Lincoln, Illinois
June 17, 2013
Minutes of a regular City Council Meeting held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Lincoln, IL, on Monday, June 17, 2013.
Mayor Snyder called the regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll. There were seven Aldermen present (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman O’Donohue, Alderman Tibbs and Alderman Wilmert) and one absent (Alderman Neitzel). Also present were Fire Chief Miller, Assistant Street & Alley Superintendent Mr. Wright, Safety and Building Officer Mr. Lebegue, EMC/American Water Manager Mr. Ferguson, and Deputy Police Chief Geriets. Also present were City Treasurer Mr. Conzo, City Administrator Ms. McLaughlin, City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach, and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.
Public Participation:
Presentation from Buxton Retail Consultants:
City Administrator Ms. McLaughlin introduced Lisa Hill, VP of Buxton Retail Consultants. Ms. Hill gave a presentation.
Mayor Snyder called for the Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:
Payment of Bills
Approve minutes of the January 12, 2010 and June 11, 2013 Committee as Whole Meetings, March 6, 2010 and April 22, 2010 Finance Committee Meetings and June 3, 2013 Regular City Council Meeting
Petition by First Presbyterian Church to reroute traffic to one way on specified streets and alleys on July 17, 2013
Petition by the 4th of July Committee for Street Closings on July 4, 2013 for the 8th Annual old fashioned children's walking parade
Request from Lincoln Area Music Society to permit temporary sign at Pekin and Kickapoo Streets
Alderman Anderson moved to approve the consent agenda with the removal of the June 11, 2013 Committee as Whole Meeting 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 O'Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert,) zero nays, and one absent (Alderman Neitzel); motion carried.
Approval of any items removed from the Consent Agenda
There were no items removed from the Consent Agenda.
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Ordinances and Resolutions
Ordinance vacating a portion of 16th Street
Alderman O'Donohue moved to approve and Alderman Carmitchel seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were seven yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman O'Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert,) zero nays, and one absent (Alderman Neitzel); motion carried.
Resolution adopting TIF guidelines
Alderman O'Donohue moved to approve 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 O'Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert,) zero nays, and one absent (Alderman Neitzel); motion carried.
Ordinance creating the position of Public Works Director for the City of Lincoln
Alderman O'Donohue moved to approve and Alderman Anderson seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were seven yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman O'Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert,) zero nays, and one absent (Alderman Neitzel); motion carried.
Resolution naming the parkway in the 100 block of S. Sangamon Street as Busby-Turner Memorial Park
Alderman O'Donohue moved to approve and Alderman Tibbs seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were seven yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman O'Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert,) zero nays, and one absent (Alderman Neitzel); motion carried.
Resolution establishing prevailing wage rates for the City of Lincoln
Alderman Carmitchel moved to approve and Alderman Anderson seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were seven yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman O'Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert,) zero nays, and one absent (Alderman Neitzel); 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.
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Reports:
City Treasurer' Mr. Conzo gave an oral Report for May, 2013 and a copy of the report is on file.
City Clerk's Report for May, 2013 is on file.
Department Head Reports for May, 2013 are on file.
New Business/Communications:
Approval of purchase of bucket truck for the Street and Alley Department and waive statutory bidding requirements
Alderman Carmitchel moved to approve and Alderman Horn seconded it. Mayor Snyder said the money is in this year's budget. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were seven yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman O'Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert,) zero nays, and one absent (Alderman Neitzel); motion carried.
Approval of proposal for engineering and surveying services for pulverization, regrading and seal coating on various streets from Maurer-Stutz Engineers and Surveyors of Peoria
Approval of proposal for engineering and surveying services for white topping on Hamilton Street between Broadway and Pulaski Street from Maurer-Stutz Engineers and Surveyors of Peoria
Approval of proposal for engineering and surveying services for brick street repair on various streets from Maurer-Stutz Engineers and Surveyors of Peoria
Approval of proposal for engineering and surveying services for heater scarification and micro surfacing various streets from Maurer-Stutz Engineers and Surveyors of Peoria
Alderman Wilmert moved to table the Approval of proposal for engineering and surveying services for pulverization, regrading and seal coating on various streets from Maurer-Stutz Engineers and Surveyors of Peoria, Approval of proposal for engineering and surveying services for white topping on Hamilton Street between Broadway and Pulaski Street from Maurer-Stutz Engineers and Surveyors of Peoria, Approval of proposal for engineering and surveying services for brick street repair on various streets from Maurer-Stutz Engineers and Surveyors of Peoria, Approval of proposal for engineering and surveying services for heater scarification and micro surfacing various streets from Maurer-Stutz Engineers and Surveyors of Peoria and Alderman Anderson seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were seven yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman O'Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert,) zero nays, and one absent (Alderman Neitzel); motion carried.
Announcements:
Lincoln 4th of July Celebration
Mr. Conzo thanked the Aldermen for approving the children's parade. There will be fireworks at the rec center that night.
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Announcements (continued):
Mr. Conzo said there would be a chicken dinner fundraiser on June 28, 2013 at the American Legion.
Fire Chief Miller said along with the 4th of July parade the fire department will be at four of the parks where they do the summer time cool off. They will be at Apex Park, Scully Park, Melrose Park, and today went out to Memorial Park for cub scouts.
Mayor Snyder said the dates are June 29 at Scully, July 4 at the Park District, July 20 at Melrose Park and July 27 at Apex site and all will be held at 1:00 p.m.
Executive Session:
Alderman Anderson moved to go into Executive Session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) personnel and Alderman Horn seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll call. There were seven yeas (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman O'Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert,) zero nays, and one absent (Alderman Neitzel); motion carried. The meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 8:01 p.m.
The meeting returned to regular Session at 8:15 p.m. City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach called the roll. There were seven Aldermen present (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman O’Donohue, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert) and one absent (Alderman Neitzel). Also present were Mayor Snyder, City Treasurer Mr. Conzo, City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach, City Administrator Ms. McLaughlin, and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.
Alderman Carmitchel 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 8:16 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Risa Riggs
Recording Secretary
City of Lincoln