Lincoln, Illinois

May 6, 2013

Minutes of a regular City Council Meeting held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Lincoln, IL, on Monday, May 6, 2013.

Mayor Snyder called the regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.

Swearing in of Elected Officials:

Judge Thomas W. Funk swore in the following:

Mayor Keith Snyder with 920 votes

City Clerk Susan K. Gehlbach with 904 votes

City Treasurer Charles N. (Chuck) Conzo with 848 votes

Alderman Ward 1 Melody Anderson with 225 votes

Alderman Ward 1 Bruce Carmitchel with 187 votes

Alderman Ward 2 Kathleen Horn with 154 votes

Alderman Ward 2 David Wilmert with 162votes

Alderman Ward 3 Thomas H. O'Donohue with 167 votes

Alderman Ward 3 Jonette “Jonie” Tibbs with 222 votes

Alderman Ward 4 Martha “Marty” Neitzel with 222 votes

Alderman Ward 4 Jeff Hoinacki with 191 votes

City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll. There were eight Aldermen present (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, and Alderman Tibbs) and Alderman Wilmert and none absent. Also present were Fire Chief Miller, Street & Alley Superintendent Mr. Jackson, Safety and Building Officer Mr. Lebegue, EMC/American Water Manager Mr. Ferguson, and Police Chief Greenslate. Also present were City Treasurer Mr. Conzo, City Attorney Mr. Bates, City Administrator Ms. McLaughlin, City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach, and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.

Drawing of Lots for Aldermac Terms of Office:

Mayor Snyder read the rules that they were going to follow to determine terms of office.

The results are as follows:

Alderman                     2 year term                               4 year term

Ward 1                       Alderman Carmitchel                  Alderman Anderson

Ward 2                       Alderman Wilmert                      Alderman Horn

Ward 3                       Alderman O'Donohue                Alderman Tibbs

Ward 4                       Alderman Neitzel                       Alderman Hoinacki

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Public Participation:

Police Chief Greenslate introduced each Officer and City Attorney Mr. Bates sworn in:

Swearing in of David Oltmanns, Police Sergeant

Swearing in of Jason Lucas, Police Corporal

Swearing in of Jason Banister, Probationary Police Officer will be at a later date.

Mayor Snyder called for the Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:

Payment of Bills

Approve minutes of the April 15, 2013 Budget Public Hearing and April 15, 2013 Regular City Council Meeting

Approval of Lincoln Speedway Motorcycle Event (Steve Nace Racing Promotions) on May 11 & 12, 2013

Petition by Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce to block Pulaski Street from Kickapoo to McLean Streets for the Chamber 100 Year Anniversary celebration on Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Petition by Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce to use City property and streets during the 2013 Lincoln Art and Balloon Festival on August 22 through August 25, 2013

Approve fast track demolition of 716-718 N. Madison Street

Alderman Anderson moved to approve the agenda with the removal Approval of Lincoln Speedway Motorcycle Event (Steve Nace Racing Promotions) on May 11 & 12, 2013 and Petition by Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce to use City property and streets during the 2013 Lincoln Art and Balloon Festival on August 22 through August 25, 2013 from the consent agenda and Alderman Horn seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O'Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert,) zero nays, and none absent; motion carried.

Approval of any items removed from the Consent Agenda

Petition by Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce to use City property and streets during the 2013 Lincoln Art and Balloon Festival on August 22 through August 25, 2013

Mayor Snyder said there was an additional request for S. Kickapoo Street to Shay Parking Lot on Clinton Street

Alderman Tibbs moved to approve and Alderman O'Donohue seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O'Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert,) zero nays, and none absent; motion carried.

Approval of Lincoln Speedway Motorcycle Event (Steve Nace Racing Promotions) on May 11 & 12, 2013

There was discussion about the race being stopped during church service. Alderman O'Donohue moved and Alderman Carmitchel seconded it.

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Approval of Lincoln Speedway Motorcycle Event (Steve Nace Racing Promotions) on May 11 & 12, 2013

City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were seven yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O'Donohue, and Alderman Tibbs), one nay (Alderman Wilmert), and none absent; motion carried.

Ordinances and Resolutions

Ordinance Revising the requirements for mechanical amusement device license applicants within the City of Lincoln

City Attorney Mr. Bates went over the changes. Alderman Carmitchel moved to approve the Ordinance and Alderman Anderson seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O'Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert,) zero nays, and none absent; motion carried.

Bids:

There were no Bids to come before the City Council.

Unfinished Business:

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

Reports:

There were no reports to come before the City Council

New Business/Communications:

Advice and Consent to mayoral appointment of Boards and Commissions

Alderman Anderson moved to approve as outlined and Alderman O'Donohue seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O'Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert,) zero nays, and none absent; motion carried.

Approve extension of interim City Administrator contract with GovTemps USA

There was discussion. Alderman Carmitchel moved to approve and Alderman Anderson seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O'Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert,) zero nays, and none absent; motion carried.

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Approve legal services contract with Woods and Bates

Alderman Tibbs moved to approve and Alderman Carmitchel seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O'Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert,) zero nays, and none absent; motion carried.

Approve legal services contract with Prairie Engineers

Alderman Anderson moved to approve and Alderman Neitzel seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O'Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert,) zero nays, and none absent; motion carried.

Approve agreement with Logan County for animal control services

There was a discussion about the agreement. Alderman Carmitchel moved to approve and Alderman Wilmert seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O'Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert,) zero nays, and none absent; motion carried.

Approval of MFT program management contract

Alderman Anderson moved and Alderman Carmitchel seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O'Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert,) zero nays, and none absent; motion carried.

Advice and Consent to mayoral appointment of Department Heads

Mayor Snyder recommended John Lebegue as Safety and Building Officer. Alderman Tibbs moved to approve and Alderman Anderson seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O'Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert,) zero nays, and none absent; motion carried. City Attorney Mr. Bates swore in Mr. Lebegue.

Mayor Snyder recommended Ken Greenslate as Police Chief. Alderman Anderson moved to approve and Alderman Horn seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O'Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert,) zero nays, and none absent; motion carried. City Attorney Mr. Bates swore in Police Chief Greenslate.

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Mayor Snyder recommended Mark Miller as Fire Chief. Alderman Neitzel moved to approve and Alderman Horn seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O'Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert,) zero nays, and none absent; motion carried. City Attorney Mr. Bates swore in Fire Chief Miller.

Police Chief Greenslate recommended Mike Geriets as Deputy Police Chief. Alderman Hoinacki moved and Alderman Carmitchel seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O'Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert,) zero nays, and none absent; motion carried. City Attorney Mr. Bates swore in Deputy Police Chief Geriets.

Alderman Anderson moved to go into Executive Session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) personnel and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) litigation and Alderman Horn seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O'Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert,) zero nays, and none absent; motion carried. The meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 8:06 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 Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert) and none absent. Also present were Mayor Snyder, City Treasurer Mr. Conzo, City Attorney Mr. Blinn Bates, City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach, City Administrator Ms. McLaughlin, and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.

Announcements:

There were no announcements to come before the City Council.

Alderman Neitzel moved to adjourn the meeting and Alderman Anderson seconded it. There were eight yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O'Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert,) zero nays, and none absent; motion carried.

The City Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Risa Riggs

Recording Secretary