REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

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

Monday, July 1,2019 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 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

Building and Safety Officer Wes Woodhall

Streets Superintendent Walt Landers

Veolia Water, Greg Pyles

Assistant Fire Chief Ben Roland

 Deputy Police Chief Matt Vhlahovich

Absent:

Alderman Kathryn Schmidt, Ward 2

Fire Chief Bob Dunovsky

Police Chief Paul Adams

Public Comment:

Mayor Goodman called upon citizens registered to speak. Mrs. Wanda Lee Rohlfs came to discussitem E, the approval of Labor Agreement with F.O.P. She said she has a few questions regarding page 20, she said she developed a spreadsheet and she had a couple of questions just in case she missed some information.

She mentioned base wages, she mentioned starting salary and base salary. Deputy Police Chief Matt Vhlahovich weighed in on the hiring process and the disparity between new hires and how they are on probation during their first 365 days. He said the academy and their field training process ...if they don't cut the mustard...the department can cut them. They are not paid at the base rate until they complete training,field training and probation - until they reach the one-year mark. That would bewhen they receive the base rate.

She then asked for everyone to look at the percentages, and she went through her spreadsheet of those who have been hired and what their salary rate was ...she continued, saying she just wanted to ensure she was understanding that correctly. She said what she was looking at was that over the three years the information looks good . . . if it's accurate, but when you look at the amount of money going out and when you look at the budget--if she was reading the budget right the Police Pension Fund has an employee contribution.

They pay in 9.29 percent of their salary, that goes into the Police Pension Funa. Their contribution comes out of their salary. Part of what is being paid of their total salary is taken out as a deduction.She said not everyone realizes that it comes out of their salary. Then she referenced 11.6 percent from the tax bill  the Lincoln Corporation Tax is 11.76 . . . that comes out of the taxes . . . It's for everything, more than just the pension. But, she said that's what that comes out of. He then said no, it's described as coming from employee contributions. Treasurer Conze weighed in . . . said, "If you read the budget, which I recommend you do ..." She said she had them all listed, "here,n and that she had looked at the budget.

She said she was just trying to get an idea here, of when you look at the total Police Department and the amount of money we're looking at in their salaries ...she said it wasn't very clear and that the only thing she saw of the negotiations - on page 20, and that reverting to a committee structure could allow the information

Chief Vhlahovich then weighed in, talking about 12-13 comparable cities saying the city is right in the middle of the list of comparable cities. He then listed different communities including Jacksonville, Maccomb, etc. She said she just wanted to get it out in the air that what the police are making is really not that much.

There being no further public comment, Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:

A.Payment of Bills

B. Approval of minutes June 11, 2019 Regular Committee of the Whole Meeting,June 17, 2019

C.Request to permit the closing of various city streets for the Annual Old-Fashioned Children's' Walking Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2019 from 10 a.m. untilits' conclusion

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

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

Nays: (O)

Abstain: (0)

Absent:   (1)  Alderman Kathryn Schmidt

New Business/Communication:

A. Request to permit the closing of various city streets and the use of city property at 315 Sth Street on Saturday, August 24,from 6:30 p. until approximately 9:30 p.m. for a balloon glow gathering

Alderman Parrot made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Horn. There being no discussion, Mayor Goodman called for the roll to be taken. City Clerk Peggy Bateman called roll.

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Kathryn Schmidt

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

B. Advise and consent to the Mayoral appointment to the "City Employees I Management Insurance Advisory Committee": Mayor Seth Goodman, City Administrator Elizabeth Kavelman,

City Clerk Peggy Bateman, Aldermen Kathy Horn, Rachel Shew, Joseph Davis, Christy Fruge, Brian Clements and James Cosby

Alderman Welch made a motion to approve,seconded by Alderman Keller.Then,Mayor Goodmansaid Mr. Downs was left off in error and they needed to amend it, Alderman Welch withdrew his motion then made a motion to add Alderman Sam Downs, seconded by Alderman Keller.

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Kathryn Schmidt

C. Advise and consent to the Mayoralappointments to the "Fifth Street Road Project Committee": Mayor Seth Goodman, City Administrator Elizabeth Kavelman, and City Alderman Sam Downs and Tracy Welch

City Attorney John Hoblit asked a question about the previous vote and the inclusion of Mr. Downs. He asked if there needed to be a vote on the amendment itself. Alderman Welch weighed in.

Then Alderman Bateman made a motion to approve the committee as amended, seconded by Alderman Hoinacki. Without discussion, City Clerk Peggy Bateman called roll.

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

Nays: (0) Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Kathryn Schmidt

C.5: Advise and consent to the Mayoral appointments to the "Fifth Street Road Project Committee": Mayor Seth Goodman,City Administrator Elizabeth Kavelman, and City Alderman Sam Downs and Tracy Welch                                  Tr

Alderman Hoinacki made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Bateman. City Clerk Peggy Bateman called roll.

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

Nays: (0) Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Kathryn Schmidt

D.Advise and consent to the Mayoral appointment to the Joint Review Board for the City of Lincoln,Ill.Central Business District Conservation Area {TIP District): Mayor Seth Goodman,City Administrator Elizabeth Kavelman, Building & Zoning Wes Woodhall,James Wilmert, Dave Klug, Stephanie Benedict and Theresa Schieffer

Alderman Welch made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Keller. City Clerk Peggy Bateman called roll.

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Kathryn Schmidt

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

E. Approval of Labor Agreement between the City of Lincoln and the Illinois F.O.P., Lincoln City Lodge #208, effective May 1, 2019through April 30, 2022

Mayor Goodman wanted to entertain the idea of tabling the item, he wanted someone to make a motion to table it. Alderman Welch made the motion to table it, seconded by Alderman Parrott. There being no discussion-a roll call vote was taken.

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Kathryn Schmidt

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

F.Approval of request to purchase a maintenance agreement for eight (8) outdoor sirens at a cost of $2,600 per year and to purchase and maintain three (3) sirens for $5,137

Alderman Bateman made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Horn. The being no discussion, City Clerk Peggy Bateman called roll.

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Kathryn Schmidt

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

G.Approval of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy for the Streets & Alley Department

Alderman Welch made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Horn. There being no discussion, roll call was taken by City Clerk Peggy Bateman.

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Kathryn Schmidt

H. Approval of asbestos removal at 227 Kickapoo Street by KAM Services at a cost not to exceed $19,955

Alderman Parrott made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Hoinacki. Without discussion, City Clerk Peggy Bateman called roll.

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Kathryn Schmidt

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

I. Approval of the use of $50,000 given to the City of Lincoln from Ardagh Group Sponsored Energy Funds to be used for upgrade of city owned street lighting and installation of variable frequency drives at the Waste Water Treatment Plant

Alderman Bateman made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Horn. Alderman Hoinacki wanted to know if the council would know when the grant would be awarded or if there were any updates. City Administrator Kavelman said there was no update, but the group has been invited to attend city council meetings and more may be learned when the city talks with them on the 1otti.

Alderman Welch made mention of withdrawing his motion and adding a not to exceed clause on it. Alderman Bateman made a motion for it not to exceed $50,000, seconded by Alderman Hoinacki.

Roll call was taken by City Clerk Peggy Bateman.

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Kathryn Schmidt

Then Alderman Bateman made a motion to approve as amended with the not to exceed clause, seconded by Alderman Hoinacki. City Clerk Peggy Bateman called roll.

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Kathryn Schmidt

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

J. Approval of the annexation of property at 1305 Woodlawn Road into the corporate limits of the City of Lincoln

Alderman Keller mad a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Hoinacki. City Clerk Peggy Bateman called roll.

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Kathryn Schmidt

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

K.  Approval of the purchase of new cameras from George Alarm Company to be installed at Lincoln City Hall in an amount not to exceed $2,682.68

Alderman Welch made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Parrott. City Clerk Peggy Bateman called roll.

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

Nays: (0) Abstain: (O)

Absent: (1) Alderman Kathryn Schmidt

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

Announcements:

• Comcast -Xfinity on Demand will no longer be available on Tevo as of June 25

Executive Session I2(C)1, 2(C)2 and 2(C)S:

Alderman Welch made a motion to go into Executive Session, seconded by Alderman Hoinacki. The council took a brief recess at 7:24 p.m. in order to enter executive session. City Clerky Bateman called roll

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

Nays: (0) Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Kathryn Schmidt

Return from Executive Session I2(C)1,2{C)2 and 2(C)5 and Adjournment:

The council returned from Executive Session at 8:55, then Alderman Keller made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Welch. The council adjourned at 8:56 p.m.

Present:

Alderman Tracy Welch Alderman Steve Parrott

Alderman Sam Downs Alderman Kevin Bateman Alderman Ron Keller Alderman Kathy Horn Alderman Jeff Hoinacki

Absent:

Alderman Kathryn Schmidt

Respectfully Submitted By:

Alex Williams, Recording Secretary