REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers 700 Broadway Street I Lincoln, Illinois

Monday, April 17, 2023

 

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Welch at 6:05pm, with proper notice given. City Clerk Peggy Bateman called roll.

Present:

Vacant, Ward 1

Alderman Steve Parrott, Ward 1

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

Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent

Joe Meister, Police Chief

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

Remotely:

Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager

Absent:

Alderman Tony Zurkammer, Ward 2

Bob Dunovsky, Fire Chief

Presiding:

Tracy Welch, Mayor

 

Public Comment:

There is no one present for public comment.

Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:

A. Payment of Bills

B. Approval of request to permit the closing of various City Streets from the Lincoln Park District for a 5k run on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 5:00 am until 9:00 am.

C. Approval of request to permit the closing of various City Streets from the Lincoln Park District for the Fourth of July Children's Parade on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 from 10am until 11am. Alderman Hoefle made the motion to approve, Alderwoman Rohlfs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Tony Zurkammer

Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.

Ordinances and Resolutions:

A. Resolution 2023-472 approving the content of certain Executive Session Meeting Minutes of the City Council of 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 roll.

Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Tony Zurkammer

B. Ordinance 2023-1001 authorizing the Sale of Excess Personal Property.

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

Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Tony Zurkammer

C. Resolution 2023-473 for Engineering Services for design of Fifth Street Road in an amount not to exceed $280,000.00.

Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.

This document allows the city to move forward with smaller jobs within this project. There is a possibility the full $280,000.00 will not be used.

There being no more discussion, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (5) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (1) Alderman Rick Hoefle

Absent: (1) Alderman Tony Zurkammer

D. Ordinance 2023-1002 amending the Liquor regulations of the City of Lincoln.

Alderman Bateman made the motion to approve, Alderman Hoefle seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.

The major change for this ordinance is the requirement for a continued interior camera recording loop and to make the recordings available to law enforcement for when a complaint is made. There is an additional exterior plan as well for cameras.

 

Alderman Hoefle made the motion to amend to include a camera installation deadline of August 1, 2023. A letter will be mailed out to all existing establishments, any new establishment will need cameras before applying for a liquor license. Alderman Bateman seconded.

There being no other discussion, City Clerk Bateman called roll on the amendment.

Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Tony Zurkammer

City Clerk Bateman called roll on the item as amended.

Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Tony Zurkammer

E. Ordinance 2023-1003 amending Section 3-22 of the Lincoln City Code "Parklets"

Alderman Bateman made the motion to approve, Alderwoman Rohlfs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.

Language will also be included at 3-22-2 to include that parklets only be permitted for food and drink establishments.

There being no other discussion, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (5) Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Kathy Horn

Nays: (1) Alderman Steve Parrott

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Tony Zurkammer

Mayor Welch moved on to other items on the agenda.

Bids:

A. Approval of contract for the Mowing of Nuisance Properties to Eugene Mehan Lawn Service for a two-year period.

Alderman Hoefle made the motion to approve, Alderwoman Rohlfs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being no discussion, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.

Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Kathy Horn, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Tony Zurkammer

 

Reports:

A. City Treasurer's Report for March, 2023

Fund balance has improved since last month

Police Pension funds are down approx. $200,000 as of Feb 2023 Fire Pension down below $5 million as of Feb 2023

Income Tax up from previous year, but down overall for the calendar year Municipal Sales Tax up due to holiday shopping, down due to inflation non-home Rule sales tax is up from last year

Replacement Tax not as good as last month Motor Fuel Tax is down as well

Video Gaming Tax is $42,939.00

B.   City Clerk's Report for March, 2023

$429,615.93 was received in the month of March 2023. $62,654.50 was received from both prisons.

C.   Department Head Reports for March, 2023

These reports are on file on the city website.

Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.

New Business/Communications:

A. Approval of Agreement for Professional Services between the City of Lincoln and Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. for design services for replacement of the existing influent screen, grit system components, associated gates, piping, and electrical work.

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

Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Tony Zurkammer

B.   Approval of Contractor's Pay Application No. 23 and final from Plocher Construction Co., Inc. for the Lincoln CSO Improvements in an amount not to exceed $74,383.38.

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

Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Tony Zurkammer

C.   Approval of the installations of the new control panel at the Drying Bed Lift Station by Britton Electronics and Automation, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $15,620.00.

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: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Tony Zurkammer

D.   Approval of the Mayoral Proclamation 2023-474 for the Arbor Day Celebration on April 28, 2023.

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

Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Tony Zurkammer Mayor Welch read the proclamation.

E. Approval of the improvement of Tremont Street through the use of Rebuild Illinois Funds.

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

Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Tony Zurkammer

F.   Approval of the upgrade of the City Hall elevator by Kone, Inc. Elevators & Escalators in an amount not to exceed $175,000.00 from ARPA Funds.

Alderman Bateman made the motion to approve, Alderwoman Horn seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.

This will lock the city in at this price for repairs.

There being no other discussion, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.

Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Kathy Horn

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Tony Zurkammer

Announcements:

  • House Blessing for the 27th home for Habitat for Ribbon cutting will be Saturday, May 6th at 2:30pm at 330 4th St. Home recipient is Anthony Gettleson and his son Micah. Property donated by Robert Gephart. Home constructed by Habitat volunteers and LCHS Building Trades.

 

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Bateman motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Hoefle. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary