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City of Lincoln Council met Dec. 3.

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 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 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 Shawn Wright, Veolia Project Manager

STAFF ABSENT:

City Administrator El zabeth Kavelman

PRESIDING:

Mayor Seth Goodman

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Mayor Goodman called upon citizens registered to speak, Mr. Michael Moore of SERVPRO came forward to talk with the council about teen suicide. He said it's the second leading cause of death for kids, from ages 12-18 it kills more people than a lot of diseases and cancers combined. He provided more stats about the number of lives lost to teen suicide each day. He wants to make a difference.

He said he wanted to start an IPledge campaign. He wants to raise money through a SK or 10K, for training and counseling.The funds would help every community in central Illinois. He said you have to start somewhere. He'd also consider doing a polar plunge. He wants to assemble a board and have a participant from the City of Lincoln. He is hoping the event will bring awareness on an annual basis and that eventually the group will secure 250 runners. He said the rate of suicide has risen, as people become more isolated and alone.

Alderman Keller thanked him and talked about the Logan County Department of Public Health and a new committee formed to address mental health issues. Alderman Welch said his wife started up the committee at the Logan County Department of Public Health.

Alderwoman Bauer shared a website called stopsuicide.org. She urged Mr. Moore to leverage the local colleges as well.

MRS. WANDA LEE ROHLFS CAME FORWARD AND SHARED OTHER GROUPS AND CONTACTS AT THE HOSPITAL AND MEMORIAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THAT COULD SERVE AS RESOURCES. POLICE CHIEF PAUL ADAMS GAVE MR. MOORE HIS CARD.

Ms. Shawntee Bland came forward to talk about suicide, and her personal experience with it. She wanted to start a yellow ribbon chapter in the city. She said she wants to do something to make a difference in the community. She herself has been impacted by suicidal thoughts. She wants to give other people hope. She said suicide is pretty taboo, no one wants to talk about it, or admit that their struggling.

She wanted to be able to bring these resources and make a difference. Alderman Dalpoas asked what a Yellow Ribbon Chapter is. She said it is a national outreach program. You can go to yellowribbon.org.You can have a membership, utilize resources through it, etc. She wants to connect people to these resources.

Alderman Keller wanted to know what she was looking for from the council, specifically.He said she could have a tremendous voice and encouraged her to continue working toward this. She said she wants support, from individuals and the city. She said as an individual everyone wants to be able to come together. Mayor Goodman said it took her a lot to come here and thanked her. Mayor Goodman called for further public participation, there being none, he moved to the Consent Agenda.

Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:

Payment of Bills

Approval of 19, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting

Approval of the closing of the Lincoln City Clerk's, Building and Safety, and Streets and Alley Department Offices on Christmas Eve,Monday, D 24, 2018

Alderman Keller motioned to approve, 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: None

Absent: None

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

Ordinance and Resolution:

Resolution to enter into an Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreement between Motorola Solutions, In and the City of Lincoln

Alderwoman Browne motioned to approve, seconded by Alderman Welch. Alderman Keller opened discussion on the equipment lease purchase, Resolution 2018-371-representations and warranties, and that there were no expressed warranties. Chief Miller said there would be warranties and guarantees on all the equipment, it might be for three years, and they'd be pretty standard.

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 amending City Code pertaining to Sexual Harassment Policy

Alderwoman Bauer motioned to approve, seconded by Alderman Parrott. Alderwoman Bauer said this is just to be in compliance, and there is nothing precipitating this move. 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.

Resolution adopting the Letter of Understanding between City of Lincoln and City Administrator

Alderwoman Bauer motioned to approve Resolution 2018-372, seconded by Alderwoman Browne. Alderman Welch asked the mayor to give a brief update, he referred to City Attorney John Hoblit. He said Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is being extended to the City Administrator as she undergoes cancer treatment. The duration would be until Feb. 11,2019, it's for 90 days, and Alderwoman Bauer said 90 days is standard for FMLA. 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 Oalpoas Nays: None

Absent: None

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

Bids:

Approval of bidfrom Lincoln Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ramfor a 2019 Dodge Ram pick-uptruckinan amount not to exceed $28,208

Alderman Parrott motioned to approve, seconded by Alderman Keller. Mayor Seth Goodman called for further discussion,there being none, City Clerk Peggy 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.

New Business/Communications:

Approval of proposed Laboratory Building Renovation (Option 1)in an amount not to exceed $520,000

Alderwoman Bauer motioned to approve, seconded by Alderman Fleshman. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion,there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Aldennan 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

B. LIABILITY INSURANCE RENEWAL 2019 (ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & COMPANY)

Alderwoman Bauer motioned to approve, seconded by Alderman Hoinacki. Alderwoman Bauer asked Treasurer Conze what was in the budget, it's five percent. She said there is an increase based on property, vehicles, etc. She said it looked like a proportionate increase, and unrelated to any claim issues. City Clerk Bateman shared information on the loss ratio. 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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Mayor Goodman asked if anyone had any announcements.

Mayor Goodman announced the birth of Harrison Williams, son of Alexandrea Williams, the Recording Secretary for the City of Lincoln

Alderman Welch mentioned the Christmas parade, it's Thursday, Dec. 6, and Alderwoman Bauer explained this year's parade route, as it is different, and there are a lot of participants this year

ADJOURNMENT:

There being nofurther business to come before the City Councilof Lincoln, Alderman Welch motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Keller. Mayor Goodman adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

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