Past Lincoln City Council Meetings and their minutes.
PUBLIC HEARING – BUDGET RESOLUTION FY24/25
Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers
700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois
Monday, April 23, 2024
The Public Hearing with the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Tracy Welch at 6:03p.m., with proper notice given.
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, Assistant Police Chief
Ty Johnson, Asst. Fire Chief
Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent
Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Official
Andrew Bowns, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Veolia Water
Absent:
Joe Meister, Police Chief
Presiding:
Mayor Tracy Welch
Public Participation:
There was no one present to speak for public participation.
Budget Resolution FY 2024-2025
There were not comments on the FY 24/25 Budget.
Alderman Parrott made the motion to adjourn, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 6:04pm.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary
SPECIAL VOTING MEETING– CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers
700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
The Special Voting Meeting with the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Tracy Welch at 6:07p.m., with proper notice given.
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
Staff Present:
Peggy Bateman, City Clerk
Chuck Conzo, Treasurer
John Hoblit, City Attorney
Walt Landers, Street Superintendent
Ty Johnson, Fire Chief
Matt Comstock, Assistant Police Chief
Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer
Andrew Bowns, Project Manager Veolia Water
Absent:
Joe Meister, Police Chief
Presiding:
Mayor Tracy Welch
Public Participation:
There was no one present to speak for public participation.
Approval of Budget Resolution FY 2024-2025
There needs to possibly be one change to the line for Contractual Services – Legal. Currently the budgeted increase is for 4% and Treasurer Conzo suggests changing that increase to 5%.
Alderman Eimer made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
There is an agenda item in the COW that will vote on this increase. The contract showing the increases over the next three years (5%, 4% & 4%) was not provided to the budget committee in time for budget discussions. Alderman Bateman feels that if the contract was requested and it was not received in time, then the increases should stay 4%, 4% & 4%.
Alderman Downs made the motion to amend the item to include the 1% increase, Alderman Eimer seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll on the amendment.
Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman David Sanders, Alderwoman Robin McClallen
Nays: (1) Alderman Kevin Bateman
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
City Clerk Bateman called roll on the item as amended.
Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman David Sanders, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman Kevin Bateman
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 Eimer. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 6:22p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary
SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers
700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois
Monday, April 15, 2024
The Special Committee of the Whole with the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Tracy Welch at 6:23p.m., with proper notice given.
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
Staff Present:
Peggy Bateman, City Clerk
Chuck Conzo, Treasurer
John Hoblit, City Attorney
Walt Landers, Street Superintendent
Ty Johnson, 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 to speak for public participation.
Discussion:
Annual Budget FY 2024/2025
There are a couple changes…
1. The resurfacing line should have an additional $320,000 in that line.
2. There is a new line created for the Lincoln Municipal Building. This line will cover expenses such as repairs and maintenance to the building and grounds. $7,500.00 has been budgeted for this line.
3. Sewer Fund: Revision from amount of $4,554,407 to $4,876,907. There was additional revenue that will offset this increase.
4. 3rd Friday: Increasing from $6,000 - $7,500
This will be placed on the Special Voting Meeting agenda on April 23rd.
Announcements:
There were no announcements
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 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers
700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois
Monday, April 15, 2024
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Welch at 6:01pm, 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
Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent
Joe Meister, Police Chief
Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager
Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer
Presiding:
Tracy Welch, Mayor
Public Comment:
Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:
A. Payment of Bills
B. Approval of minutes for March 4, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting, March 12, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting, March 18, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting.
C. Approval of request from Lincoln Community High School to close various City streets for the Lincoln Community High School Senior Parade on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 5pm until its conclusion and to provide police escort.
D. Approval of request from the Lincoln Park District to close various City streets for the 5k Run on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 5am – 9:30pm.
Alderwoman O’Donoghue made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion.
Alderman Downs made a motion to change item D to show the correct ending time to 9:30am. Alderman Parrott seconded. City Clerk Bateman called roll on the amendment.
Yeas: (8) Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Steve Parrott
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
City Clerk Bateman called roll on the item as amended.
Yeas: (8) Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Steve Parrott
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.
Ordinances and Resolutions
A. Resolution #2024-491 approving the content of certain executive session meeting minutes of the City Council of the City of Lincoln.
Alderwoman Rohlfs 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 Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Steve Parrott
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
B. Resolution #2024-492 authorizing the Mayor to approve an Inter-Governmental Agreement regarding Maintenance of City Parks between the Lincoln Park District and the City of Lincoln.
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 Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Steve Parrott
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
Reports
A. City Treasurer’s Report for March 2024
General Fund balance is down from February
Police Pension did well and is up, Fire Pension did not do as well.
Municipal Sales Tax down about $30,000 from last year
Non Home Rule Sales tax fell a bit as well
Income Tax was up again
Motor Fuel Tax stays the same
Video Gaming down from February
B. City Clerk’s Report for March 2024
$393,152.56 was received in Sewer Payments. $41,346.64 was received from both prisons
C. Department Head Reports for March 2024
These reports are either on file or will be soon.
New Business/Communications:
A. Approval of Mayoral Proclamation #2024-493 for the 2024 Arbor Day Celebration.
Alderman Downs 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 Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Steve Parrott
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
B. Approval of the purchase of replacement bearing and seals from Jim Myers and Sons Grit Classifier Repair Parts in an amount not to exceed $7,000.00.
Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to approve, Alderwoman McClellan seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (8) Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Steve Parrott
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
C. Approval of the replacement of Industrial Methane and Hydrogen Sulfide Sensors and Meters from Corro-Tech C-T Industrial Products in an amount not to exceed $9,887.00.
Alderwoman O’Donoghue made the motion to approve, Alderman Bateman seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (8) Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Steve Parrott
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 Eimer. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 6:17 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers
700 Broadway Street | Lincoln, Illinois
Monday, April 1, 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 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
Walt Landers, Streets Superintendent
Joe Meister, Police Chief
Andrew Bowns, Veolia Water, Project Manager
Wes Woodhall, Building and Safety Officer
Presiding:
Tracy Welch, Mayor
Public Participation:
There was no one present for public participation.
Chris Phillips was sworn in as Corporal by City Attorney John Hoblit. (not on agenda)
Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:
A. Payment of Bills
B. Approval of minutes for February 13, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting and February 27, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting.
Alderwoman O’Donoghue made the motion to approve, Alderwoman Rohlfs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (8) Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Steve Parrott
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
Mayor Welch moved to other items on the agenda.
New Business/Communications:
A. Approval of Amendment to work order No. 3 from Crawford, Murphy & Tilly Engineering Services for resurfacing projects in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00.
Alderwoman McClallen made the motion to approve, Alderman Bateman seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (8) Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Steve Parrott
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
B. Approval of work order No. 7 from Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for Engineering Services in an amount not to exceed $110,000.00.
Alderwoman Rohlfs made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (8) Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Steve Parrott
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
Alderman Bateman made the motion to amend the agenda item to the correct amount of $110,100.00, Alderman Parrot seconded. City Clerk called role on the item as amended.
Yeas: (8) Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Steve Parrott
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
C. Approval of Work Order No. 8 from Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for Engineering Services in an amount not to exceed $183,100.00.
Alderwoman McClallen made the motion to approve, Alderman Downs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (8) Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Steve Parrott
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
D. Approval of Proposal for Audit Services from Estes, Bridewater & Ogden for the City of Lincoln for FY 2023/2024 in the amount of $26,500.00 and FY 2024/2025 in the amount of $27,200.00.
Alderwoman O’Donoghue made the motion to approve, Alderwoman Rohlfs seconded. Mayor Welch called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.
Yeas: (8) Alderman Sam Downs, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs, Alderman Kevin Bateman, Alderwoman Robin McClallen, Alderwoman Rhonda O’Donoghue, Alderman David Sanders, Alderman Craig Eimer, Alderman Steve Parrott
Nays: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
Absent: (0)
Absent: (0)
Absent: (0)
Absent: (0)
There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderwoman O’Donoghue motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Downs. Mayor Welch adjourned the meeting at 6:33 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary
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