City of Lincoln Council met August 6.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo

Aug 29, 2018

City of Lincoln Council met Aug. 6.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Seth Goodman at 7:01 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 Conze; Fire Chief Mark Miller; Police Chief Paul Adams; Building and Safety Officer Wes Woodhall

Waste Water and Treatment Manager Tim Ferguson Streets Superintendent Walt Landers

Staff Absent:

None

PRESIDING:

Mayor Seth Goodman

Public Comment:

Mayor Goodman called upon citizens registered to speak, Dr. Hamin Shabazz of Lincoln College {LC) came forward to discuss present and future plans for the college. He wanted to introduce himself to the community and tell everyone about his plans. He comes from a Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas. There was a population of about 9,500 in that community. He and his family are fascinated by all the stores in Lincoln and Bloomington.He currently lives in Bloomington.

He said he believes it's important for a college or university to have anintimate relationship with the city they're in. He said he has strived to do this in all the communities where he's worked in past. He has some meetings scheduled with city personnel. He's looking to improve relationships and opportunities to get students engaged in the community, (i.e. clean up the park day).or other chances for students to better know the community and for the community to get to know LC students a little better. He said he'll be working diligently to identify ways for both parties to work together.

He's also working on new programs for LC. One of his main goals is to get the college back to university status. They will be introducing three new programs. A bachelor's of law program, and two master's degree programs together-one in criminaljustice, with tracks of police administration, forensic psychology, correctional administration, and three master's of business tracks--one with organizational leadership, marketing, and another with finance.

He is also talking about LC holding potential forums to address various issues in the city. He also wants to put a small business development center. He said it's a little different than a small business incubator. Lastly, he was asking for continued support from the city. He asked if anyone had any questions. There being no further public participation, Mayor Goodman moved to the Consent Agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA BY OMNIBUS VOTE:

A Payment of Bills

Approval of minutes July 16, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting, July 24, 2018 Public Hearing, July 24, 2018 Special City Council Meeting, July 24, 2018 Committee Of The Whole Meeting

Request from Logan Railsplitting Association to approve the use of Postville Park from Friday, September 14, through Sunday, September 16, for the Railsplitting Festival and to close various city streets on Saturday, September 15, and Sunday, September 16, 2018 during the festival

Alderman Keller moved to approve the item, seconded by Alderwoman Bauer.Alderman Hoinacki opened discussion-sharing there was a small typo relating to the park usage dates. Alderman Keller moved to approve as amended, seconded by Alderwoman Bauer. 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: (0) None

Absent: (0) None

6. ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION:

Ordinance 2018-882, authorizing the purchase of Real Estate at 716 Broadway Street, Lincoln

Alderman Welch moved to approve the item,seconded by Alderwoman Browne. 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: (0) None

Absent: (0) None

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

7.BIDS

A.Approval of bid from Illinois Valley Paving for the HMA Mill & Overlay Project in an amount not to exceed $172,564.74

Alderman Parrott moved to approve the item, seconded by Alderwoman Bauer. Mayor Goodman called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Absent: (0) None

Approval of bid from Beniach Construction for the scarification/oiland chip project in an amount not to exceed $207,160

Alderwoman Bauer moved to approve the item, seconded by Alderman Dalpoas. Mayor Goodman called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Absent:(0) None

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

8.REPORTS

None

9. NEW BUSINESS/COMMUNICATIONS

Request from the Lincoln Futball Club to approve a proposal to pour a concrete pad at the Lincoln Soccer field for parking and to serve as a runway strip for radio controlled airplanes

Alderwoman Bauer moved to approve the item, seconded by Alderman Welch. Alderwoman Bauer opened discussion, saying the council members should have received an email about the agreements, and through documentation from all parties-it's now clear that the gentlemen building the pad will work with Mr. Woodhall and Mr. Landers. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

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

Absent: (0) None

Approval of the purchase of a new mower for the Streets & Alley Department from Bee's Club Cadet in an amount not to exceed $9,

Alderman Parrott moved to approve the item, seconded by Alderman Dalpoas. Alderman Keller asked Mr. Landers to open discussion about the state of the equipment in need of replacement. Mr. Landers determined

it would be best to purchase a new mower, versus pay thousands of dollars in repairs for the old mower. 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: (0) None

Absent: (0) None

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

1 Announcements

City Administrator Elizabeth Kavelman said she and City Attorney Blinn Bates had been working with Comcast® regarding a new 10 year agreement, instead of a 25 year agreement. It will be on the COW agenda next week

Alderman Keller requested that the city administrator job description be put on the COW next week

11.POSSIBLE EXECUTIVE SESSION

None

1 Adjoununent

A motion was made by Alderman Welch, seconded by Alderwoman Bauer; to adjourn. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Absent: (0) None

ADJOURNMENT:

There being nofurther business to come before the City Councilof Lincoln,Alderman Welch motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderwoman Bauer. Mayor Goodman adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m.

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