Lincoln, Illinois
City Council Committee's Meeting
July 10, 2012
Minutes of the City of Lincoln City Council Committees' Meeting held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, July 10, 2012.
Those present were Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Bacon, Alderman Busby, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert. Also present were City Engineer Mr. Mathon, Fire Chief Miller, Street Superintendent Mr. Jackson, Safety and Building Officer Mr. Lebegue, Police Chief Greenslate, and EMC/American Water Manager Mr. Palmer. Also present were Mayor Snyder, City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach, City Attorney Mr. Blinn Bates, City Treasurer Mr. Conzo, and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.
Mayor Snyder called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. There were nine Aldermen present ( Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Bacon, Alderman Busby, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert) and one absent (Alderman Anderson).
Pledge was said by all.
Mike Robbins with Mission Mart with a request for a dumpster from July 21-28 to hold the carpet they are replacing in the alley behind the store. There will be a pod to hold the contents of the store while they do some remodeling in the store (will be closed for 1 week).
Alderman Tibbs asked to have this on the consent agenda.
Mr. Lebegue said there is a request to annex into the City from Brinshore Development. It is currently M1 and will come into the City as I1.
Mr. Mathon said the sewer would be same one as the Wal-Mart and the lift station has the capacity. Mayor Snyder said if they could put that on the agenda.
Mr. Affrunti with Gehlbach Law office said vote of annexation could not come before 17th of July.
The meeting will be adjourned on the 16th to the 24th. There will be a hearing on the 24th.
The Mayor asked for the Committees' Issues to be Presented:
Finance, Policy and Procedure:
Vice Chairman Alderman Horn said to put the appropriations on agenda. Mr. Conzo distributed a draft of the appropriations. It is available at the City Clerk's office in City Hall.
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Alderman Busby didn't see anything in the appropriations if they get anything for 5th Street Road.
Mr. Conzo said that was a good point and they could use that as a possible revenue. Alderman Busby said $5M.
Fire/Water & ESDA:
Chairman Alderman Horn said Fire Chief Miller had a lot of information.
Fire Chief Miller said he and Mr. Conzo had been working with CEFCU. CEFCU will not be able to lend money to a municipality. The best rate 2.92% for $100,000.00 with a little over $10,000.00 annual payment. Recommendation to vote on replacing 5104. He applied for a grant and they would have to pay 5% and the applications are due this month. Another grant for personal protective equipment and was told could put a truck in the amount. By putting in an amount and it is a federal grant and may not get it. Talked with dealer today and the truck is available. Did go look at the fire truck at the state lot. The steel frame and members has some rust and there are some other issues. The cost is $368,000.00.
Alderman Neitzel thought they should take $300,000.00 to pay for the truck. Mr. Conzo reiterated what he said about paying more down and nothing more than 5 year loan. Alderman Busby said he would like to accumulate some money to be able to work on the streets.
Alderman Horn put this on the agenda for the emergency replacement for a pumper truck.
Grounds, Buildings & Local Improvements:
Chairman Alderman Tibbs said the only thing was the item for Mission Mart.
Sewer Treatment Plant, Sewers and Drainage:
Chairman Alderman Busby asked Mr. Palmer if the Sewer Department had anything. Could not hear the tape.
Police:
Chairman Alderman Hoinacki swear in two full time officers with their probation period over and two swear in as probationary officers.
Miles Craig and Aaron Pickett probationary period done
Paul Cooper and Maurice Johnson new probationary done
Request for block party on Monroe Street by the Full Gospel Evangelistic Center.
Alderman Busby asked about insurance for the new officers. Alderman O'Donohue said it is open enrollment.
Streets and Alleys:
Chairman Alderman Neitzel said she did not have a report.
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Ordinance and Zoning:
Chairman Alderman O’Donohue has request for renaming an alley between Ophir and Harrison. The City does not pay for the sign but the City does put it up. Alderman O'Donohue will contact the petitioner that they need to get signatures of other residents on the alley.
Mr. Mathon said with the amount of petitions they are getting they need to get a policy. Alderman Tibbs said it was in honor of Mr. Juette and didn't have a problem. Alderman Busby said it is easier to change under policy and procedures. Alderman O'Donohue will contact people to get other signatures to have a majority on the block.
Alderman O'Donohue said he would like to add ordinance the parking of trailers on streets the recommendation is not to allow parking on streets. Alderman Wilmert said the entire purpose was to be more lenient and less restrictive and it is more restrictive. Alderman O'Donohue said the majority of the Ordinance Committee but didn't agree with people being allowed to park there. Mr. Jackson said if approved put it in effect should give 30, 60or 90 days. Police Chief Greenslate said one thing granted to officers is discretion. Alderman O'Donohue wants it on the agenda to instruct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance.
Alderman O'Donohue said parking trailers and boats, excluding RV's to be allowed in driveways as well as an adjacent space with an all weather surface material.
Alderman O'Donohue said the Ordinance Committee also addressed the video gambling and it came out to approve making legal the video gambling in the City of Lincoln. Have an ordinance meeting on the 24th before the adjourned meeting. A 6:00 p.m. meeting for the Ordinance Committee was set for July 24th.
Sidewalks, Forestry and Lighting:
Chairman Alderman Armbrust said he did not a report.
Sanitation/Technology:
Chairman Alderman Wilmert said he did not have a report.
Mayor Snyder passed out a document from Area disposal on the City Wide cleanup for 2012. A quote for next year is $12,500.00.
Insurance:
Chairman Alderman Bacon said she did not have a report.
Mayor Snyder said had a discussion with potential person to do the redistricting. To redistrict it would cost $7,500.00 or more.
Mayor Snyder passed out a copy of what Integrys will supply to everyone with regard to the electric aggregation.
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Mayor Snyder said he had gotten a letter from the Logan County Fair inviting the City to come to the ribbon cutting on July 31, 2012 at 9:00 a.m.
Mayor Snyder said last item he had Economic Development Partnership had put out a request for a proposal regarding an incubator site. He has to have this turned in by the 16th of July for the request with all the different pieces of where the incubator could be located. Mayor Snyder felt the City should say that the City would help if it is located within the City's limits.The Street Department is going to have to move and the site could be there with the exception of the ground that has the cellular tower on it. There were some questions raised about not having a Director for the Economic Development Partnership.
Alderman Wilmert said there is a program at the Hoogland Center for the Arts at Springfield and it will be displayed in the City Clerk's office.
Mr. Jackson thanked everyone who came to the Emerald Ash Borer class at the library yesterday.
Mayor Snyder said the City has tickets for Zookeeper.
Alderman Busby made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Alderman Neitzel seconded it. There were nine yeas (Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Bacon, Alderman Busby, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert), zero nays, and one absent (Alderman Anderson); motion carried.
The City of Lincoln Committee’s as a Whole Meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Risa Riggs, Recording Secretary
City of Lincoln