Council Minutes

Monday,Sept.17,2018

 

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

  • Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street Llncoln, lllinois

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

Present:

Alderman Steve Parrott Alderman Tracy Welch Alderman Ron Fleshman Alderwoman Michelle Bauer Alderman Ron Keller Alderwoman Heidi Browne Alderman Jeff Hoinacki Alderman Dayne Dalpoas

Staff Present:

City Administrator Elizabeth Kavelman City Clerk Peggy Bateman

City Attorney Blinn Bates Treasurer Chuck Conzo Fire Chief Mark Miller

Police Chief Paul Adams

Building and Safety Officer Wes Woodhall Streets Superintendent Walt Landers

StaffAbsent:

None

Presiding:

Mayor Seth Goodman

Public Comment:

Mayor Goodman called upon citizens registered to speak, Mr. Kevin Bateman came forward to discuss Campus View Drive . He said he is relegating himself to show up at every meeting. He said he has paid city taxes and a fire protection fee to the water department despite not having a fire hydrant. He said the ordinance for the street states the street must be 37 feet wide with curbs and gutters before asking for a variance for making it a city street. He said the city street section of Campus View Driveis only 28 feet wide.He wanted to keep this topic in talks with the city council, he said his home was built in 1978. He said it's in the city limits. He was requesting this be put on the agenda for next week, for the COW and discussed again. He is going to continue to ask for it to be discussed untilhe gets a final answer and that kicking the can down the road for 50 years is getting a little ridiculous. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion,there being none, he moved to the Consent Agenda.

Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:

A.  Payment of Bills

  1. Approval of minutes S 4,2018 regular meeting,Sept. 11,2018 committee of the whole meeting

Alderwoman Bauer made a motion to approve the consent agenda as read, seconded by Alderman Keller. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott,Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas Nays: None

Absent: None

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

Ordinance and Resolution:

Ordinance 2018-884 amending Section 7-13-8 of the City Code clarifying the Waste Collection Rules and Regulations

Alderman Welch made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Parrott. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion,there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas Nays: None

Absent: None

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

Bids:

Approval of bid from Fitzpatrick Construction,Inc.for the Fast Track demolition and removal of the garage at 1017 Tremont Street in an amount not to exceed $3,360

Alderwoman Browne made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Hoinacki. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion,there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch,Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas Nays: None

Absent: None

Mayor Goodman moved to otheritems on the agenda.

Reports:

  1. City Treasurer Report for August,2018

City Treasurer Chuck Conzo said the General Revenue Fund balance increased slightly since last month as a composite account. He said it has grown over the last couple of years. He said there was a period in 2009 and 201O when balances in the funds were lower. He said he's glad to see the improvements. He then said the Municipal Sales Tax has seen a slight increase this year. He said he's glad to see that.

Treasurer Conzo also reminded the council that the city has lost a major retailer, Kroger. He is concerned about this, but not sure of what the impact will be, however, there is a chance to lose some revenue there. He saidif people continue to shop in town we will continue to see some revenue coming in.He said given it was a grocery store, their sales were likely 95% plus and the city was seeing around 1% from their sales.

He then touched on the Non-Home Rule Sales Tax and the State Income Tax. He said the city continues to see property tax distribution. He touched on Video Gaming Tax. There being no further discussion, Mayor Goodman turned things over to City Clerk Peggy Bateman.

B.  City Clerks Report for August, 2018

City Clerk Peggy Bateman began by sharing information on the sewer collection for the month of August. The city collected $256,272.08. The city did not receive any payments from either prison in the month of August. For trash, paid out, the city collected 4,496 units and was able to keep $5,393.20. Area Disposal was paid out

$61,095.16.

She said if you received a bill from the City of Lincoln for trash, you owe the city for trash.She said if you got the bill, pay it to the city of Lincoln.She said if you had a credit with Area Disposal and never received a refund back, there should be some money coming back. She said to be cautious when you get your first bill from Area Disposal, that the bill reflects the credit from Area Disposal to ensure they have done their part.

Alderman Fleshman asked about the past due balance listed on the handout she had provided. She said the prisons are around nine months out, and she is not sure that will ever change.

  1. Department Head Reports for August,2018 These items are either on file or will be shortly. New Business/Communications:

A.    Approval of Ardagh Group Pedestrian Safety Improvements Proposal

Alderman Fleshman made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Welch. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion,there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch,Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki,Alderman Dayne Dalpoas Nays: None

Absent: None

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

B.  Approval of the hiring of a Firefighter from the current hiring list to fill a vacancy created by the termination of an injured Firefighter

Alderman Dalpoas made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderwoman Browne. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Alderwoman Bauer asked Fire Chief Marie Miller to speak about the injured person. He weighed in on how the city was at an impasse onwhether the injured firefighter who was injured in 2017 would be able to come back to work . The employee had exhausted all of his accumulated sick, personal leave, and vacation time. When they were at the impasse, they had to make a decision for the future of the department.

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

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas Nays: None

Absent: None

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

Annowicements:

Mayor Goodman asked if anyone had any announcements .

    • The timer has been installed at The Tropics Sign.The breaker had blown. Alderwoman Bauer said it has been fixed so it can work as intended.
    • Alderman Welch said there was an oversight with the Third Friday's Downtown Committee. The Alley­ BiSaloon would like to extend the hours of the street closure. The city council can vote to determine that the permit is still good. He wanted to extend the hours to 11 p.m. for Pulaski Street in front of The Alley-Bi Saloon and Spirited Republic.The city attorney weighed in.
    • Today is Constitution Day. He said this is one of the greatest gifts we have as a country.
    • Alderman Parrott talked about putting the Campus View Drive item on the agenda for next week. Alderwoman Bauer said they could review the ordinance.
    • Alderman Welch said he would like to read the email from the city attorney.He said The Alley Bi Saloon has already made arrangements for the extension of hours for that night. The city attorney suggested voting on it at the next meeting, after the event had already taken place. Alderman Keller asked if a city employee needed to be present during the extended hours.This is the last installment of Third Friday's Downtown for the summer.There will be bouncy houses, obstacle courses, and various vehicles from Streets and Alleys, the fire department,and city police.
    • City council members are urged to wear pink for the next meeting.
    • Oil and chip scarification is underway along various city streets as of today, Sept. 17.
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Adjournment:

There being nofurther business to come before the City Councilof Lincoln,Alderman Welch motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Dalpoas. Mayor Goodman adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m.

Upcoming Meetings:

Committee of the Whole ITuesday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. Regular Meeting I Monday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Alex Williams, Recording Secretary

4 1 Monday, Sept.17, 2018

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