REGULAR CTIY COUNCIL MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street I Lincoln, IDinois

Monday, March 19, 2018

The Regular Meeting of the City Councilof Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Seth Goodman at 7 p.m., with proper notice given. City Clerk Peggy Bateman called the roll call.

Present:

Alderman Steve Parrott Alderman Tracy Welch Alderwoman Michelle Bauer Alderman Ron Keller Alderwoman Heidi Browne Alderman Rick Hoefle Alderman Jeff Hoinacki

Present:

Treasurer Chuck Conze City Clerk Peggy Bateman

Streets Superintendent Walt Landers Fire Chief Mark Miller

Building and Safety Officer Wes Woodhall Police Chief Paul Adams

City Attorney Blinn Bates

Absent:

Alderman Ron Fleshman

Waste Water and Treatment Manager Tim Ferguson

Presiding:

Mayor Seth Goodman

Public comment:

Mayor Goodman called upon citizens registered to speak.

Mr. Chris Graue was present to discuss Lincoln's Pigs and Swigs Festival and promote DockDogs® Worldwide. Mr. Graue has spoken with the Humane Society about the idea of bringing this event to the City of Lincoln. Admission would be free. The overall motives is to attract more people downtown and hold their attention longer during the festival.

Mr. Graue mentioned the potential availability of 2018 Lincoln Balloon Fest funds - he wanted to know if the city would sponsor the event with those dollars as the 2018 Lincoln Balloon Festival is cancelled. Mr. Grauce believes the total cost of the event would be around $8,500-$9,000.

Mr. Graue plans to budget for additional dollars in order to pitch this to members of the media. Mr. Graue will be holding a committee meeting next Wednesday, March 28, 2018.

• Streets Superintendent Walt Landers mentioned he has seen this event and has participated with his own dogs.
• Alderman Browne has also participated with her own dog at an annual event in Morton.
  • Alderman Hoefle asked a question to the Tourism Board members who were present at the councilmeeting.He wanted to know if the members of that group who were present, would be willing to sponsor the event for around $2,500.
• Alderman Parrott mentioned the group would first need to petition before the Tourism Board, before an estimate could be given.

Public Comment: Mr. Kevin Bateman shared his perspective as a member of the Tourism Board, he

said DockDogs is something his committee would seriously consider.

• Alderman Bauer said this idea was brought to the Pigs and Swigs Festival's committee - after some dollars were already allocated.

• Alderman Hoinacki asked if DockDogs does their own publicity. Mr. Graue responded, he said the group will likely do email blasts and the festival would be listed on their events page.
• Mr. Hoefle asked Mr. Graue how soon he would need an answer. Mr. Hoefle mentioned the councilwill be looking at the budget this week.
• Alderman Bauer shared she would have to abstain from any decision made, as she is on the festival's committee. She wanted to know how much Mr. Graue would want from the City of Lincoln. Mr.Graue said between $4,000-$5,000, and that he is in funding talks with three other businesses/organizations in Lincoln.

Mayor Goodman thanked Mr. Graue. He moved to discuss Consent Agenda items.

Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:

1. A. Payment of bills
2. Approval of minutes

A motion was made by Alderman Bauer, seconded by Alderman Welch; to approve the payment of bills and the minutes of February 12, 2018 Committee Of The Whole, February 20, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting, February 27, 2018 Committee Of The Whole, March 5, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting, March 12, 2018 Budget Workshop, and March 13, 2018 Committee Of The Whole.

• Alderman Hoefle and Treasurer Conze said wonderfuljob on the minutes.
• Alderman Keller asked a question to City Attorney Blinn Bates about Woods and Bates bills

listed separately on page eight - he noted the items did not fall within the parameters of normal agreement the city has with the law firm.

• Attorney Bates weighed in, he shared that one of the items Alderman Keller noted was the Assistant Attorney General (AAG), it was outside the agreement of the contract. Another item related to costs for certified mailings and costs for publication.

Mayor Goodman called for further discussion,there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll call.

Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki

Nays: None

Absent: Alderman Ron Fleshman

Mayor Goodman moved to reports. Called on Treasurer Conzo.

Ordinance and Resolution:

None.

Bids:

None.

Reports:

1. City Treasurer Report for February, 2018

Treasurer Chuck Conzo led discussion about reports, invoices, etc. He thanked Building and Safety Officer Wes Woodhall for his efforts over the past few months. Treasurer Conzo asked him what dollar amount is left for The Lincoln Depot. The funds should be received in the next month or two.

Treasurer Conzo then discussed receipts for the various funding streams that come through the State of Illinois. He spoke to the non-home rule sales tax, the municipal sales tax, and state income taxes. Treasurer Conzo said the city is seeing increased employment and growth as a result.

Mayor Goodman thanked Treasurer Conze, moved to City Clerk Bateman.

B.  City Clerks Report for February, 2018

In the month of February, the city received a check from Lincoln Developmental Center {LDC) for LDC

- but nothing from the prisons. She also shared that the city has upgraded their sewer payment software, residents will have new account numbers.Online bankers will need to update their bill pay information.

Mayor Goodman asked for questions.

C.Deparbnent Head Reports for February,2018

These items are on file.

New Businessand Communications:

1. Approval of City of Lincoln membership in the Illinois PublicWorks Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN)

A motion was made by Alderman Bauer, seconded by Alderman Parrott; to approve the city's membership into the Illinois Publ c Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN).

• Superintendent Landers said the cost is $100 per year and Logan County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will sponsor the city for the first year.

City Clerk Bateman called the roll call.

Yeas:(7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer,Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki

Nays: None

Absent: Alderman Ron Fleshman

B.  Approval of the purchase a 24" High Flow Planer attachment for the city's skid steer loader through the National Joint Paver .Alliance in an amount not to exceed $16,487.40

A motion was made by Alderman Bauer, seconded by Alderman Hoinacki; to approve the purchase of a planer attachment.

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• Mayor Goodman asked for discussion and explanation led by Superintendent Landers. Superintendent Landers explained the purpose. Alderman Parrott asked if any training was necessary. None will be needed as worker have previous experience using the tool.

City Clerk Bateman called the roll call.

Yeas:(7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer,Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne,Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki

Nays:None

Absent: Alderman Ron Fleshman

C.     Approval of proposal to retain Mr. Chris Walters aslabor attorney for negotiation of contracts with IAFF and Operating Engineers asa cost of $175per hour

A motion was made by Alderman Parrott, seconded by Alderman Welch; to approve the proposal to retain Mr. Chris Walters as labor attorney for negotiation of contracts with IAFF and Operating Engineers as a cost of $175 per hour.

• Mayor Goodman asked for discussion. Police Chief PaulAdams gave background about the labor attorney. Alderman Welch wanted to know when contract negotiations could start after hiring the attorney. Mayor Goodman said as soon as it is passed and settled.

City Clerk Bateman called the roll call.

Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki

Nays: None

Absent: Alderman Ron Fleshman

D.      Approval of Mayoral appointment of Aimee Galvin to the Historic Preservation Commission

A motion was made by Alderman Bauer,seconded by Alderman Keller; to appoint Aimee Galvin to the Historic Preservation Commission.

• Mayor Goodman gave background information about who previously held the role and why that individual recommended Aimee Galvin.

City Clerk Bateman called the roll call.

Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch,Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki

Nays:None

Absent: Alderman Ron Fleshman

1. E. Approval of Executive Session minutes from July 31, and August 15, 2017

A motion was made by Alderman Bauer, seconded by Alderman Welch;to approve the Executive Session minutes from July 31,2017, and August 15, 2017.

City Clerk Bateman called the roll call.

Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch,Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki

Nays: (1)Alderman Rick Hoefle

Absent:Alderman Ron Fleshman

F.A Approval of release of Executive Session minutesfrom July 31, and Aug. 15, 2017,

subject to redaction

A motion was made by Alderman Welch,seconded by Alderman Brown; to approve the release of Executive Session minutes from July 31,2017, and Aug.15, 2017, subject to redaction.

City Clerk Bateman called the roll call.

Yeas: (3), Alderman Tracy Welch,Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne

Nays:(4) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Michelle Bauer,Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki

Absent: Alderman Ron Fleshman

Announcements:

• Alderman Hoefle discussed moving forward with electrical aggregation with the help of the City Attorney. He said Mayor Goodman and Don Frantone have signed the agreement and the city will move forward. He said it is an optional outcome and it would be a great opportunity for the Citizens of Lincoln to save money on their electrical bill.
• Mayor Goodman reminded registered voters to vote Tuesday, March 20, 2018.
• Mayor Goodman announced there will be a Public Hearing on March 26, 2018, at Lincoln College.
• Alderman Hoinacki thanked the members of the public who went to the K of C's for the Boy Scout Troop 102 Annual BBQ fundraiser on Sunday, March 18. 
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Executive Session:

There was no Executive Session.

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Parrott motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Brown. Mayor Goodman declared the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.

Upcoming Meetings:

Budget Workshop IThursday, March 22, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.

Public Hearing at Lincoln College IMonday, March 26, 2018 at 6 p.m. Committee of the Whole ITuesday, March 27, 2018 at 7 p.m.

Regular City Council IMonday, April 2, 2018 at 7 p.m. Committee of the Whole ITuesday, April 10, 2018 at 7 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Alex Williams, Recording Secretary