Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met July 1.

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 being absent, the meeting was called to order by the Deputy City Clerk.

The following members were present:

Ald. Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Finney, Ernst, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Mast, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 13.

Vacancy: 1st Ward. 1.

ALD. FARHA ELECTED TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN

Ald. Ernst nominated Ald. Farha for Temporary Chairman.

There being no further nominations, Ald. Rein moved the nominations be closed. Motion carried.

Ald. Ernst moved Ald. Farha be declared elected Temporary Chairman. Motion carried.

Ald. Farha took the chair and presided over the meeting.

The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held June 24, 2019, were approved as printed on a motion of Ald. Ernst. Motion carried.

Legal Counsel: Assistant Corporation Counsel Bruce Alford.

The Deputy City Clerk presented and read the following:

PETITIONS

By On The Rail, 129 S. 4th, requesting to have live music in the beer garden on July 6th from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and July 7th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Both requests were approved for a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering license by the Quincy Police Department.

Ald. Uzelac moved to amend the petition to remove July 6th. Motion carried

Ald. Uzelac moved the prayer of the petition be granted as amended and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried. By The Scoreboard, 234 S. 8th, requesting permission to waive Section 111.067(d) (Permitting open liquor to leave licensed premises) and 111.096(a) (Consumption outside a licensed premises) on July 6th from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. in their north and west parking lots. Closed areas will be fenced off with only one way in and out of the building.

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

By the Quincy Park Band requesting permission to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived from July 8th until August 3rd. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.

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

By the Salvation Army requesting to close 5th Street from Broadway to Spring on August 15th from 2:00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. for a block party. Barricades needed.

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

MONTHLY REPORTS

The monthly reports of the City Clerk and the City Comptroller for the month of June, 2019; and the Forestry Division, the Sign & Paint Department, the Recycling Division and the Quincy Police Department for the month of May, 2019, were ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Sassen. Motion carried.

REPORTS OF THE QUINCY PLAN COMMISSION

Recommending approval of a one-lot subdivision of property located at 1610 South 36th Street under the “small tracts” provision of the subdivision ordinance.

Ald. Rein moved the report be received and concurred in. Motion carried.

Recommending approval of a one-lot subdivision of property located at 3700 North 36th Street under the “small tracts” provision of the subdivision ordinance.

Ald. Finney moved the report be received and concurred in. Motion carried.

Recommending approval of a special permit to operate a child care and preschool facility on property located at 1400 North 8th Street.

Ald. Entrup moved the report be received and concurred in. Motion carried.

Recommending denial of a requested planned development special permit to install two nonconforming Standard Outdoor Advertising Structures (billboards) on property located at 2011 North 24th Street.

Requests to Speak

Written requests to speak under suspended rules by Laura Ehrhart, Michelmann Steel, 137 N. 2nd St., Quincy, IL, Jack Canavan, 1825 N. 24th St., Quincy, IL, and William Meckes, Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu & Mitchell LLP, 525 Jersey St. Quincy, IL, speaking in favor of the special permit request at 2011 N. 24th.

Rules Suspended

Ald. Ernst moved the rules be suspended to hear from the above individuals. Motion carried.

Laura Ehrhart, Michelmann Steel, 137 N. 2nd, stated that they have owned the billboard for over 60 years. They were in negotiations with the billboard company about the renewal of the lease and during this time the company came and removed the billboard without their knowledge or permission. They feel that if this planned development is denied it will happen to others. The closest neighbor is in support of putting the structure back the way it was. They asked that the planned development be allowed.

Jack Canavan, 1825 N. 24th, stated that the billboard has been there for years and he has no objection to it going back up.

William Meckes, Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu & Mitchell LLP, 525 Jersey, stated the City code allows what Michelmanns are asking to do and the City Council should let them rebuild the billboard. He feels that if this is denied it will encourage Link Media to do this kind of wrongful conduct again. He feels that the City Council should allow them to rebuild the billboard.

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

Ald. Ernst moved to table this recommendation for two weeks.

Ald. Ernst moved to rescind his motion.

Ald. Ernst moved to overturn the recommendation by the Plan Commission, seconded by Ald. Finney, and on a roll call the following vote resulted. Yea: Ald. Finney, Ernst, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Mast, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer. 13. 1 Vacant. Motion carried.

Ald. Ernst moved to approve the Special Permit for a Planned Development which waives the requirements of Section 162.030 (D), (F) and (M) and an ordinance drafted, seconded by Ald. Finney and on a voice vote the motion was carried.

PUBLIC FORUM

Jeff Kerkhoff, 1221, Spruce, The 243rd Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence plus related topics. He also had a handout for the City Council.

Rick Prewitt, 3616 Briarwood, spoke that there are problems with the empty K-Mart store and something needs to be done. He stated that on the lot there are kids hanging out, trash being dumped, public urination, people sleeping in parked cars, drug deals and overnight truck parking. He submitted names and addresses of neighbors who were in agreement with him.

Joseph Principe, 517 N. 27th, spoke about disability-motivated harassment and lack of accountability.

RESOLUTION

The resolution from Utilities and Engineering Director and Utilities Committee recommending approval of the purchase of two Ford F-350 pick-up trucks from Bob Ridings Inc., Taylorville, IL, in the amount of $73,800 for Water and Sewer Departments, was tabled for two weeks by Ald. Bauer.

Ald. Bauer moved to table the resolution indefinitely, seconded by Ald. Ernst. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

The resolution from Utilities and Engineering Director and Utilities Committee recommending approval of the purchase of a 2019 Ford F-150 pick-up truck from Morrow Brothers Ford Inc., Greenfield, IL, in the amount of $25,500 for the Utility Locating crew, was tabled for two weeks by Ald. Bauer.

Ald. Bauer moved to table the resolution indefinitely, seconded by Ald. Entrup. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is committed to improvement of the quality of life of its residents and reducing blight; and

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy has established a program to address unsafe and dangerous buildings; and 

WHEREAS, 1023 N. 6th Street was dangerous and unsafe; and

WHEREAS, the City utilized large roll-off dumpsters to load demolished debris for removal and land filling; and 

WHEREAS, the cost for the dumpsters was $3,425.45.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council authorize the payment of $3,425.45 to Republic Services for the dumpsters used for debris at 1023 N. 6th Street Fix or Flatten property. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law. PASSED and APPROVED this 2nd day of July, 2019.

SIGNED: Kyle Moore, Mayor

ATTEST: Jenny Hayden, City Clerk

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Bergman, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yea: Ald. Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Finney, Ernst, Farha, Sassen, Mast, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 12. Nay: Ald. Rein. 1. 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy, Information Technology Department has the responsibility of implementing innova- tive solutions to create efficiencies for all city departments; and,

WHEREAS, the Comptroller’s Office still prints out weekly direct deposits slips and yearly W2 forms for all employ- ees; and,

WHEREAS, the City would like to implement an online employee portal allowing employees to review and print all check stubs and W2 forms; and,

WHEREAS, this solution will also move the City’s online bill pay software into a cloud base service providing better continuity and stability to the online bill pay solution for our residents; and,

WHEREAS, funding has been appropriated in the current fiscal year budget; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Technology Committee, and the Director of Information Technology recom- mend to the Mayor and City Council that the normal bidding requirements be waived and the quote from Central Square in the amount of $11,752 be accepted for the cloud base software service agreement.

Jim Murphy

Director of Information Technology

Ald. Reis moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Awerkamp, and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department must replace several police vehicles each year to maintain a functioning fleet, and

WHEREAS, we are in need of replacing three light bars and siren controllers, and

WHEREAS, we are also in need of 36 side runner lights and 6 grille lights, and

WHEREAS, the department uses Federal Signal sirens, and

WHEREAS, the department has set up a direct account with Federal Signal to get their package pricing, and 

WHEREAS, we cannot get this pricing from other vendors, and

WHEREAS, DUI funds will be used to make this purchase, and

WHEREAS, the price for this purchase is $8,581.00, now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chief of Police recommends to the Mayor and City Council to buy equipment from Federal Signal in the amount of $8,581.00.

Robert A. Copley

Chief of Police

Ald. Reis moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Awerkamp, and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department must replace several police vehicles each year to maintain a functioning fleet, and

WHEREAS, we need to buy 5 Setina cage kits and 1 year Setina partition, and

WHEREAS, Ford has done a total redesign of the new Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles, and 

WHEREAS, the old Setina kits will not fit into the new police vehicles, and

WHEREAS, we obtained the following quotes:

Fleet Safety $10,642.00

Ray O’Herron $12,309.00

The Public Safety Store, LLC $14,414.00

WHEREAS, Fleet Safety has the lowest quote, and

WHEREAS, budgeted funds will be used for this purchase, now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chief of Police recommends to the Mayor and City Council to buy equipment from Fleet Safety in the amount of $10,642.00.

Robert A. Copley

Chief of Police

Ald. Reis moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Bauer, and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For A Planned Development. (2.79 acre property east of 6411 Broadway, self-storage facility)

Ald. Ernst moved the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Finney, and on a roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, and 1 vacancy.

The Temporary Chairman, Honorable Mike Farha, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Granting A Special use Permit For A Planned Development. (2730 Cherry, dwelling with two living units.)

Ald. Ernst moved the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Finney, and on a roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, and 1 vacancy.

The Temporary Chairman, Honorable Mike Farha, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 50 (Garbage And Recycling) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy (2015). (Industrial & Commercial Properties, Collection/Ownership Of Recycle Materials, Recycle Rates)

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

Jack Holtschlag 

Anthony E. Sassen 

Mike Rein

Richie Reis

Finance Committee

Ald. Sassen 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 13 Aldermen voted yea and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

MOTION

Ald. Entrup moved to allow a dumpster on city right-of-way at 1435 N. 4th starting today for two weeks. Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 7:52 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Ernst. Motion carried.

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