Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met June 10.

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 present:

Ald. Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Finney, Ernst, Farha, Sassen, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 11.

Absent: Ald. Rein. 1.

Vacancies: 1st and 5th Ward. 2.

Ald. Ernst moved Alderman Rein be excused from this meeting. Motion carried.

The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held June 3, 2019, and the Town Business minutes of May 13, 2019, were approved on a motion of Ald. Ernst. Motion carried.

Legal Counsel: City Attorney Ryan Schnack.

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

TOWN BUSINESS

The Deputy City Clerk presented and read the following:

Registered Requests to Speak

No one registered to speak.

Report Of The Quincy Township Supervisor For General Assistance For The Month Of May, 2019.

Cindy Brink

Supervisor of Quincy Township

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

Dave Bauer

Jeff Bergman

Ben Uzelac

Ald. Bauer, 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 11 Aldermen voted yea with 1 absent and 2 vacancies. Motion carried.

Report of the Town of Quincy Auditing Committee

Bill Payments for All Vendors

Committee:

Dave Bauer

Jeff Bergman

Ben Uzelac

Ald. Bauer, seconded by Ald. Bergman, moved the reports be received and vouchers be issued for the various amounts and on the roll call each of the 11 Aldermen voted yea with 1 absent and 2 vacancies. Motion carried.

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

PETITIONS

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

REPORTS OF THE QUINCY PLAN COMMISSION

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Ald. Ernst moved to amend the Plan Commission’s recommendation to add a 25-ft. wide sight-proof building setback from the east property line. Motion carried.

Ald. Ernst moved the report be received and concurred in, as amended, and an ordinance drafted. Motion carried.

MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT

By Mayor Kyle A. Moore making the appointment of John Mast to 5th Ward Alderman position.

Ald. Entrup moved the appointment be confirmed, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on a roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag, Entrup, Bauer, Finney. 7. Present: Bergman, Ernst, Farha, Sassen. 4. Absent: Ald. Rein. 1. Vacancies: 2. The Mayor cast a vote of yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department is in need of additional high density lockable storage at the new police department; and

WHEREAS, the initial survey of the Records Department completed by Bradford Systems inadvertently did not include secure records, which are currently located in a separate room from main police records storage; and

WHEREAS, police records related to lawsuits, policies, personnel files, workman’s compensation, and other sensitive information are kept in locking file drawers,; and

WHEREAS, the current file room design in the new facility does not include storage for these types of files; and 

WHEREAS, the current file room layout was completed using fixed shelving; and

WHEREAS, to meet the additional requirement of secure records, more storage space is needed; and

WHEREAS, to add additional shelving the room either needs to be bigger or a space saving solution designed to meet the space and storage requirements; and

WHEREAS, the proposed change to the file room includes adding a high density storage mobile storage system; and 

WHEREAS, the cost for Bradford Systems to add the high density storage is $8,632.00; and

WHEREAS, to pay for this expense the Quincy Police Department will use special funds not budgeted funds; and 

WHEREAS, the $8,632.00 would be paid to Adams County for the cost of the upgrade; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chief of Police and the Police Aldermanic Committee recommend to the Mayor and City Council that $8,632.00 be paid to Adams County for the cost of the upgraded high density storage. 

Robert A. Copley

Chief of Police

Ald. Sassen moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Finney, and on the roll call each of the 11 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent and 2 vacancies. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, state surplus property is made available by priority to state government entities on a “first come, first served” basis; and

WHEREAS, when property is no longer needed by state government, property is made available next to units of local government (cities, towns, counties, etc.); and

WHEREAS, a nominal service charge is assessed depending on the age and condition of each item of property to cover overhead costs; and

WHEREAS, the cost is usually 5 to 25 percent of the acquisition value; and

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department would like to participate in the “free” State of Illinois Federal Surplus Property Program; now

THEREFORE BE IS RESOLVED, the Chief of Police recommends to the Mayor and City Council that the Quincy Police Department be allowed to participate in the State of Illinois Federal Surplus Property Program.

Robert A. Copley

Chief of Police

Ald. Sassen moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Bauer, and on the roll call each of the 11 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent and 2 vacancies. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department needs to send four arrest tactics instructors to Gracie Global Survival Tactics (GST) Level 2 Instructor Certification; and

WHEREAS, we have used GST as part of our defensive tactics program for the past year now and are pleased with the program; and

WHEREAS, our instructors are certified in Instructor Certification Level 1; and

WHEREAS, although the Level 1 GST course addresses the most common threat scenarios facing law enforcement professionals, there are several critical threat scenarios that simply don’t fit into the five days allocated for Level 1 training; and

WHEREAS, Gracie created the Level 2 GST course to address these threats; and

WHEREAS, not only does the Level 2 course completion certify participants as Level 2 GST instructors, but it also serves as Level 1 recertification; and

WHEREAS, Gracie Global is holding a certification course in Louisville, Kentucky, October 21st to October 25th; 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 budgeted funds; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chief of Police recommends 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. Sassen moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Bauer, and on the roll call each of the 11 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent and 2 vacancies. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department has seen an increasing use of technology, such as cell phones, used in the commission of the crimes we investigate; and

WHEREAS, the Department needs to have the ability to analyze cell phones to retrieve data of evidentiary value; and

WHEREAS, new cell phones are developed and marketed on an ongoing basis as are updates to their software and operating systems; and

WHEREAS, to keep our equipment up to date, we need to renew the software on an annual basis; and

WHEREAS, the yearly software renewal in the amount of $3,400.00 is currently due and needs to be paid to Cellebrite Mobile Forensic; and

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department currently has $3,400.00 budgeted for the license renewal; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chief of Police recommends to the Mayor and City Council that the normal bid- ding requirements be waived and that Cellebrite USA, Inc, of Glen Rock, New Jersey, be paid in the amount of $3,400.00.

Robert A Copley

Chief of Police

Ald. Sassen moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Finney, and on the roll call each of the 11 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent and 2 vacancies. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Madison-Davis Bicycle Shop, WGCA, Red Cactus Salsa and Horizons are sponsoring the Moonlight Ride for Hunger Bicycle Ride on Saturday, August 17, 2019, in the city of Quincy; and,

WHEREAS, the purpose of this event is to raise funds to benefit Horizons of Quincy and assist with their mission of battling hunger in our community; and,

WHEREAS, this bicycle ride will require the temporary closure of 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; and,

WHEREAS, Section 4-408 of the Illinois Highway Code authorizes the Department of Transportation to issue permits to local authorities to temporarily close portions of State Highways for such public purposes;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the city of Quincy that permission to 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 as above designated, be requested of the Illinois Department of Transportation by the Director of Utilities and Engineering.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this closure shall occur during the approximate time period between 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2019.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this closure is for the public purpose of the Moonlight Ride for Hunger Bicycle Ride.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that traffic from that closed portion of highway shall be detoured over routes with an all-weather surface that can accept the anticipated traffic, which will be maintained to the satisfaction of the Department and which is conspicuously marked for the benefit of traffic diverted from the State Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the run sponsors Madison-Davis Bicycle Shop, WGCA and Horizons assume full responsibility for the direction, protection, and regulation of vehicular traffic during the time the detour is in effect.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that police officers or authorized flaggers shall, at the expense of the sponsors, be posi- tioned at each end of the closed section and at other points (such as intersections) as may be necessary to assist in directing traffic through the detour.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that police officers, flaggers, and officials shall permit emergency vehicles in emer- gency situations to pass through the closed area as swiftly as it is safe for all concerned.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all debris shall be removed by the sponsors prior to reopening the State Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such signs, flags, barricades, etc., shall be used by the sponsors may be approved by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the closure and detour shall be marked according to the Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Madison-Davis Bicycle Shop, WGCA, Red Cactus Salsa and Horizons hereby agree to assume all liabilities and pay all claims for any damage which shall be occasioned by the closing described above. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Madison-Davis Bicycle Shop, WGCA, Red Cactus Salsa and Horizons shall pro- vide a comprehensive general liability insurance policy or an additional insured endorsement in the amount of $100,000 per person and $2,000,000 aggregate which has the Illinois Department of Transportation and its officials, employees and agents as named insures and which protects them from all claims arising from the requested road closing. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Illinois Department of Transportation to serve as a formal request for the permission sought in this Resolution and to operate as part of the conditions of said permission.

Passed this 10th day of June, 2019.

Kyle A. Moore, Mayor 

Virginia Hayden, City Clerk

Ald. Ernst moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Sassen, and on the roll call each of the 11 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent and 2 vacancies. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, on the 17th day of August, 2019, Madison-Davis Bicycle Shop, WGCA, Red Cactus Salsa and Horizons are sponsoring the Moonlight Ride for Hunger Bicycle Ride to promote and benefit Horizons of Quincy, Illinois, and assist with their mission of battling hunger in the city of Quincy, Illinois; and,

WHEREAS, this ride will require the temporary closure of the north lane of eastbound U.S. Route 24, a State Highway in Marion County from the west end of the Memorial Bridge to the Illinois State Line; now,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the city of Quincy that permission to close the north lane of eastbound U.S. Route 24, a State Highway in Marion County from the west end of the Memorial Bridge to the Illinois State Line as above designated, be requested of the Missouri Department of Transportation.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this closure shall occur during the approximate time period between 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2019.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this closure is for the public purpose of the Moonlight Ride for Hunger Bicycle Ride.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the traffic from that closed portion of highway shall be detoured over routes with an all-weather surface that can accept the anticipated traffic.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all debris shall be removed by the sponsors prior to the reopening the State Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Missouri Department of Transportation to serve as a formal request for the permission sought in this Resolution and to operate as part of the conditions of said permission.

Passed this 10th day of June, 2019

Kyle A. Moore, Mayor Virginia Hayden, City Clerk

Ald. Ernst moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Reis, and on the roll call each of the 11 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent and 2 vacancies. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

Resolution authorizing submittal of the application dated May 29, 2019, for a Public Transportation Capital Assistance Grant under the Illinois Department of Transportation’s general authority to make such Grants.

WHEREAS, The provision and improvement of public transportation facilities, rolling stock, equipment and services is essential to the development of safe, efficient, functional public transportation; and,

WHEREAS, The Illinois Department of Transportation has the authority to make such Grants and makes funds avail- able to offset eligible capital costs required for providing and improving public transportation facilities, rolling stock, equipment and services; and,

WHEREAS, Grants for said funds will impose certain obligations upon the recipient.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE CITY OF QUINCY:

Section 1. That an application be made to the Division of Public & Intermodal Transportation, Department of Transportation, State of Illinois (The Department), for a financial assistance grant under the Illinois Department of Transportation’s general authority to make such Grants, for the purpose of off-setting eligible public transportation capital costs of the City of Quincy.

Section 2. That the Mayor and/or Director of Quincy Transit Lines of the City of Quincy is hereby authorized and directed to sign and submit such application on behalf of the City of Quincy.

Section 3. That the Mayor and/or Director of Quincy Transit Lines of the City of Quincy is authorized to furnish such additional information as may be required by the Department in connection with the aforesaid application for said Grant.

Section 4. That the Mayor of the City of Quincy is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Quincy the Grant Agreement or subsequent Grant Agreement Amendments resulting from aforesaid application.

Section 5. That the Mayor of the City of Quincy is hereby authorized and directed to sign such documents as may be required by the Department to request payment for the project funding authorized under aforesaid Grant Agreement.

PRESENTED and ADOPTED the 10th day of June, 2019.

Kyle A. Moore Mayor, City of Quincy

Virginia Hayden City Clerk

Ald. Sassen moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Ernst, and on the roll call each of the 11 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent and 2 vacancies. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is required by a March 1996 United States District Court order to participate in the maintenance of the closed Quincy Municipal Landfills 2 & 3; and,

WHEREAS, the Adams County Quincy Landfills 2 & 3 Superfund Steering Committee has requested payment from the bodies required to participate in the maintenance of this site pursuant to the Quincy Landfill RD/RA Site Participation Agreement; and,

WHEREAS, funding for this obligation is available in the 2019/2020 fiscal year budget; now,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Utilities and Engineering recommends to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that authority be given to issue payment to the Quincy Landfills 2 & 3 Superfund in the amount of $76,000.00.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director Utilities & Engineering

Ald. Sassen moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Entrup, and on the roll call each of the 11 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent and 2 vacancies. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Quincy Regional Airport is required to comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 139 regulations; and,

WHEREAS, a memorandum of agreement between the City of Quincy and the FAA requires management to bench- mark against other certified airports; and,

WHEREAS, Part 139 compliance software has been established as an industry norm; and,

WHEREAS, Gate Keeper Systems, INC, (GSI) provides web-based software that receives, stores, transmits, and dis- seminates airport data to assist airport staff in complying with federal regulations; and,

WHEREAS, GSI provides said software for an annual subscription of $4,250 with a one-time startup fee of $1,500.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Aeronautics Committee and Airport Director recommend to the Mayor and City Council the authorization of the proposed contract with GSI for FAA compliance software.

Sandra Shore

Airport Director

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Sassen, and on the roll call each of the 11 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent and 2 vacancies. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending The 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Budget. (Additional Expense for more garbage totes, $25,500.)

Ald. Sassen moved the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Farha, and on a roll call each of the 11 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent, and 2 vacancies.

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

ORDINANCE

First reading 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. (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.)

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

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

Michael Farha Anthony E. Sassen Jack Holtschlag Richie Reis

Finance Committee

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 11 Aldermen voted yea with 1 absent and 2 vacancies. Motion carried.

REQUEST TO SPEAK

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

Rules Suspended

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

Rocky Murry, 210 Maiden Lane, stated that he had a question. When is enough, enough? With the tax rate burden, what is going to keep the young people here? Illinois has the 2nd highest tax rate in the United States. We cannot continue down this path. Both of his property taxes have doubled. For the first time in his life he is considering moving across the river where he can afford to live.

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

The City Council adjourned at 7:30 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Ernst. Motion carried.

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