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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois

Monday, November 06, 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

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

Chuck Conzo, City Treasurer

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

Bob Dunovsky, Fire Chief

Joe Meister, Police Chief

Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager

Absent:

Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent

Presiding:

Tracy Welch, Mayor

Scott Lindley – Discussion of Mural Design at 116 N. Kickapoo/Welcome Park

Scott was present with 2 mural options for the council to review and to ask for feedback. 

The council shared their feedback with the artist.  He will work with those suggestions and bring back another draft. 

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 October 10, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting, October 16, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting, October 24, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting.

C. Request from the Logan County Tourism Bureau to permit the closing of various streets for the Annual Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 5:30pm – 8pm. 

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

The parade will return to its traditional route.

There being no other 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, , Alderman David Sanders, Alderwoman Robin McClallen

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.

New Business/Communications

A. Approval of the purchase, installation, and implementation of a new lift station alarm system for the Sewer System in an amount not to exceed $79,948.00.

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

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

B. Approval of the M&R Reconciliation for the Sewer Plant expenses for FY 2022-2023 in an amount not to exceed $21,212.25.

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

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

C. Approval of PC2023-04, Request for Special Use Permit at 602 Woodlawn Rd.

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

Alderwoman Rohlfs asked and received clarification of the traffic flow direction for the drive thru. 

There being no other 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, Alderman David Sanders, Alderwoman Robin McClallen

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

D. Approval of PC2023-05, Request for Special Use Permit at 624 Woodlawn Rd.

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

Alderwoman Rohlfs asked and received clarification of the traffic flow direction for the drive thru.

There being no other 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, Alderman David Sanders, Alderwoman Robin McClallen

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

Announcements:

• The council has been invited to the Emblem Annual Christmas Dinner and auction on Thursday November 9^th at 5:30 at the Lincoln Elks Ballroom. This is a fundraiser for their Christmas meal baskets.
• Congratulations to the LCHS girls’ volleyball team for winning the Super-Sectional title.
• Congratulations to Becca Heitzig for winning the State title in Girls Cross Country.
• Mayor Welch thanked Alderwoman O’Donoghue and City Clerk Bateman for attending Coffee with the Mayor this past Saturday. Alderman Sanders attended as well.
• Bowns stated that the culvert work should be done by Tuesday afternoon. Alderman Eimer thanked both the Street Dept. and the Sewer Dept. crews for their work.
• Alderman Parrott thanked the Street Dept. for the sidewalk work done on 11^th
• Mayor Welch thanked the Street Dept. for the planting of 4 donated trees at the dog park.
• Bike racks have been installed on each side of the courthouse.

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 7:50 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary

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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois

Monday, October 16, 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:

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

Chuck Conzo, City Treasurer

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

Bob Dunovsky, Fire Chief

Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent

Joe Meister, Police Chief

Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager

Absent:

Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Ward 1

Presiding:

Tracy Welch, Mayor

Oath of Office – Nick Davis was sworn in a Fire Inspector

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 September 26, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting.

C. Approval of request to permit the closing of McLean Street from Delavan Street to Pekin Street from Lincoln Christian Church on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 3pm – 8pm for Hometown Christmas activities. 

D.  Approval of request to permit the closing of the 100 block of Tenth Street from Union Street to Chestnut Street for Don Sielaff on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 4pm-8pm for Halloween Night Trick – or – Treat activities.  

Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to approve, Alderman Parrott 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, Alderman Craig Eimer, , Alderman David Sanders

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderwoman Robin McClallen

Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.

Ordinances and Resolutions:

A. Ordinance 2023-1014 authorizing the sale of Real Estate – 638 6^th Street.

Alderman Bateman 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 Craig Eimer, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderwoman Robin McClallen

B. Ordinance 2023-1015 amending Section 9-5-15 of the City Code pertaining to parking on certain City Streets. 

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

Gavin Street was added to this ordinance. 

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

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderwoman Robin McClallen

C. Resolution 2023-481 approving certain content of Executive Meeting Minutes of the City of Lincoln.

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (1) Alderwoman Robin McClallen

Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.

Reports

A. City Treasurer’s Report for September, 2023

General Fund Balance has improved.  In fact, Treasurer Conzo feels the City should look into non risk investments.  He will bring suggestions to the council

Municipal Sales Tax – down a little from last time

State Use Tax – consistent

Non Home Rule – up from last time

Income Tax – up from last time

Video Gaming - Consistent

B. City Clerks Report for September, 2023

The sewer department brought in $327,384.37 in sewer payments.  No payments were received from the prison. 

C. Department Head Reports for September, 2023

These reports are either on file or will be soon. 

Announcements:

• A portion of Kickapoo Street near Latham Park will be closed beginning tomorrow for a Road Patch repair.

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Parrott motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Downs. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

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 Rohlfs, Ward 3

Alderman Craig Eimer, Ward 4

Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Ward 4

Present:

Peggy Bateman, City Clerk

Chuck Conzo, City Treasurer

John Hoblit, City Attorney

Bob Dunovsky, Fire Chief

Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager

Absent:

Joe Meister, Police Chief

Presiding:

Mayor Tracy Welch

Public Participation:

There was no one present for public participation. 

Alice Roate – Logan County Tourism 2023 3^rd Quarter Report

Hotel/Motel Tax income is a little over 55,000.00 – down 13% from 2022.

Not much has changed under grants they’ve received

Advertising efforts continue

393 people stopped in with tourism related questions, 112 had Route 66 passports

The Mill had 113 visitors, 110 had Route 66 passports

The Route 66 Centennial will be discussed at this month’s board meeting.

Request to Permit: Lincoln’s Annual Christmas Parade Thursday, December 7, 2023

This item will be placed on the consent agenda. 

Lift Station Alarms

This upgrade will take care of the upgrade for alarms for the 10 lift stations.  The cost is 79,948.00 and is a budgeted item. 

This item will be placed on the regular agenda.

M&R Reconciliation for Fiscal Year 2022-2023

This is an annually budgeted maintenance & repair cost for $21,212.25

This item will be placed on the regular agenda.

PC 2023-04 Request for Special use Permit at 602 Woodlawn Rd        

The Planning Commission approved the Special Use Permit contingent on an agreement between the owner of the private alley and 602 Woodlawn. 

This item will be placed on the regular agenda.

PC 2023-05 Request for Special use Permit at 624 Woodlawn Rd

The Planning Commission approved this request.  The western half of the current car wash will be demolished and a drive thru liquor store will be built.

This item will be placed on the regular agenda.

Announcements

• Light the Night – Sunday Oct 29 @ 7pm at 204 Mclean St
• Trick or Treat with the Mayor – this Saturday at Latham Park 10-2, rain or shine
• Congratulations to the Lincoln Football team for qualifying for the playoffs
• LWF will be open Wed – Sun 8 – 3:50. Leaf pickup begins Nov 8^th.
• 2 ribbons cuttings – Highbrow & Urgent Care

Executive Session | 2 (C) (1) Personnel:

There being no further announcements to come before the council, Alderman Downs made a motion to move into Executive Session, seconded by Alderwoman Parrott.  City Clerk Bateman called the 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 Rohlfs, Ward 3

Alderman Craig Eimer, Ward 4

Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Ward 4

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

Nays: (0)

Abstain: (0)

Absent: (0)

The council recessed from the meeting at 7:15 pm in order to enter into 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 10:01 pm in order to reconvene the Committee of the Whole meeting.  Roll call was taken. 

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 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, Alderwoman O’Donoghue motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Parrott. All were in favor. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 10:01 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

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:

Alderman Steve Parrott, Ward 1

Alderman David Sanders, 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

Present:

Peggy Bateman, City Clerk

Chuck Conzo, City Treasurer

John Hoblit, City Attorney

Joe Meister, Police Chief

Bob Dunovsky, Fire Chief

Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent

Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager

Absent:

Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Ward 1

Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer

Presiding:

Mayor Tracy Welch

Public Participation:

There was no one present for public participation. 

Oath of Office Promotion of Jared Kink to Corporal

Officer Kink was sworn in by City Attorney John Hoblit.

Ron Otto Lincoln Christian Church – Light the Night Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 7-9 pm.  Request to Permit – Hometown Christmas Lincoln Christian Church Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 4- 8 pm for closing of McLean Street between Delevan and Pekin. 

The street closure will be from 3-8pm instead of 4-8pm. 

This item will be placed on the regular agenda. 

Request to Permit – Street closure for Halloween Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 4pm-9pm at 10^th Street from Union to Chestnut.

This item will be placed on the consent agenda.

Bids for City Property to be sold – 638 6^th St. 

The city received one sealed bid from Mark A and Elizabeth Johnson in the amount of $600. 

This item will be placed on the regular agenda. 

Resolution approving certain content of Executive Session Meeting Minutes of the City of Lincoln. 

A thumb drive with the executive session minutes was provided to each council member for review.

This item will be placed on the regular agenda.

Ordinance Amending 9-5-15 of the City Code. 

This is amending the no parking ordinance to allow parking along the east side of N. Union Street where several new homes have been built recently.  Street Superintendent Landers had other streets in the city he wanted parking to change.  The list of changes are in the agenda packet. 

This item will be placed on the regular agenda. 

Announcements

• Alderman Eimer asked the Street Superintendent about the ditch on Kickapoo and Northgate. There is some sinking in the ditch and he asked if that was City or State responsibility. Landers stated that through an agreement with the State, it would be city responsibility.  He and Mr. Bowns will take a look at it. 

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Parrott motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Eimer. All were in favor. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary