COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

The Committee of the Whole Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Tracy Welch at 7:00 p.m., with proper notice given. City Clerk Peggy Bateman 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

Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Ward 4

Staff Present:

Peggy Bateman, City Clerk

Chuck Conzo, City Treasurer

John Hoblit, City Attorney

Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent

Bob Dunovsky, Fire Chief

Joe Meister, Police Chief

Absent:

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager

Presiding:

Mayor Tracy Welch

Public Comment:

There is no one present for public comment. 

Economic Development Commission Grant Approval for Structural Grants – 5^th Street Mart at 1302 5^th St. 

The Commission approved this in the amount of 7,500.00.

This item will be placed on the regular agenda.

Economic Development Commission Grant Approval for Façade Grant – McEntire’s Home Appliance at 403 Broadway Street and Blue Dog at 111 S. Sangamon Street and 113 S. Sangamon Street. 

These are all pending approval of the Historic Preservation Commission. 

These items will be placed on the regular agenda. 

Amendment #1 Appropriation Ordinance FY 22/23

Small amount changes.  Due to not knowing the loan amounts for sewer repair projects and the police vehicle purchase, the money was placed in appropriations.  Having that information now, this amendment reflects the correct amounts. 

This item will be placed on the regular agenda.

Mayor Welch moved on to other items on the agenda.

Announcements:

• Request to permit for street closure – First United Methodist Church, July 9th. Item will be placed on the consent agenda.
• Mayor Welch shared that he has copies of the Civility Pledge that he spoke about previously. He said no one is obligated to sign one. He plans to sign and will leave blank copies at the front of the Council Chambers for anyone else that wants to sign. 

Executive Session 2C11 Litigation:

There being no further announcements to come before the council, Alderman Parrott made the motion to move into Executive Session, seconded by Alderman Downs.  All were in favor. 

The Council recessed from the Committee of the Whole meeting at 7:18pm in order to enter Executive Session.  Mayor Welch announced there would be no further city business conducted upon reconvening. 

Return from Executive Session:

The council reconvened from Executive Session at 8:33pm in order to reconvene the Committee of the Whole meeting.  Roll call was taken.

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

Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Ward 4

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Bateman motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Eimer. All were in favor. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary