REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers
700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois
Monday, June 3, 2024
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Welch at 6:01pm, with proper notice given. City Clerk Peggy Bateman called roll.
Present:
Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Ward 1
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
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 March 26, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting.
Alderwoman O’Donoghue made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman David Sanders
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.
Ordinances and Resolutions:
A. Ordinance amending Section 3-10-5 of the Lincoln City Code to set the hours of operation for Solicitors within the City of Lincoln.
Alderman Bateman made the motion to approve, Alderman Sanders seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
The hours will be 9am – 7pm
There being no other discussion, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.
Reports
A. City Treasurer’s Monthly Report FY 2023/2024 Revised/Final.
Copies were given to the council two weeks prior. $39,380.22 in checks were written in May 2024 for the FY23/24.
Only changes are noted with a asterisk.
$350,000 of budgeted money was transferred from the General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund
Treasurer Conzo suggested increasing the General Fund and Police and Fire Pensions.
Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.
New Business/Communications:
A. Approval of purchase of one (1) new Caterpillar Model D450 GC diesel engine generator in an amount not to exceed $109,640.00. (Tabled May 20, 2024)
This item will remain tabled. Still waiting on more information.
B. Approval of Contractual Agreement between the Lincoln Elementary School district #27 and the City of Lincoln Police Department for a school Resource Officer for the period beginning August 1, 2024 and ending July 31, 2025.
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: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman David Sanders
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
C. Approval of Economic Development Grant to McEntire’s Home Appliances for roof replacement at 403 Broadway Street in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00.
Alderwoman McClallen made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman David Sanders
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
D. Approval of Economic Development Grant to McEntire’s Home Appliances for roof replacement at 413 Broadway 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, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman David Sanders
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
E. Approval of purchase of body cameras and personal tracking devices for the Fire Department in a total amount not to exceed $28,620.00.
Alderman Sanders made the motion to approve, Alderwoman O’Donoghue seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
A representative from the device company stopped by and spoke to Chief Johnson today. There was a change in the contract and now the department can purchase 4 devices for $10,000. A new contract will be drafted with the changes.
Both motions were rescinded and the item will be brought back to the council with the updated contract.
F. Approval of the hiring a part time Code Enforcement Officer with a hourly salary of $25.00 per hour.
Alderman Bateman made the motion to approve, Alderwoman O’Donoghue seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman David Sanders
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
G. Approval of Sewer Rebate Program for Individual residents.
Alderwoman O’Donoghue made the motion to approve, Alderman Parrott seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman David Sanders
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
Announcements:
- A street closure request was received today from AFSME for a rally/march for a public hearing at the Junior High for the possible closure of Logan Correctional Center. The march will be from the Courthouse down Broadway St to the Junior High on June 13th.
- Mayor Welch will be on vacation next week, Alderman Bateman will be the point of contact next week.
- Coffee with the Mayor was a great success.
- Alderman Downs invited everyone to the Pride event downtown on June 8th from 3pm-8pm.
- Alderwoman McClallen thanked Mr. Landers for the potted plants downtown.
- The mural is done. Woodhall and Mr. Landers are taking care of the logistics to get it secured to the building.
- Pulaski skeet brought home a State Championship for skeet and 2nd place for trap.
Executive Session 2C11 Litigation:
There being no further announcements to come before the council, Alderman Downs made the motion to move into Executive Session, seconded by Alderwoman Rohlfs. All were in favor.
The Council recessed from the Regular City Council meeting at 6:20pm 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 9:49pm in order to reconvene the Regular City Council meeting. Roll call was taken.
Present:
Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Ward 1
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
Adjournment:
There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman O’Donoghue motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Sanders. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary
City of Lincoln