Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met July 22.

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, Rein, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 12.

Absent: Ald. Mast. 1.

Vacancy: 1st Ward. 1.

Ald. Entrup moved Alderman Mast be excused from this meeting. Motion carried.

The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held July 15, 2019, were approved as printed on a motion of Ald. Ernst. Motion carried.

Legal Counsel: Corporation Counsel Lonnie Dunn.

The 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 27th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and July 28th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Live Entertainment/Public Gathering license applications for both dates received a “No Recommendation” response from the Quincy Police Department with no canvas done. This new application only has changes to the hours on July 27th.

Ald. Uzelac moved to amend the petition by removing the request of July 27th, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.

Ald. Uzelac moved the prayer of the petition be granted, as amended, and the proper authorities notified, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag with Ald. Farha voting no. Motion carried.

By Quincy Boat Club, Front & Spring, requesting permission to waive Section 111.096 (a) (Consumption and Possession of Alcoholic Liquor on Public Streets, Alleys, and Sidewalks and Lots), Section 111.096 (d) (Permitting open liquor to leave licensed premises) and Section 111.067 (a) (Sell outside licensed premises) and on August 2nd and 3rd from 4:00 p.m. to midnight and August 4th from 8:00 a.m. to noon and close Lumber Avenue in the area immediately in front of the club each day for their annual inter-club picnic.

Ald. Bauer 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 from The Red Light Bar and Grill, 428 Maine St., requesting permission to place tables and chairs on the City-owned sidewalk adjacent to the business at this location. The Utilities and Engineering Director presents this request subject to six conditions.

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

MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS

By Mayor Kyle A. Moore making the re-appointment of Marvin Hufford to the Board of Trustees of the Quincy Police Pension Fund for a term to expire on 4/30/2021.

Ald. Sassen moved the appointment be confirmed. Motion carried.

By Mayor Kyle A. Moore making the appointment of Tonia McKiernan to the vacant First Ward Alderman position. Ald. Reis moved the appointment be confirmed. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy advertised for proposals for a three (3) year copier rental program; and

WHEREAS, the Information Technology Department is charged with maintaining the city’s computer systems includ- ing all copier and printing functions; and

WHEREAS, the City received two (2) proposals; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Information Technology and the Technology Committee has reviewed the proposals; now 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Technology Committee and the Director of Information Technology recommend to the Mayor and City Council that the low proposal from The Business Centre for a 3-year copier rental program be accepted.

Jim Murphy

Director of Information Technology

Ald. Holtschlag moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Reis, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City received court ordered demolitions for 907 Chestnut, 824 Cherry, 326 Lind, 328 Lind, 739 S. 9th and 230-232 Cherry because they are considered dangerous, unsafe, and abandoned; and

WHEREAS, bids were advertised to demolish the structures and as a result of the bidding process, Miller Construction Co. was found to be the low bidder in the amount of $66,300 to demolish all structures; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council accept the bid from Miller Construction Company in the amount of $66,300 for the demolition of 907 Chestnut, 824 Cherry, 326 Lind, 328 Lind, 739 S. 9th and 230-232 Cherry and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the appropriate contract documents.

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law.

PASSED and APPROVED this 23rd day of July, 2019.

SIGNED: Kyle Moore, Mayor ATTEST: Jenny Hayden, City Clerk

Ald. Bergman moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Bauer, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Finney, Ernst, Rein, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 10. Nays: Ald. Farha, Sassen. 2. Absent: Ald. Mast. 1. Vacancy. 1. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering requested quotes for the purchase of three (3) fiberglass doors and door frames for the Waste Water Treatment Plant; and,

WHEREAS, the following quotes were received: Doors-N-More Quincy, Illinois $6,260.00 Mid-States Door & Hardware Quincy, Illinois $6,200.00

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

WHEREAS, funds for this expenditure are available in the 2019/2020 Sewer Fund fiscal year budget; now, 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Utilities and Engineering and the Utilities Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the quote from Mid-States Door and Hardware of Quincy in the amount of $6,200.00 be accepted.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Utilities & Engineering

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Reis, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea with 1 absent and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City is committed to maintaining and improving our street infrastructure for safe, drivable roadways for citizens, public safety, and all who travel throughout our town; and,

WHEREAS, the City’s five year capital improvement plan proposed in March 2019 states that the total identified cap- ital needs is in excess of $40 million for non enterprise governmental activities and far exceeds expected revenues of less than $12 million, and

WHEREAS, the City’s sewer and water infrastructure beneath the streets should be inspected and, if needed, replaced during reconstruction of the street, and

WHEREAS, the City has not had a significant street infrastructure investment program since the $9.8 million dollar bond issue of 1999 and 2000; and,

WHEREAS, the City is proposing a $19 million infrastructure plan to be funded by a General Obligation Bond Issue that would take the place of existing debt and would not increase the property tax rate for infrastructure; and,

WHEREAS, the City is proposing a $14 million sewer and water infrastructure plan to be funded by Illinois Environmental Protection Agency loans that will be paid from the sewer and water enterprise funds within the existing sewer and water rate structure; and,

WHEREAS, the City has a strong credit rating, we have capacity to assume the cost of issuance with no real increase in property tax rates, and the bond market rates are low; now,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Mayor and City Council hereby authorize the City Administration to work with a financial advisor to bring forth a Bond Parameters Ordinance for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds to finance an Infrastructure Plan estimated at $19 million and proceed with project design and bidding.

Sheri Ray

Comptroller

Ald. Holtschlag moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Uzelac, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea with 1 absent and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy owns and operates Quincy Regional Airport, Baldwin Field, a Part 139 airport; and

WHEREAS, the Quincy Regional Airport requires additional commercial liability coverage in addition to the City of Quincy’s regular insurance coverage; and

WHEREAS, the current policy for the airport general commercial liability insurance is set to expired on July 31, 2019; and

WHEREAS, the City did seek quotes for such insurance for the renewal period of August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2020; and

WHEREAS, the City only received one quote from QBE Insurance Company, Quincy, IL, through Cason, Huff & Schlueter for $7,152.00; and

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Mary-Ann Ervin, the Purchasing Agent, and Sandra Shore, the Airport Director, recommend to the Mayor and City Council that the normal bidding requirements be waived and the quote from QBE Insurance Company in the amount of $7,152.00 be accepted and that the City Airport Director is hereby authorized to renew said policy of insurance on behalf of the City.

Sandra Shore

 Airport Director 

Mary-Ann Ervin 

Purchasing Agent

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Reis, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea with 1 absent and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Axon Tasers offer a great advantage over the less-lethal force options available to our officers; and WHEREAS, Axon is the sole source and we buy directly from the company; and

WHEREAS, the current tasers are out of warranty and some of the units are beginning to fail; and

WHEREAS, at the end of the year, Axon will no longer be making parts to support the current tasers; and WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department would like to purchase the Axon Taser 60 plan in the amount of $14,550.00, with the annual payment of $2,910.00 for five years;

WHEREAS, in addition, the Quincy Police Department would like to purchase battery packs, cartridges, and holsters in the amount of $9,800.00.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chief of Police recommends to the Mayor and City Council that the normal bidding requirements be waived and the purchase of the Axon Taser 60 plan, as well as 20 battery packs, 220 cartridges for training, and 40 holsters. Total amount spent this year would be $12,710.00. The total amount would come out of budgeted funds.

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 12 Aldermen voted yea with 1 absent and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, ranking members of the Quincy Police Department need to be trained in current police command and management practices and legal issues; and

WHEREAS, the Department has seen promotions to the command ranks; and

WHEREAS, Lieutenant Chad Scott has not attended command and management training; and

WHEREAS, Northwestern University Center for Public Safety offers the School of Police Staff and Command, which is one of the more prestigious programs in the country; and

WHEREAS, the Department has sent command level officers to this course for many years and it has proven to be beneficial; and

WHEREAS, the course will be taught in Edwardsville, Illinois, for a tuition cost of $3,700 and Lieutenant Chad Scott is available to attend; 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 $3,700 from Northwestern University Center For Public Safety of Evanston, Illinois.

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 12 Aldermen voted yea with 1 absent and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit For A Planned Development. (Allow installation of two side-by-side billboards at 2011 N. 24th subject to specific condition (j).

Ald. Finney moved the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on a roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent and 1 vacancy.

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

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Establishing Salaries For Certain Elected Officials. (Change in Health Insurance eligibility after 4/30/2021.)

Ald. Reis moved the ordinance be read by its title, seconded by Ald. Bergman. Motion carried. The 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 12 Aldermen voted yea with 1 absent and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

MOTIONS

Ald. Bergman moved to allow Quincy University to paint their logo on the street on August 1st on 18th St, Oak to Seminary Rd. (avoiding the parts under construction), 20th St., Oak to Sycamore, Oak, 18th to 20th, Chestnut St., 18th to 20th and Seminary Rd., 16th to 18th. Motion carried

Ald. Sassen moved to allow Quincy High School and Quincy Notre Dame to paint their logos around the areas they have done in the past. (QHS is Maine, 36th to 38th, and QND is Jackson, 8th to 12th.) Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 7:26 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Ernst. Motion carried.

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