COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

The Committee of the Whole Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Tracy Welch at 7:00 p.m., 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

Matt Comstock, Deputy Police Chief

Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager

Absent:

Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

Ty Johnson, Fire Chief

Joe Meister, Police Chief

Presiding:

Mayor Tracy Welch

Public Comment:

There is no one present for public comment. 

Request to Permit – Annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, November 29, 2024 from 5pm – 6pm.

This item will be placed on the consent agenda.

Economic Development Commission Grant Approvals

Kolton Johner – 201 Sangamon St. – Garage door replacement - $7,500

Kevin and Brook Hild – 116 N McLean - Roof replacement - $7,500

Robert Becherer -303 S Kickapoo St - Window replacement - $7500

Scott Mack dba Infinite Real Estate LLC - 702 - 708 Keokuk St - Phase 2 roofing - $7500

This items will be placed individually on the regular agenda. 

Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lincoln Logan County, a Municipal Corporation and the Lincoln Lakes Condo Association.

This city is asking the Condo Association to grant the City of Lincoln and KPH Solar Farms access to their properties via South Lake Road/Kickapoo St.  These easements were previously granted to the City of Lincoln when they City of Lincoln thought the road belonged to them. 

This item will be placed on the regular agenda. 

Mayor Welch moved on to other items on the agenda.

Announcements:

• Mayor Welch thanked everyone who attended Trick or Treat with the Mayor
• Mural is up. There is talk about adding lighting to it.
• The owner of the property at 544 4^th St is deceased. It is a vacant lot. The estate is being handled in Menard County and they are looking to close the estate. The estate does not have the funds to maintain the property and are looking to gift the property to the City of Lincoln.  The city has been mowing the property for years.  One year of taxes would need to be paid.  That amount is $390. 

This item will be placed on the regular agenda.

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Downs motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Downs. All were in favor. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary