REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois

Monday, January 6, 2025

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Welch at 6:05pm, 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

Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Ward 4

Staff Present:

Peggy Bateman, City Clerk

John Hoblit, City Attorney

Chuck Conzo, City Treasurer

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

Ty Johnson, Fire Chief

Joe Meister, Police Chief

Remotely:

Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager

Absent:

Alderman Craig Eimer, Ward 4

Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent

Presiding:

Tracy Welch, Mayor

Public Comment:

There was no one present or on the phone for public comment. 

Oath of Office:

James Hopper – Patrolman

Koltyn Grant – Firefighter

Dorsey Hill & Andrea Runge – Business Retention & Expansion Program

This program is to work with local businesses and offer any support to help them thrive. 

On January 16^th, there will be a business walk in downtown Lincoln where members of the committee will visit downtown businesses to see how they are doing and if they are in need of anything for success.

Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:
A. Payment of Bills

B. Approval of minutes for December 10, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting

Alderman Downs 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, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman David Sanders

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Craig Eimer

Announcements:

There were video/audio difficulties during announcements. 

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 6:24 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary