Lincoln, Illinois Public Hearing December 18, 2017

The City of Lincoln Public Hearing met in the Council Chambers on Thursday, December 18, 2017.

There were seven Aldermen present (Aldennan Bauer, Alderman Browne, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Hom, Alderman Parrott, and Alderman Welch) and one absent (Alderman Keller). Also present were Street Superintendent Mr. Landers, Police Chief Adams, City Building and Safety Officer Mr.Woodhall, American Water Mr. Ferguson and Fire Chief Miller. Also present were Mayor Goodman, City Treasurer Mr. Conzo, City Attorney Mr. Blinn Bates, City Clerk Mrs. Bateman, and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.

Mayor Goodman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on the proposed Tax Levy Ordinance for Tax Year 2017.

Public Participation

There was no one present who wanted to make any public comment about the proposed Tax Levy Ordinance for Tax Year 2017.

City Treasurer Mr. Conzo said there was a reduced levy last year. It was approximately

$600.00 higher than it had been in the past. The State income tax has increased. Ifan increase in the State the City might receive a larger share.

Alderman Hom moved to close the hearing and Alderman Browne seconded it. City Clerk Mrs. Bateman called the roll call. There were seven ayes (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Browne, Alderman Hoefle, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Parrott and Alderman Welch), zero nays, and one absent (Alderman Keller); motion carried.

Mayor Goodman closed the Public Hearing. The hearing was closed at 7:09 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Risa Riggs Recording Secretary