REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers
700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois
Monday, June 20, 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:
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:
Peggy Bateman, City Clerk
Chuck Conzo, City Treasurer
Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent
Joe Meister, Police Chief
Ty Johnson, Assistant Police Chief
Remotely:
Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer
Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager
Absent:
John Hoblit, City Attorney
Bob Dunovsky, Fire Chief
Presiding:
Tracy Welch, Mayor
Public Comment:
Jeanna Gill addressed the Council regarding her organization called Fostering Grace.
Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:
A. Payment of Bills
B. Approval of minutes for May 9, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting.
C. Approval of request from Lincoln Railsplitter Antique Auto Club to permit the closing of Pulaski St from Kickapoo St to McLean St on Friday, August 11, 2023 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm for the Antique Car Show.
D. Approval of request from Lincoln Railsplitter Antique Auto Club to permit the closing of the 100 Block of South Kickapoo St from Broadway St to Pulaski St on Friday, July 14, 2023 and Friday, September 8, 2023 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm for the Antique Car Show.
E. Approval of request from First Presbyterian Church to permit diverting the alley between Ottawa Street and Kankakee St to one-way westbound only on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm for the 40th Annual Church BBQ.
F. Approval of Request to permit the extended closing of Broadway Street from McLean Street to Chicago Street on Friday, June 16, 2023 from 4pm – until Midnight for the Third Friday/Nashville Nights band performance.
Alderman Parrott 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, 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.
Ordinances and Resolutions:
A. Ordinance 2023-1006 authorizing the purchase of Real Estate at 112 South Chicago Street.
Alderman Parrott made the motion to approve, Alderman Bateman seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (5) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Nays: (1) Alderman Craig Eimer
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
B. Ordinance 2023-1007 authorizing the purchase of Real Estate at 116 South Chicago Street.
Alderman Parrott made the motion to approve, Alderman Bateman seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (5) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Nays: (1) Alderman Craig Eimer
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.
Reports
- City Treasurer’s Report for May 2023
General Fund Balance has improved from last month
Income Tax down $13,500
Sales tax revenue – up $12,000 from last year
Non Home Rule Sales tax - $4000 ahead from last year
Replacement Tax – down some but not concerned
Video Gaming Tax - $3,000 ahead from last year
- City Treasurer’s Report Annual Fireman’s Pension Fund Report for FY 2022-2023
Now handled by the State. Not favorable due to the stock market.
- City Treasurer’s Report Annual Police Pension Fund Report for FY 2022-20233
Now handled by the State. Not favorable due to the stock market.
- City Clerk’s Report for May 2023
$347,039.88 was received in Sewer receipts in the month of May 2023.
- Department Head Reports for May 2023
These reports are on file or will be soon.
New Business/Communications:
A. Approval of purchase of one (1) Lucas 3.1 Chest Compression System with PM Contract and five (5) LIFEPAK 1000ECG Display/Defibrillators from Stryker Emergency Care at a cost not to exceed $43,687.91 in ARPA funds.
Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to approve, Alderwoman McClallen seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the 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)
B. Advice & Consent to the Mayoral appointment of Ronald Olthof to the Diversity & Inclusion Commission.
Alderman Downs 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 Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
C. Advice & Consent to the Mayoral appointment of Alderman Craig Eimer to the Liquor Commission.
Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
Yeas: (5) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Nays: (1) Alderman Craig Eimer
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
D. Approval of Economic Development Grant to Dan Row at 214 S. McLean St for limited repair, tuck pointing, brick repair and replacement at a cost not to exceed $7,500.00.
Alderman Bateman made the motion to approve, Alderwoman McClellan seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
F. Approval of Façade Grant to Dan Row at 214 S. McLean St for tuck pointing of the façade and replacement of the awning in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00, pending approval of the Historic Preservation Commission.
Alderman Bateman made the motion to amend the item to remove the wording ‘pending approval of the Historic Preservation Commission’, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll on the amendment.
Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
Alderman Bateman made the motion to approve the item as amended, Alderman Bateman seconded. City Clerk Bateman called the roll on the item as amended.
Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
- Approval of the 2023 Roadway Scarifications/Oil and Chip Resurfacing Targets
Alderman Parrott made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
- Approval of the purchase of a Case IH Farmall 100C Tractor with Loader & Rotary Cutter
Mower in an amount not to exceed $92,599.40 from Central Illinois Ag.
Alderman Parrott made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
H. Approval of the purchase of a Total Patcher V Grader from Hampton Equipment of Raymond, Illinois in an amount not to exceed $18,500.00.
Alderwoman Rohlfs 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 Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
I. Approval of the purchase of four (4) new tires for the Sewer Department backhoe from Pomp’s Tire Service in an amount not to exceed $7,170.09.
Alderman Bateman made the motion to approve, Alderwoman McClellan seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
J. Advice and Consent to the Mayoral Appointment of Rhonda O’Donoghue as Alderwoman Ward 4. (Oath to follow after vote)
Alderwoman Rohlfs 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 Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
Announcements:
· Ribbon cut on Saturday at 11 am at Brady’s Construction to celebrate 20 plus years of service to the community. Open House to follow.
· 3rd Fridays/Nashville Nights was hugely attended and big success.
· Juneteenth Celebrations were a huge success.
· Tiny Homes in the 900 block of Decatur Street is moving along but needs more volunteers.
· Ground breaking for the youth center at the Juvenile Justice.
· Open Arms Family Fun Day Saturday, June 24th.
· Lincoln’s 4th of July fireworks is actually on July 3rd.
Adjournment:
There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Parrott motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Eimer. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary
City of Lincoln