Lincoln, Illinois

City Council Committee's Meeting

May 14, 2013

Minutes of the City of Lincoln City Council Committees' Meeting held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

Those present were Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, 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, Fire Chief Miller, American Water/EMC Mgr. Mr. Ferguson, and Police Chief Greenslate. Also present were City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach, City Attorney Mr. Blinn Bates, City Treasurer Mr. Conzo, City Administrator Ms. McLaughlin, and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.  

Mayor Pro Tem Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. There were seven Aldermen present (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O'Donohue, and Alderman Tibbs) and one absent (Alderman Wilmert).

The Pledge was led recited by all.

Presentation of gifts for the Arbor Day Poster winners:

Mr. Jackson said he would like that on the agenda for Monday, May 20, 2013.

Residents of S. Kickapoo St. re: high speed traffic:

Ms. Lisa Quisenberry spoke about her vehicle being hit again and totaled and the Mayor promised striping and signs and nothing has been done. Mr. Forgy said they have been talking about rumble strips and felt there were concerns about putting speed bumps or caution signs. There was discussion about options. Mayor Pro Tem Anderson said they would get back to Ms. Quisenberry with the decision of what will be done.

Review of Public Works Director Job Description and Ordinance:

Mayor Pro Tem Anderson said the Aldermen had at their desk information to review and will talk about it again.

Draft IGA with State of Illinois for Local Debt Recovery Program:

Ms. McLaughlin said there were just some forms to be filled out. Alderman Carmitchel said to put it on the agenda.

Draft Ordinance creating Special Use Permit in City of Lincoln's Zoning Code:

Mr. Lebegue said he handed out a memo to the Aldermen. This is for a drive through window at any business which would be language for standards and specifications to be put in place. If the City Council would approve this it would have to go to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Ms. McLaughlin thought it needed to be done. This is just advisory.

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Draft Ordinance creating Special Use Permit in City of Lincoln's Zoning Code continued

Mr. Carmitchel asked what they were afraid of. If there are questions you can ask Mr. Lebegue.

Mr. Lebegue said they are also looking at some language to take care of a dead trees on private property which would be a nuisance. There is no language currently in the zoning code.

Draft Fast Track Demolition of 908 Decatur St.:

Mr. Lebegue said this is another house that needs to be demolished. There are critters living there. Looking at taking down the first week of June. It will go on the Consent Agenda.

Vacation of a portion of 16^th Street between N. Jackson St. & North Adams St.:

Mr. Forgy said there was a request from a homeowner and saw no reason that it would ever become a paved street. He saw no issue with this.

Ms. McLaughlin said she knew they had talked about vacating right of way. She felt they should charge for the land value. Something for the next one and not necessarily this.

Mayor Pro Tem Anderson said the city should be compensated and not necessarily this one. Mr. Forgy said there would be an Ordinance that Mr. Blinn Bates would draft. It will be on New Business on the agenda.

Agreement with Prairie Engineers for Sewer inventory: Agreement with Prairie Engineers for Sidewalk inventory:

Mayor Pro Tem Anderson said these are in the budget and could be talked together. Mr. Forgy said they would hire interns for the summer and they would do the work. They will then be able to prioritize. This will be put on the Consent Agenda.

Lincoln-Logan County Tourism Bureau expectations:

Mayor Pro Tem Anderson said these were prepared and should be shared with the Tourism Bureau. Alderman Carmitchel said he thought those were what he was thinking of.

Ordinance Amending and Establishing fees:

Ms. McLaughlin said these were some that were talked about during budget time. There would be fees for plats and bond amounts to bring them into line. This will be on the Agenda.

Ordinance Amending the Fine and Penalty language for City ordinances:

Ms. McLaughlin said they are just bringing these up to code.

Mr. Jackson reminded everyone of planting the tree for Arbor Day tomorrow in Shay Park.

Upcoming Meetings:

Council: May 20, 2013 – Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.                     

Committee as a Whole:     May 28, 2013 – 7:00 p.m.

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Alderman O'Donohue moved to go into Executive Session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) imminent litigation and Alderman Horn seconded it. 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) zero nays, and one absent (Alderman Wilmert); motion carried. The meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 7:36 p.m.

The meeting returned to regular Session at 8:45 p.m. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll. There were seven Aldermen present (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, and Alderman Tibbs) and one absent(Alderman Wilmert). Also present were City Treasurer Mr. Conzo, City Attorney Mr. Blinn Bates, City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach, City Administrator Ms. McLaughlin, and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.

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

The City of Lincoln Committee’s as a Whole Meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Risa Riggs, Recording Secretary