REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers
700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois
Monday, April 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:
Vacant, 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
John Hoblit, City Attorney
Chuck Conzo, City Treasurer
Bob Dunovsky, Fire Chief
Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent
Joe Meister, Police Chief
Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer
Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager
Presiding:
Tracy Welch, Mayor
Public Comment:
Adam Mackey was present to explain the race process at the racetrack to clear up any confusion regarding time extensions.
Kathy Schmidt and Dawna Lolling then spoke against the Racetrack and the extended curfew.
Since the discussion was just had, Mayor Welch asked for a motion to remove the agenda item 9E from the table and move it to the top of the agenda for a vote. Alderman Hoefle made the motion, Alderwoman Kathy Horn seconded. City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Kathy Horn, Alderman Tony Zurkammer
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (1) Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs
Absent: (0)
E. Approval of thirty-minute time extensions for the Lincoln Speedway on Thursday, May 11, 2023, Sunday, June 25, 2023, Friday, September 29, 2023 and Saturday, September 30, 2023. (Tabled – March 20, 2023).
Alderman Downs made the motion to approve, Alderman Bateman seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion
Alderman Bateman made the motion to remove the dates Sunday, June 25, 2023, Friday, September 29, 2023 and Saturday, September 30, 2023 from the agenda item and extend the curfew from 9pm to 9:30pm on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Alderman Downs seconded. There being no other discussion, City Clerk Bateman called the roll on the amendment.
Yeas: (5) Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Kathy Horn, Alderman Tony Zurkammer
Nays: (2) Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Aldermen Steve Parrott
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
City Clerk Bateman called roll on the item as amended.
Yeas: (5) Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Kathy Horn, Alderman Tony Zurkammer
Nays: (2) Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Aldermen Steve Parrott
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
There was a third public comment card on Mayor Welch’s desk. That person was unable to attend tonight’s meeting but asked that their comments be shared with the council. Each member received a copy.
Mayor Welch moved on to other items on the agenda.
Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:
A. Payment of Bills
B. Approval of minutes for March 1, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Alderwoman Horn made the motion to approve, Alderman Hoefle seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
There being no other discussion, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (7) 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 bid from Harold Goodman, Inc. for the demolition and removal of the property at 1900 5th St at a cost not to exceed $9,750.00.
Alderman Hoefle made the motion to approve, Alderman Zurkammer seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being no discussion, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Tony Zurkammer, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Kathy Horn, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
B. Approval of bid from Sundown Exteriors of Bloomington, IL for replacement of City Hall roof in an amount not to exceed $376,126.00.
Alderman Bateman made the motion to approve, Alderwoman Rohlfs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
Alderman Zurkammer made the motion to amend the item to approve the bid from CMR Construction and Roofing in an amount not to exceed $244,105.00. Alderman Downs seconded.
There being no other discussion, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
Yeas: (5) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Tony Zurkammer, Alderwoman Kathy Horn, Alderman Rick Hoefle
Nays: (2) Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
Per the City Attorney, there is no need to vote on the agenda item as it was previously written.
Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.
New Business/Communications:
A. Approval of the installation of two (2) new VFDs by Britton Electronics & Automation, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $42,559.00.
Alderman Hoefle made the motion to approve, Alderman Bateman seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
Yeas: (7) 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 Façade Grant to Advanced Eye Care for the replacement of windows, door, and siding in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00.
Alderman Zurkammer the motion to approve, Alderwoman Rohlfs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
Yeas: (7) 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 expenditure of $4,000 for Lincoln Annual Fireworks Display.
Alderman Bateman made the motion to approve, Alderwoman Horn seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion
It was previously thought that the contract amount for the Fireworks display was $15,000.00, it is instead $17,000.00.
Alderman Bateman made the motion to amend the item to $5,000.00, Alderman Downs seconded, there being no other discussion, City Clerk Bateman called the roll on the amendment.
Yeas: (7) 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)
There no need to vote on the original item.
D. Approval of changes to the Employee Handbook as follows: Remove language of “City Administrator” and adding “Mayor and Department Head.” Change meal reimbursement amounts to read Breakfast $12.00, Lunch $17.00 and Dinner $27.00. Up to 15% gratuity which will be included in the meal limit. If employee feels necessary to tip more, that would not be reimbursable. If purchasing food for multiple days, employee must show split ticket to spread over the days. Employees shall turn in travel expense voucher with detailed receipts to Department Head within five (5) days of returning from conference, training, or seminars. Department Head shall turn in approved voucher with receipts into Clerk’s Office within five (5) days of receiving from the employee.
Alderman Hoefle made the motion to approve, Alderwoman Horn seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
There was discussion on stopping cash advances and issuing credit cards. No motions were made for either. There being no other discussion, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
Yeas: (7) 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)
Announcements:
· Kids were seen enjoying the new equipment at Melrose Park. Pictures will be posted to the City website.
· A proclamation was created for the Week of the Child as requested by Christian Child Care. Mayor Welch read the proclamation.
· Tomorrow’s testing of the outdoor warning devices will not be tested due to the expected inclement weather. If you hear the sirens going off, seek shelter.
· Chief Dunovsky thanked Lincoln Police, the Sheriff’s Dept., EMA and FAA for responding to the plane crash last week. He also requested that people stay away from disasters situations in the future. It’s imperative that emergency personal are able to get to the scene and from the scene with injured individuals.
Adjournment:
There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Zurkammer motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Hoefle. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary
City of Lincoln