REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers
700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois
Monday, May 6, 2024
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Welch at 6:02pm, 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
Ty Johnson, Fire Chief
Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent
Joe Meister, Police Chief
Chuck Conzo, City Treasurer
Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer
Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager
Absent:
Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Ward 1
Presiding:
Tracy Welch, Mayor
Public Comment:
There was no one present or on the phone for public comment.
Oath of Office: Daniel Carr promotion to Sergeant
Christy Fruge - DARE
Christy shared how the DARE program works and answered questions from the Council.
Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:
A. Payment of Bills
B. Approval of minutes for April 1, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting, April 15, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting, April 15, 2024 Special Committee of the Whole Meeting, April 23, 2024 Public Hearing – Budget Meeting, April 23, 2024 Special Voting Meeting.
C. Approval of Request from the Logan Railsplitter Antique Car Club to permit the closing of the 100 Block of South Kickapoo Street on Saturday, May 25, 2024, Saturday, June 22, 2024, Saturday, July 27, 2024m Saturday, August 31, 2024, and September 28, 2024, from 8am until 11am for the “Cars and Coffee Meetings”
D. Approval of Request from the Lincoln Park District to permit the closing of various City Streets on Thursday, July 4, 2024 from 9am until 11am for the Fourth of July Children Parade
E. Approval of Request from Spirited Republic to permit the opening time to be 10am (One-hour early) on Sunday, May 12, 2024.
Alderwoman O’Donoghue made the motion to approve, Alderman Sanders seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, 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 4-12 of the Lincoln City code titled “Solar Regulations”
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. Resolution to Allocate Cannabis Sales tax.
Alderwoman O’Donoghue made the motion to approve, Alderman Parrott seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
Alderman Bateman made an amendment to allocate 90% to Police and Fire pensions and 10% to the Lincoln Dare program, Alderwoman O’Donoghue seconded.
Alderman Downs, Eimer and City Clerk Conzo feels the allocation should be 95/5 due to being so behind on the pensions.
There being no other discussion, City Clerk Bateman called roll on the amendment.
Yeas: (4) Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (3) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Craig Eimer
Absent: (1) Alderwoman Robin McClallen
City Clerk Bateman called roll on the item as amended.
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.
New Business/Communications:
A. Approval of the Mayoral re-appointment of Eric Egnew to the Fire and Police Commission for a three-year term.
Alderwoman O’Donoghue made the motion to approve, Alderwoman Rohlfs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the 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. Approval of the Mayoral appointment of Jonette “Jonie” Tibbs to the Economic Development Commission.
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, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders
Nays: (1) Alderman Craig Eimer
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (1) Alderwoman Robin McClallen
C. Approval of the Mayoral appointment of Craig Eimer to the Economic Development Commission.
Alderman Bateman made the motion to approve, Alderman Sanders seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
Yeas: (2) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Craig Eimer,
Nays: (5) Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (1) Alderwoman Robin McClallen
D. Approval of the Mayoral appointment of Tony Zurkammer to the Liquor Commission.
Alderwoman O’Donoghue 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, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders
Nays: (1) Alderman Craig Eimer
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (1) Alderwoman Robin McClallen
E. Approval of the donation of $5000.00 to the Lincoln Park District for the July 4, 2024 Fireworks Display.
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: (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
F. Approval of Economic Development Grant to QWE, Inc. Greg Patel at 201 Madigan Dr. for entry door replacement in an amount not to exceed $7500.00.
Alderman Downs made the motion to approve, Alderman Parrott seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the 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
G. Approval of Economic Development Grant to Small Town Creations at 115 S. Kickapoo Street for three (3) replacement windows in an amount not to exceed $7450.00.
Alderwoman O’Donoghue made the motion to approve, Alderman Sanders seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the 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
H. Approval of Economic Development Grant to Prairie Land Title Company Inc at 507 Pulaski Street for roof replacement in an amount not to exceed $7500.00.
Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to approve, Alderwoman O’Donoghue seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the 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
I. Approval of Economic Development Grant to Lincoln Community Theatre at 410 Broadway Street for tuck pointing in an amount not to exceed $7500.00.
Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to approve, Alderwoman O’Donoghue seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the 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
J. Approval of Economic Development Grant to Scott Mack & Infiniti Real Estate LLC at 714 Keokuk Street for roof replacement in an amount not to exceed $6840.00
Alderman Downs made the motion to approve, Alderman Sanders seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the 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
K. Approval of Economic Development Grant to Scott Mack & Infiniti Real Estate LLC at 702-708 Keokuk Street for roof replacement in an amount not to exceed $7500.00.
Alderwoman O’Donoghue made the motion to approve, Alderman Sanders seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the 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
L. Approval of Façade Grant to Small Town Creations at 115 S. Kickapoo Street for tuck pointing & Brick Repair in an amount not to exceed $4150.00.
Alderman Sanders made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the 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
M. Approval of Façade Grant to ACME 007 LLC at 401 Broadway Street for tuck pointing & brick repair in an amount not to exceed $8500.00.
Alderman Downs 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, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders
Nays: (1) Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (1) Alderwoman Robin McClallen
N. Approval of Façade Grant to Hild Brother’s Construction & Remodeling LLC at 118 N. McLean Street for exterior repairs. Window & door replacement in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00
Alderwoman O’Donoghue made the motion to approve, Alderman Sanders seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the 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
O. Approval of funding agreement between the City of Lincoln and the Logan County Regional Planning FY 2024/2025.
Mayor Welch wanted to bring up that there is a clause at the bottom of this agreement that this agreement will renew automatically unless written notice of cancelation is given in writing 30 days prior to the end of the agreement.
Alderwoman O’Donoghue made the motion to approve, Alderman Bateman seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the 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
P. Approval of Contract for Legal Services between John Hoblit, Esq and the City of Lincoln for a period of four (4) years.
Alderman Sanders made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the 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
Announcements:
· Alderman Bateman brought up that there is a need of tuck pointing and brick repair for City Hall.
· Alderman Parrott asked and received updates on the City Hall Roof and the Juvenile Justice property
· Humane Society fundraiser breakfast at American Legion
· Update on Logan CC: The recommendation from COGFA is to close the Logan CC facility and move it to Stateville. The COGFA group is required by law to have a public hearing, that date has not been set yet. There will be an online town hall meeting on Facebook on May 15 at 6:30pm. You can buy a Save Logan sign for $10 at Lincoln Printers. The current plan will be to keep Logan operational for 3-5 years until a new facility is built in Stateville.
· Mayor Welch thanked everyone for their work that were involved with the parks.
· Update on Mural: The painter is having some health problems so it is going a little slower but he is making progress.
· Alderman Parrott and Alice Roate is meeting with the Route 66 centennial group tomorrow.
· The courthouse beams will be coming down soon.
· 3rd Friday is on May 17th
Adjournment:
There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Downs motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Parrott. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary
City of Lincoln