Lincoln, Illinois

City Council Committee's Meeting

November 27, 2012

Minutes of the City of Lincoln City Council Committees' Meeting held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, November 27, 2012.

Those present were Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Bacon, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O'Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert. Also present were Street Superintendent Mr. Jackson, City Engineer Mr. Forgy, Safety and Building Officer Mr. Lebegue, EMC/Illinois American Water Manager Mr. Palmer, Fire Chief Miller, 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.  

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

The Pledge was recited by all.

Public Participation

Logan County Engineer Bret Aukamp was present regarding the Aldi roadway with it being a county road. The County oversaw the construction working with Mr. Mathon, Mr. Forgy and Mr. Jackson. There is a letter of credit. The county will transfer jurisdiction to the City after the letter of credit runs out.

Mr. Forgy said the County has done this as a favor and it really should be the city's. He thought it would be a good idea. There will have to be an ordinance.

Mr. Aukamp said the City would pass an ordinance and the County would pass a Resolution for this to come to the City. He agreed with Mr. Forgy that they would take a walk through at the end of the 18 months when the letter of credit runs out.

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

Finance, Policy and Procedure:

Chairman Alderman Anderson said City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach handed out the Audit report.

Alderman Anderson said the last meeting in December would be on Christmas Day. They need to look at canceling that meeting.

Alderman Anderson said next year's budget meetings will be on March 2, 2013 and March 16, 2013.

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City Treasurer Mr. Conzo said they have to pass an ordinance for additional bond.

Mayor Snyder said they would put the canellation of the last meeting can be on the Consent Agenda.

Fire/Water & ESDA:

Alderman Horn said she did not have a report but they had a siren that went out and it has been fixed.

Grounds, Buildings & Local Improvements:

Chairman Alderman Tibbs said they have a parade on Thursday.

Police:

Chairman Alderman Hoinacki said he did not have a report.

Mayor Snyder said they have a vehicle that was used by the City Engineer. The police chief could use that vehicle. There were no problems with that.

Sewer Treatment Plant, Sewers and Drainage:

Vice Chairman Alderman Neitzel said there is a big problem about people paying their sewer bill. If they have water on they pay the sewer bill.  

Alderman Anderson said she would like to have a conversation the way they tack on the late payment bill and then they charge interest. She thought it was outrageous.

Mrs. Gehlbach said there is currently a property that does not have any plumbing in the house.

Alderman Horn didn't think they should change anything. Mayor Snyder felt the same way that Alderman Anderson does about the late fees, etc.

Alderman Neitzel said they have a cave in on Pulaski Street (close to IGA). Mr. Jackson and Mr. Palmer both talked to the people that did the work in that area.

Streets and Alleys:

Chairman Alderman Neitzel said they would talk about Oglesby Street Bridge. Do they have absolutely have to remove this bridge? Put something there to make it safe and at $100,000.00 or more to take it out and wondered if there were any restrictions.

Mr. Forgy thought it was something if they wanted to keep in place and it would have to be substantial to keep people from going through. He felt they should still install a cul de sac on the North side. He will take a look and check into the costs.

Alderman Anderson would like preliminary numbers both ways.

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Mayor Snyder brought up the report from Farnsworth. He asked to have it on the agenda for approval and they could submit it to the utility companies.

Ordinance and Zoning:

Chairman Alderman O'Donohue said he has a Resolution “Drunk, Drugged on the Consent Agenda.

Alderman O'Donohue said they needed to have an Ordinance for video gambling machines and the City can only charge $25.00 per machine.

Alderman Wilmert asked the Aldermen to email him a list of what they would disallow in the driveway.

Alderman O'Donohue said everyone had a note in front of them from Mr. Lebegue for the property at 718 S. College Street that has been demolished through the fast track and it was budgeted.

Sidewalks, Forestry and Lighting:

Alderman Armbrust said he did not have a report.

Sanitation:

Alderman Wilmert said they have been busy with the technology in the City Clerk's office. There is now a dedicated workstation with computer and scanner.

Alderman Wilmert said Detective Adams helped fix the email. He is going to look at the overall picture of what they have in the City Clerk's office.

Insurance:

Vice Chairman Alderman O'Donohue said they had a meeting last night with the insurance carrier and getting a 10% increase. $392,191.00. $433, They are looking at deductibles. Did not think it needed on the agenda but wanted to make sure.

Alderman Bacon said workers compensation should go down next year.

Mr. Jackson wanted to make sure everyone got to see the picture of the beaver they trapped.

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

The City of Lincoln Committee’s as a Whole Meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Risa Riggs, Recording Secretary