Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met July 16.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

The regular meeting of the City Council was held this day at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kyle A. Moore being absent the meeting was called to order by the City Clerk.

The following members were physically present:

Ald. Goehl, Bergman, Bauer, Ernst, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Lepper, VanCamp, Reis, Heinecke, Holtschlag. 12. Absent: Ald. Entrup, Havermale. 2.

ALD. FARHA ELECTED TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN

Ald. Sassen nominated Ald. Farha for Temporary Chairman.

There being no further nominations, Ald. Sassen moved the nominations be closed. Motion carried.

Ald. Sassen moved Ald. Farha be declared elected Temporary Chairman. Motion carried.

Ald. Farha took the chair and presided over the meeting.

The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held July 9, 2018, were approved as printed on a motion of Ald. Ernst. Motion carried.

Ald. Bergman moved the absent Aldermen be excused from this meeting. Motion carried. Legal Counsel: Corporation Counsel Lonnie Dunn.

The City Clerk presented and read the following:

PETITIONS

By the Quincy Rotary Club requesting permission to close York Street, 9th to 11th, 10th Street, Jersey to York, and 9th Street, Kentucky to York, on October 13th from noon to 10:00 p.m. for the annual Rotary “Oktoberfest”.

Ald. Holtschlag moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified, and barricades needed. Motion carried.

By the First Annual Brett Miller Memorial requesting permission to have a 5k race on October 20th in the Wavering/ Moorman park including one lane of 39th St. (possibly both directions), and one lane into Abbey Ridge subdivision.

Ald. Ernst moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried.

By Quincy Boat Club, Front & Spring, requesting permission to waive Section 111.096 (a) (Consumption and Possession of Alcoholic Liquor on Public Streets, Alleys, Sidewalks, and Lots), Section 111.096(d) (permitting open liquor to leave licensed premises) and Section 111.067 (a) (sell outside licensed premises) and on Friday, August 3rd and Saturday, August 4th from 4:00 p.m. to midnight and close Lumber Avenue in the area immediately in front of the club each day for their annual inter-club picnic.

Ald. Bauer moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried.

By State Street Bar and Grill, 1638 State, requesting permission to close 17th from State St. south to the alley for their annual block party on September 15th from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. They are also requesting Section 111.096 (a) (Consumption and Possession of Alcoholic Liquor on Public Streets, Alleys, Sidewalks, and Lots), Section 111.096 (d) (Permitting open liquor to leave licensed premises) and Section 111.067(a) Selling Outside Licensed Premises be waived.

Ald. Reis moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried.

A revocable permit for encroachment of city right-of-way by the Sixth Street Promenade Committee requesting permission to display banners on the light poles along 6th St. between Maine and Hampshire from now through January 1, 2019. The Utilities and Engineering Department presents this request subject to the City not being responsible for any weather related damage to the banner.

Ald. Holtschlag moved the prayer of the petition be granted. Motion carried.

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE UTILITIES & ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

The annual report of the Utilities & Engineering Department for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2018, was ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Bauer. Motion carried.

SALES TAX REPORT

The report of the Illinois Department of Revenue showing sales tax collected for the month of April, 2018, in the amount of $784,715.75 was ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Rein. Motion carried.

HOME RULE SALES TAX REPORT

The report of the city’s 1-1/2% home rule sales tax collected for the month of April, 2018, in the amount of $754,387.70 was ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Lepper. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

Aeronautics Committee and Administrative Director recommending approval of the 3rd year renewal of liability insurance for the Quincy Regional Airport in the amount of $8,211 from QBE North America through Cason, Huff and Schlueter.

Ald. Ernst moved the resolution be tabled for one week, seconded by Ald. Sassen. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the threat of disease from mosquitoes such as the West Nile Virus continues to be a public health problem; and

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy continues to combat the mosquito problem with the annual city-wide abatement program, and

WHEREAS, continuation of the abatement program will require the purchase of additional mosquito spray; and WHEREAS, the City of Quincy Purchasing Department did advertise for sealed bids; and

WHEREAS, the following sealed bids were received:

Adapco Inc. $4,669.50

Sanford, Florida

Clarke Mosquito Control Products Inc. $5,222.25

St. Charles, Illinois

WHEREAS, funding for this purchase has been included in the current fiscal year budget; and

WHEREAS, Adapco Inc., of Sanford, Florida, is the lowest bidder for mosquito spray; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Director of Central Services and the Central Services Committee recommend to the Mayor and City Council that the bid from Adapco Inc., of Sanford, Florida, in the amount of $4,669.50 be accepted. Kevin McClean Director of Central Services

Ald. Sassen moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Heinecke, and on the roll call each of the 12

Aldermen voted yea, with 2 absent. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities requires the replacement of two (2) 2002 Mack CH612 dump trucks with manual transmission that are currently being used by Water Distribution and Sewer Maintenance crews; and,

WHEREAS, the City recently requested bids for the purchase of one (1) single axle truck chassis with stainless steel flat-bed dump body and one (1) single axle truck chassis with stainless steel standard dump body with Cummins 6.7L turbo- diesel engines for the replacement of these trucks; and,

WHEREAS, the following conforming bids were received: Drake Scruggs Equipment Springfield, Illinois $228,612.40

Midway Freightliner

Palmyra, Missouri $220,801.00

WHEREAS, the Director of Utilities and Engineering has reviewed these bids and finds them to be acceptable; and, WHEREAS, funding for these trucks is available in the 2018/2019 Vehicle Replacement Fund (603) and Water Fund (501) fiscal year budgets; now,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Utilities and Engineering, the Director of Central Services, the

Utilities Committee and the Central Services Committee recommend to the Mayor and City Council that the purchase of one (1) single axle truck chassis with stainless steel flat-bed dump body and one (1) single axle truck chassis with stainless steel standard dump body from Midway Freightliner of Palmyra, Missouri, in the amount of $220,801.00 be approved.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Utilities & Engineering

Ald. Sassen moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Heinecke, and on the roll call each of the 12

Aldermen voted yea, with 2 absent. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 162 (Zoning) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy (2015). (Amend: Obstruction of Ingress/Egress of a Dwelling, Commercial uses, Towers/Antennas/Flag Poles, Living in Basement, Yard requirements, Accessory buildings.

Ald. Holtschlag moved the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Heinecke, and on a roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 2 absent.

The Temporary Chair, Alderman Mike Farha, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending The District Map Which Is Made A Part Of Section 162.002 Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (RU1 to M1, 100 N. 63rd Street and the unaddressed 3.78-acre parcel adjacent on the north.)

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending The 2017-2018 Fiscal Year Budget. (Sale of Street Sweeper, increase Fund #602)

Ald. Sassen moved the ordinance be read by its title, seconded by Ald. VanCamp. Motion carried. The City Clerk read the ordinance by its title.

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 51 (Plumbing And Sewers) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy. (Sewer Connection Fees)

Ald. VanCamp moved the ordinance be read by its title, seconded by Ald. Bauer. Motion carried. The City Clerk read the ordinance by its title.

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 81 (Traffic Schedules) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (Deletes School Speed Zones-Dewey School)

Ald. Bauer moved the ordinance be read by its title, seconded by Ald. Bergman. Motion carried. The City Clerk read the ordinance by its title.

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 81 (Traffic Schedules) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (Adds “School Speed Zone” Highland Ln., Koetters Ln., Hamann Ln., North 12th areas)

Ald. Bergman moved the ordinance be read by its title, seconded by Ald. Bauer. Motion carried. The City Clerk read the ordinance by its title.

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 82 (No Parking Zones) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (Adds: “No Parking” Stone Creek Dr., North 14th, North 15th, Winsor Dr. areas)

Ald. Sassen moved the ordinance be read by its title, seconded by Ald. Bergman. Motion carried. The City Clerk read the ordinance by its title.

Ald. Sassen, seconded by Ald. Ernst, moved the reports be received and vouchers be issued for the various amounts and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 2 absent. Motion carried.

REQUEST TO SPEAK

Written request to speak under suspended rules Andrew K. Campbell, 3305 Crestview Dr., regarding the tripling of his water bill.

Rules Suspended

Ald. Ernst moved the rules be suspended at this time to hear from the above individual. Motion carried. Andrew K. Campbell, 3305 Crestview Dr., was not present to speak.

Ald. Ernst moved the rules be resumed. Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 7:28 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Ernst. Motion carried.

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