Past Lincoln City Council Meetings and their minutes.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers
700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois
Tuesday, June 17, 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
Chuck Conzo, City Treasurer
John Hoblit, City Attorney
Ty Johnson, Fire Chief
Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent
Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer
Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager
Absent:
Joe Meister, Police Chief
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 April 23, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting, May 6, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting.
C. Approval of request from AFSMCE Local #2073 to permit the closing of Broadway Street from Kickapoo Street to Ottawa Street on Thursday, June 13, 2024 from 4:30pm to 5:00pm for a walk to the Junior High School.
D. Approval of request from the Hunt for Foundation to close various City Streets on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 from 11am-8pm for the 5th year Juneteenth Celebration.
Alderwoman O’Donoghue made the motion to approve, Alderman Sanders 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, Alderman David Sanders, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.
Reports:
A. City Treasurer’s Report for May, 2024
General Fund balance – up $10,000 from a year ago
Municipal Sales tax – ahead $43,000
Non-Home Rule Sales tax – $15,000 ahead
State Income Tax – up $77,000
Replacement Tax – down; need to keep an eye on this
MFT – same as a year ago
Video Gaming Tax – same as a year ago
B. Annual City Treasurers Report for the Lincoln Fireman’s Pension Fund FY 2023-2024
Ahead in the investments. Pension payments are up considerably.
C. Annual City Treasurers Report for the Lincoln Police Pension Fund FY 2023-2024
Also ahead in the investments.
D. City Clerk’s Report for May, 2024
$375,265.17 was collected in sewer payments for May 2024. $33,206.84 was received from the prisons.
E. Department Head Reports for May, 2024
These reports are either on file or will be shortly.
Mayor Welch moved on 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)
Alderman Downs made the motion to remove the item from the table, Alderman Eimer seconded.
The cost of the new generator $142,359.00 includes the purchase and installation. This purchase will not take place until FY 25/26, the amount will be help.
Alderman Bateman made the motion to amend the amount stated to $142,359.00, Alderwoman O’Donoghue seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
City Clerk Bateman called the roll to remove the tabled item.
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)
The amendment needs to have “and installation” added to the item.
The first and second motions were rescinded.
Alderman Bateman made the motion for the purchase and installation of a new generator in an amount not to exceed $142,359.00, Alderwoman O’Donoghue seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
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)
Alderman Bateman made the motion to approve the item as amended, Alderwoman Rohlfs seconded. City Clerk Bateman called roll on the item as amended.
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)
B. Approval of request from “Up in Smoke” to permit the closing of various City Streets on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 12:00pm or 5:00pm (as needed) until 1:00pm on Sunday, August 25, 2024 for the “Up in Smoke and Balloons over 66” event and Dock Dogs.
Alderman Parrott made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
Alderman Bateman clarified the street closures and their times
City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman David Sanders, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (1) Alderman Kevin Bateman
Absent: (0)
C. Approval of contract between Lincoln Community High School and the City of Lincoln Police Department for a School Resource Officer from August 1, 2024 until July 31, 2025.
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, 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)
D. Approval of the Arc-Flash Study for the Sewer Treatment Plant in an amount not to exceed $37,812.50.
Alderman Bateman made the motion to approve, Alderwoman McClallen seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll.
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)
E. Approval of the purchase of a new Hustler 943050-60” mower in an amount not to exceed $15,832.00
Alderman Downs 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, 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)
F. Approval of the purchase of body cameras and tracking devices for the Lincoln Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00
Alderman Sanders 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, 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)
Mayor Welch moved on to other items on the agenda.
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)
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
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 7:31 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers
700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
The Committee of the Whole Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Tracy Welch at 6:00 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
Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent
Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer
Ty Johnson, Fire Chief
Joe Meister, Police Chief
Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager
Absent:
Mayor Tracy Welch
Presiding:
Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Bateman
The council had a moment of silence for Rain Ware and Joe Schaler.
Public Comment:
There is no one present for public comment.
Request to Permit: AFSCME Local 2073 Thursday, June 13, 2024 4:30pm – 5:00pm road closure for walk to Lincoln Junior High School down Broadway from Kickapoo to Ottawa Street
This item will be placed on the consent agenda
Request to Permit: 13th Annual Up in Smoke and Balloon’s Over 66 Event. Road closures starting August 23, 2024 at noon – August 25, 2024 until 1:00pm.
This item will be placed on the regular agenda.
Request to Permit: Hunt for Foundation Juneteenth Celebration. Road Closure June 19, 2024 11am – 8pm closing Pekin Street in front of Library from Kickapoo to McLean and McLean to Latham Place
This item will be placed on the consent agenda.
Lincoln Police Department and Lincoln Community High School Resource Officer Contractual Agreement August 1, 2024 – July 31, 2025
This is the annual renewal for the SRO officer
This item will be placed on the regular agenda.
Arc-Flash Study
This is an OSHEA regulation that must be done. Anything that is 480 volt and up will be reviewed.
This cost for this study is $34,320. This will need to be updated annually but the cost will not be as much.
This item will be placed on the regular agenda.
Lawn Mower Purchase – Wastewater Treatment Plant
This is the same mower that was purchased for the Street Department. Cost is in the packet.
This item will be placed on the regular agenda.
Body Camera/Personal Tracking Devices
Due to the change of software, the department can get double the equipment at a cheaper cost.
This item will be placed on the regular agenda.
Mayor Welch moved on to other items on the agenda.
Announcements:
Respectfully Submitted By:
Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers
700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The Committee of the Whole Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Tracy Welch at 6:00 p.m., with proper notice given. City Clerk Peggy Bateman called roll.
Present:
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
Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent
Ty Johnson, Fire Chief
Matt Comstock, Deputy Police Chief
Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager
Absent:
Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Ward 1
Joe Meister, Police Chief
Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer
Presiding:
Mayor Tracy Welch
Public Comment:
There is no one present for public comment.
Oath of Office – Aaron Johnson Fire Chief
Lincoln Police Department and Lincoln Elementary School District #27 School Resource Officer Contractual Agreement
This item will be placed on the regular agenda.
Economic Development Commission Grant Approvals – McEntire Home Appliance 403 Broadway St. Roof Replacement $7,500.00. McEntire Home Appliance 413 Broadway St Roof Replacement $7,500.00.
These items will be placed on the regular agenda.
Approval of Body Camera/Personal Tracking Devices
This is more of a tracking device than a body cam. It has 3D point mapping capabilities to recreate a fire for investigations. It can also be used for a mayday situation to track the firefighter. The Fire Dept is requesting 2 devices that have a 2 year contract.
This item will be placed on the regular agenda.
Hiring of Code Enforcement Officer and Compensation Jason Lucas will be hired as the Code Enforcement Officer. He has recently retired from the Lincoln Police Department so he is already aware of the City Code.
This item will be placed on the regular agenda.
Ordinance Amending 3-10-5 of the Lincoln City Code
The new suggested times for Soliciting 11am-7pm.
After discussion, the council decided to amend the times to 9am – 7pm.
This item will be placed on the regular agenda.
Sewer Rebate Program – Individual Resident Benefit
Due to the city’s aging infrastructure and the drastic cost of sewer repairs, the city would like to implement a sewer rebate program. This is a proposal for a program that will be funded from the Sewer Enterprise Fund. Monthly sewer payments go directly to the Sewer Enterprise Fund from residents.
The cap for each rebate is $5000 per request. This is for a complete replacement, not small repairs. There will be $250,000 budgeted each year for this program. Once those funds are expensed for the year, requests will have to wait for the following year. 3 quotes will need to be obtained. The homeowner can have zero debts with the city to be eligible. All expenses will be made by the homeowner, receipts will be turned in with the grant request, then a reimbursement will be made to the homeowner.
This item will be placed on the regular agenda.
Mayor Welch moved on to other items on the agenda.
Announcements:
Respectfully Submitted By:
Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary
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.
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)
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
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
Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers
700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois
Monday, May 20, 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
Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent
Joe Meister, Police Chief
Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer
Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager
John Hoblit, City Attorney
Darren Coffey, Assistant Fire Chief
Absent:
Ty Johnson, Fire Chief
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 April 9, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting.
C. Approval of request from Lincoln Community High School to close various city streets on Friday, September 27, 2024 from 2:15pm until 3:30pm for the Homecoming Parade.
D. Approval of request for Carroll Catholic School Field Day to close the 100 block of 4th Street on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 8:20am until 2:30pm.
Alderwoman O’Donoghue made the motion to approve, Alderman Sanders seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
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)
Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.
Ordinances and Resolutions:
A. Ordinance 2024-1026 1-28 of the Lincoln City Code titled “Code Enforcement Officer”
Alderwoman McClallen made the motion to approve, Alderwoman Rohlfs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
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)
B. Resolution 2024-496 for Maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code for the expenditure of MFT Funds for FY 2024/2025.
Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
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)
C. Ordinance 2024-1027 annexing certain territory to the city of Lincoln, Illinois (Lincoln Industrial Park)
Alderman Sanders made the motion to approve, Alderwoman O’Donoghue seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
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)
Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.
Reports:
A. City Treasurer’s Report for April, 2024
General Fund balance is considerably lower than last month. This happens at this time every year to several bills being paid at the end of the fiscal year.
Municipal Sales tax – up from last year
State Income Tax – ahead
B. City Clerk’s Report for April, 2024
$265,992.47 was collected in sewer payments for the April 2024. $32,305.84 was received from the prisons.
C. Department Head Reports for April, 2024
These reports are either on file or will be shortly.
Mayor Welch moved on to other items on the agenda.
New Business/Communications:
A. Approval of Veolia CPI Contractual increase to $1,493,912.76 for FY 2024/2025.
Alderman Eimer made the motion to approve, Alderwoman Rohlfs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
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)
B. Approval of Sludge, Grit, and Waste Disposal in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00.
Alderman Eimer made the motion to approve, Alderwoman McClallen seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
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)
C. Approval of repair of Blower Building Caterpillar Generator repair in an amount not to exceed $51,070.14.
Alderman Eimer made the motion to approve, Alderman Parrott seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
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)
D. Approval of the purchase of one (1) new caterpillar model D450 GC diesel engine generator in an amount not to exceed $109,640.00.
Alderman Eimer made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
Mr. Bowns asked for this item to be tabled for more information on the item.
Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to table, Alderwoman O’Donoghue seconded. City Clerk Bateman called roll to table.
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)
E. Approval of the purchase and installation of a new Landfill attendants building from Countryside Barns of Eureka in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00
Alderman Eimer made the motion to approve, Alderwoman O’Donoghue seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
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)
F. Approval of the purchase of the Hustler Super Z Commercial Mower from Bee’s Cub Cadet in an amount not to exceed $15,832.00.
Alderwoman O’Donoghue made the motion to approve, Alderman Eimer seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
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)
G. Advise and Consent to the Mayoral Appointment of Joe Meister as Police Chief.
Alderwoman McClellan made the motion to approve, Alderman Sanders seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
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)
H. Advise and consent to the Mayoral Appointment of Aaron Johnson as Fire Chief.
Alderwoman O’Donoghue made the motion to approve, Alderman Sanders seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
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)
I. Advise and Consent to the Mayoral Appointment of Walt Landers as Street Superintendent.
Alderman Sanders made the motion to approve, Alderwoman O’Donoghue seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman David Sanders, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Nays: (1) Alderman Craig Eimer
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
J. Advise and Consent to the Mayoral Appointment of Wes Woodhall as Building & Zoning Officer.
Alderman Sanders made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman David Sanders, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Nays: (1) Alderman Craig Eimer
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
City Attorney Hoblit swore in all department heads that were present. Fire Chief Johnson will be sworn in at the next meeting.
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
There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Bateman motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderwoman O’Donoghie. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary
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