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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

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

 

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Bateman at 7:00pm, 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

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

Joe Meister, Police Chief

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager

Absent:


Tracy Welch, Mayor

Alderman Craig Eimer, Ward 4

Presiding:

Kevin Bateman, Mayor Pro Tem

 

Public Comment:

There was no one present for public comment. 

 

Officer Christopher Collins was sworn in as Corporal by City Attorney John Hoblit.

 

Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:
A. Payment of Bills

B. Approval of minutes for January 9, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting

Alderwoman McClallen made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded.  Mayor Pro Tem Bateman 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

 

 

Ordinances and Resolutions:

A. Ordinance 2024-1024 amending Ordinance 2023-010 and Ordinance 2023-1016 of Title 8 of the City Code.  

Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to approve, Alderwoman O’Donoghue seconded.  Mayor Pro Tem Bateman called for discussion.

Ordinance 2023-010 listed in the agenda packet should be Ordinance 2023-1010.

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

 

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Craig Eimer

 

Reports

A.  City Treasurer’s Report for January, 2024

General Fund balance has improved since last month

Municipal Sales Tax – increase from the previous year approx. $140,000

Non Home Rule Sales Tax – ahead $837,636 year to date

Motor Fuel Tax – down from a year ago

Video Gaming Tax - $7,000 ahead from a year ago

B.  City Clerks Report for January, 2024

$404,837.05 was collected in January in sewer receipts.  $21,226.26 was collected from both prisons. 

 

C.  Department Head Reports for January, 2024

These reports are either on file or will be soon.

 

 

New Business/Communications:
A.  Approval of Amendment No 1 to Engineering Work Order No 4 for Engineering Services from Crawford, Murphy & Tilley, Inc. in an amended amount not to exceed $60,000.00.

Alderwoman McClellan made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded.  Mayor Pro Tem Bateman 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, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman David Sanders

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Craig Eimer

 

 

B.  Approval of Mill and Overlay Targets for FY 2024-2025.

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

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Craig Eimer

 

C. Approval of the purchase of two (2) additional Police vehicles in an amount not to exceed $32,000.00.

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

Police Chief Meister stated that only $8,400.00 will be paid towards the vehicles from City funds that have already been budgeted for FY 23/24.  The remaining funds will come from Police Forfeiture Funds. 

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

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Craig Eimer

 

Announcements:

·         Alderman Parrott congratulated Dawson McConnell for his 4th place State finish in Wrestling.  Bentley Wise Olympia wrestler whose parents are from Lincoln and is a previous Lincoln Youth Wrestler, won the 1A State Championship in Wrestling. 

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Parrott motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Downs. Mayor Pro Tem Bateman adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois

Monday, February 5, 2024

 

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

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

Matt Comstock, Assist. Police 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

Alderman Downs made the motion to approve, Alderwoman Rohlfs 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 2024-1022 authorizing the sale of Real Estate at 112, 114 and 116 South Chicago Street to Integrity Holdings, LLC for $100.00.

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

 

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

 

B.  Ordinance 2024-1023 changing the time for the beginning of the Regular City Council Meetings to 6:00pm.

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

 

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

 

The Mayor establishes the start time for the Committee of the Whole meetings.  So to keep things uniform, the city attorney will draft a proclamation making the start time to 6pm as well.

Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.

 

New Business/Communications:
A.  Approval of Economic Development Grant to GK Browne Electric LLC for the replacement of exterior door and windows at 228 S. Chicago Street in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00.

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)

 

B.  Approval of Economic Development Grant to Integrity Holdings LLC for roof replacement at 129 S. Kickapoo Street in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00.

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)

 

C.  Approval of Economic Development Grant to ACME 007 LLC for roof repairs at 401 Broadway Street in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00.

Alderman Parrott made the motion to approve, 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, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, , Alderman David Sanders

Nays: (1) Alderwoman Robin McClallen

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

D.  Approval of Façade Grant to GK Browne Electric LLC for power washing, painting & trim work at 228 S. Chicago Street in an amount not to exceed $5,223.00.

Alderman Parrott 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 Façade Grant to Steve Browne for pressure washing & painting at 220 S. Chicago Street in an amount not to exceed $3,900.00.

Alderwoman Rohlfs 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)

 

F.  Approval to go out for RFP for Energy Supply for Lincoln, IL Government Buildings and Facilities. 

Alderman Parrott 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)

 

Announcements:

· Treasurer Conzo shared flyers of a celebration of the 215th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. 

· City Clerk Bateman shared that 358 accounts have already been paid for the year taking advantage of the 10% discount. 

· Alderman Parrott congratulated the Lady Railer Basketball team for an unbelievable season and to Kloe Froebe for surpassing 3000 High School Career points.  Only 10 other athletes in the State of Illinois has accomplished such a feet. He also recognized that WLB 7th grade boys won State. 

·  Alderman Eimer congratulated the Railer Wrestling team for winning Regionals.

  Mr. Bowns thanked everyone for their patience during the sewer work on Decatur Street.  The street should be opened tomorrow.

·Fire Chief Johnson thanked Hot Frog Design’s for their donation of the fire truck door signs. 

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Bateman motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Eimer. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

 

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Welch at 7:05pm, 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 Rhonda O’Donoghue, Ward 4

Staff Present:

Peggy Bateman, City Clerk

Chuck Conzo, City Treasurer

Chris Harding, Assistant Fire Chief

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent

Joe Meister, Police Chief

Remotely:

Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Ward 3

Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager

 

Absent:

Alderman Craig Eimer, Ward 4

Ty Johnson, Fire Chief


John Hoblit, City Attorney

Presiding:

Tracy Welch, Mayor

 

Alderwoman Rohlfs was present via remote.  The council needed to vote in order to allow Alderwoman Rohlfs to participate in the meeting and vote.  All were in favor. 

The Council had a moment of silence for Patrolman Josh Durbin who passed over the weekend.

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 December 18, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting, December 18, 2023 Public Hearing-Tax Levy Meeting, January 2, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting.

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

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, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman David Sanders

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Craig Eimer

Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.

 

Ordinances and Resolutions:

 

A. Resolution #2024-485 authorizing and approving non-exclusive franchise agreement for cable service with Comcast.

After conferring with the City Attorney, this item can be combined with item 9B for the same vote.     

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Craig Eimer

 

Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.

 

Reports

A.  City Treasurer’s Report for December, 2023

Fund balance is down from last year.  Has to do with when loan payments are due. 

Police & Fire pension funds are up.

Sales tax is up from a year ago.

Non-Home Rule sales tax is up from a year ago.

State income tax is down from a year ago.

Replacement is down a little as expected.

Motor Fuel Tax is down as well.

Video Gaming is up approx. $4000 from a year ago.

B.  City Clerk’s Report for December, 2023

$254,557.20 was received in sewer receipts for the month of December. $22,761.36 was received from both prisons.  Letters for the 10% discount will go out next week. 

 

C.  Department Head Reports for December, 2023

These reports are either on file or will be soon. 

Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.

New Business/Communications:
A.  Approval of annual audit by Estes, Bridgewater & Ogden for FY 2022-2023.

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: (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

 

B.  Approval of cable television franchise agreement between the City of Lincoln and Comcast of Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, LLC for a period of seven (7) years.

A vote was taken and shows above. 

 

C.  Approval of a three-year (3) agreement with GPS Insight Fleet Solutions and the City of Lincoln in an amount not to exceed $32,020.50.

Alderman Downs made the motion to approve, 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 Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman David Sanders

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Craig Eimer

 

Announcements:

· It’s time to start discussion for Electrical Aggregation. Mayor Welch asked for a volunteer from the council to be a representative.   

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 7:22 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, January 23, 2024

 

The Committee of the Whole Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Tracy Welch at 7:01 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 Kevin Bateman, Ward 3

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

Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager

Remotely:

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

 

Absent:

Alderman Sam Downs, Ward 2

Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Ward 3

Alderman Craig Eimer, Ward 4

Joe Meister, Police Chief

 

Presiding:

Mayor Tracy Welch


 

 

Public Comment:

There is no one present for public comment. 

 

Alice Roate – Logan County Tourism Bureau 4th Quarter Report

Hotel/Motel income was a little over $55,000 (up 9%)

Grants received – Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity LCTB Grant =$7,684.00

Digital marketing continues. 

119 visitors stopped in The Mill with Tourism inquiries, 23 had Route 66 Passports.

There will be a special edition of Route 66 passports for the Route 66 100th Anniversary

2024 Cross Farm Lease

A draft of the lease was given to the council.  The lease runs March to March.  Numbers are the same as the previous lease.  There is less land being farmed due to solar panels and the land swap that previously occurred.

This item will be placed on the regular agenda. 

Proposed bid for the purchase of 112, 114 and 116 S. Chicago Street, Ordinance authorizing the Sale of Real Estate. 

The City received a $100 bid from Integrity Holdings, LLC.  They have plans for a full rehab of the building.  There is a timeline in place for cleaning up the properties. 

This item will be placed on the regular agenda.

Proposal to charge start time of City Council Meetings from 7:00pm to 6:00pm. 

The council would like to change the start time of the Regular City Council meetings to 6pm.  The new times will begin at the beginning of March. 

This item will be placed on the regular agenda. 

Economic Development Commission Grant Approvals

Structural Grants:

1. GK Browne Electric LLC 228 S. Chicago Street – Replace Exterior Door and Windows $7,500.00.

2. Integrity Holdings LLC 129 S. Kickapoo Street – Roof Replacement $7,500.00.

AMCE 007 LLC 401 Broadway – Roof Repairs $7,500.00.

These items will be placed on the regular agenda. 

Façade Grants:

1. GK Browne Electric LLC 228 S. Chicago Street – Power Wash, Paint & Trim $5,223.00.

2. Steve Browne 220 S. Chicago Street – Pressure Wash & Paint $3,900.00.

These items will be placed on the regular agenda.

Mayor Welch moved on to other items on the agenda.

An item brought to the Council by Mayor Welch

Electrical Aggregation:

There was no interest from the Council to become a representative so Mayor Welch will handle this.  Mayor Welch shared the timeline of the release of the RFP.  This pertains to just city accounts.  This item will be placed on the regular agenda. 

Announcements:

  • Alderman Parrott thanked the Street Department for their work dealing with the recent icy mornings.

 

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Bateman motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderwoman O’Donoghue.  All were in favor. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 7:29 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, January 9, 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

Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Ward 4


Staff Present:

Peggy Bateman, City Clerk

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

Remotely:

Chuck Conzo, City Treasurer

 

Absent:

Alderman Craig Eimer, Ward 4

 

Presiding:

Mayor Tracy Welch


 

 

Public Comment:

There is no one present for public comment. 

 

Oath of Office – Police Officer Edwin Negron Colon

                            Probationary Fire Fighter Jarrett Rohlfs

                            Probationary Fire Fighter Brandon Tietsort

                            Probationary Fire Fighter Koltyn Grant

                            Probationary Fire Fighter Demitri Harris

Fire Chief Johnson asked Firefighter Damien Larson to come in the council chambers.  Mr. Larson has decided to move on to different employment.  The City thanks him for his 3.5 years of service. 

 

Lori Milosevich-Lahr with Estes, Bridgewater & Olden – Presentation of 2023-2024 Audit

Ms. Milosevich-Lahr was present via zoom.

She stated that the 23-24 audit was 95 pages.  The council was given a copy.  Lori briefly went over the main funds; General Fund, Motor Fuel Tax and ARPA.  Lori stated it was a clean audit and there aren’t any recommendations to the board. 

Due to the zoom call the rest of her report was difficult to hear on the recording.

This item will be placed on the regular agenda. 

Franchise agreement between the City of Lincoln and Comcast

This agreement only pertains for cable service, not internet.  The only change from the previous agreement is the term.  The new agreement will be for 7 years.  Also, this is a non-exclusive franchise agreement and will not prevent other companies from coming in. 

This item will be placed on the regular agenda.  

 

GPS Vehicle Monitoring

The council expressed the desire to have GPS put on each city vehicle.  The cost is just over $32,000.00 for three years.  The primary benefit of this would be for a safety factor for the city/employee.  Other benefits are to track maintenance, geofencing and performance reporting. 

 

Alderman Bateman would like to see the Building & Safety official get a second vehicle for his use. Discussion for this will be at a later date due to cost. 

This item will be placed on the regular agenda.  

Mayor Welch moved on to other items on the agenda.

Announcements:

  • Regular meeting will be on Tuesday next week due to the holiday.
  • Beginning on Jan 16th, the 200 block of Decatur will be closed for a sewer repair. Expectations are that the street will be closed until the 19th.
  • Sewer mailings went out regarding the 10% discount.
  • Sewer/water line insurance mailers went out
  • Tomorrow, non-emergency phone lines at the police department will be down for a short amount of time. 911 will not be affected.
  • Scaffolding will be removed from the Courthouse blocking off Kickapoo Street.

 

Adjournment:

 

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Downs motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Parrott. All were in favor. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary

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