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Council Meetings

Past Lincoln City Council Meetings and their minutes.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois

Monday, November 18, 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

Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Ward 4

Staff Present:

Peggy Bateman, City Clerk

Chuck Conzo, City Treasurer

John Hoblit, City Attorney

Ty Johnson, Fire Chief

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

Joe Meister, Police Chief

Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent

Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager

 

Absent:


Alderman Craig Eimer, Ward 4

 

Presiding:

Tracy Welch, Mayor

 

Public Comment:

There was no one present for public comment.

 

Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:
A. Payment of Bills

B. Approval of minutes October 29, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting, November 4, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting

C. Request from the Logan County Tourism Bureau to permit the closing of various city streets for Lincoln’s Annual Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 5:30pm until 8:00pm.

Alderwoman McClellan made the motion to approve, Alderman Sanders seconded.  Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman call 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

 

Reports:

A. City Treasurer’s Report for October, 2024

General Fund Balance – has gone done

Some improvement on Fire/Police Pensions

Municipal Sales tax – slight increase

Non-Home Rule Sales Tax - $14,000 over from last year

State Income Tax - $130,000 over from last year

Replacement Tax – down considerably

Motor Fuel Tax – almost the same

Video Gaming Tax – a little ahead of where we were

B. City Clerk’s Report for October, 2024

$249,410.42 was received for the month of October in sewer payments.  $42,197.99 was received from both prisons.

C. Department Head Reports for October, 2024

These reports are either on file now or will be soon.

 

 

New Business/Communications:
A.  Approval of Health Insurance 2025 Renewal Plan for City Employees with the Health Alliance Five-Tier Rates

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (1) Alderman Kevin Bateman

Absent: (1) Alderman Craig Eimer

B. Approval of Health Insurance 2025 Renewal Plan for over 65 City Retirees with the Health Alliance Medicare Supplement Plan N and the Health Alliance Advantage Plan.

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Craig Eimer

 

C. Approval of Lincolnwood Lift Station Control Upgrade to replace the control system by Britton Electronics and Automation Inc. in an amount not to exceed $18,000.00.

Alderman Sanders made the motion to approve, Alderman Bateman 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, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman David Sanders

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman Craig Eimer

 

Announcements:

  • Increase in charges and changes to the format of the billing from Comcast becoming Dec 10, 2024.
  • Mayor Welch shared an update regarding the Logan Correction Center. A press release will come out tomorrow. Logan will continue to operate as long as fiscally possible. 

 

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Bateman motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Downs.  Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 6:21 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, November 12, 2024

 

The Committee of the Whole Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Tracy Welch at 6:02 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

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

Ty Johnson, Fire Chief

Joe Meister, Police Chief

Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager

Absent:

Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent

 

Presiding:

Mayor Tracy Welch


 

Oath of Office – Probationary Fire Fighter Brock Casey

Mayor Welch moved this item to go first.  City Attorney John Hoblit swore in Brock Casey.

3rd Quarter Tourism Report – Alice Roate McCray

Mayor Welch added this item to the agenda. 

Hotel/Motel Tax = $57,000.00 – up from a year ago

Began their new yearly grant with the Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity.  That grant is in the amount of $37,400.00

Trying something new for advertising. They are using Carousel ads and receiving great feedback with engagement.

461 people stopped in with Tourism related questions, 147 had the Route 66 passport

410 people stopped in the Mill Museum, 148 had the Route 66 passport.

The Mill Museum is closed for the season but will open by appointment only. 

Christmas purchases can be made at the Depot.

Christmas page information is pinned to the top of their Facebook page.

Tourism will look into lighting the mural that was completed at the Beverage Genie.   

Public Comment:

Mark Doolin was present to address the council regarding the recent increase in crime around the city. 

 

Josh Garrett and Sara Schwantz with RW Garrett – Health Insurance Renewal for City Employees and Retirees

Mr. Garrett and Mrs. Schwantz went over the plans for the City.

Over 65 Retirees policy

Health Alliance is doing away with standalone prescription drug plan.   Max out of pocket is $2,000 with a deductible of $590.  A prescription drug policy will cost $51/month. Or they can take the Medicare Advantage Plan that includes prescription, vision and dental. 

Under 65 policy

Plans from Health Alliance and BCBS were presented. 

The Insurance Committee felt that Health Alliance was the better choice.  A 5-tier plan offer with a 2 year 9% cap and $50,000 retention. 

These plans will be placed on the regular agenda. 

Request to Permit: Lincoln’s Annual Christmas Parade Thursday, December 5, 2024

This item will be placed on the consent agenda.

 

Lincolnwood Lift Station Control Upgrade

Mr. Bowns does not think this control will not make it much longer.  The upgrade will cost $15,300.00.

This item will be placed on the regular agenda.

Mayor Welch moved on to other items on the agenda.

Announcements:

  • Alderman Parrott attended the Logan County Spark Expo at the Junior High. He created a mock election to encourage students and show the importance of voting.
  • Open House on Thursday for the Illinois American new facility that is behind the LWF.

 

 

 

Adjournment:

 

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Eimer motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Downs. All were in favor. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 7:14 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, October 29, 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

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

Matt Comstock, Deputy Police Chief

Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager

Absent:

Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

Ty Johnson, Fire Chief

Joe Meister, Police Chief

 

Presiding:

Mayor Tracy Welch


 

 

Public Comment:

There is no one present for public comment. 

 

Request to Permit – Annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, November 29, 2024 from 5pm – 6pm.

This item will be placed on the consent agenda.

Economic Development Commission Grant Approvals

Kolton Johner – 201 Sangamon St. – Garage door replacement - $7,500

Kevin and Brook Hild – 116 N McLean - Roof replacement - $7,500

Robert Becherer -303 S Kickapoo St - Window replacement - $7500

Scott Mack dba Infinite Real Estate LLC - 702 - 708 Keokuk St - Phase 2 roofing - $7500

This items will be placed individually on the regular agenda. 

Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lincoln Logan County, a Municipal Corporation and the Lincoln Lakes Condo Association.

This city is asking the Condo Association to grant the City of Lincoln and KPH Solar Farms access to their properties via South Lake Road/Kickapoo St.  These easements were previously granted to the City of Lincoln when they City of Lincoln thought the road belonged to them. 

This item will be placed on the regular agenda. 

Mayor Welch moved on to other items on the agenda.

Announcements:

  • Mayor Welch thanked everyone who attended Trick or Treat with the Mayor
  • Mural is up. There is talk about adding lighting to it.
  • The owner of the property at 544 4th St is deceased. It is a vacant lot. The estate is being handled in Menard County and they are looking to close the estate. The estate does not have the funds to maintain the property and are looking to gift the property to the City of Lincoln.  The city has been mowing the property for years.  One year of taxes would need to be paid.  That amount is $390. 

This item will be placed on the regular agenda.

 

 

Adjournment:

 

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Downs motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Downs. All were in favor. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois

Monday, November 4, 2024

 

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Welch at 6:02pm, with proper notice given. City Clerk Peggy Bateman called roll.

 

Present:

Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Ward 1

Alderman Steve Parrott, Ward 1

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

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

Joe Meister, Police Chief

Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent

 

Absent:


Alderman David Sanders, Ward 2

 

Remote:

Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager

 

Presiding:

Tracy Welch, Mayor

 

Paul Crombie – Board Member and Investor Land of Lincoln C.E.O Program

This item was removed from the agenda.  

 

Public Comment:

There was no one present for public comment.

 

Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:
A. Payment of Bills

B. Approval of minutes October 15, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting, October 21, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting.

C. Request from the Winter Wonderland Festival to close the 100 block of South Kickapoo Street on Friday, November 29, 2024 from 5p-6p for the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to approve, Alderwoman O’Donoghue seconded.  Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman call 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: (1) Alderman David Sanders

 

 

Ordinances and Resolutions:

A. Ordinance #2024-1037 accepting Real Estate

Alderman Bateman made the motion to approve this item, Alderman Downs seconded.  Mayor Welch called for discussion.

 

Alderman Downs made the motion to amend the item to include a clear title search and the one year of back taxes that have already been disclosed, Alderman Parrott seconded.  Mayor Welch called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll on the amendment.

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: (1) Alderman David Sanders

 

City Clerk Bateman called roll on the item as amended.

 

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: (1) Alderman David Sanders

 

 

New Business/Communications:
A.  Approval of Economic Development Grant to Kolton Johner for the replacement of two (2) garage doors for property at 201 Sangamon Street in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00.

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: (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: (1) Alderman David Sanders

B. Approval of Economic Development Grant to Kevin and Brooke Hild for roof replacement for property at 116 N. McLean St in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00. 

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

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman David Sanders

 

C. Approval of Economic Development Grant to Robert Becherer for window replacement for property at 303 S. Kickapoo Street in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00. 

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman David Sanders

 

D. Approval of Economic Development Grant to Scott Mack, dba Infinite Real Estate LLC for phase 2 of roof replacement for property at 702-708 Keokuk St in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00. 

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, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Craig Eimer

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman David Sanders

 

E. Approval of Memorandum of understanding between the City of Lincoln, Logan County, a Municipal Corporation and the Lincoln Lakes Condo Association.

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

The Company of the Solar Farm has signed off on the agreement.

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

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderman David Sanders

 

Announcements:

·         Alderwoman Rohlfs shared there is a low income adjustment charge on all Ameren bills.  She’d like to get more information on that for the residents.

 

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Downs motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Parrott.  Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 6:16 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois

Monday, October 21, 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

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

Remotely:

Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager


Presiding:

Tracy Welch, Mayor

 

Public Comment:

Soren Aukamp gave a presentation regarding his painting project through the Boy Scouts.

 

Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:
A. Payment of Bills

B. Approval of minutes for October 7, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting

C. Approval of request from Don Sielaff to permit the closing of 10th Street from Union Street to Chestnut Street on Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 5pm – 8pm for Halloween Night.

D. Approval of request from Lincoln Christian Church to permit the closing of N. McLean Street between Pekin Street and Delevan Street on Friday, December 6, 2024 from 3 pm until 8 pm for the Lincoln Christian Church Hometown Christmas Carriage Rides.

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. Resolution #2024-500 approving the Content of Certain Executive Session Meeting Minutes of the City Council of the City of Lincoln.

Alderwoman McClellan 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)

 

B. Ordinance create 1-6-10 of the Lincoln City Code (Tabled 10/7/24)

Alderman Eimer made the motion to remove the item from the table, Alderman Downs seconded.  Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll. 

 

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

Nays: (1) Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

 

Alderman Eimer made the motion to remove the item from the agenda.  There was no second. 

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

The changes that were discussed in the previous COW have not been added to the Ordinance at this time.

Alderman Eimer is against this, he feels like this could be weaponized against certain people. 

Alderwoman O’Donoghue said this started only as a tool to prevent the City from getting sued.  To hold the elected officials to a higher standard.

The council does already have the authority to censure a council member. Infractions will be documented and voted on.  The council member still has a right to attend meetings and vote.  Censuring just lets the public know the council does not approve of the actions of the council member. 

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

Yeas: (3) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Robin McClallen

Nays: (5) Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderman David Sanders

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Motion did not pass. 

Alderwoman McClallen would like the document reworded before a vote takes place.  Alderwoman Rohlfs and Alderman Eimer feel the same.

There was no more discussion, City Clerk Bateman called on the item as written. 

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

Nays: (4) Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman Steve Parrott

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

A tie vote goes to the Mayor to break.  Due to a conflict of interest, he abstained.  The item dies. 

 

C. Resolution #2024-501 of the City of Lincoln adopting Civility Pledge  (Tabled 10/7/24)

Alderman Eimer made the motion to remove the item from the table, Alderwoman Rohlfs seconded.

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)

 

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

The Civility Pledge is something being circulated among the Illinois Municipal League because ethics is becoming more and more of an issue.  It is not required to sign the pledge.  All signed pledges will be attached to the resolution and filed. 

Any new Council members will be asked to sign a pledge. 

There being no other discussion, City Clerk Bateman called the 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)

 

Bids:

A. Approval of bid from Jaren Industries for the demolition of property at 129 S. Sangamon Street in the amount not to exceed $210,000.00.

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

Alderman Bateman stated that he’d like the city to take every avenue available to recoup the city’s money. 

There being no other discussion, 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)

 

Reports:

A. City Treasurer’s Report for September 2024

General Fund Balance - a little over $4.4 Million

Municipal Sales Tax & State Use Tax - up substantially from last year

Non-Home Rule Sales Tax - down from last month, but ahead for the year by $12,000

State Income Tax – Down from last year

Motor Fuel Tax – up a bit from last year

Video Gaming Tax – up from a year ago

B. City Clerk’s Report for September 2024

$357,549.18 was taken in sewer receipts for the month of September 2024. $25,223.10 was from one of the prisons.

 

C.  Department Head Reports for September 2024

These reports are either on file or will be soon.

New Business/Communications:
A. Approval of Sewer Department M & R Reconciliation for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 in an amount not to exceed $19,015.75.

Alderman Bateman 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, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman David Sanders

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

 

B. Approval of the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $32,000.00 for design and engineering costs for a Community Pavilion at the Eighth Street Park.

Alderwoman O’Donoghue 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, 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 proposed additional target improvements to Stahlhut Drive, Malerich Drive, and Taylor Court at a cost not exceed $400,000.00 from the Re-Build Illinois and MFT Funds.

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

Some council members thought there were other city streets more in need of repair than the targets listed in the item and would like to table the item to look for other targets.

Mayor Welch stated that he was informed by CMT that if targets weren’t approved by Nov 18th, the city risks losing the remaining rebuild Illinois funds. 

The current targets will require only street work.  All sidewalk and curb work was completed years ago.  Malerich Drive is 20 years old.

There being no other discussion, 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)

 

Announcements:

·         Alderman Eimer said the new Rock Quarry is open.

·         Large crowd for the season finale of the Racetrack

·         Mayor Welch thanked everyone involved the Movie in the Park and all who attended.

·         The COW meeting next week will start an hour later due to the Veteran Tiny Home dedication in Atlanta.

·         Extended hours at the Landfill will begin Oct 30th with leaf pickup beginning Nov 6th

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 8:11 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

Information is available on the following sites:
Logan County Current Statistics

Memorial Health System  - Includes daily statistics for MHS and a COVID-19 Risk Screening

Local Business Resources
Logan County Department of Public Health
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

 

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City Hall
700 Broadway Street
Lincoln, Illinois 62656

(217)735-2815

 

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