Minutes of a regular City Council Meeting held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Lincoln, IL, on Monday, September 18, 2017.

Mayor Goodman called the regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. City Clerk Mrs. Bateman called the roll. There were eight Aldermen present (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Browne, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Hom, Alderman Keller, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch) and none absent. Also present were Street Superintendent Mr. Landers, Police Chief Adams, City Building and Safety Officer Mr. Woodhall, American Water Mr. Ferguson and Fire Chief Miller. Also present were Mayor Goodman, Interim City Administrator Mr. Mahrt, City Treasurer Mr. Conzo, City Attorney Mr. Blinn Bates,City Clerk Mrs.Bateman, and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.

Mayor Goodman led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Fire Chief Miller presented Mr. Steve Dahm a momento for his retirement.

Swearing in of Promotion due to retirement

Ben Roland to Assistant Chief in command of A-Shift was sworn Chief by City Attorney Mr. Blinn Bates.

Jason Van Winkle to Captain of B-Shift was not present.

Ashley Williams to Lieutenant of A-Shift was sworn in by City Attorney Mr. Blinn Bates.

Public Participation:

Mrs.Wanda Rohlfs said she did some FOIA requests from 2007-2013. She has not been able to get the years of 2008 and 2009. She did not believe that the City is abiding by the law.

Swearing i n o(New Firefigh ter Effec tive September J, 2017

Jared Maxheimer was sworn in as a new firefighter effective September 1, 2017 by City Attorney Mr. Bates.

Mavor Goodman called for the Consent Agenda bv Omnibus Vote: Payment of Bills

Request from Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County to permit the closing of First Street between State and Washington Streets on Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 1:00 p .m. through 5:00 p.m. This event will befor Governor Rauner Annual Motorcycle Ride at the Mill

Alderman Hom moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read and Alderman Bauer seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Bateman called the roll call. There were eight ayes (Alderman Bauer, Aldennan Browne, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Hom, Alderman Keller, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch), zero nays, and none absent;motion carried.

Ordinances and Resolutions

There were no Ordinances and Resolutions

Bids:

Approval of bidfrom Springfield Electrical for electrical for the new Police Chief Station in amount not to exceed $94,631.98

Aldennan Parrott moved to approve the bid from Springfield Electrical for electrical for the new Police Chief Station in amount not to exceed $94,631.98 and Aldennan Hom seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Bateman called the roll call. There were eight ayes (Alderman Bauer, Aldennan Browne, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Hom, Alderman Keller, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch), zero nays, and none absent; motion carried.

Approval of bidfrom Bradford Systems for personal lockers for the New Police Station in an amount not to exceed $23,807.00

Aldennan Welch moved to approve the bid from Bradford Systems for personal lockers for the New Police Station in an amount not to exceed $23,807.00 and Alderman Hom seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Bateman called the roll call. There were eight ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Browne, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Hom, Alderman Keller, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch), zero nays, and none absent; motion carried.

Approval of bid from Kenney Contractors for Sidewalk Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $77,644.42

Aldennan Bauer moved to approve the bid from Kenney Contractors for Sidewalk Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $77,644.42 and Alderman Hom seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Bateman called the roll call. There were eight ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Browne, Aldennan Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Hom, Alderman Keller, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch), zero nays, and none absent; motion carried.

Approval of bidfrom Kinney Contractors for additional targets in the Sidewalk Replacement Project with a total cost not to exceed $125,000.00

Alderman Bauer moved to approve the bid from Kinney Contractors for additional targets in the Sidewalk Replacement Project with a total cost not to exceed $125,000.00 and Alderman Welch seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Bateman called the roll call. There were eight ayes (Alderman Bauer, Aldennan Browne, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Hom, Alderman Keller, Aldennan Parrott and Alderman Welch), zero nays, and none absent; motion carried.

Reports:

City Treasurer gave an oral report for August 2017 and a copy is on file. City Clerk Report for August 2017 is on file.

Department Heads Reports for August 2017.

New Business/Communi cations:

Approval of design contract for Union Street Lift Street with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly Inc. for an amount not exceed $260,000.00

Aldennan Bauer moved to approve design contract for Union Street Lift Street with Crawford, Tilly Inc. for an amount not exceed $260,000.00 and Aldennan Hoinacki seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Bateman called the roll call. There were eight ayes (Aldennan Bauer, Aldennan Browne, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Hom, Alderman Keller, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch), zero nays, and none absent; motion carried.

Approval of Agreement with Area Disposal to retain the use of two recycling dumpsters located on N Kickapoo Street in an amount not to exceed $2,583.33 per month

Alderman Bauer moved to approve Agreement with Area Disposal to retain the use of two recycling dumpsters located on N. Kickapoo Street in an amount not to exceed $2,583.33 per month and Aldennan Hoefle seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Bateman called the roll call. There were eight ayes (Aldennan Bauer, Alderman Browne, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Hom, Alderman Keller,Aldennan Parrott and Alderman Welch), zero nays, and none absent; motion carried.

Approval of Lease Agreement between Amtrak and the City of Lincolnfor Lincoln Station Usage

Alderman Welch moved to approve the Lease Agreement between Amtrak and the City of Lincoln for Lincoln Station Usage and Alderman Browne seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Bateman called the roll call. There were eight ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Browne, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Hom, Alderman Keller, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch), zero nays, and none absent; motion carried.

Approval of recommendation of Planning Commission to approve the Subdivision of parcels 1702, 1204 and 1706 Pekin Streets

Alderman Browne moved to recommendation of Planning Commission to approve the Subdivision of parcels 1702, 1204 and 1706 Pekin Streets and Alderman Bauer seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Bateman called the roll call. There were eight ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Browne, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Hom, Alderman Keller, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch), zero nays, and none absent; motion carried.

Approval of High Speed Rail Change Orders #18, 19, 20 & 21 with R. D. Lawrence for work on the Lincoln Depot in an amount not to exceed $44,086.00

Alderman Hoinacki moved to approve High Speed Rail Change Orders #18, 19, 20 & 21 with R. D. Lawrence for work on the Lincoln Depot in an amount not to exceed $44,086.00 and Alderman Bauer seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Bateman called the roll call. There were eight ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Browne, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Hom, Alderman Keller, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch), zero nays, and none absent; motion carried.

Approval of Request to Support Weather Radio Giveaway, including the 50% of the cost of advertising, not to exceed $500.00

Alderman Hoefle moved to Request to Support Weather Radio Giveaway, including the 50% of the cost of advertising, not to exceed $500.00 and Alderman Browne seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Bateman called the roll call. There were eight ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Browne, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Hom, Alderman Keller, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch), zero nays, and none absent; motion carried.

Approval of request to hire a newfirefighter, to begin employment on October J, 2017

Alderman Welch moved to Request to hire a new firefighter, to begin employment on October 1, 2017 and Alderman Bauer seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Bateman called the roll call. There were eight ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Browne, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Hom, Alderman Keller,Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch), zero nays, and none absent; motion carried.

Announcements:

Mayor Goodman said he was at several events this past weekend which include the soccer tournament and Railsplitter Festival.

Alderman Bauer said there was a gentleman was with the group Free Hugs which is free and open to the public at Lincoln College tomorrow night.

Mayor Goodman said the Lincoln Christian University students that are looking to volunteer in Lincoln Executive Session:

There was no Executive Session held.

Alderman Hom moved to adjourn the meeting and Alderman Welch seconded it. There were eight ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Browne, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Hom, Alderman Keller, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch), zero nays, and none absent; motion carried.

The City Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:5lp.m. Respectfully Submitted By:

Risa Riggs Recording Secretary