REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING                                                  Monday, May 20, 2019

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers 700 Broadway Street ILincoln,. Illinois

Presiding:

Mayor Seth Goodman

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 Tracy Welch, Ward 1

Alderman Steve Parrott, Ward 1

Alderman Kathryn Schmidt, Ward 2

Alderman Sam Downs, Ward 2

 Alderman Kevin Bateman, Ward 3

Alderman Ron Keller, Ward 3

Alderman Kathy Horn, Ward 4

Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Ward 4

Staff Present:

City Administrator Elizabeth Kavelman

City Attorney John Hoblit

City Clerk Peggy Bateman

Treasurer Chuck Conzo

Fire Chief Bob Dunovsky

Police Chief Paul Adams

Building and Safety Officer Wes Woodhall

Streets Superintendent Walt Landers

Veolia Water, Greg Pyles

Absent:

None

Public Comment:

Mayor Goodman called upon citizens registered to speak. Mrs. Martha Lessen of 836 185Qth Street, Lincoln came forward to talk about the sewer system near her rental property and communication with the City of Lincoln. Mrs. Lessen said she and her husband are frustrated with the lack of communication. She said today they received several letters from the city, including a letter to inform the Lessen's . . . that reimbursement for the sewer repair would be denied and she said the letter cited an ordinance saying that costs incurred would be on the owner.

Alderman Welch said that as it stands, and as the language is written . . . that was what nad resulted in the letter the Lessen's had received. He said whatever action they choose to take with the letter is well within their right. Mrs. Lessen said she has not heard anyone stand up to say that this isn't right. Mr. Welch said out of respect for the aldermen who sit up here ...he would leave his statement as is . . . and that it was a statement that the council made as a whole.

Next, Mrs. Caryl Riley of the United States Census Bureau came forward to talk aboutthe census, coming up April 1, 2020. She said right now her department is very engaged with recruiting people to help with the census, they're looking for more than 175 participants. The census takes place every 10 years, it's constitutionally mandated that they count everyone in the United States. They need a good inventory of where people might live. They ask 10 questions, name....date of birth.They only have 12 applicants so far . . . for early operations. They will hire 14 people county-wide to ensure information from the towns jives and that the process will start in July. Surveying will take place through November, then come January 2020, the surveys will be mailed out.

Each person in Illinois is valued at $1,560. She is asking for help in getting word out that they are hiring in the area. She said local voices get better response on outreach. Anyone interested in applying or

learning more information can reach out to Mrs. Riley: CELL: 773-712-5694, EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. OR they can go to 2020census.gov/jobs . There being no further questions, Mayor Goodman moved onto other items

A. Payment of Bills

B. Approval of minutes May 6, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting

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 Kathryn Schmidt, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki,Alderman Kathy Horn                                                      Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

Bids:

A. Approval of bid from Byrne's Backhoe & Excavating for Fast Track Demolltlon of property at 1023 N. Sangamon Street in an amount not to exceed $6,250

Alderman Welch made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Keller. Mr. Wes Woodhall offered some background on the vacant property. He said there is continued dumping on the property, utilities are now off and disconnected. He said it is just a terrible eyesore and continues to be so. He said with that in mind, people are abusing the property. He said it is in bad shape. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Kathryn Schmidt, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki,Alderman Kathy Horn

Nays:  (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

Reports:

A. City Treasurer Report for April 2019

Treasurer Conzo began talking about completing everything that was due for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. He would fill in the council if any other bills come up that are unpaid.

Hetalked about composite account balances, and the General Revenue Fund (GRF) balance ...as well as distributions from the State of Illinois . . .from various revenue streams that the city receives from the State of Illinois. He also went into the summary of where we are with investments. He mentioned the Police Pension Fund and the members of the Police Pension Board . ..he said members of the board have worked very hard in order to move the city over the mark . . . he called on Deputy Police Chief Matt Vhlahovich who said it has been a long time since the city has been near the $10,000,000 benchmark ...

With the Fire Pension Fund ...he said we've seen some growth there too with Regions Bank, the portion of that that deals with trusts. He said he would talk more about this in next month's report. He then touched on the Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) he said gas was high for the first part of the year . . .when the price of gas goes up, the MFT receipts goes down. The more gas that's sold, the more tax revenue that is received. Consumption drives the tax revenue. He then went into the Utility Tax, he said year-to-date by month of liability the city has $854,780.76. That was all he had.

With no questions, Mrs. Peggy Bateman was called on.

B.City Clerks Report for April 2019

City Clerk Peggy Bateman shared the sewer report for April 2019. The City of Lincoln did receive payment from the correctional centers in April.

The city is down to a couple of households, only four addresses that still owe for trash • . . in an amount less than $200.

C. Department Head Reports for April 2019

These reports are either on file or will be shortly.

New Business/Communications:

A. Advise & Consent to the Mayoral re-appointments of the following: Paul Adams, Chief of Police,Walt Landers, Streets and Alley's Superintendent, Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer, Matt Vlahovich, Deputy Police Chief, Cori Ingram, Deputy Building and Safety Official

Alderman Keller made a motion to approve the slate of appointments as written, seconded by Alderwoman Horn. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Kathryn Schmidt, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki,Alderman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

The swearing-in of appointments:

• Mr. Walt Landers came forward in order to be sworn in.

• Mr. Wes Woodhall came forward to be sworn into office.

          Deputy Police Chief Matt Vhlahovich came forward to be sworn into office.

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

B. Approval of amendment to the Lincoln Depot Lease Agreement

Alderman Welch made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Parrott. Alderman Welch gave some background on the amendment to the agreement. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Kathryn Schmidt, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

C. Approval of the sub-lease of property at 639 Malerich Drive between the Lincoln F. Organization,the Lincoln YMCA and the City of Lincoln

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

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Kathryn Schmidt, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

D. Approval of School Resource Officer Agreement between District 27 and the City of Lincoln effective August 1,2019

Alderman Welch made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderwoman Horn. Deputy Police Chief Matt Vhlahovich gave some background on the significant impact his department believes a School Resource Officer (SRO) can have on the school and the community's youth. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Kathryn Schmidt, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki,Alderman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain:(0)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

E. Approval of the hiring of a new Police Officer,effective August 1, 2019

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

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Kathryn Schmidt, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki,Alderman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

F. Advice and Consent to the MayoralAppoi ntment of Firefighter Chad Kern to the Firemen's Pension Board

Alderman Parrott made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Keller. The vacancy became available upon the retirement of former Fire Chief Mark Miller. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Kathryn Schmidt, Alderman Sam Downs,Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

G. Approval of the resurfacing of South Kickapoo Street from Clinton Street to Wyatt Avenue with the milling of the existing asphalt and replacingit with the same

Alderman Bateman made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderwoman Schmidt. Mr. Walt Landers offered background information on the proposed resurfacing. He said the first option was asphalt overlay, the second option was to replace the street completely, fixing the base and construction a new concrete street with curbing and guttering.

Alderman Bateman said he assumed Mr. Landers has a conversation with Farnsworth Group ... and that they claim the project can be completed at the estimated price without overrun costs ...Mr. Landers said it was an estimate. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Kathryn Schmidt, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

H. Approval of funding agreement between the City of Lincoln and the Logan County Regional Planning Commission in the amount of $12,500

Alderman Hoinacki made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Bateman.Mayor Goodman said these arethe same terms that were approved inthe past. Then Mr.Bateman weighed inon how he feels confident in voting for this . . . he did mention delaying it and waiting for Will . . .or the council could read it and vote. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Kathryn Schmidt, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman,Alderman Jeff Hoinacki,Alderman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

I. Approval of amendment to the Civil Service Rules requiring Civil Service employees to reside within Logan County

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 Kathryn Schmidt, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki,Alderman Kathy Horn

Nays:(0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

J. Advise and Consent to the Mayoral appointment of Alderman Kevin Bateman to the Route 66 Bicentennial Commission

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

Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Kathryn Schmidt, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Kathy Horn

Nays: (O)

Abstain: (1) Alderman Kevin Bateman

Absent: (0)

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

K .Approval of agreement to retain the Ancel Glink Law Finn as outsidelegal counsel

Alderwoman Schmidt 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 Kathryn Schmidt, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

Ordinance and Resolution:

A. Resolution establishing salaries and/or pay increases for the City of Lincoln

Alderman Welch made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Ketler. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, Alderman Bateman weighed in on the salary increases, and how they were in the budget, voted on and they passed . . . he said it seemed redundant that the council was voting on the same thing for a second time . . . he said it was a budgetary item and that within two weeks the council was voting on it again.

Alderman Keller deferred to Treasurer Chuck Conzo . . . who said for years they just put it in the budget . .. but there were pay increases, they were just implemented without a secondvote ... he said previous administrations outlined spelling out what the pay increases were/are . . . he did not know why they continued to do it.

Alderman Bateman wanted to know if he was the only one who thought it was redundant? The treasurer said her personally thought it was redundant. City Attorney John Hoblit said someone told him to do it, he did not just make it up on his own. Comment continued . .. Mr. Hoblit said the resolution is before the council now . . .

Alderman Welch said he has spoken with Alderman Bateman about this . . .about state statutes. He said he believes in the interest in transparency, they should move forward with this vote. Alderman Bateman said he did agree with Mr. Welch, but he was just asking the questions ...because when it came up he realized the council just had voted on it . . . he said the Illinois Municipal League says it's a gray area ..

. Alderman Keller then weighed in, saying the budget is a blue print . . . he said the vote is a resolution that they are now promising the salary increase for the entire year ...

Alderman Bateman said his suggestion for next year is that they do this the same night that they vote on the budget. Treasurer Conze said it is retroactive to the beginning of the fiscal year. Retroactive to May

1. There being no further questions or discussion, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Kathryn Schmidt, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (1) Alderman Kevin Bateman

Absent: (0)

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

B.  Resolution designating June 7-9, 2019 as Route 66 weekend in Lincoln, Illinois

Alderwoman Schmidt 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 Kathryn Schmidt, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki,Alderman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

C.   Resolution listing expenses for the Motor Fuel Tax (MFI) Maintenance Program for FY 2019- 2020 

Alderman Welch made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Bateman. Mr. Walt Landers gave some overview on the rental fees for the city's equipment . . . all the different salaries for MFT eligible work . . .he said it's organizing this, and letting the state know this is the city's plan for the year. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Kathryn Schmidt, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (O)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

D.   Ordinance amending Section 9 15 12 of the city code to allow parking on the West Side of Chicago Street between Pekin and Delavan Streets

Alderman Bateman made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Keller. Treasurer Welch gave the reasoning behind the exemption for parking on this side of the street . . .to allow for businesses in this area, who have been impacted by The Lincoln Depot construction could have some relief and parking available to them. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Kathryn Schmidt, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

Announcements:

Mayor Goodman asked if anyone had any announcements.

• Alderman Ron Keller talked about the state's county health rankings . . . relating to physical, emotional . . . health. He said the county ranks 66th . . . worse than average, related to drug overdose death, premature death, adult obesity . . . but the county is better than the average, in terms of violent death, mammogram screening . . .and lower STD and HIV ranking. He said a study was released also about farmer deaths, relating to suicide ...caused by mental illness. He said the Logan County Department of Public Health was on top of all these figures. Alderman Bateman weighed in . . . saying we were much worse than this a few years ago . . .closer to the 90's and 1OO's at one point.
• Alderman Bateman then wanted to talk about the plan to break the Guiness Book of World Record for number of people dressed as President Abraham Lincoln.
• Alderman Welch touched on Third Friday's Downtown Lincoln . . . and that the group is going to pair up the event with the Logan County Balloon Festival on August 23. Vendors can participate in the vendor market . . . volunteers are wanted as well. Food vendors should get in touch with Mr. Welch.

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Welch motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Keller. Roll call was taken. Mayor Goodman adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m.

Present:

Alderman Tracy Welch Alderman Steve Parrott Alderman Kathryn Schmidt Alderman Sam Downs Alderman Kevin Bateman Alderman Ron Keller Alderman Kathy Horn Alderman Jeff Hoinacki

Absent:

None

Respectfully Submitted By:

Alex Williams. Recording Secretary