REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois

Monday, March 18, 2024

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Welch at 6:01pm, with proper notice given. City Clerk Peggy Bateman called roll.

Present:

Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Ward 1

Alderman David Sanders, Ward 2

Alderman Sam Downs, Ward 2

Alderman Kevin Bateman, Ward 3

Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Ward 3

Alderman Craig Eimer, Ward 4

Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Ward 4

Staff Present:

Peggy Bateman, City Clerk

John Hoblit, City Attorney

Ty Johnson, Fire Chief

Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent

Joe Meister, Police Chief

Chuck Conzo, City Treasurer

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager

Absent:

Alderman Steve Parrott, Ward 1

Presiding:

Tracy Welch, Mayor

Public Comment:

There was no one present or on the phone for public comment. 

Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:
A. Payment of Bills

B. Approval of minutes for February 20, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting

C. Approval of request from Lincoln Community High School to permit the closing of Kickapoo Street from Pulaski Street to Broadway Street on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 4:30pm until 5:30pm for the Lincoln High School Grand March.

D.  Approval of request from the City of Lincoln to permit the closing of various City Streets on Friday, April 5, 2024 from 2:00pm until 3:00pm for the Parade of Champions

Alderman Downs made the motion to approve, Alderwoman O’Donoghue seconded.  Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (7) Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman David Sanders

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Steve Parrott

Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.

Ordinances and Resolutions:

A. Resolution 2024-488 authorizing execution of a Service Agreement with the Lowest Responsible Bidder for the for the Supply of Electricity for Municipal Owned Buildings and Facilities. Alderman Downs made the motion to approve, Alderwoman Rohlfs seconded.  Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll. 

Yeas: (7) Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Steve Parrott

Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.

Reports:

A. City Treasurer’s Report for February, 2024

General Fund Balance is higher from a month ago

Pension funds – still behind in getting reports from the State

Income Tax – Higher than January

Increase in all Sales tax

Motor Fuel Tax – similar to a year ago

Video Gaming – higher in January

B. City Clerk’s Report for February, 2024

$721,780.32 was collected in February for sewer payments. $501,001.89 is the total for advance payments and $55,738.00 was the total in savings for residents. (10% discount for paying a year in full).

C. Department Head Reports for February, 2024

These reports are either on file or will be soon.

Announcements:

There weren’t any announcements.

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Bateman motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Eimer. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary