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.
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
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.
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.
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
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)
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.
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
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:
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:
Respectfully Submitted By:
Charity Hutchison, Recording Secretary
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