City of Lincoln

City Council Committee as a Whole Meeting

June 26, 2012

Minutes of the City of Lincoln City Council Committees' Meeting held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, June 26, 2012.

Those present were Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Bacon, Alderman Busby, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, 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, and Police Chief Greenslate. Also present were Mayor Snyder, City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach, City Attorney Mr. Blinn Bates, City Treasurer Mr. Conzo, and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.

The meeting opened at 7:00 p.m.   There were nine Aldermen present (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Bacon, Alderman Busby, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert) and one absent (Alderman O'Donohue).

Pledge was said by all.

Mr. Lebegue had a handout for everyone and went over the information. Mr. Darren Forgy was present for any questions. There will be slip lining on Union Street and it will be south of Brainerd's Branch and it will be assessed. Mayor Snyder told everyone there were 11 pages of covenants (private). Mr. Doolin said there were ten lots on the market that are scattered around town and this would double that.

The final plat approval will be on the agenda for July 2.

The Mayor asked for the Committees' Issues to be Presented:

Finance:

Alderman Anderson did not have a report. City Treasurer Conzo said he did not have a report either.

Fire, Water & ESDA:

Alderman Horn had two things for the agenda:

            Chad Kerns swearing in as a firefighter since he has completed his probation.

            Lifesaving Award for Bob Dunovsky

Fire Chief Miller gave an update on storm sirens. People can purchase weather radios for their homes, could put on taller poles to hear better, and could look at relocating sirens,.

Fire Chief Miller has done homework on purchasing a fire truck, did not get the zero percent interest loan, looked at manufacturer rates, and bank rates. Had several fires in the past few weeks. A committee has been formed.

Alderman Anderson would be more doable by using $100,000.00 to $150,000.00 and finance the rest to leave money in the GO Bond.

Mayor Snyder said they will be looking at purchasing a new building for the Street Department which the money would come out of the GO Bond.

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Fire Chief Miller said the truck is comparable to what they are currently using. Fire Chief Miller did not have a cost of what the difference with trade-in would be. Alderman Anderson didn't have a problem with it being on the agenda for July 2, 2012 but concerned with an outright purchase and using all the GO Bond money. There is a lifetime warranty on the tank. Alderman Neitzel thought some guys from the committee should go down and drive it and see if it did what they want it to do. Fire Chief Miller said the warranty would start with however many miles are on it. Alderman Horn said they could put it on the agenda and always table it. Alderman Busby wants to know how much the trade in is and it is too easy to go in debt. Mr. Conzo recommended that they put down as much as possible. Mr. Conzo said all the rebates will be paid by 2014.

A meeting was set for July 2, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. for Finance Committee to discuss fire truck.

Grounds,Buildings and Local Improvements:

Alderman Tibbs did not have a report.

Mayor Snyder said Lincoln Public Library District had a meeting last night and agreed to the easement for the City to do the work on the library parking lot. The Lincoln Public Library District will also provide $10,000.00 funding for that work. The library owns the portion of the parking lot where the curb goes down the middle, the closest to their property. Mr. Mathon sent off the paperwork and was told they were going to process the paperwork for that grant.

Sewer Treatment Plant, Sewers and Drainage

Vice Chairman Alderman Neitzel did not have a report.

Mayor Snyder said they received a document from American Water/EMC and Mr. Kitzmiller which shows the adjustment for the contract this year. Mr. Kitzmiller was not available to meet with the City Council until the 24^th of July, 2012.

City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach spoke about a conference she and Deputy City Clerk Mrs. Fulk went to regarding debt recovery.

Police:

Chairman Alderman Hoinacki put on the agenda the hiring of a police officer from the lateral hire list to replace officer DeVore who is moving on to another state agency.

Alderman Hoinacki said they had a request by Mark Green of Living Dreams Tattoo Studio to block three parking places at 520 N. Broadway Street for a live radio broadcast on July 6, 2012. He asked to have it on the Consent Agenda.

Streets and Alleys:

Chairman Alderman Neitzel said to put on the agenda to award the material bids which will be opened Monday morning.

Every Alderman had received a call from the bowling alley regarding the video gambling. Alderman Hoinacki said he would get with Alderman O'Donohue.

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Ordinance and Zoning:

Vice Chairman Alderman Hoinacki said he did not have a report.

Sidewalks, Forestry and Lighting:

Chairman Alderman Armbrust put the petition by Joseph & Carlita Edmonson for sidewalk at 602 N. McLean on the Consent Agenda.

Chairman Alderman Armbrust said he had four more petitions that are all in the same area that he wanted to check on before they were put on the agenda. They are covered in grass and believe they are brick sidewalk.

Sanitation/Technology:

Chairman Alderman Wilmert said everyone has a laptop and he is done. He will be giving a list to the Mayor with license keys, serial numbers, etc. Alderman Wilmert said if anyone puts a password he needs to know what it is.

Alderman Wilmert has the original logo and will be starting that.

Insurance:

Chairman Alderman Bacon said she did not have a report.

Mayor Snyder spoke to the City Council about the redistricting of the City. The Census Bureau has a brochure on their website about challenging the census count. There are only three reasons for challenges. There is a form to fill out and they can filed through June of 2013.

City Attorney Mr. Blinn Bates said the risk outweighs the benefit.

Mayor Snyder said with redistricting all 8 seats would be up, half would be two year terms and the other half would be four year terms. He will have another conversation with Bruce Harris & Associates. They are the firm that did Logan County. The cost would be $150.00 per hour.

Alderman Anderson moved to go into Executive Session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) to discuss collective bargaining and Alderman Horn seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were nine yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Bacon, Alderman Busby, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert), zero nays, and one absent (Alderman O’Donohue); motion carried. The meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 8:15 p.m.

The meeting returned to regular Session at 8:45 p.m. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll. There were eight Aldermen present (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Bacon, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert) and two absent (Alderman Busby and Alderman O’Donohue). Department Heads present were Street Superintendent Mr. Jackson and Fire Chief Miller. Also present were Mayor Snyder, City Treasurer Mr. Conzo, City Attorney Mr. Blinn Bates, City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach, and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.

Mayor Snyder went over the announcements that had been handed out.

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Alderman Neitzel made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Alderman Anderson seconded it. There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Bacon, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert), zero nays, and two absent (Alderman Busby and Alderman O'Donohue); motion carried.

The City of Lincoln Committee’s as a Whole Meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Risa Riggs, Recording Secretary