloons, of Balloons over 66 their own funds. These funds must also be in a separate account held by the components themselves. This is not intended to be a long term donation. There also needs to be a signed agreement with the components to authorize audits.

This item will be amended to be a total of $40,000.00 per year over three years. This item will be placed on the regular agenda.

Ordinance Increasing the Gaming Terminal Fees

On December 21, 2021, the Governor signed into effect allowing non-home rule communities to raise the gaming terminal fee from $25 to $250. The liquor commission met and has recommended the increase.

Amending Ordinance 3-3-2C to increase the terminal fee to $250 will be placed on the regular agenda.

Ordinance to adjust IEPA Loan amount for Union Street Pump Station Project

To take advantage of the 30% debt forgiveness, the IEPA is allowing the costs of road resurfacing and contract differences to be included in the IEPA SRF loan. This will increase the borrowing amount by

$1.2 million and the financial capacity review by $1.5 million to satisfy the IEPA requirements. Legal notices will be posted for the public to be informed. The first payment will not be due until June of 2022.

This item will be placed on the regular agenda.

Quote from Beck Tech for Cameras and Server for the Lincoln Police Station

The current cameras that the police dept. use are knocking out the Milestone server and impacting the audio and video interviews and also the evidence barcode reader. The department is in dire need of replacing the cameras. There are statutes in place requiring certain interviews (depending on the crime) be audio and video recorded. There have been several attempts to troubleshoot the current system and it was admitted by Milestone that the server needs replaced.

The camera system the police department is looking into is a wireless system and will allow them to build upon it. Since the original quote was received, there have been 2 additional cameras go down. The new quote will include the two additional cameras, access control (keycards for doors, remotely unlock main door) and a 5 year service plan will cost $81,639.5. Tech support is available 7/365 and offers free training for employees. This is an American made product.

The council would like more information on the reliability of the new system and references from other departments currently using it. Alderman Hoefle would like to know who sold the city the current system that has failed in three years. This item will be brought back to the next COW.

Agreement for Vehicle towing Services for the Lincoln/Logan County Illinois

Various tow companies have not been adhering to the agreement which has led to this contract being brought to the council. This agreement will set tow pricing limits.

This item will be placed on the regular agenda.

Discussion of City own Kickapoo Street Garage and lot

This item has been removed from tonight's agenda and brought back at a later date.

Announcements:

IPRF (Workman's Comp) asked the city to implement safety training for all employees in an attempt to keep workman's comp claims In doing that, the city received a check for $36,307.00 for completing the training. That refund was 10% of the annual fees. City Clerk Bateman thanked all dept. heads and employees

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Hoelfe motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Zurkammer. All were in favor. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary

JANUARY 25, 2022 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING