REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers
700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois
Monday, October 16, 2023
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Welch at 7:01pm, with proper notice given. City Clerk Peggy Bateman called roll.
Present:
Alderman Steve Parrott, Ward 1
Alderman David Sanders, 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
John Hoblit, City Attorney
Chuck Conzo, City Treasurer
Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer
Bob Dunovsky, Fire Chief
Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent
Joe Meister, Police Chief
Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager
Absent:
Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Ward 1
Presiding:
Tracy Welch, Mayor
Oath of Office – Nick Davis was sworn in a Fire Inspector
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 September 26, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting.
C. Approval of request to permit the closing of McLean Street from Delavan Street to Pekin Street from Lincoln Christian Church on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 3pm – 8pm for Hometown Christmas activities.
D. Approval of request to permit the closing of the 100 block of Tenth Street from Union Street to Chestnut Street for Don Sielaff on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 4pm-8pm for Halloween Night Trick – or – Treat activities.
Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to approve, Alderman Parrott seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
There being no other discussion, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Craig Eimer, , Alderman David Sanders
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (1) Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.
Ordinances and Resolutions:
A. Ordinance 2023-1014 authorizing the sale of Real Estate – 638 6th Street.
Alderman Bateman made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (1) Alderwoman Robin McClallen
B. Ordinance 2023-1015 amending Section 9-5-15 of the City Code pertaining to parking on certain City Streets.
Alderman Parrott made the motion to approve, Alderman Sanders seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
Gavin Street was added to this ordinance.
There being no further discussion, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (1) Alderwoman Robin McClallen
C. Resolution 2023-481 approving certain content of Executive Meeting Minutes of the City of Lincoln.
Alderman Downs made the motion to approve, Alderwoman Rohlfs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (1) Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.
Reports
A. City Treasurer’s Report for September, 2023
General Fund Balance has improved. In fact, Treasurer Conzo feels the City should look into non risk investments. He will bring suggestions to the council
Municipal Sales Tax – down a little from last time
State Use Tax – consistent
Non Home Rule – up from last time
Income Tax – up from last time
Video Gaming - Consistent
B. City Clerks Report for September, 2023
The sewer department brought in $327,384.37 in sewer payments. No payments were received from the prison.
C. Department Head Reports for September, 2023
These reports are either on file or will be soon.
Announcements:
- A portion of Kickapoo Street near Latham Park will be closed beginning tomorrow for a Road Patch repair.
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 7:14 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary
City of Lincoln