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Last Updated: 19 September 2023

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois

Monday, August 21, 2023

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Welch at 7:04pm, with proper notice given. City Clerk Peggy Bateman called roll.

Present:

Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Ward 1

Alderman Steve Parrott, Ward 1

Vacant, 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

Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager

John Hoblit, City Attorney

Bob Dunovsky, Fire Chief

Absent:

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

Presiding:

Tracy Welch, Mayor

Savannah Conrady – Completion of Probationary Fire Fighter – Oath of Office Fire Fighter.  Presentation of Badge and Helmet Shied by Retired Assistant Fire Chief Steve Dahm.

Savanah was sworn in by City Attorney John Hoblit. 

Public Comment:

Scott Lindley spoke regarding the mural that he will be creating for downtown Lincoln.

Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:
A. Payment of Bills

B. Request from Lincoln Community High School Football Boosters to permit the closing of Wyatt Ave from S. Kickapoo Street to Lincoln Community High School to decorate and whitewash Wyatt Ave for Homecoming on Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 4:30 pm – 7:30pm.  

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

Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Robin McClallen

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.

Ordinances and Resolutions:

A.  Ordinance 2023-1012 authorizing Real Estate to go out for bid. 

Alderman Bateman made the motion to approve, Alderman Eimer seconded.  Mayor Welch called for discussion. 

The property address is 638 6^th St. 

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

Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Robin McClallen

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Welch moved on to other items on the agenda. 

Reports

A.  City Treasurer’s Report for July, 2023

General Fund Balance continues to increase

Municipal Sales Tax – declined

Non Home Rule Sales tax – increased

State Income Tax - declined

Replacement Tax – has evened out

Video Gaming – pretty consistent now

MFT – declined

B.  City Clerk’s Report for July, 2023

$346,595.66 was collected in sewer receipts for the month of July 2023.

C.  Department Head Reports for July, 2023

These reports are either on file or will be soon. 

New Business/Communications:
A.  Advise and Consent to the Mayoral Appointment of David Sanders to Alderman for Ward 2. (Swearing in after vote)

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

Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Robin McClallen

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Welch moved on to other items on the agenda. 

Announcements:

·         GFL will be starting early this week at 4am due to the extreme heat

·         Ribbon cut for Balloons over 66 this weekend

·         Proclamation 2023-478 Lynn Laughlin was read by Mayor Welch

·         Employee Appreciation Lunch has been postponed until Sept 7^th due to the extreme heat

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Parrott motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderwoman O’Donoghue. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary

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Last Updated: 06 September 2023

SPECIAL/EXECUTIVE SESSION – CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois

Monday, August 14, 2023

The Special/Executive Session with the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Tracy Welch at 6:14p.m., with proper notice given.

Present:

Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Ward 1

Alderman Steve Parrott, Ward 1

Vacant, Ward 2

Alderman Sam Downs, Ward 2

Alderman Kevin Bateman, Ward 3

Alderwoman Wanda Rohlfs, Ward 3

Alderman Craig Eimer, Ward 4

Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Ward 4

Staff Present:

Peggy Bateman, City Clerk

Chuck Conzo, Treasurer

John Hoblit, City Attorney

Absent:

Walt Landers, Street Superintendent

Bob Dunovsky, Fire Chief

Joe Meister, Police Chief

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

Andrew Bowns, Project Manager Veolia Water

Presiding:

Mayor Tracy Welch

Public Participation:

There was no one present for public participation.

Executive Session 2C7:

Alderman Parrott made the motion to move into Executive Session, seconded by Alderman Eimer.  All were in favor. 

The Council recessed from the Special/Executive Session meeting at 6:15pm 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 8:11pm in order to reconvene the Special Session meeting. Roll call was taken.

Present:

Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Ward 1

Alderman Steve Parrott, Ward 1

Vacant, 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 8:11p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary

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Last Updated: 06 September 2023

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

The Committee of the Whole Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Bateman 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

Vacant, 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

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

Bob Dunovsky, Fire Chief

Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent

Joe Meister, Police Chief

Absent:

Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager

John Hoblit, City Attorney

Tracy Welch, Mayor

Presiding:

Alderman Kevin Bateman, Mayor Pro Tem

Public Comment:

There is no one present for public comment. 

Mayoral appointment of David Sanders to Alderman Ward 2

This item will be placed on the regular agenda. 

Request to Permit:  LCHS Homecoming Whitewashing Wyatt Ave Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 4:30pm – 7:30pm.

This item will be placed on the consent agenda.

Announcements:

• Employee Appreciation Lunch is Thursday, August 24^th from 11am – 2pm at the LMSB. Also open to the public.
• Ales for Tails fundraiser at Spirited Republic on Thursday, Aug 24^th from 4pm-9pm.
• Alderman Bateman made a motion to place on the regular agenda to go out for bid for the sale of the property at 638 6^th

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderwoman Wanda Rohlfs motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Eimer.  All were in favor. Mayor Pro Tem Bateman adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary

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Last Updated: 06 September 2023

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois

Monday, August 7, 2023

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Welch at 7:01pm, with proper notice given. City Clerk Peggy Bateman called roll.

Present:

Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Ward 1

Alderman Steve Parrott, Ward 1

Vacant, 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

Bob Dunovsky, Fire Chief

Presiding:

Tracy Welch, Mayor

Public Comment:

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

Alice Roate – Tourism Quarterly Report

This is the 2^nd quarterly report.

Hotel/Motel Tax income was $43,304.81 – up 2% from same time last year

The annual Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Grant was received in the amount of $46,287.00.

Also received the Illinois Tourism attractions and festivals grant in the amount of $25,187.00.  That money went towards a new parking lot and patio at the Mill Museum which is completed.

Also received the Route 66 grant program in the amount of $29,320.00.  That was used to install electric vehicle chargers in Atlanta and Route 66 shields that will be going on the roads in Lincoln.

Advertising continues

369 visitors to Tourism, with 95 having the Route 66 passport

The Mill Museum had 387 visitors, with 77 having the Route 66 passport

Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:
A. Payment of Bills

B. Approval of minutes for June 13, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting, June 20, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting.

Alderman Downs made the motion to approve, Alderwoman Rohlfs 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 Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Robin McClallen

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.

Bids:

A.  Approval of bid from P.H. Broughton & Sons of Springfield, IL for Oil & Chip Resurfacing in an amount not to exceed $423,448.44.

Alderman Downs made the motion to approve, Alderman Eimer 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 Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Robin McClallen

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Welch moved on to other items on the agenda. 

New Business/Communications:
A.  Approval of the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 for the Workcamp for Lincoln for 2024

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

Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Robin McClallen

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

B. Approval of Economic Development Grant to Guest House/Creative Family Products for replacement two (2) rear windows for property at 111 S. Kickapoo Street in an amount not to exceed $3,600.00.

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

Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Craig Eimer

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (1) Alderwoman Robin McClallen

Absent: (0)

C.  Approval of Economic Development Grant to Guest House/Creative Family Products for tuck pointing and brick work for property at 113 S. Kickapoo Street in an amount no to exceed $6,762.50.

Alderman Parrott made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded.  Mayor Welch called for discussion. 

Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Craig Eimer

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (1) Alderwoman Robin McClallen

Absent: (0)

D. Approval of Economic Development Grant to Double shot Holdings, LLC/The Griesheim Building for the removal and replacement of tile and concrete repair for property at 101 S. Kickapoo Street in an amount to exceed $1,700.00.

Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded.  Mayor Welch called for discussion. 

Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Craig Eimer

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (1) Alderwoman Robin McClallen

Absent: (0)

E. Approval of Economic Development Grant to Double shot Holdings, LLC/The Griesheim Building for the removal and replacement of tile and concrete repair for property at 107 S. Kickapoo Street in an amount to exceed $1,700.00.

Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded.  Mayor Welch called for discussion. 

Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Craig Eimer

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (1) Alderwoman Robin McClallen

Absent: (0)

F.  Approval of Economic Development Grant to Double shot Holdings LLC/The Griesheim Building for the removal and replacement of tile and concrete repair for property at 109 S. Kickapoo Street in an amount not to exceed $1,700.00.

Alderman Parrott made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded.  Mayor Welch called for discussion. 

Yeas: (6) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Craig Eimer

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (1) Alderwoman Robin McClallen

Absent: (0)

G.  Approval of Work order #1 from Crawford, Murphy, & Tilley, Inc. for Engineering Services in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00.

Alderman Downs 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, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman Craig Eimer

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Welch moved on to other items on the agenda. 

Announcements:

·         Mayor Welch will be absent from the next COW, Alderman Kevin Bateman will be filling in.

·         Alderman Eimer thanked the Street Department for their hard work on Allison Park and sidewalks around town. 

·         The sidewalk work on 5^th St has begun but may need to be postponed due to all the recent rain. 

Executive Session 2C3 and 2C7:

There being no further announcements to come before the council, Alderman Eimer made the motion to move into Executive Session, seconded by Alderwoman McClallen.  All were in favor. 

The Council recessed from the Regular City Council meeting at 7:18pm 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 8:40pm in order to reconvene the Regular City Council meeting.  Roll call was taken.

Present:

Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Ward 1

Alderman Steve Parrott, Ward 1

Vacant, 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 Parrott motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderwoman O’Donoghue. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary