REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers
700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois
Monday, August 5, 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:
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
Chuck Conzo, City Treasurer
Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent
Joe Meister, Police Chief
John Hoblit, City Attorney
Ty Johnson, Fire Chief
Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer
Remotely:
Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager
Absent:
Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Ward 1
Alderman Steve Parrott, Ward 1
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 June 25, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting, July 1, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting.
Alderwoman O’Donoghue 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 Sam Downs, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman David Sanders
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (2) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.
Bids
A. Approval of bid from Plocher Construction Company for the 145-Influent Pumping Station Upgrade in an amount not to exceed $1,499,000.00
Alderman Bateman made the motion to approve, Alderman Eimer seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
Yeas: (6) 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: (2) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
New Business/Communications:
A. Approval of the purchase of a new DYNAPAC CC950 Steel Roller from ALTA Equipment Company in an amount not to exceed $33,010.60.
Alderman Downs made the motion to approve, Alderman Eimer seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
Yeas: (6) 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: (2) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
B. Approval of an Economic Development Grant to Mystic Greenz/Ind. Capital, LLC for front entrance replacement in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00.
Alderman Bateman 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 Sam Downs, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman David Sanders
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (2) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
C. Approval of Fencing and Automatic Gate Operators in an amount not to exceed $108,591.12.
Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to approve, Alderman Sanders seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
Yeas: (6) 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: (2) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Mayor Welch moved on to other items on the agenda.
Announcements:
· Large softball tournament happening the weekend of the Balloons over 66.
· RFP will be in the paper soon for new paint and floors at City Hall.
Executive Session 2C3 discipline of performance of the occupant of a public office, 2C5 purchase or lease of real property and 2C11 Litigation:
There being no further announcements to come before the council, Alderman Bateman made the motion to move into Executive Session, seconded by Alderman Sanders. All were in favor.
City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
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
The Council recessed from the Regular City Council meeting at 6:09pm 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 7:14pm in order to reconvene the Regular City Council meeting. Roll call was taken.
Present:
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 Bateman motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderwoman O’Donoghue. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary
City of Lincoln