REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers
700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois
Monday, June 5, 2023
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Welch at 7:01pm, with proper notice given. Deputy Clerk Julie Landers called roll.
Present:
Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Ward 1
Alderman Steve Parrott, Ward 1
Vacant, Ward 2
Alderman Sam Downs, Ward 2
Alderman Kevin Bateman, Ward 3
Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Ward 3
Alderman Craig Eimer, Ward 4
Vacant, Ward 4
Staff Present:
Julie Landers, Deputy Clerk
Chuck Conzo, City Treasurer
John Hoblit, City Attorney
Bob Dunovsky, Fire Chief
Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent
Joe Meister, Police Chief
Remotely:
Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer
Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager
Absent:
Peggy Bateman, City Clerk
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 April 25, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting, May 1, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting.
C. Approval of request to permit the closing of the 300 block of Decatur St and the 300 block of S. McLean St, including the intersection of these streets, from the Hunt for Foundation for the Juneteenth Block Party on Monday, June 19, 2023 from 1:00pm until 9:00pm.
D. Approval of request to permit the closing of various City Streets from Lincoln Community High School for the Homecoming Parade on Friday, September 15, 2023 from 2:15 pm until 3:15pm.
Alderwoman McClellan made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, Deputy Clerk Landers called roll.
Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.
Reports:
City Treasurer’s April 2023 Report – Revised/Final
There were checks that still needed to be written for FY 22/23 in May. General Fund balance is better than it was last year.
Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.
New Business/Communications:
A. Advise and Consent to the Mayoral appointment of Alderman Sam Downs to the Logan County Tourism Bureau.
Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to approve, Alderman Parrott seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, Deputy Clerk Landers called the roll.
Yeas: (5) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (1) Alderman Sam Downs
Absent: (0)
B. Approval of Agreement for Engineering Services for the Fifth Street Road Project between Hanson Professional Services and the City of Lincoln in an amount not to exceed $260,500.00.
Alderman Downs made the motion to approve, Alderwoman Rohlfs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, Deputy Clerk Landers called the roll.
Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman Craig Eimer
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
C. Approval of Economic Development Grant to the Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society for roof repairs at 114 N. Chicago Street in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00.
Alderman Parrott made the motion to approve, Alderwoman Rohlfs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, Deputy Clerk Landers called the roll.
Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman Craig Eimer
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
D. Approval of Economic Development Grant to Big Shot Properties for the replacement doors, framing and trim work at 720 N. Sherman Street in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00.
Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, Deputy Clerk Landers called the roll.
Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman Craig Eimer
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
E. Approval of Economic Development Grant to Big Shot Properties for the removal and replacement of three overhead doors at 1112 Keokuk Street in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00.
Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, Deputy Clerk Landers called the roll.
Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman Craig Eimer
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
F. Approval of Economic Development Grant to Jenny Abbott dba American Family Insurance, for the removal and replacement of windows at 407 Pulaski Street in an amount not to exceed $3,350.00.
Alderwoman McClallen made the motion to approve, Alderwoman Rohlfs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, Deputy Clerk Landers called the roll.
Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman Craig Eimer
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
G. Approval of Contractual Agreement for the assignment of a School Resource Officer from the Lincoln Police Department between Lincoln Community High School and the City of Lincoln at a cost of $40,000.00 for the school year 23/24.
Alderman Parrott made the motion to approve, Alderwoman McClallen seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, Deputy Clerk Landers called the roll.
Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman Craig Eimer
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
H. Approval of Contractual Agreement for the assignment of a School Resource Officer from the Lincoln Police Department between Lincoln Elementary School District #27 and City of Lincoln at a cost of $40,000.00 for the School Year 23/24.
Alderman Parrott made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, Deputy Clerk Landers called the roll.
Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman Craig Eimer
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
I. Approval of the five-year lease of a new John Deere Wheel Loader and Backhoe from Martin Equipment of Springfield in a monthly amount $3,932.68.
Alderman Downs made the motion to approve, Alderwoman Rohlfs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, Deputy Clerk Landers called the roll.
Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman Craig Eimer
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
Announcements:
- There will be an additional street closure brought to the council for a section of Broadway St in front of Foxhole Bar for an additional band on 3rd
- Ribbon cut on Tuesday, May 6th at Peggy’s Place.
- Pride Fest was this past weekend, and was a huge success.
- Alderman Bateman asked for an update of reaching out for Gov HR. Alderman Parrott is still researching and will bring any info to the council.
- Pulaski and Logan Street will have construction beginning on Wednesday to repair a sinkhole.
- Lincoln Parkway is closed at the RR viaduct for RR repairs.
Adjournment:
There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Parrott motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Downs. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 7:31p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary
City of Lincoln