Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met Oct. 7.

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. McKiernan, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Finney, Ernst, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Mast, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 14.

The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held September 30, 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 the Quincy Family YMCA requesting streets closed for the “40th Annual Turkey Run” on November 28th starting at 8:00 a.m. The run/walk will start at the “Y”, 3101 Broadway, head west on Maine, going on various routes and back to the “Y” with the intersections of 33rd, 30th, 24th, 18th and 16th and Maine being closed. 22nd and State will need to be closed by 7:45 a.m. to traffic and will be reopened at the conclusion of the event. Maine Street will be open to local traffic from 24th to the St. Peter’s church entrance until 9:20 a.m. The routes will be submitted to the proper authorities.

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

By the Tri-State Warrior Outreach requesting permission to have a Tri-State Warrior Run/Walk on October 27th starting at 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The 5K run will start on the Illinois Veteran’s Home grounds, then head west crossing 5th Street at Gardner Park, going through park exiting on 5th Street south to Bredeweg Rd. returning to Veteran’s Home. The 10k route moves north along the shoulder of the southbound lane on N. 12th from the entrance of the Veteran’s Home to the Klingner Trail entrance just north of the BNSF overpass. They are asking for a partial lane closure of southbound traffic on N. 12th for approximately 15-20 minutes beginning at the 9:00 a.m. race time. Once the 10k runners have passed, that leg of the route is complete and normal traffic may resume. Volunteers will be available to guide participants along the routes.

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

By Ameren Illinois requesting consideration for a zoning change from R3 (Mulit-Family Residential) to D5 (Downtown Industrial) to develop property at 620 York for an enlarged driveway.

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

By Kent E. Rodemich requesting consideration to vacate private easements between Lot 26 and Lot 27 of Willow Creek 4th Addition Phase II presently zoned R1A.

Ald. Rein moved the prayer of the petition be referred to the Plan Commission for study and to report back. Motion carried.

MONTHLY REPORTS

The monthly reports of the City Clerk, the City Treasurer and the City Comptroller for the month of September, 2019, and the Street Cleaning Dept., Mosquito Abatement Program, Sign and Paint Department, Recycling Division, City Forestry Department and the Quincy Police Department for the month of August, 2019, were ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Sassen. Motion carried.

PUBLIC FORUM

Danny Holstein, 630 Chestnut, spoke regarding utilities and the neglected sewer system in the neighborhood. He stated a year ago it was suggested he put a new sewer line to lateral above. He still had to clean it out a few months later. Also, the sewer has backed up again into his house. He stated the homes have been there forever and he feels the city is ignoring the property. He is willing to transfer his easement right now to the city if they can get this solved.

Jeff Kerkhoff, 1221 Spruce, on the 232nd Anniversary of the Federalist papers plus related matters. He had a handout for the City Council.

Joseph Principe, 517 N. 27th, regarding violence and intolerance in Quincy and concerns about re-opening of Complex night club.

PROCLAMATIONS

By Mayor Kyle A. Moore proclaiming October as German-American Month and October 6th – 12th as Fire Prevention Week 2019.

Ald. Farha moved the proclamations be received and filed. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Quincy Fire Department is a necessary response agent to emergency situations at the Quincy Regional Airport; and

WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration requires that aircraft rescue firefighting agencies provide minimum levels of training to all response personnel; and

WHEREAS, one aspect of this training is a “hot burn” which includes firefighting operations such as dealing with large fuel spill fires and aircraft firefighting and entry; and

WHEREAS, the Quincy Fire Department must conduct this training on an annual basis to meet Federal Aviation Administration Compliance requirements; and

WHEREAS, the University of Missouri – Columbia Fire and Rescue Training Institute provided a quote in the amount of $18,200; and

WHEREAS, the Quincy Regional Airport’s approved FY20 budget appropriated funds for said training.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Aeronautics Committee, the Fire Chief, and the Airport Director recommend to the Mayor and City Council that the quote of $18,200 from the University of Missouri – Columbia Fire and Rescue Training Institute be accepted.

Joe Henning Fire Chief Sandy 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 and Adams County applied for the Justice Authority Grant (JAG) in a combined effort and must share the award; and

WHEREAS, the JAG grant totals $15,797.00 and each agency agreed to split the amount evenly; and

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department and the Adams County Sheriff’s Department jointly agreed that the Quincy Police Department will act as administrator of the JAG grant; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chief of Police recommends to the Mayor and City Council that the Police De- partment be granted authority to transfer one-half of the JAG grant funds ($7,898.50) to Adams County.

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 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department is in need of purchasing a replacement dog for their K-9 program; and 

WHEREAS, most dogs retire between 8-10 years of age and Quincy Police dog Kilo turns 9 this year; and 

WHEREAS, officers went to EXCEL K-9 Services Inc., and Jessiffany Canine Services; and

WHEREAS, officers tested dogs at both locations and they did not feel either location had a suitable dog; and 

WHEREAS, officers found a suitable dog at Vohne Liche Kennels; and

WHEREAS, our local chapter of the Police Benevolent and Protective Association has agreed to donate the funds to purchase the dog; and

WHEREAS, the entire cost of the dog will be from donated funds; and

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department would like to purchase a dog from Vohne Liche Kennels in the amount of $8,000.00; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chief of Police recommends to the Mayor and City Council that we purchase a dog from Vohne Liche Kennels in the amount of $8,000.00.

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 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the State of Illinois requires video recordings of interrogations in regard to a number of crimes; and

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department has used the Liberty Interview Recorder System from Nelson Systems since 2016 in one interview room; and

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department is in the process of moving in the new police department; and 

WHEREAS, they are in need of two additional rooms to be equipped with the recording system; and

WHEREAS, the price to equip the two additional rooms is $16,328.40; and

WHEREAS, the price includes all hardware, software, training, installation, and a one-year maintenance agreement for 24-hour support; and

WHEREAS, the money to buy a recording system was budgeted in the police department’s budget; now 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chief of Police recommends to the Mayor and City Council that we purchase the Liberty Interviewer Recorder System from Nelson Systems in the amount of $16,328.40. 

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 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory To The City Of Quincy, Adams County, Illinois. (2910, 2912, 2914, 2916, 2918, 2920 North 23rd St. and 2910, 2911, 2912, 2913, 2914, 2915, 2916, 2917, 2918, 2919, 2920 Bankers Way.)

Ald. Ernst moved the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Finney, and on a roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea.

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 82 (No Parking Zones) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (south curb line of Jersey extending south to the north curb line of Park Place)

Ald. Uzelac moved the ordinance be read by its title, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried. The City Clerk read the ordinance by its title.

ORDINANCE

First reading of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 19-16 Granting A Special Permit For A Planned Development at 2500 North 24th Street.

Ald. Ernst moved the ordinance be read by its title, seconded by Ald. Finney. 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 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

MOTIONS

Ald. Finney referred to the Traffic Commission the possibility of a speed limit at Crestview Drive. Motion carried.

Ald. Rein moved to allow a dumpster on city right-of-way starting Tuesday, October 8th, for four weeks in front of 1311 Cambridge Road. Motion carried.

Ald. Reis referred to the Utilities/Street-Light-Committee the request of a street light between Monroe and Adams. Motion carried.

Ald. Uzelac moved to allow WGEM to block four parking spaces near the corner of 5th & Hampshire Street on October 8th and October 22nd for the WGEM Fall Harvest Food Drive Blitz, collecting canned items from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and then again from noon to 1:00 p.m. in front of the studio at 5th and Hampshire. Motion carried.

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

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