Minutes of the City of Lincoln City Council Committees' Meeting held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, September 24, 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 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 eight Aldermen present (Alderman Anderson, Alderman Carmitchel, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman O’Donohue, Alderman Tibbs and Alderman Wilmert) and none absent.
Mayor Snyder led the Pledge of Allegiance
LPD New Hire Swear in:
City Attorney Mr. Blinn Bates swore in Lincoln Police Department Officer Heidi Moore.
Public Participation:
There was no public participation.
Pulaski Street Construction Observation Engineering contract:
City Engineer Mr. Forgy said the Pulaski Street construction project will need full time observation by an engineer. This would be an hourly contract with a not to exceed in the amount $107,600.00. He asked the City Council how much time they wanted to have an engineer present. He said the job would take approximately 90-130 days and estimated 950 hours as a baseline. He felt someone needed to be out there daily and might be able to get by with 5-6 hours a day.
Alderman Carmitchel said it would be risky not having an engineer on hand on a daily basis.
The work order was put on the October 7, 2013 Agenda.
Mr. Forgy said Monday, September 30, 2013 the contractors will be in the block of Pulaski Street by IGA for approximately 4-5 weeks.
Hamilton Street
Mr. Forgy said yesterday, September 23, 2013 Otto Baum milled Hamilton Street and if anyone has the time to go out and watch as the contractor pours the street in one day. The sidewalks are open if they wanted to go watch.
I-55 Business Loop Bridge Construction:
Mr. Ferguson said he attended a meeting for the business loop construction project. Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Forgy have not received any plans on the business loop bridge construction. The state told the City, power lines at the sewer treatment plant would have to be moved. This will be very expensive to do. There will be more information available from the state.
Chamber of Commerce 2014 Art & Balloon Festival Street Closure Request :
This was asked to be on the October 7, 2014 Consent Agenda.
Pizza Hut Road Block request:
Alderman Hoinacki asked to have this on the October 7, 2014 Agenda.
Department Heads – Revenue & Expense Reports:
Alderman Anderson reminded department heads to make sure bills submitted for payment are coded correctly.
Young Professionals Network event: Boomtown USA's Millennial Entrepreneur Seminar. LCHS, Monday, Oct. 21, 6:00 pm:
Mayor Snyder said this is about entrepreneurial opportunities. Mayor Snyder said they would like the City Council meeting on October 21, 2013 to be postponed until 7:30 p.m that night. It was agreed to put this on the October 7, 2013 Consent Agenda.
Public Safety Building Committee:
Mayor Snyder announced the committee members for the Public Safety Committee City Administrator Ms. McLaughlin, Mayor Snyder, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Fire Chief Miller, Assistant Fire Chief Danovsky, Police Chief Greenslate and Detective Adams. The subcommittee for the fire department are Todd Koehler and Bret Tripplett.
Other Business:
Alderman Anderson said there are concerns about the committee of the whole versus committees and there should a discussion in approximately six months. Alderman Carmitchel asked about voting at committee of whole meeting. City Attorney Mr. Bates said you can only vote at Regular City Council meetings.
Mr. Ferguson said he attended a pre-construction meeting regarding the closing of of Evans, Short 8th and Main Streets that Christian Homes will be closing tomorrow, September 25, 2013 and start the work on Thursday, September 26, 2013.
Mr. Jackson said Community night at Postville Park will be next Thursday, October 3, 2013, at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Snyder said he had a recent conversation with Comcast. At the end of business day, Wednesday, September 25, 2013, CITV Channel 5 will no longer be carried.
Alderman O'Donohue said the Thompson Electronics will be coming and he will let Alderman Tibbs know when they have it scheduled.
Upcoming Meetings:
Council: October 7, 2013 – 7:00 p.m.
Committee of Whole: October 15, 2013 – 7:00 p.m.
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. 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 7:48 p.m.
The meeting returned to regular Session at 8:39 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 Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach, and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.
Alderman Neitzel made a motion 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 of Lincoln Committee’s of a Whole Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Risa Riggs, Recording Secretary
City of Lincoln