Council Minutes

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers 700 Broadway Street I Lincoln, Illinois

Monday, April 1,2019

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

Staff Present:

City Administrator Elizabeth Kavelman

City Clerk Peggy Bateman

City Attorney John Hoblit

Treasurer Chuck Conzo

Fire Chief Mark Miller

Police Chief Paul Adams

Building and Safety Officer Wes Woodhall

Streets Superintendent Walt Landers

Gregory Pyles, Veolia Project Manager

Absent:

Alderman Dayne Dalpoas

Presiding:

Mayor Seth Goodman

Public Comment:

Mayor Goodman called upon citizens registered to speak, there being none, he moved to the Consent Agenda.

Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:

  1. Payment of Bills
  2. Approval of minutes March 12, 2019 Regular Committee Of The Whole Meeting, March 18, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting,March 25,2019 Budget Workshop
  3. Request from WLCN 96.3 and the LCHS Junior Class to permit the closing of Broadway Street from its intersection with Kickapoo Street to its intersection with Mclean Street for the LCHS Royal Grand March on Saturday, May 4,from 3:30 p. untilits conclusion
  4. Request from Open Arms Christian Fellowship to permit the closing of various streets for Family Fun Day at Scully Park Saturday, June 22, from 9 a. to 5 p.m.request to block Kickapoo to Mclean Streets down Clinton Street, for a SK on the same date

 

Alderman Welch made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Fleshman. Mayor Goodman called for discussion, the City Administrator, Elizabeth Kavelman asked if insurance was onfile.It should be shortly.City Clerk Bateman called roll.

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

Nays: None

Absent: Alderman Dayne Dalpoas

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

Ordinance and Resolution:

Ordinance (2019--895) authorizing Mayor Seth Goodman to have authority to submit an Ill nois Water Control Loan Program (WPLCP) application on behalf of the city

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

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

Nays: None

Absent: Alderman Dayne Dalpoas

New Business/Communications:

  1. Approval of proposal from George Alarm Company, In to provide an alarm system at the Lincoln Depot

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

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

Nays: None

Absent: Alderman Dayne Dalpoas

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

  1. Approval of extension of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Lincoln, Logan County and West Lincoln Township for improvements to Fifth Street

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

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

Nays: None

Absent: Alderman Dayne Dalpoas

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

 

  1. Approval of the renewal of the contract for employee Dental ,Life ,AD & D and Personal Loss Insurance between Principal Life Insurance and the City of Lincoln

Alderman Welch made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderwoman Bauer. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki

Absent: Alderman Dayne Dalpoas

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

Announcements:

  • Fire Chief Mark Miller wanted to discuss the hiring of an employee to replace those who are retiring, he wanted this on the next COW-for employees to start in May.
  • The Logan County Humane Society breakfast and desert sale will be coming up at the American Legion Hall.
  • Alderwoman Bauer said there is a 15 year anniversary ribbon cutting ceremony at Blades Hair & Nail Salon.
  • Mayor Goodman said the TK and Beltone ribbon cuttings went well.
  • There will be a downtown Lincoln window display contest. There will be a winner at the end of every month, based on the winner who received the most votes.
  • Gregory Piles, the new Veolia Project Manager wanted to introduce himself
  • .Executive Session: None.
  • Adjournment:
  • There being no further business to come before the City council of Lincoln, Alderman Parrot motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Welch. Mayor Goodman adjourned the meeting at 7:08 p.m.
  • Respectfully Submitted By:
  •  Alex Williams, Recording Secretary        
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