Past Lincoln City Council Meetings and their minutes.
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
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.
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.
There weren’t any announcements.
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
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:
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
Respectfully Submitted By:
Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers
700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
The Committee of the Whole Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Tracy Welch at 7:06 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
Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Ward 4
Present:
John Hoblit, City Attorney
Peggy Bateman, City Clerk
Chuck Conzo, City Treasurer
Ty Johnson, Fire Chief
Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent
Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager
Absent:
Alderman Craig Eimer, Ward 4
Joe Meister, Police Chief
Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer
Presiding:
Tracy Welch, Mayor
Public Participation:
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
Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Ward 4
Alderman Craig Eimer, Ward 4
Respectfully Submitted By:
Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers
700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois
Monday, March 4, 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 (came in at 6:20pm)
Alderman David Sanders, Ward 2
Alderman Sam Downs, Ward 2
Alderman Kevin Bateman, Ward 3
Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Ward 3
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
Absent:
Alderman Steve Parrott, Ward 1
Alderman Craig Eimer, Ward 4
Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer
Presiding:
Tracy Welch, Mayor
Public Comment:
Kevin Logan (a previous employee with the Lincoln Street Department) was present to address the issues he is having at his home with drainage and alley repairs.
Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:
A. Payment of Bills
B. Approval of minutes for January 16, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting, January 23, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting, February 5, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting
C. Approval of Request from Logan County Pride to permit the closing of various street on Sunday, June 8, 2024 from 12:00pm to 9:00pm for the Fourth Annual Logan County Pride Festival.
Alderwoman O’Donoghue made the motion to approve, Alderman Bateman seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
Alderwoman Rohlfs asked to discuss item C. She has received calls from constituents that are concerned that the city is not sending the right message by allowing this event to happen. Alderman Downs stated that the message Pride is portraying is Love and Acceptance. Mayor Welch says the city is sending the message that it supports all members of the community.
There was no further discussion, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Absent: (2) Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Steve Parrott
Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.
Ordinances and Resolutions:
A. Resolution 2024-487 authorizing the use of MFT Funds and Re-Build Illinois Funds for the 2024 Alderman Bateman made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Absent: (2) Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Steve Parrott
Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.
Bids:
A. Approval of bid from R&R Services for the grinding and removal of tree waste at the Landscape Waste facility in an amount not to exceed $29,400.00 and $75.00 per load to haul away ground mulch.
Alderwoman O’Donoghue made the motion to approve, Alderman Sanders seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Absent: (2) Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Steve Parrott
B. Approval of bid from Stone River Group to be Electricity Consultants/Brokers to supply electricity to all City Buildings and Facilities.
Alderman Downs made the motion to approve, Alderman Sanders seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Absent: (2) Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Steve Parrott
Reports:
Annual City Treasurer’s Report for FY 2023-2024
Treasurer Conzo provided the council with a copy of the report. Mr. Conzo went over the requirements for the report regarding publishing and briefing went over the report. The total revenue exceeded expenditures. There were no questions.
New Business/Communications:
A. Approval of the Lincoln Speedway 2024 Tentative Racing Schedule
Alderman Bateman made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Absent: (2) Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Steve Parrott
B. Approval of the plan to reconstruction of Tremont Street from Union Street to Logan Street in FY 2024-2025 and FY 2025-2026.
Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to approve, Alderman Bateman seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Absent: (2) Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Steve Parrott
C. Approval of Economic Development Grant to DERAC Properties LLC for roof replacement at 419 Pulaski Street in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00.
Alderman Downs made the motion to approve, Alderwoman McClallen seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Absent: (2) Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Steve Parrott
D. Approval of Façade Grant to Doubleshot Holdings, LLC for power wash, caulk, replace plywood & exterior painting at 101 S. Kickapoo Street in an amount not to exceed $872.00.
Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Absent: (2) Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Steve Parrott
There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Downs motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderwoman O’Donoghue. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 6:43 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers
700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Bateman at 7:00pm, 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
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
Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer
Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager
Absent:
Tracy Welch, Mayor
Alderman Craig Eimer, Ward 4
Presiding:
Kevin Bateman, Mayor Pro Tem
Public Comment:
There was no one present for public comment.
Officer Christopher Collins was sworn in as Corporal by City Attorney John Hoblit.
Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:
A. Payment of Bills
B. Approval of minutes for January 9, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Alderwoman McClallen made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Pro Tem Bateman 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, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman David Sanders
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (1) Alderman Craig Eimer
Ordinances and Resolutions:
A. Ordinance 2024-1024 amending Ordinance 2023-010 and Ordinance 2023-1016 of Title 8 of the City Code.
Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to approve, Alderwoman O’Donoghue seconded. Mayor Pro Tem Bateman called for discussion.
Ordinance 2023-010 listed in the agenda packet should be Ordinance 2023-1010.
There being no other discussion, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Absent: (1) Alderman Craig Eimer
Reports
A. City Treasurer’s Report for January, 2024
General Fund balance has improved since last month
Municipal Sales Tax – increase from the previous year approx. $140,000
Non Home Rule Sales Tax – ahead $837,636 year to date
Motor Fuel Tax – down from a year ago
Video Gaming Tax - $7,000 ahead from a year ago
B. City Clerks Report for January, 2024
$404,837.05 was collected in January in sewer receipts. $21,226.26 was collected from both prisons.
C. Department Head Reports for January, 2024
These reports are either on file or will be soon.
New Business/Communications:
A. Approval of Amendment No 1 to Engineering Work Order No 4 for Engineering Services from Crawford, Murphy & Tilley, Inc. in an amended amount not to exceed $60,000.00.
Alderwoman McClellan made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Pro Tem Bateman 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, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman David Sanders
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (1) Alderman Craig Eimer
B. Approval of Mill and Overlay Targets for FY 2024-2025.
Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to approve, Alderman Parrott seconded. Mayor Pro Tem Bateman called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman David Sanders
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (1) Alderman Craig Eimer
C. Approval of the purchase of two (2) additional Police vehicles in an amount not to exceed $32,000.00.
Alderwoman O’Donoghue made the motion to approve, Alderman Sanders seconded. Mayor Pro Tem Bateman called for discussion.
Police Chief Meister stated that only $8,400.00 will be paid towards the vehicles from City funds that have already been budgeted for FY 23/24. The remaining funds will come from Police Forfeiture Funds.
There being no other discussion, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman David Sanders
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (1) Alderman Craig Eimer
There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Parrott motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Downs. Mayor Pro Tem Bateman adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary
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