Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met Nov. 12.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

Registered Requests to Speak

Report Of The Quincy Township Supervisor

For General Assistance For The Month Of October, 2019

Report Of Town Auditing Committee

PETITIONS

Ward 7

By On The Rail, 129 S. 4th, 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) (Selling outside of Licensed Premises) on May 9, 2020 from noon to 12:00 a.m. for a Summer Kickoff event with proper licenses being obtained. They are also requesting to block the north alley and the north city lot. There will be a fenced in area with only one way in and out. The Police Department approves the request with no recommendation on using the city lot, was tabled for one week by Ald. Uzelac.

By Quincy University “Mart Heinen Booster Club” requesting permission to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived from now until January 26, 2020. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.

Ward 7

Brian and Angela Terstegge requesting consideration for a zoning change from R3 (MultiFamily Residential) to D5 (Downtown Industrial) to develop properties at 632 York and 636 York for a parking lot.

Wards 2, 3, 4, 7

By the Great River Road Harley & River HOG Chapter requesting permission to hold the 2019 Salvation Army Toy Run on December 7th beginning at 1:00 p.m. This will start at 52nd & Oak Street, west to 48th St., south to Broadway, west on Broadway to 5th, south to Vermont Street, west on Vermont to the Kroc Center parking lot.

Ward 7

By the 6th Street Merchants requesting a street closure for “Miracle on 6th Street” events on December 5th, December 12th and December 19th on 6th Street between Maine and Hampshire starting at 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. They request barricades and no parking signs.

REPORT OF THE QUINCY PLAN COMMISSION

Ward 7

The report recommending approval of a zoning change from R3 (Multi-Family Residential) to D5 (Downtown Industrial) for the property at 620 York St., was tabled for one week by Ald. Holtschlag.

SALES TAX REPORT

August, 2019 - $861,749.30

HOME RULE SALE TAX REPORT

August, 2019 - $777,316.32

RESOLUTIONS

Chief of Police recommending approval to have the Police Department transfer one-half of the JAG grant funds ($8,004.00) to Adams County.

Airport Director recommending approval of the quote in the amount of $8,808.00 for renewal of the policy from Ace American Insurance Company of Scranton, PA for the required tank liability insurance.

Utilities and Engineering Director and the Utilities Committee recommending approval of the purchase of a 2020 Freightliner 108SD Tandem Axle Chassis and Dump Body from Midway Freightliner of Palmyra, MO in the amount of $143,818.

Utilities and Engineering Director and Utilities Committee recommending approval of the invoice from Million Construction Co. in the amount of $15,611.61 for an emergency sewer manhole repair.

ORDINANCES

Second presentation of an ordinance entitled:

An Ordinance To Establish A Prepared Food And Beverage & Alcohol Beverage Tax.

Requests to Speak

Written requests to speak under suspended rules by Mary Oakley Winters regarding the Quincy Next Strategic Plan Commission supporting 45 X 30; Jeff McClean, 7325 N. 12th and Gabe McClean, 2708 Northern Cross, on the Prepared Food And Beverage & Alcohol Beverage Tax.

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 132 (Offenses Against Public Peace) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of Quincy, Illinois Regarding Unauthorized Video Recording In Sensitive Areas)

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

https://www.quincyil.gov/home/showdocument?id=1768