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Past Lincoln City Council Meetings and their minutes.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois

Monday, September 5, 2023

 

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Welch at 7:02pm, 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

Chuck Conzo, City Treasurer

Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent

Joe Meister, Police Chief

John Hoblit, City Attorney

Bob Dunovsky, Fire Chief


Absent:

Alderman Craig Eimer, Ward 4

Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

 

Presiding:

Tracy Welch, Mayor

 

A moment of silence was held for the passing of Gary Hurley, Patricia Snyder, Robert Farmer, and Doug Ritterbush

 

Public Comment:

There was no one present for public comment.

Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:
A. Payment of Bills

B. Approval of minutes for July 11, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting, July 17, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting, July 25, 2023 Public Hearing, July 25, 2023 Special Voting Meeting, July 25, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting, August 7, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting, August 14, 2023 Special Session Meeting, August 15, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting

C. Request from the Logan Railsplitting Festival from Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 8:00am until Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 8:00pm.

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

 

Bids:

A.  Approval of bid from Illinois Civil Contractors Inc. of East Peoria for the 2023 Curb & Sidewalk Project in the amount not to exceed $395,415.00. 

 

Alderman Parrott made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded.  Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being no discussion, 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 on to other items on the agenda. 

 

New Business/Communications:
A.  Approval of Mayoral Proclamation 2023-479 proclaiming September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Lincoln.

 

Alderwoman Rohlfs 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, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman David Sanders

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

 

B. Approval of the purchase of RAS pumps No. 1 and No.2 and check valves from Clean infusion Water and Wastewater Services in an amount not to exceed $61,748.50.

 

Alderman Bateman 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, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman David Sanders

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

C. Approval of Work Order No. 6 from Crawford, Murphy & Tilley for engineering costs for the 2023 Curb and Sidewalk Program in an amount not to exceed $33,000.00.

 

Alderman Parrott made the motion to approve, Alderman Sanders 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, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman David Sanders

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

 

D. Approval of the payment of Curb and Sidewalk design & construction engineering costs from the Capital Projects Fund.

 

Alderman Bateman 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, 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)

 

At the request from a Council member, item 9E was moved to the end of the agenda. 

 

F. Approval of expenditure of an additional $25,000.00 in ARPA funds for the Elevator Modernization Proposal.

 

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, 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)

 

G. Approval of application from Do Mor Development, LLC Cannabis Dispensary at 1120 Woodlawn Rd

 

Alderman Downs made the motion to table this item until a full council is present to discuss, Alderwoman O’Donoghue 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, , Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman David Sanders

Nays: (1) Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

 

H. Approval of application from 1248 IP Holdings LLC for non-retail Cannabis Infusion at 1121 Hickox Dr.

 

Alderman Downs made the motion to table this item until a full council is present to discuss, Alderwoman O’Donoghue 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, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman David Sanders

Nays: (1) Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

 

I.  Approval of application from Rt 66 Rec. LLC for non-retail Cannabis Craft Grower at 401 Broadway Street. 

 

Alderman Bateman made the motion to remove this item from the agenda due to the application not being fully ready, 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, 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)

 

E. Approval of Economic Development Grant to Mystic Grenz/Ind Capital, LLC at 1120 Woodlawn Rd for exterior door and replacement in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00.

 

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

Alderwoman McClallen expressed her concern and asked if the city would be liable for issuing this grant for a risky business. 

City Attorney Hoblit explained that this grant is for building repairs.  It is not a grant towards a business, it is a grant that is to assist with improving the structures of buildings.  This is a reimbursement program, not a payment. 

There being no other

Yeas: (4) Sam Downs, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman David Sanders

Nays: (3) Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Craig Eimer

 

Mayor Welch moved on to other items on the agenda. 

 

Announcements:

·         Employee Appreciation lunch is this Thursday, September 7, 2023.  Open to the public

·         Coffee with the Mayor – Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Guest House

·         Due to getting late in the year, CMT and Superintendent Landers feel it is better to wait until next construction season to complete the Mill and Overlay project.   The main concern is the environment and receiving adequate bids.

·         IDJJ project – new road is complete.  State Street will be closed soon so the property owner can start storm sewer and sewer drain work across the road to advance their project. 

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Downs motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderwoman Rohlfs. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary

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 6th 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 7th 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

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

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 24th from 11am – 2pm at the LMSB. Also open to the public.
  • Ales for Tails fundraiser at Spirited Republic on Thursday, Aug 24th 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 6th

 

 

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

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 2nd 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 5th 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

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