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City of Quincy City Council met November 13

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City of Quincy City Council met Nov. 13.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

Monday, November 12, 2018, being a holiday, 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 November 5, 2018, and the Town Business minutes of October 9, 2018, were approved on a motion of Ald. Havermale. Motion carried. Legal Counsel: Corporation Counsel Lonnie Dunn.

Ald. Heinecke moved the City Council sit as a Town Board. Motion carried.

TOWN BUSINESS

The City Clerk and Ex-Officio Town Clerk presented and read the following:

No one registered to speak.

Registered Requests to Speak

We the undersigned auditing committee to which were referred the above bills respectfully report it has examined same and recommend their payment.

Terri Heinecke, Chairman Dave Bauer

Jeff Bergman

Ald. Heinecke, seconded by Ald. Bergman, moved the report be received and vouchers be issued for the payment of disbursements and administrative bills for the various amounts, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

Ald. Heinecke, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, 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.

The meeting resumed its sitting as a City Council on motion of Ald. Sassen.

PETITIONS

A revocable permit application for encroachment of City right-of-way by American Business Women’s Association requesting permission to place signs advertising their Vendor show on city right-of-way at various locations throughout Quincy on November 17th. The Utilities and Engineering Director presents this request subject to three conditions.

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

By Blessing Foundation Inc., requesting consideration to vacate a 20-ft. by 353-ft. easement in Lots 2 and 3 of Brink Business Park, 4917-5011 Oak.

Ald. Havermale moved the petition be received and referred to the Plan Commission for study and to report back. Motion carried.

By Sustainable Holdings LLC, lessee, requesting consideration for a zoning change from RU1 (Rural) to M1 (Light Industrial) to develop a solar farm on a 54.3-acre tract of a 65.2-acre property at 2815 Ellington Rd.

Ald. Ernst moved the petition be received and referred to the Plan Commission for study and to report back. Motion carried.

By John Schutte requesting consideration for a special permit for a planned development for the sale of liquor by the drink and gaming on property at 518 Locust presently zoned C1B.

Ald. Entrup moved the petition be received and referred to the Plan Commission for study and to report back. Motion carried.

By Adam Booth requesting consideration for a special permit to allow a nightclub on property at 600 Hampshire presently zoned D1.

Ald. Holtschlag moved the petition be received and referred to the Plan Commission for study and to report back. Motion carried.

By Jon Allen requesting consideration for a special permit for a planned development for office, gym, catering, day care, and assembly uses on property at 2040 Cherry presently zoned R1C.

Ald. Bauer moved the petition be received and referred to the Plan Commission for study and to report back. Motion carried.

By the Great River Road Harley & River HOG Chapter requesting permission to hold the 2018 Salvation Army Toy Run on December 8th beginning at 1:00 p.m. This will start at 52nd & Oak Street, west to 48th St., south to Broadway, west on Broadway to 5th, south to Vermont Street, west on Vermont to the Kroc Center parking lot.

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

By State Street Bar & Grill, 1638 State, requesting permission to close off a back parking lot on November 25th for a sale 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. They request Section 111.096 (a) (Consumption and Possession of Alcoholic Liquor on Public Streets, Alleys, and Sidewalks and Lots) and Section 111.096 (d) (Permitting open liquor to leave licensed premises) with proper licenses being obtained. Closed area will be fenced off with only one way in and out of the building to the parking lot.

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

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering staff recently conducted an inspection of the street identification and traffic signs throughout the city of Quincy; and,

WHEREAS, the inspection found that one hundred ninety-six (196) directional and informational signs and two hundred forty-one (241) street identification signs were found to be in poor condition; and,

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering recently requested quotes for the manufacturing of these signs; and,

WHEREAS, the following quotes were received:

Century Signs

Quincy, Illinois $11,485.00

Vulcan, Incorporated

Foley, Alabama $ 7,620.00

Warning Lites

East St. Louis, Illinois $ 5,313.44

WHEREAS, the Director of Utilities and Engineering has reviewed these quotes and finds the low quote from Warning Lites of East St. Louis, Illinois, to be acceptable; and,

WHEREAS, funding for these signs is 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 quote from Warning Lites of East St. Louis, Illinois, in the amount $5,313.44 be accepted.

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 14

Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering requires land surveying services for the reconstruction of Vermont Street between 5th and 7th Streets and North 6th Street between Maine and Vermont Streets; and,

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering recently requested quotes for this service; and, WHEREAS, the following quotes were received:

Poepping, Stone, Bach & Associates

Quincy, Illinois $9,000.00

Four Points Land Surveying

Palmyra, Missouri $7,505.00

Klingner and Associates

Quincy, Illinois $6,500.00

WHEREAS, the Director of Utilities and Engineering has reviewed these quotes and finds the low quote from Klingner and Associates of Quincy, Illinois, to be acceptable; and,

WHEREAS, funding for this service is available in the 2018/2019 TIF 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 quote from Klingner and Associates of Quincy, Illinois, in the amount $6,500.00 be accepted.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Utilities & Engineering

Ald. Holtschlag moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Heinecke, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering recently advertised for bids for the construction of a sanitary sewer that will serve the “tiny homes” being built at 6th and Cherry Street; and,

WHEREAS, the following bids were received:

Macomb, Illinois $64,615.00

Meyers Driveway and Septic Service

Keokuk, Iowa $54,256.00

D & L Excavating

Liberty, Illinois $36,100.00

Zanger & Derhake Excavating & Plumbing

Quincy, Illinois $33,489.00

Rees Construction Company

Quincy, Illinois $26,577.00

Million Construction Company

Quincy, Illinois $24,655.00

Engineer’s Estimate $42,520.00

WHEREAS, the Director of Utilities and Engineering has reviewed these bids and finds them to be acceptable; and, WHEREAS, funding for this project is available in 2018/2019 Sewer Fund fiscal year budget; and,

WHEREAS, to allow for the uninterrupted progression of this project in the event that changes or modifications are

required, an additional 10% over the amount of the City’s share shall be included in the encumbrance for this project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Utilities and Engineering, the Utilities Committee and the Central Services Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the low bid from Million

Construction Company of Quincy, Illinois, in the amount of $24,655.00 be accepted. 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 14

Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering recently advertised for bids for the construction of water- mains that will serve the residents of Chatten Drive and Golf Drive; and,

WHEREAS, the following bids were received:

Laverdiere Construction

Macomb, Illinois $194,645.00

Meyers Driveway and Septic Service Keokuk, Iowa

$179,050.00

D & L Excavating

Liberty, Illinois $169,166.00

Rees Construction Company

Quincy, Illinois $164,080.00

Million Construction Company

Quincy, Illinois $164,060.00

Zanger & Derhake Excavating & Plumbing

Quincy, Illinois $114,092.00

Engineer’s Estimate $146,795.00

WHEREAS, the Director of Utilities and Engineering has reviewed these bids and finds them to be acceptable; and,

WHEREAS, funding for this project is available in 2018/2019 Water Fund fiscal year budget; and,

WHEREAS, to allow for the uninterrupted progression of this project in the event that changes or modifications are

required, an additional 10% over the amount of the City’s share shall be included in the encumbrance for this project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Utilities and Engineering and Central Services Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the low bid from Zanger & Derhake Excavating & Plumbing of Quincy, Illinois, in the amount of $114,092.00 be accepted. 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. Lepper, VanCamp, Reis, Heinecke, Holtschlag, Goehl, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Ernst, Havermale, Farha. 12. Nays: Ald. Sassen, Rein. 2. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the sworn personnel of the Quincy Police Department are required to carry firearms and be proficient in their use; and

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department conducts regular firearms training for all sworn personnel; and WHEREAS, since 2015 the Quincy Police Department has entered into an agreement with RKBA, LLC., to provide a

firearms training facility; and

WHEREAS, the contract cost is $7,665.00 which includes individual memberships; now

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

and City Council that the normal bidding requirements be waived and the agreement be signed for the amount of $7,665.00. Robert A. 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, the City of Quincy, a municipality located in the County of Adams, State of Illinois, is a home-rule munic- ipality; and

WHEREAS, Adams Consulting & Programming Inc., would like to lease hangar space for lessee’s storage of aircraft; and

WHEREAS, after the Aeronautics Committee’s review it is recommending the lease in the amount of $135.98 monthly be executed.

NOW, THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Aeronautics Committee and the

Airport Director that the Mayor and City Council hereby authorize the lease of the hangar space to Anthony Bareis per the terms as set out in the attached lease and directs the Mayor to execute the same on behalf of the City.

Sandra Shore

Airport Director

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

Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is the owner and operator of the Quincy Regional Airport; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is the owner of the fuel storage tanks located at the airport; and,

WHEREAS, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall requires the City of Quincy to obtain liability insurance on the above mentioned tanks as part of the annual financial responsibility reporting; and

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy requested quotes from insurance companies for the liability insurance; and, WHEREAS, only one quote was received from Ace American Insurance Company of Scranton, PA, in the amount of $7,749.00; and,

WHEREAS, Ace American Insurance Company through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. met all the necessary requirements. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Aeronautics Committee and the Airport Director recommend to the

Mayor and City Council that the quote from Ace American Insurance Company of Scranton, PA, for the required tank liability insurance be accepted in the amount of $7,749.00.

Sandra Shore

Airport Director

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

Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy must follow a procedure as outlined by the FAA and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Division of Aeronautics, for the procurement of Consulting Engineering Services for engineering design services at the Quincy Regional Airport every five years; and,

WHEREAS, the Mayor appointed a special committee to evaluate the qualifications of the consulting engineering firms that submitted information in response to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ); and,

WHEREAS, three engineering firms submitted their information in response to the RFQ; and

WHEREAS, after review of the information submitted in response to the RFQ, it was determined Crawford, Murphy and Tilly (CMT) of Springfield, IL, met the qualifications necessary to provide the needed engineering design services at Quincy Regional Airport.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Airport Consultant Engineer Selection Committee and the Aeronautics Committee recommend to the Mayor and City Council that the firm of Crawford, Murphy and Tilly be retained as the Consultant Engineer for the Quincy Regional Airport for the next five years, and the Mayor execute the “Agreement of Engineering Services” for Crawford, Murphy and Tilly.

Sandra Shore

Airport Director

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Reis, and on the roll call the following vote

resulted: Yeas: Ald. Bauer, Havermale, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Lepper, VanCamp, Reis Heinecke, Goehl, Entrup, Bergman. 12. Nay: Ald. Ernst. 1. Abstain: Ald. Holtschlag. 1. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is the owner and operator of the Quincy Regional Airport; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is responsible for maintenance of, and clearing of runways and taxiways to as regulated by the FAA; and,

WHEREAS, in order to effectively maintain and clear taxiways and runways proper equipment must be maintained; and,

WHEREAS, the City owns an OshKosh Blower/Broom vehicle that needs to be maintained in usable condition; and, WHEREAS, the vehicle had a hydraulic leak in need of repair; and,

WHEREAS, Luby Equipment Services of Fenton, MO, is the only certified repair center in the area to perform the needed repairs at a cost of $4,026.34.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Aeronautics Committee and the Airport Director recommend to

the Mayor and City Council that the invoice for Luby Equipment Services in the amount of $4,026.34 be approved for payment.

Sandra Shore

Airport Director

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

Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy, a municipal corporation (city & Lessor) located in the County of Adams, State of Illinois, is a home-rule municipality and owns and operates Quincy Regional Airport; and

WHEREAS, The Hertz Corporation desires to lease space at Quincy Regional Airport; and

WHEREAS, after the Aeronautics Committee’s review it is recommending the lease in the amount of $268.75 per month in rent, $100 per month for electrical usage, $25 per month for trash removal, and $250 per month for the wash facility for a total of $643.75 monthly plus a monthly concession on a three year graduated scale be executed.

NOW, THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Aeronautics Committee and the Airport Director that the Mayor and City Council hereby authorize the lease with Hertz Corporation per the terms as set out in the attached lease and directs the Mayor to execute the same on behalf of the City.

Sandra Shore

Airport Director

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

Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending The 2018-2019 Fiscal Year Budget. ($1,300,000: Increase in Water Fund #501 to construct water main extensions, and transmission mains, North 18th St. improvements, and water service at new jail.)

Ald. Bauer moved the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Entrup, and on a roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Heinecke, Holtschlag, Goehl, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Ernst, Havermale, Sassen, Rein, Lepper, VanCamp, Reis. 13. Nay: Ald. Farha. 1.

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

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. (“4 Way Stop” South 46th St. and Quail Creek Road.)

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title XIII (General Offenses) Of Chapter 134 (Offenses Involving Minors) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (Alternative Nicotine Product)

Ald. Rein 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 90 (Animals) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy. (Animals running at large)

Ald. Heinecke 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 Title XI (Business Regulations) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (Massage therapist)

Ald. Rein moved to amend the ordinance by changing the license fee from $10 to $25, seconded by Ald. VanCamp. Motion carried.

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

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 90 (Animals) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy. (Dangerous vicious animals)

Ald. Rein moved the ordinance be read by its title, seconded by Ald. Heinecke. 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.

REQUEST TO SPEAK

Written request to speak under suspended rules by Brian Reed, 1324 Carlyle Court, regarding the Pension Liability.

Rules Suspended

Ald. Sassen moved the rules be suspended at this time to hear from the above individuals. Motion carried.

Brian Reed, 1324 Carlyle Court, stated he was confused about $4 service charge on water bill. He also compared the City of Quincy to three other cities stating that our City Council should look at what those three cities City Council size is and what the City Council receives as pay, etc. He feels the city should look at these things before raising taxes to fund the pensions.

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

MOTIONS

Ald. Entrup moved to allow a dumpster on city right-of-way at 1422 N. 17th starting 11/14/18 for one month. Motion carried.

Ald. Sassen made a motion to remove off the table the ordinance regarding responsibilities related to locally imposed and administered taxes putting it on the agenda for 11/19/18, seconded by Ald. Farha. Motion carried.

Ald. Heinecke referred to the Street Lights/Right-Of-Way Committee the possibility of putting a light on an existing pole on the corner of 8th, Jefferson to Madison. Motion carried.

Ald. Havermale moved the City Council adjourn and sit in Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) Collective Bargaining Negotiations, seconded by Ald. Ernst, and on a roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED

After sitting in Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) Collective Bargaining Negotiations, Ald. Ernst moved the City Council reconvene and sit in regular session at 8:27 p.m. Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 8:28 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Havermale. Motion carried.

https://quincyil.gov/files/City-Documents/CityClerk/Archive/2018/Minutes/2018-11-13.pdf

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