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City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting February 13, 2018

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Minutes of the City of Lincoln City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, February 13, 2018.

Mayor Goodman called the regular City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. There were seven Aldermen present (Alderman Bauer,Aldennan Browne, Alderman Browne, Aldennan Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Keller, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch), none absent and one seat vacant. Also present were City Street and Alley Superintendent Mr. Landers, Police Chief Adams, American Water Mr. Ferguson, City Building and Safety Officer Mr. Woodhall, and Fire Chief Miller. Also present were Mayor Goodman, City Treasurer Mr.Conzo, City Clerk Mrs.Bateman and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.

Mayor Goodman led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Participation:

Jim Loeftler was present for the Railsplitter Antique Auto Club. He was asking to do the cruise­ ins again this year. He was present to let everyone know the dates of this year's May 24, 2018, June 23, 2018, July 28, 2018, and September 22, 2018. They would like to use Pulaski Street from Kickapoo Street to McLean Street and overflow on the courthouse side of McLean Street. They have a copy of the insurance for the City.

Alderman Hoefle said he wanted this on the agenda for approval. This will be on the agenda for next week. Alderman Welch said this should be on the Consent Agenda.

Presentation -Chris Isabell /DOT Roads:

Mr. Isabell was not present.

Request To Permit - Lincoln/Logan Rt 66 Garage Sale Davs June 8'1', gth, & l(Jlh 2018 would li ke to advertise garage sales & private sponsors:

Alderman Welch did not see a problem with their request and asked to have this on the Consent Agenda for Tuesday, February 20, 2018.

Request to Permit - VFW Post 1756 to use Postville Park for vendors for Rt 66 Garage sale June 8'1', 9'11, & lf111 2018:

Itwas agreed to place this on the Consent Agenda.

Amendment to City Code Section 8-3-20:Encroachment on Public Rights of Way:

City Building and Safety Officer Mr. Woodhall said this does not happen often but they found that sometimes they don't have access to sheds or yard mowers and what not and he felt this should be reviewed and permitted so it is done correctly.

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Resolution Creating a Stop Intersection at Chicago Street and Pekin and at Chicago Street and Sangamon Street:

Street Superintendent Mr. Landers said these are the intersections on the side of the railroad tracks on Pekin Street by the Depot. They would like to have 3 way stops for safety reasons. This would be on Pekin Street and Sangamon Street and Pekin Street and Chicago Street.

Alderman Hoefle thought that was a great idea and saw no reason not to do that. He said this should be placed on the agenda.

Approval to Hire Rachel Shew Full-Time Effec tive March 1.2018 per Ordinance 2018-874: Alderman Welch said this is just the next step in the discussion that we had in the previous voting meeting. It is City Clerk Mrs. Bateman's desire to promote Rachel or appoint her to that position. He did not see a reason why they could not put this on the agenda.

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Mayor Snyder said to place this on the agenda.

Discussion on forming a committee for Union Negotiations:

Mayor Goodman said they need to form committees in order to start union negotiations. He understood that in the past the committee was made up of City Administrator, Mayor, and 1 Alderman. There are three separate unions. Police Chief Adams said they will not need to go through negotiations at this time.

Ward 2 Vacancy Candidates:

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Mr. Ron Fleshman said he would like to be a part of the City of Lincoln. He has some ideas on possible sewer treatment project. He has worked at the Department of Corrections.

Alderman Hoefle said wanted to pick Mr. Fleshman's brain.

Mr.Fleshman said they have had to do readings for the BOD count can be monitored. He is part of the Masonic Lodge.

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Mrs. Georgia Allison wanted to try to give back to the community and she had assistance with getting a sign for a parking place with Alderman Hom. She has been involved in Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and other organizations.

Mrs. Allison said she would give her best. She has an open mind.

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#3

Mr. Sam Downs and has lived in Lincoln for 8 or 9 years. He was raised in Atlanta, Illinois.He runs group homes for adults with developmental disabilities. There are 3 homes in Lincoln and has been doing this for the past 16 years. For the past 10 years he has been a Special Olympics coach, takes a small group of adults to the Special Olympics to compete every year, and he coached track and field and bowling. He has been getting more involved in politics. He is a people person.

Aldennan Keller thanked all three candidates for coming forward.

Mayor Goodman said he would like to have this on the agenda for next week.

Announcements:

Mayor Goodman said there was a vacancy on the Tourism Board due to Kathy Hom's resignation. He said Aldennan Welch has filled that vacancy.

American Water Manager Mr. Ferguson said he had an item that he didn't have time to put on the agenda. The long term control plan they will have to do some property acquisition or some type of Agreement. He wanted to get the City Council's blessing for himself, CMT and Mayor and any other entities to start the discussion on that. This is part of the Lincoln College station and there have been some preliminary discussions with them. This isjust advising the Council.

Other Discussi on:

There was no other Discussion.

Execudve Session:

There was no Executive Session.

Upcoming Meetings:

City Council: Monday, February 20, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

Committee of Whole:   Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

Alderman Welch made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Alderman Keller seconded it. There were seven (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Browne, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Keller, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch), one seat vacant and none absent motion carried.

The City of Lincoln Committee of the Whole Meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m. Respectfully submitted,

Risa Riggs, Recording Secretary