REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers
700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois
Monday, July 3, 2023
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Welch at 7:02pm, with proper notice given. City Clerk Peggy Bateman called roll.
Present:
Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Ward 1
Alderman Steve Parrott, Ward 1
Vacant, 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
Joe Meister, Police Chief
Ty Johnson, Assistant Police Chief
Remotely:
Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer
Absent:
Bob Dunovsky, Fire Chief
Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager
Presiding:
Tracy Welch, Mayor
Public Comment:
There was no one present or on the phone for public comment.
City Attorney John Hoblit swore in Police Officer Jason Lucas as Sergeant.
Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:
A. Payment of Bills
B. Approval of minutes for May 15, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting.
C. Approval of request from Lincoln First United Methodist Church to close the alley between the Church and the Church parking lot in the 300 Block of Broadway Street on Sunday, July 9, 2023 from 12:00pm until 3:00pm for the Church potluck/picnic.
Alderman Downs made the motion to approve, Alderman Parrott seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.
Ordinances and Resolutions:
A. Ordinance 2023-1008 adopting Amendment No. 1 to the Appropriation Ordinance for FY 2022-2023.
Alderman Parrott made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.
New Business/Communications:
A. Approval of Economic Development Grant for roof replacement to Shivam Om Oil, dba Fifth Street Food Mart, for property at 1302 5th Street in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00.
Alderman Parrott made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
B. Approval of Façade Grant to Carrie Groves, dba McEntire’s Home Appliance, for property at 403 Broadway Street in an amount not to exceed $6,901.50, pending approval of the Historic Preservation Commission. Approved by Historic Preservation Commission.
Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to approve, Alderwoman McClellan seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
C. Approval of Façade Grant to Common Cents Homes LLC, dba The Blue Dog, for property at 111 S. Sangamon St in an amount not to exceed $4,999.00, pending approval of the Historic Preservation Commission and the sale of the building. Approved by Historic Preservation Commission. Sale has gone through.
Alderman Bateman made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
D. Approval of Façade Grant to Common Cents Homes LLC, dba The Blue Dog, for property at 113 S. Sangamon St in an amount not to exceed $1,601.00, pending approval of the Historic Preservation Commission and the sale of the building. Approved by Historic Preservation Commission. Sale has gone through.
Alderman Parrott made the motion to approve, Alderman Eimer seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
Announcements:
- Fireworks are tonight the Lincoln Park District
- The Council thanked the Street Department Police and Fire Department for their efforts in the storm cleanup and safety issues after the storm.
- Mayor Welch is still working on finding a replacement for Ward 2 and is asking for recommendations.
Adjournment:
There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Eimer motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderwoman O’Donoghue. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary