SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Welch at 6:00pm, 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

Chuck Conzo, City Treasurer

John Hoblit, City Attorney

Joe Meister, Police Chief

Ty Johnson, Fire Chief

Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager

Presiding:

Tracy Welch, Mayor

Public Comment:

There was no on present for public comment.

Oath of Office:

Eric Davis Patrolman – sworn in by City Attorney John Hoblit

Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:
A. Payment of Bills

B. Approval of July 15, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting, July 15, 2024 Public Hearing Meeting, July 23, 2024 Special Voting Session

C. Approval of request from Lincoln Community High School Football Boosters to close Wyatt Ave. from South Kickapoo Street to Lincoln Community High School on Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm for the Lincoln Community High School Homecoming decorating and whitewashing.

D. Approval of request from the Logan Railsplitting Association to close various City Streets and provide six (6) picnic tables from 8am on Saturday, September 21, 2024 until 8:00pm on Sunday, September 22, 2024 for the Logan Railsplitting Festival.

Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to approve, Alderman Eimer seconded.

The July 23, 2024 Special Voting Session should be the July 23, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting.

Alderman Parrott made the motion for the change, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll on the amendment.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman David Sanders, Alderwoman Robin McClallen

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

City Clerk Bateman called roll on the item as amended.

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Ordinances and Resolutions:

A. Ordinance 2024-1036 authorizing the sale of Excess Personal Property.

Alderwoman O’Donoghue made the motion to approve, Alderman Sanders seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Bids:

A. Approval of bid from Harold Goodman, Inc. for the demolition and removal of the property at 516 5^th St at a cost not to exceed $5,800.00.

Alderman Sanders made the motion to approve, Alderwoman O’Donoghue seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.

There will be no additional costs from the contractor to remove the crawlspace; there will be additional tonnage fees.

There being no other discussion, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

New Business/Communications:
A. Approval of Economic Development Grant to High Tide Investments, LLC for floor joist and exterior door replacement at 1230 5^th St in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00.

Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to remove the item from the table, Alderman Downs seconded.

Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

B. Approval of Economic Development Grant to Bill Bree for window replacement at 429 Pulaski Street in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00, pending approval from Historic Preservation Commission.

Alderman Downs made the motion to approve, Alderwoman Rohlfs 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 Craig Eimer, Alderman David Sanders, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman Kevin Bateman

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

C. Approval of Supplemental Engineering Agreement between Hanson Professional Services and the City of Lincoln for the 5^th Street Road Project in an amount not to exceed $49,500.00.

Alderman Sanders made the motion to approve, Alderwoman Rohlfs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

D. Approval of Mayoral appointment of Ron Keller to the Historic Preservation Commission.

Alderwoman O’Donoghue made the motion to approve, Alderwoman McClallen seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

E. Approval of Mayoral Proclamation No. 2024-497 proclaiming September 2024 as National Suicide Prevention and Action Month in the City of Lincoln.

Alderman Downs made the motion to approve, Alderman Sanders seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

F. Approval of the completion of the Memorial Park Drive Project in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 from the Sewer O&M Fund.

Alderman Eimer made the motion to approve, Alderwoman O’Donoghue seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

G. Approval of “Moving to Quiet Title” on ground owned by the City of Lincoln.

Alderman Bateman made the motion to approve, Alderman Eimer seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Announcements:

· Alderwoman Rohlfs received comment from a resident to have extra patrolling around the entrance to the High School from Pulaski Street when school begins.

· Pork Chop sandwich fundraiser for Purple Heart this Saturday at IGA

· Saturday, September 12^th there is a Recovery Walk from 1-3

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Downs motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderwoman O’Donoghue. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 6:18 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary