Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met Sept. 17.

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 presiding.

The following members were physically present:

Ald. Goehl, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Ernst, Havermale, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Lepper, VanCamp, Reis, Heinecke, Holtschlag. 14.

The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held September 10, 2018, were approved on a motion of Ald. Havermale. Motion carried.

Legal Counsel: Assistant Corporation Counsel Bruce Alford.

The City Clerk presented and read the following:

PETITIONS

By Supreme Electric requesting permission to close 10th Street between Jersey & York Streets, plus the alley on the east and west, on October 24th and 25th for an auction between 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. both days. Barricades needed.

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

By the 2018 Quincy Notre Dame Student Council requesting permission to have their Homecoming parade on October 4th starting at 6:30 p.m. Line-up will begin at 5:15 p.m. between 9th and 12th Street on Hampshire. The parade will progress down Hampshire to 5th Street, south on 5th to Maine then east down Maine Street back to the starting place. They request assistance of the Auxiliary police.

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

By the Salvation Army requesting permission to hold their “Ring A Bell Run/Walk” on Saturday, December 1st, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The race will begin behind the Quincy Mall, leave the parking lot at College Ave., cross 36th Street, go east on Columbus Road to 39th Street then north on to Moorman Park past the lake and around the upper park area returning to the Mall on the same route. They are requesting the help of the Police Auxiliary.

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

A revocable permit application for encroachment of city right-of-way by Washington Theater Commission requesting permission to place a portable restroom in the first parking stall to the east of the theater on Hampshire Street from September 21st through September 24th in conjunction with the Washington Theater’s Big Band event to be held on September 22nd. The Utilities and Engineering Director presents this request subject to two conditions.

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

By Quincy Public Schools Foundation requesting permission to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived from now through 11/2/18. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.

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

REPORTS OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION

Recommending the removal of the “No Parking” zones around the former Dewey and Washington Elementary Schools. Ald. Bauer moved the report be received and concurred in and an ordinance drafted. Motion carried.

Recommending the approval of a “4-Way” Stop at the intersection of North 17th Street and College Avenue.

Ald. Bauer moved the report be received and concurred in and an ordinance drafted. Motion carried.

Recommending the approval of a “4-Way” Stop at the intersection of South 46th Street and Quail Creek Road.

Ald. Rein referred this report back to the Traffic Commission for additional study, seconded by Ald Lepper. Motion carried.

Recommending the request for a “4-Way” Stop at the intersection of North 5th Street and Cherry Street be denied. Ald. Bauer moved the report be received and concurred in. Motion carried.

SALES TAX REPORT

The report of the Illinois Department of Revenue showing sales tax collected for the month of June, 2018, in the amount of $845,101.22 was ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Farha. 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 June, 2018, in the amount of $808,417.19 was ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Farha. Motion carried.

NOTICE OF PREHEARING CONFERENCE

Notice of prehearing by the Illinois Commerce Commission on its own motion vs. Ameren Illinois Co. d/b/a Ameren Illinois on petition for approval of reconciliation of rider CEAC-Clean Energy Assistance Charge in the office of the Commission, Springfield, IL, on September 26th at 9:30 a.m.

Ald. Havermale moved the notice be referred to the Legal Department. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, on May 16, 2016, the Quincy City Council authorized an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Lease of Space for the Quincy Police Department between the City of Quincy and County of Adams; and,

WHEREAS, Resolution Exhibit 1 of this agreement states the City of Quincy is responsible for the relocation of water and sewer lines located under the now vacated portion of Sixth Street at no cost to the County; and,

WHEREAS, the relocation of the water and sewer lines was included in the plans and specification for the construction of the new jail that were advertised, bid and awarded by the County of Adams; and,

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering reviewed the plans prior to bidding and estimated the cost for the relocation of the water and sewer lines to be $303,000.00; and,

WHEREAS, the work has been completed in a satisfactory manner and an invoice received in the amount of $300,000.00 for all costs associated with the relocation of the water and sewer lines; and,

WHEREAS, funding for this project is available in the 2018/2019 Water Fund and Sewer Fund fiscal year budgets; now,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Director of Utilities and Engineering and the Utilities Committees recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the invoice from the County of Adams in the amount of $300,000.00 be approved for payment as per the Intergovernmental Agreement date May 17, 2016.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Utilities & Engineering

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Havermale, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Rein, Lepper, VanCamp, Reis, Heinecke, Holtschlag, Goehl, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Ernst, Havermale. 12. Nays: Ald. Farha, Sassen. 2. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all traffic signals within the City of Quincy; and,

WHEREAS, the traffic signal cameras at the intersection of 48th and Maine Streets have failed and require replacement; and,

WHEREAS, the replacement of this vehicle detection camera system will facilitate the flow of traffic and improve safety for the motoring public; and,

WHEREAS, the vehicle detection camera system in place at this intersection, as well as all other intersections within the City of Quincy, is manufactured by Traffic Control Corporation of Woodridge, Illinois; and,

WHEREAS, the City has received a quote from Traffic Control Corporation in the amount of $28,500.00 for this new camera system; and,

WHEREAS, funds for this equipment are available in the 2018/2019 Motor Fuel Tax Fund fiscal year budget; now,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Utilities and Engineering and the Central Services Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the normal bidding requirements be waived and Traffic Control Corporation of Woodridge, Illinois, be considered a sole source provider and their quote of $28,500.00 be accepted.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Utilities & Engineering

Ald. Sassen moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Entrup, and on the roll call each of the 14

Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

WHEREAS, on August 6, 2018, the Quincy City Council awarded the 2018 Motor Fuel Tax Funds (MFT) Asphalt Maintenance Project to Diamond Construction Company of Quincy, Illinois; and,

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering desires to repave two (2) additional sections of roadway and to include them in the contract that has been awarded to Diamond Construction Company; and,

WHEREAS, the estimated combined cost to repave the additional sections of roadway is $56,149.50; and, WHEREAS, funding for this additional work is available in the 2018/2019 Capital Funds fiscal year budget; now, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Utilities and Engineering and the Central Services Committee recommend to the Mayor and City Council that normal bidding requirements be waived and that the repavement of two (2) additional sections of roadway be added to the 2018 Motor Fuel Tax Funds (MFT) Asphalt Maintenance Project contract that was awarded to Diamond Construction Company of Quincy, Illinois, at the estimated cost of $56,149.50.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Utilities & Engineering

Ald. Sassen moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Rein, and on the roll call each of the 14

Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department is in need of four arrest tactics instructors; and

WHEREAS, we have researched several programs used by law enforcement agencies and academies; and WHEREAS, we have found there are multiple departments using Gracie Survival Tactics; and

WHEREAS, Gracie Global is holding a full certification course in Louisville, Kentucky, October 22nd to October 26th; and

WHEREAS, the cost per student to attend the week-long class is $995.00 for a total cost of $3,980.00; and WHEREAS, we plan on paying for this training with State Forfeiture Funds; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chief of Police and Police Aldermanic Committee recommend to the Mayor and

City Council that the Police Department be granted authority to purchase training, in the amount of $3,980.00 from Gracie Global.

Robert Copley

Chief of Police

Ald. Rein moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Sassen, and on the roll call each of the 14

Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, per the TIF Downtown Rental Rehab Program (DRRP) Guidelines, the City advertised downtown rental rehab proposals on July 2018, which were reviewed by the DRRP Committee in regard to number of units, total project cost, amount of TIF funding requested, private financing commitment, equity ratio, current and projected increase in property values and property tax, estimated rate of return on TIF investment and overall benefits to the downtown district; and

WHEREAS, the City DRRP Committee reviewed the six projects for the Downtown Rental Rehab Program funding and recommended four projects (five units) receive TIF funding for a total rehabilitation cost of $572,957, requesting TIF assistance of $141,000 with owner private equity of $431,957.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to unanimous agreement, made at an open public meeting on August 29, 2018, the Downtown Rental Rehab Program Committee reviewed and recommended four projects be approved for TIF funding.

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, the Finance Committee met and reviewed the Downtown Rental Rehab Committee findings and recommended to the Mayor and City Council that the four proposals be accepted for $141,000 in TIF funding for the renovation of five rental units.

The approval is subject to the terms and conditions of the Downtown Rental Rehab Program and the Mayor be authorized to execute the appropriate documents and contracts in connection with this action.

Adopted by Quincy City Council on this 17th day of September, 2018.

Approved: September 18, 2018 Kyle A. Moore, Mayor CERTIFIED

Jenny Hayden, Clerk

Ald. Havermale moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Heinecke, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Bergman, Bauer, Ernst, Havermale, Farha, Rein, Lepper, VanCamp, Reis, Heinecke, Holtschlag, Entrup. 12. Nays: Ald. Sassen, Goehl. 2. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Granting A Special use Permit For A Planned Development. (South side of 652 Payson Ave. (Leroy’s Hideout) to build a 16’ x 27’ beer garden)

Ald. Heinecke moved the requirements of Section 32.31 of the City Code of the City of Quincy be waived and the ordinance adopted, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea.

The Chair, Mayor Kyle A. Moore, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Section 162.194 (Designation Of Landmarks) Of Chapter 162 (Zoning Regulations) Of Title XV (Land Usage) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (1470 Vermont)

ORDINANCE

Second 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. (Remove School Speed Zone, Washington School)

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title I (General Provisions) Of Chapter 10 (Rules Of Construction) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (Animal Ordinance Fines)

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory To The City Of Quincy, Adams County, Illinois. (4900 Columbus Rd.)

Ald. Havermale moved the ordinance be read by its title, seconded by Ald. Ernst. Motion carried.

The City Clerk read the ordinance by its title.

Ald. Havermale moved the requirements of Section 32.31 of the City Code of the City of Quincy be waived and the ordinance adopted, seconded by Ald. Ernst, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. The Chair, Mayor Kyle A. Moore, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory To The City Of Quincy, Adams County, Illinois. (4100 Harrison Street)

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

Ald. Farha, seconded by Ald. Sassen, moved the reports be received and vouchers be issued for the various amounts and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

MOTIONS

Ald. Entrup moved to block North 17th from Sycamore north to the alley on September 29th from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a block party. Barricades needed. Motion carried.

Ald. Havermale referred to Finance to study the rates and adjustments that were made due to projected lower Sales Tax and Home Rules Sales Tax at budget time as we are trending higher than anticipated particularly the Public Safety fee. Motion carried.

Ald. Reis moved to close 11th & Jackson south one block for a Class Reunion, September 28th from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Barricades needed. Alderman Reis also requested the house on the very end of the dead end street be notified. Motion carried.

Ald. Reis referred to Engineering South 9th, Jackson to Harrison and Harrison, 8th to 9th, to look at what could be done, maybe some patching as these streets are in bad shape. Motion carried.

Ald. Heinecke moved to close Monroe, 9th to 10th, on October 31st from 12 noon to 11:00 p.m. for a Halloween Party being put on by the church at 429 Monroe. Barricades needed. Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 7:37 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Ernst. Motion carried.

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