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Last Updated: 07 May 2024

SPECIAL VOTING MEETING– CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

The Special Voting Meeting with the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Tracy Welch at 6:07p.m., with proper notice given.

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 Rohlfs, Ward 3

Alderman Craig Eimer, Ward 4

Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Ward 4

Staff Present:

Peggy Bateman, City Clerk

Chuck Conzo, Treasurer

John Hoblit, City Attorney

Walt Landers, Street Superintendent

Ty Johnson, Fire Chief

Matt Comstock, Assistant Police Chief

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

Andrew Bowns, Project Manager Veolia Water

Absent:

Joe Meister, Police Chief

Presiding:

Mayor Tracy Welch

Public Participation:

There was no one present to speak for public participation.

Approval of Budget Resolution FY 2024-2025

There needs to possibly be one change to the line for Contractual Services – Legal.  Currently the budgeted increase is for 4% and Treasurer Conzo suggests changing that increase to 5%. 

Alderman Eimer made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded.  Mayor Welch called for discussion.

There is an agenda item in the COW that will vote on this increase.  The contract showing the increases over the next three years (5%, 4% & 4%) was not provided to the budget committee in time for budget discussions.  Alderman Bateman feels that if the contract was requested and it was not received in time, then the increases should stay 4%, 4% & 4%.

Alderman Downs made the motion to amend the item to include the 1% increase, Alderman Eimer seconded.  Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll on the amendment. 

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

Nays: (1) Alderman Kevin Bateman

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

City Clerk Bateman called roll on the item as amended. 

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman David Sanders, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman Kevin Bateman

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Downs motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Eimer. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 6:22p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary

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SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois

Monday, April 15, 2024

The Special Committee of the Whole with the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Tracy Welch at 6:23p.m., with proper notice given.

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 Rohlfs, Ward 3

Alderman Craig Eimer, Ward 4

Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Ward 4

Staff Present:

Peggy Bateman, City Clerk

Chuck Conzo, Treasurer

John Hoblit, City Attorney

Walt Landers, Street Superintendent

Ty Johnson, Fire Chief

Joe Meister, Police Chief

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

Andrew Bowns, Project Manager Veolia Water

Presiding:

Mayor Tracy Welch

Public Participation:

There was no one present to speak for public participation.

Discussion:

Annual Budget FY 2024/2025

There are a couple changes…

1. The resurfacing line should have an additional $320,000 in that line. 

2. There is a new line created for the Lincoln Municipal Building.  This line will cover expenses such as   repairs and maintenance to the building and grounds. $7,500.00 has been budgeted for this line.

3. Sewer Fund: Revision from amount of $4,554,407 to $4,876,907.  There was additional revenue that will offset this increase. 

4. 3^rd Friday: Increasing from $6,000 - $7,500

This will be placed on the Special Voting Meeting agenda on April 23^rd.

Announcements:

There were no announcements

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Parrott motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Downs. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary

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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois

Monday, April 15, 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 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

Staff Present:

Peggy Bateman, City Clerk

Chuck Conzo, City Treasurer

John Hoblit, City Attorney

Ty Johnson, Fire Chief

Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent

Joe Meister, Police Chief

Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

Presiding:

Tracy Welch, Mayor

Public Comment:

Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:
A. Payment of Bills

B. Approval of minutes for March 4, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting, March 12, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting, March 18, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting. 

C.  Approval of request from Lincoln Community High School to close various City streets for the Lincoln Community High School Senior Parade on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 5pm until its conclusion and to provide police escort.

D.  Approval of request from the Lincoln Park District to close various City streets for the 5k Run on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 5am – 9:30pm.

Alderwoman O’Donoghue made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded.  Mayor Welch called for discussion.

Alderman Downs made a motion to change item D to show the correct ending time to 9:30am.  Alderman Parrott seconded.  City Clerk Bateman called roll on the amendment.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Steve Parrott

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

City Clerk Bateman called roll on the item as amended. 

Yeas: (8) Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Steve Parrott

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.

Ordinances and Resolutions

A.  Resolution #2024-491 approving the content of certain executive session meeting minutes of the City Council of the City of Lincoln.

Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to approve, Alderman Sanders seconded.  Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Steve Parrott

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

B.  Resolution #2024-492 authorizing the Mayor to approve an Inter-Governmental Agreement regarding Maintenance of City Parks between the Lincoln Park District and the City of Lincoln.

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

Yeas: (8) Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Steve Parrott

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Reports

A. City Treasurer’s Report for March 2024

General Fund balance is down from February

Police Pension did well and is up, Fire Pension did not do as well.

Municipal Sales Tax down about $30,000 from last year

Non Home Rule Sales tax fell a bit as well

Income Tax was up again

Motor Fuel Tax stays the same

Video Gaming down from February

B. City Clerk’s Report for March 2024

$393,152.56 was received in Sewer Payments.  $41,346.64 was received from both prisons

C. Department Head Reports for March 2024

These reports are either on file or will be soon.

New Business/Communications:
A.  Approval of Mayoral Proclamation #2024-493 for the 2024 Arbor Day Celebration.

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

B.  Approval of the purchase of replacement bearing and seals from Jim Myers and Sons Grit Classifier Repair Parts in an amount not to exceed $7,000.00.

Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to approve, Alderwoman McClellan seconded.  Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll. 

Yeas: (8) Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Steve Parrott

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

C.  Approval of the replacement of Industrial Methane and Hydrogen Sulfide Sensors and Meters from Corro-Tech C-T Industrial Products in an amount not to exceed $9,887.00.

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

Yeas: (8) Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Steve Parrott

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Announcements:

·         Ribbon cutting at the J&M Meat Market and Lincolnland Trade Show

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Downs motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Eimer. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 6:17 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary

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Last Updated: 21 May 2024

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

The Committee of the Whole Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Tracy Welch at 6:01 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

Staff Present:

Peggy Bateman, City Clerk

Chuck Conzo, City Treasurer

John Hoblit, City Attorney

Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

Ty Johnson, Fire Chief

Joe Meister, Police Chief

Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager

Presiding:

Mayor Tracy Welch

Mayor Welch moved item four up before public comment.    

Oath of Office – Patrolman Paul Becker

                             Patrolman Devin LaSanka

Both sworn in by City Attorney John Hoblit

Public Comment:

There is no one present for public comment

Soren Aukamp – Eagle Scout Service Project

Soren has been an Eagle Scout with the Lincoln troop for 6 years.  For a project, he’d like to repaint the hot air balloon mural on the underpass on W. Kickapoo.  He’d need the support from the city to do so.  He’d need help to power wash the old paint off and a commercial primer.  He hopes to paint late July. He will bring back to the Council some estimates and an idea of what he plans to paint. 

Request to permit: Lincoln Community High School Senior Parade Saturday, May 4, 2024.

This item will be placed on the consent agenda.

Request to permit:  Lincoln Park District 5K run Saturday, August 24, 2024

This item will be placed on the consent agenda. 

Proclamation – Arbor Day Celebration

This is a requirement for the city to maintain the status of a Tree City USA city. 

This item will be placed on the regular agenda. 

Resolution approving the Content of Certain Executive Session Meeting Minutes

This is performed once every 6 months per state statute to ensure that these meeting minutes stay confidential. 

This item will be placed on the regular agenda.

Grit Classifier Repair

One bearing and one seal have failed. Mr. Bowns is asking for approval to purchase two of each item to have backups in the future.  Cost is $6,095 plus shipping.

This item will be placed on the regular agenda. 

Methane and Hydrogen Sulfide Sensors and Meters

Two of the sensors have failed, the meter is in question according to the inspector. Repair estimate is $8,988.  He doesn’t expect it to cost the full amount but would like the full amount approved. 

This item will be placed on the regular agenda.

Park Maintenance Agreement between Lincoln Park District and City of Lincoln

Discussions have been had between the City and the Park District to reach this agreement. Names and addresses of parks will be added to the agreement.  Mr. Hoblit will draft a resolution to give the Mayor the authority to approve this agreement. 

This item will be placed on the regular agenda.

Discussion of Budget FY 2024-2025

The Council was given copies of the Budget draft last week.  Alderwoman McClellan and Alderman Sanders were on the committee this year.  The Committee met with each department head individually. 

Revenue projections may change.  Treasurer Conzo answered questions from the council. 

This will be published in the Courier on Thursday.  Required meetings will be scheduled regarding the budget. 

Mayor Welch moved on to other items on the agenda.

Announcements:

• Mayor Welch thanked everyone that was involved in the Champion of Parade.

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Downs motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Parrott. All were in favor. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary