Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met October 9.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

Petitions:

Wards 7: By On The Rail, 129 S. 4th, requesting permission to waive Section 111.096 (a) (Consumption and Possession of Alcoholic Liquor on Public Streets, Alleys, and Sidewalks and Lots), Section 111.096 (d) (Permitting open liquor to leave licensed premises), Section 111.067(a) (Selling outside of Licensed Premises), on October 19th from 3:00 p.m. to midnight for the Tin Duster Kick Off with proper licenses being obtained. They are also requesting to block the north alley. There will be a fenced in area with only one way in and out. There will be live music outside.

By State Street Bar & Grill/Benefit for Ryan Buxman requesting permission to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived from now to 11/25/18. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.

Wards 7,4: By The District requesting permission to temporarily close 5th and Maine for a 5K walk fundraiser on October 27th for the “Pink Pass It On In The District” walk to benefit Blessing Hospital’s Breast Center. Walkers will assemble at 8:30 a.m. at 5th & Maine St. The walk will start at 10:00 a.m. proceed from 5th & Maine to 12th, continue on the sidewalk to 24th, turn around walking on sidewalk back to 5th & Maine. They request police or auxiliary officers to assist at the intersections.

Ward 7: A revocable permit application for encroachment of city right-of-way by AT & T of Moline, IL requesting permission to place aerial fiber optic cable to four city-owned utility poles located at 1803 Gardner Expressway. The Utilities & Engineering Director presents this request subject to three conditions.

Ward 7: A revocable permit application for encroachment of city right-of-way by Thai D’Lish, 232 N. 12th, requesting permission to attach a temporary entrance enclosure to the exterior of the building during the winter months. The enclosure will encroach on the City owned sidewalk. The Utilities & Engineering Director presents this request subject to six conditions.

Reports Of Traffic Commission:

Ward 7: Recommending the referral to make the intersection of 9th & Hampshire Streets a “4-Way” Stop be denied.

Ward 5: Recommending the referral to make the intersection of South 46th and Quail Creek Road a “4- Way” Stop be denied.

Ward 2: Recommending the west side of North 18th Street between Elm and Lind Streets be made a “No Parking Zone”.

Ward 2: Recommending the “No Parking-Fire Lanes” at 18th, west side, Lind and a point 50’ north and south and 18th, west, Elm and a point 50’ north and south be removed.

Sales Tax Report:

July, 2018 - $838,770.44

Home Rules Sales Tax Report:

July, 2018 - $789,678.52

Notice Of Prehearing Conference:

Notice of prehearing by the Illinois Commerce Commission on its own motion vs. Ameren Illinois Company d/b/a Ameren Illinois on verified petition for review and reconciliation under rider EUA and rider GUA in the office of the Commission, Springfield, IL on October 25th at 9:30 a.m.

Resolutions:

Resolution Authorizing Demolition Of 613 N. 7th, 517 Sycamore, and 705 Washington. (Bid from Miller Construction for all three structures in the amount of $35,750.)

Resolution recommending that Gem City Ford, sole source, be allowed to order a rebuilt transmission in the amount of $4,100 to be installed by city mechanics in frontline Bus #1605.

Utilities and Engineering Director and Utilities Committee recommending approval of the invoice from Richards Electric Motor Co. in the amount of $3,877.22 for repairs to South Quincy Lift Station.

Utilities and Engineering Director, Utilities Committee and Central Services Committee recommending approval of the low bid from Zanger & Derhake Construction in the amount of $71,414. For the Brookmeade Sewer Replacement Project.

Utilities and Engineering Director, Utilities Committee and Central Services Committee recommending approval of the low bid of Rees Construction Co., in the amount of $1,040,218 for the North 18th, Chestnut to Maple streets, Watermain and Sewer Replacement Project.

Utilities and Engineering Director, and Utilities Committee recommending approval of the low quote from Knuffman Plumbing, Liberty, IL, in the amount of $7,200 for the construction of a 4” watermain on South 12th Street and Melview Road.

Ordinances:

Adoption of an ordinance entitled:

Ward 1, 2: An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 82 (No Parking Zones) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (Remove: “No Parking” zones from Dewey School and Washington School.)

Second presentation of an ordinance entitled:

Ward 6: An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For A Planned Development. (1203 Harrison)

First presentation of an ordinance entitled:

Ward 1: 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 (R1A to R1C, 1124, 1102, 1100 Hutmacher Rd., and the unaddressed parcel abutting 1102 Hutmacher Rd. on the east.)

Report Of Finance Committee

http://www.quincyil.gov/files/documents/document/000/000/578.Agenda-City-Council.pdf