Council Minutes

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

 

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Welch at 7:01pm, 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 (joined the meeting at 7:02pm)

Alderwoman Kathy Horn, Ward 4

Staff Present:

Peggy Bateman, City Clerk

Chuck Conzo, City Treasurer

Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent

Joe Meister, Police Chief

Darrin Coffey, Assist. Fire Chief

Remotely:

Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager

 

Absent:


John Hoblit, City Attorney

Bob Dunovsky, Fire Chief

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

Presiding:

Tracy Welch, Mayor

 

 

Public Comment:

There was no one present for public comment. 

 

Promotions to Police Corporal Oath of Office for Collin Antoine and Cody Curry

One of the officers was called out to a call.  This item was moved down on the agenda.  If the officer is able to make it back before the end of the meeting, the swearing in will take place. 

Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:
A. Payment of Bills

B. Approval of minutes for December 27, 2022 Special Voting Meeting, December 27, 2022 Committee of the Whole Meeting

Alderman Downs made the motion to approve, Alderwoman Horn 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.

 

Ordinances and Resolutions:

A. Resolution proclaiming the week of January 29, 2023 through February 4, 2023 as Catholic Week in the City of Lincoln.

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)

 

Mayor Welch moved on to other items on the agenda. 


Reports

A. City Treasurer's Report for December, 2022

General Fund balance is very similar to a month ago.

Reports from the State for the Fire/Police pensions are not in yet to give an accurate report for the council.  Treasurer Conzo feels these reports will be a month behind going forward

Sales Tax revenue is down slightly

Non-Home Rule sales tax is up

State income tax is where we are expected to be

Motor Fuel Tax is down from a year ago but the same as last month

Replacement Tax is considerably higher than expected

Video Gaming tax is just under the $40,000 mark

B. City Clerks Report for December, 2022

$280,853.07 was received in sewer payments for the month of September.  $11,321.86 was received from one of the prisons.  The first reminder for the 10% discount has gone out in the January bill.  

 

C. Department Head Reports for December, 2022

These reports are either on file or will be soon.

 

Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.

 

New Business/Communications:
A.  Approval of request from Pivotal GP Holding, LLC for construction of a Residential Planned Unit Development (PUD) at the Southwest corner of Castle Manor Drive and Stahlhut Drive.

Alderman Bateman 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)

 

Mayor Tracy Welch swore in Officer Cody Curry as Corporal.  Officer Collin Antoine’s swearing in will be rescheduled. 

 

Announcements:

·         The new water tower for the City of Lincoln is in the Municipal League magazine.  Thanks to City Clerk Bateman for submitting the photo.

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Hoefle motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Zurkammer. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary

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