Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met June 10.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

TOWN BUSINESS Registered Requests to Speak

Report Of The Quincy Township Supervisor

For General Assistance For The Month Of May, 2019

Report Of Town Auditing Committee

PETITIONS

Wards 1,2,7 By Bob Daly (Business Development WGCA) requesting permission to hold a 4 mile, 11 mile and 19 mile bicycle event called “Moonlight Ride for Hunger” to raise money for Horizons on August 17th starting at 8:00 p.m. The event will have three different routes starting at Clat Adams Park, going north on Bonansinga Dr., right on Cedar to 3rd St, south on 3rd St., then crossing Bayview bridge and heading back over on Memorial Bridge. The routes and no parking areas requested will be sent to the proper authorities. Auxiliary police are requested.

Ward 7 By The District requesting permission to close 6th Street from Hampshire to Maine on August 4th from noon to 10:00 p.m. for the District Feast on 6th. Barricades needed.

Ward 7 By Quincy Medical Group on behalf of the “Buzz Off Cancer” event on June 22nd from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. are requesting to waive Section 111.096(a) (Consumption and Possession of Alcoholic Liquor Beverages on Public Streets, Alleys, Sidewalks, and Lots). In conjunction to this event, One (600 Hampshire) requests Section 111.096(d) (Permit open liquor to leave their licensed premises) with proper licenses being obtained.

Ward 5 By Joe and Sandra Whitley requesting consideration for a one-lot subdivision of property located at 1610 S. 36th under the “small tracts” provision of the subdivision ordinance presently zoned R1A

Ward 3 By Harold Ellerbrock requesting consideration for a one-lot subdivision of property located at 3700 N. 36th under the “small tracts” provision of the subdivision ordinance presently zoned RU1.

Ward 1 By Little Angel’s Child Care & Preschool requesting consideration for a special permit to operate a child care and preschool facility on property located at 1400 N. 8th presently zoned R2 and R1C.

Ward 3 By Michelmann Steel Construction Co. requesting consideration for a special permit for a planned development to install nonconforming Standard Outdoor Advertising Structures (billboards) on property located at 2011 N. 24th presently zoned M1.

Ward 5 By AirMedCare Network requesting permission to land the Air Evac Helicopter at the John Wood Quincy Campus on June 26th, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., for John Wood Children’s College. The Quincy Fire Department will handle the securing of the landing zones during landing and takeoff.

Ward 7 By On The Rail, 129 S. 4th, requesting to have live music in the beer garden on Saturday, June 15th and June 22nd from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Ward 3 By Instant Replay requesting to have live music in the beer garden on Saturday, June 15th from 8:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m.

REPORTS OF THE QUINCY PLAN COMMISSION

Ward 3 Recommending approval of the special permit for a planned development to locate a self- storage facility on a 2.79 acres property east of 6411 Broadway.

Ward 3 Recommending approval of the special permit for a planned development to build a dwelling with two living units on 2730 Cherry St. and subject to the plan presented.

Ward 3 Recommending approval of the special permit for a planned development to locate a self- storage facility on property at 2500 N. 24th subject that sight-proof landscaping or fencing shall be installed within a 25’ building setback from the south property line. This landscaping or fencing shall extend along the length of the security fence on the south as shown on the preliminary plan submitted with the petition.

MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT

John Mast to 5th Ward Alderman position.

RESOLUTIONS

Chief of Police and Police Aldermanic Committee recommending approval of $8,632 be paid to Adams County for the cost of upgraded high density storage.

Chief of Police recommending approval to be allowed to participate in the free State of Illinois Federal Surplus Property Program.

Chief of Police recommending approval to purchase training in the amount of $3,980 from Gracie Global, Louisville, KY.

Chief of Police recommending approval to renew the yearly software license from Cellebrite USA Inc., Glen Rock, NJ in the amount of $3,400.

Resolution requesting permission from IDOT to temporarily close the south lane of westbound U.S. Route 24, a State Highway in the City of Quincy from the west terminus of State Route 104 to the Missouri State Line on August 17th for the “Moonlight Ride for Hunger Bicycle Ride”, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Resolution requesting permission from MODOT to temporarily close the north lane of eastbound U.S. Route 24, a State Highway in Marion County from the west end of Memorial Bridge to the Illinois State Line on August 17th for the “Moonlight Ride for Hunger Bicycle Ride”, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Resolution authorizing application for a public transportation capital assistance grant under the Illinois Department of Transportation. (Purpose of providing and improving public transportation facilities, rolling stock, equipment and services of the Quincy Transit Lines.)

Utilities Director and Engineering recommending approval of the payment to the Quincy Landfills 2 & 3 Superfund in the amount of $76,000 for maintenance.

Aeronautics Committee and Airport Director recommending approval of the proposed contract with GSI for FAA compliance software for an annual subscription of $4,250 with a one-time start-up fee of $1,500.

ORDINANCES

Adoption of an ordinance entitled:

An Ordinance Amending The 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Budget. (Additional Expense for more garbage totes, $25,500.)

First presentation of an ordinance entitled:

Wards 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 81 (Traffic Schedules) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (Amend School Speed Zone for Berrian Elementary School and Madison Elementary School; Implementing School Speed Zone at Denman Elementary School, 4100 Harrison St.; Removal of the School Speed Zone for Ellington Elementary School and Adams Elementary School.)

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE REQUEST TO SPEAK

Request to speak under suspended rules by Rocky Murry, 210 Maiden Lane, regarding property taxes.

https://www.quincyil.gov/home/showdocument?id=1198