Report

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois

Monday, August 1, 2022

 

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Welch at 7:00pm, with proper notice given. City Clerk Peggy Bateman called roll.

 

Present:

Alderman Rob Jones, Ward 1

Alderman Steve Parrott, Ward 1

Alderman Tony Zurkammer, Ward 2

Alderman Sam Downs, Ward 2

Alderman Kevin Bateman, Ward 3

Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Ward 3

Alderman Rick Hoefle, Ward 4

Alderwoman Kathy Horn, Ward 4

Staff Present:

Peggy Bateman, City Clerk

Chuck Conzo, City Treasurer

John Hoblit, City Attorney

Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent

Matt Vlahovich, Police Chief

Bob Dunovsky, Fire Chief

 

Remotely:

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager

 

Absent:


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 June 14, 2022 Committee of the Whole Meeting, June 21, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting, June 29, 2022 Committee of the Whole Meeting, July 5, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting, July 26, 2022 Public Hearing Meeting, July 26, 2022 Special Voting Session Meeting

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

Yeas: (8) Alderman Rob Jones, Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Kathy Horn, Alderman Tony Zurkammer

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.

 

 

Bids

A. Approval of the bid from Fitzpatrick Construction for the replacement of windows in City Hall in an amount not to exceed $164,208.00.

 

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

Alderman Bateman noticed after last week’s meeting that there were 8 windows crossed out in the bid packet. These windows were not included in the original bid packet because they were only 8 years old.  Alderman Bateman felt that the correct way to complete this project would be to replace all the windows at the same time so that they match and have the same warranty. 

Alderman Bateman amended this item to include the additional 8 windows bring the base bid to $210,518.00.  Alderwoman Rohlfs seconded. 

City Clerk Bateman called roll on the amendment.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Rob Jones, Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Kathy Horn, Alderman Tony Zurkammer

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

 

City Clerk Bateman called roll on the item as amended. 

Yeas: (8) Alderman Rob Jones, Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Kathy Horn, Alderman Tony Zurkammer

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

 

B.  Approval of bid from Beniach Construction for Oil/Chip project for FY 2022/2023 in an amount not to exceed $458, 947.50.

 

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

Yeas: (8) Alderman Rob Jones, Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Kathy Horn, Alderman Tony Zurkammer

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

 

Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.

 

 

New Business/Communications:
A. Request from Open Arms to permit the closing of McLean Street from its intersection with Pekin Street to its intersection with Latham Place for a 3 on 3 Basketball tournament on Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 8am – 12pm. 

 

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

Yeas: (8) Alderman Rob Jones, Alderman Steve Parrott Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Kathy Horn, Alderman Tony Zurkammer

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

B. Approval of the hiring of a replacement Firefighter to fill a vacant position.

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: (8) Alderman Rob Jones, Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Kathy Horn, Alderman Tony Zurkammer

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

 

C. Approval of additional targets for FY 2022/2023 Oil/Chip project not to exceed $241,052.50.

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

Yeas: (8) Alderman Rob Jones, Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Kathy Horn, Alderman Tony Zurkammer

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

 

D. Approval of Economic Development Grant to Kathie Williams/Small Town Creations for the floor repair/support in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00.

 

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

Yeas: (8) Alderman Rob Jones, Alderman Steve Parrott Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Kathy Horn, Alderman Tony Zurkammer

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

 

E. Approval of elimination line items and reallocation of funds from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund Budget for FY 2023/2024. 

 

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

Yeas: (4) Alderman Steve Parrott Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Tony Zurkammer

Nays: (4) Alderman Rob Jones, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Kathy Horn, Alderman Kevin Bateman

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

 

Mayor Welch is the tie breaker.  He voted no.  Item did not pass. 

 

Announcements:

·         Ribbon cutting at the Fairgrounds at 9am. 

·         Horse races were cancelled for today, there will be 12 races tomorrow. 

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Bateman motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Downs. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary

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