COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The Committee of the Whole Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Tracy Welch at 6:00 p.m., with proper notice given. City Clerk Peggy Bateman called roll.

Present:

Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Ward 1

Alderman Steve Parrott, 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

Present:
John Hoblit, City Attorney

Peggy Bateman, City Clerk

Chuck Conzo, City Treasurer

Joe Meister, Police Chief

Ty Johnson, Fire Chief

Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager

Presiding:

Tracy Welch, Mayor

Public Participation:

There is no one present for public participation.

Request to Permit: Lincoln Community High School Grand March Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 4:30pm – 5:30pm. 

This item will be placed on the consent agenda.

Request to Permit: City of Lincoln Parade of Champions Friday, April 5, 2024 from 2:00pm-3:00pm.

This item will be placed on the consent agenda.

Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Service Agreement with the Lowest Responsible Bidder for the Supply of Electricity for Municipal Owned Buildings and Facilities.

City Attorney Hoblit circulated a resolution regarding this item.

This item will be placed on the regular agenda. 

Announcements:

·         Alderman Bateman asked Council to research the operations and cost of a Leaf Vac. This will be brought to the next COW.

·         Alderman Parrott congratulated the WLB 7^th grade volleyball team on their State Championship.

Executive Session 2 (c) 11 Litigation:

There being no further announcements to come before the council, Alderman Eimer made the motion to move into Executive Session, seconded by Alderman Downs.  All were in favor. 

The Council recessed from the Committee of the Whole meeting at 6:13pm in order to enter Executive Session.  Mayor Welch announced there would be no further city business conducted upon reconvening. 

Return from Executive Session:

The council reconvened from Executive Session at 7:13pm in order to reconvene the Committee of the Whole meeting.  Roll call was taken.

Present:

Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Ward 1

Alderman Steve Parrott, 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

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderwoman O’Donoghue motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Eimer. All were in favor. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 7:14p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary