Lincoln, Illinois

City Council Committee's Meeting

January 12, 2010

Minutes of a regular City Council Committees' Meeting held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Lincoln, Illinois,on Tuesday, January 12, 2010.

Mayor Snyder called the regular City Council Committees' Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. There were eight Aldermen present (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Bacon, Alderman Busby, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Tibbs, Alderman Turner and Alderman Wilmert) and none absent.   Also present were Mayor Snyder and City Clerk Mrs. Martinek.

Finance, Policy and Procedure:

Chairman Alderman Anderson said they would have the following budget workshops:

March 6           8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

March 20         8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Fire/Water & ESDA:

Chairman Alderman Horn said Fire Chief Hulett had something.

Fire Chief Hulett said that one of the firetrucks had sustained damage in a hit and run accident. The cost is approximately $2,000.00 and the damage is covered under the city's insurance.  

Grounds, Buildings & Local Improvements:

There was nothing to come before the City Council.

Sewer Treatment Plant, Sewers and Drainage:

Chairman Alderman Busby said EMC will pay $1,500.00 from an error in switching the utility service. Ameren paid the City back $6,000.00 of the $7,500.00 that was paid to them. EMC's payment EMC had switched the utility to Mid American Energy.

Police:

Chairman Alderman Hoinacki said he did not have a report.

Sidewalks, Forestry and Lighting:

Chairman Alderman Armbrust did not have a report.

Streets and Alleys:

Chairman Alderman Turner said the question of the need for a traffic light at Fifth and College. The work that was outlined was to be done during the summer this year. The City Council would need to pass a Resolution that commit the city to help bear the cost of the resurfacing parking lanes on both roads and to pay a portion of the new traffic signal.

This was done at the request of former Ward 2 - Alderman Prather. The state determined the light was warranted.

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Streets and Alleys continued:

Alderman Horn and Alderman Wilmert wanted to get the public opinion about the new light.

Ordinance and Zoning:

An update on the “fast track demolition” projects was given. The two locations were 417 N. Madison and 718 S. College Street. Asbestos was tested for on both properties at $700.00 each and both properties have asbestos. The asbestos will have to be removed professionally. The city will only be able to financially handle one property in this fiscal year.

Sanitation:

Chairman Alderman Wilmert did not have a report.

Insurance:

Chairman Alderman Bacon did not have a report.

The voting session is on Tuesday instead of Monday due to the Martin Luther King Holiday.

The City Council’s Committee as a Whole Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted by,

Risa Riggs, Recording Secretary