Lincoln, Illinois

February 19, 2013

Minutes of a regular City Council Meeting held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Lincoln, IL, on Tuesday, February 19, 2013.

Mayor Snyder called the regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll. There were eight Aldermen present (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert), and two absent (Alderman Bacon and Alderman Carmitchel). Also present were Fire Chief Miller, Street & Alley Superintendent Mr. Jackson, City Engineer Ms. Kramer, Safety and Building Officer Mr. Lebegue, EMC/American Water Manager Mr. Palmer, and Police Chief Greenslate. Also present were City Treasurer Mr. Conzo, City Administrator Ms. McLaughlin, City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach, and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.

Moment of Silence for former Lincoln Police Department The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.

Public Participation:

Alderman Armbrust introduced Ward 3 Citizen of the year to C. Wayne Schrader and Mayor Snyder presented Mr. Schrader with a Christmas ornament. Mr. Schrader thanked everyone for what they are doing and is willing to help.

Mayor Snyder said he had gotten a letter from Direct Energy and had several calls on that.

Mayor Snyder passed out this evening the Annual Report from Comcast and the raising of fees.

Mayor Snyder called for the Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:

Payment of Bills

Approve minutes of the February 4, 2013 Regular City Council Meeting

Alderman Anderson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented and Alderman Horn seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert), zero nays, and two absent (Alderman Bacon and Alderman Carmitchel); motion carried.

Approval of any items removed from the Consent Agenda

There were no items removed from the Consent Agenda.

Ordinances and Resolutions

There were no Ordinances and Resolutions to come before the City Council

Bids:

There were no Bids to come before the City Council

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New Business/Communications:

Approval of 2013 racing schedule for Lincoln Speedway with requested curfew extensions.

Alderman Tibbs moved to approve and Alderman Anderson seconded it. Alderman Wilmert made comments about the racetrack and having longer schedule this year and was not voting for it. Mayor Snyder passed out the guidelines to the Aldermen and they will be posted on the City website and asked for Mr. Horn to let the City know after they use extensions. Alderman Neitzel said she was in favor of it and the Horns do a nice job. Mr. Horn said there would not be any fireworks. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were seven yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, and Alderman Tibbs), one nay (Alderman Wilmert), and two absent (Alderman Bacon and Alderman Carmitchel); motion carried.

Unfinished Business:

There was no Unfinished Business to come before the City Council.

Reports:

City Treasurer Mr. Conzo gave an oral report for January, 2013 and the report is also on file.

City Clerk's Report for January 2013 is on file. Next Tuesday's meeting will be at 6:00 p.m.

Department Head Reports for January 2013 are on file.

New Business/Communications:

Approval of farm lease agreement for 2013

Alderman Tibbs moved to approve the 40 acre farm ground lease with Mr. Kent Cross from March 1, 2013 to February 28, 2014 and Alderman Wilmert seconded it. Alderman Tibbs said it is the same and an adjustment was made for it being in beans. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert), zero nays, and two absent (Alderman Bacon and Alderman Carmitchel); motion carried.

Approval of plan to remove Oglesby Avenue Bridge and install decorative barricades

Alderman Neitzel moved to approve and Alderman Anderson seconded it. Mr. Forgy has submitted a work order. Mr. Forgy also had a discussion with IDOT today and they have another possibility. There was discussion about several different ways things can be done. Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were seven yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert), one nay (Alderman Armbrust), and two absent (Alderman Bacon and Alderman Carmitchel); motion carried.

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Authorize Economic Development Partnership to act as the review committee for the Revolving Loan Fund

Alderman Anderson moved to approve and Alderman Horn seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were seven yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert), one nay (Alderman O’Donohue), and two absent (Alderman Bacon and Alderman Carmitchel); motion carried.

Announcements:

Logan County Genealogical Society next Monday night, February 25, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. to see what the statue will look like (18 inch replica) and what they are trying to raise funds to be able to purchase. Mr. Conzo said this meeting is to have local officials to come in and see what the statue looks like. Main Street Lincoln has made prints of the reenactment of the speech by Abraham Lincoln and are donating the money from the purchase of these to help raise funds.

Mayor Snyder wanted to remind everyone the meeting for February 26, 2013 will be at 6:00 p.m.

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

The City Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Risa Riggs

Recording Secretary