Past Lincoln City Council Meetings and their minutes.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers
700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois
Tuesday, November 14, 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
Present:
Peggy Bateman, City Clerk
Chuck Conzo, City Treasurer
John Hoblit, City Attorney
Joe Meister, Police Chief
Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer
Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent
Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager
Ty Johnson – Asst. Fire Chief
Absent:
Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Ward 4
Bob Dunovsky, Fire Chief
Presiding:
Mayor Tracy Welch
Public Participation:
There was no one present for public participation.
City of Lincoln 2024 Scheduled Holidays
This item will be placed on the regular agenda.
City of Lincoln Scheduled Meetings for 2024 Calendar Year
This item will be placed on the regular agenda.
Economic Development Grant – Heads R Turning/Thomas Fleshman at 121 S. Sheridan St, ten (10) pocket replacement windows.
This item will be placed on the regular agenda.
Last minute street closure request – Annual Tree Lighting
Friday, November 24th from 5-6pm in the 100 block of Kickapoo St.
This item will be placed on the consent agenda.
Ordinance amending the entirety of Title VIII.
Alderman Bateman would like to strike 8.3.11 and 8.3.12 from the City Code. 8.3.11 refers to Playing ball in the street. 8.3.12 refers to throwing missiles in the street.
This was a lengthy project that City Attorney Hoblit, WW Project Manager Andrew Bowns, Street Superintendent Walt Landers, and Building & Safety Official Wes Woodhall collectively worked on for almost a year. It began with updating the process for permitting and street breaks and continued with updating and modernizing the entire Title.
Alderwoman Rohlfs questioned what the term designee meant in the term it’s used in the city code. It is defined as the next person in charge would become in charge of the department or situation. City Attorney Hoblit will add the definition of designee to the beginning of Title VIII.
This item will be placed on the regular agenda.
Announcements:
Respectfully Submitted By:
Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary
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)
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
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 6th 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.
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
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 3rd 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
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
Absent: (0)
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
Respectfully Submitted By:
Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary
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 10th Street from Union to Chestnut.
This item will be placed on the consent agenda.
Bids for City Property to be sold – 638 6th 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
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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