Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met Nov. 12.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

Monday, November 11, 2019, being a holiday, 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. 13. Absent: Ald. Holtschlag. 1.

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

The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held November 4, 2019, and the Town Business minutes of October 14, 2019, were approved as printed on a motion of Ald. Ernst. Motion carried.

Legal Counsel: Corporation Counsel Lonnie Dunn.

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 October, 2019

DISBURSEMENTS

Relief Orders were issued to 16 cases containing 20 individuals at an average grant per case of $328.15 $ 5,250.44

CASH ACCOUNT

Balance October 1, 2019

GA Checking $ 1,528.20

GA Money Market 163,248.55

County Tax Distribution 865.27

Interest 101.58

Total $ 165,743.60

Obligations paid during

the month $ (5,381.00)

Balance October 31, 2019 $ 160,362.60

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. Uzelac, 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 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.

Report of the Town of Quincy Auditing Committee

Bill Payments for All Vendors

Vendor Amount

Adams 385.02

Alarm Systems 47.50

Ameren Illinois 89.43

City of Quincy Self Insurance 48.72

Digital Copy Systems 40.80

IAAO Dues Assessor 220.00

Illinois School Supply 607.26

Laura Oakman 150.00

Marco 25.00

O’Donnells 53.00

Total $1,666.73

Committee:

Dave Bauer

Jeff Bergman

Ben Uzelac

Ald. Bauer, seconded by Ald. Uzelac, 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, with 1 absent. Motion carried.

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

PETITIONS

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.

Ald. Uzelac moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified and on a voice vote the motion was carried.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

REPORT OF THE QUINCY PLAN COMMISSION

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.

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

SALES TAX REPORT

The report of the Illinois Department of Revenue showing sales tax collected for the month of August, 2019, in the amount of $861,749.30 was ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Farha. Motion carried.

HOME RULE SALES TAX REPORT

The report of the city’s 1-1/2% home rule sales tax collected for the month of August, 2019, in the amount of $777,316.32 was ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Farha. 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 $16,008.00 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 Department be granted authority to transfer one-half of the JAG grant funds ($8,004.00) 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 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is the owner and operator of the Quincy Regional Airport; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is the owner of the fuel storage tanks located at the airport; and,

WHEREAS, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall requires the City of Quincy to obtain liability insurance on the above mentioned tanks as part of the annual financial responsibility reporting; and

WHEREAS, the current policy with Ace American Insurance Company is set to expire December 29, 2019; and, 

WHEREAS, Ace American Insurance Company submitted a quote for a one year renewal of the policy in the amount of $8,808 to be in effect December 29, 2019, to December 29, 2020.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Airport Director recommends to the Mayor and City Council that the quote for renewal of the policy from Ace American Insurance Company of Scranton, PA for the required tank liability insurance be accepted in the amount of $8,808.00.

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 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities had planned replacement of a 2001 Mack tandem axle truck chassis and dump body in the current fiscal year due to normal wear and tear; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy recently sought Requests for Proposals for the replacement of this truck chassis and dump body; and,

WHEREAS, four (4) proposals were received and the Director of Utilities and Engineering has reviewed these proposals and finds them to be acceptable; and,

WHEREAS, the proposal from Midway Freightliner of Palmyra, Missouri, offers the City the purchase of a 2020 Freightliner 108SD Tandem Axle Chassis and dump body at the price of $143,818; and,

WHEREAS, the purchase of this equipment will be funded by Vehicle Replacement Funds and Water Fund Reserves,

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 purchase of a 2020 Freightliner 108SD Tandem Axle Chassis and Dump Body from Midway Freightliner of Palmyra, Missouri, in the amount of $143,818.00 be approved.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Utilities & Engineering

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

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, a sewer manhole at the intersection of Fifth Street and Jackson Street failed, causing a dangerous sinkhole that required immediate repair; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy lacked the equipment and manpower necessary to make this emergency repair and Million Construction Company of Quincy was qualified and available for the emergency sewer manhole repair under Section 44.056 of the Municipal Code of the City of Quincy; and,

WHEREAS, the repair has been completed in a satisfactory manner and an invoice received in the amount of $15,611.61 for all costs associated with this work; and,

WHEREAS, funds for this type of repair are available in the current 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 invoice from Million Construction Company of Quincy totaling of $15,611.61 be approved for payment.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Utilities & Engineering

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

ORDINANCE

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, 136 Emery Dr., 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.

Rules Suspended

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

Mary Oakley Winters, 136 Emery Dr., stated she is speaking on behalf of the Quincy Next Strategic Plan Commission. She stated that back in the early 70’s Quincy lost 3,500 Motorola jobs but in less than 10 years, both private and public sectors, working together, replaced and substantially increased the industrial base and square footage and the number of employees. The City needs to come up with ways to financially support the Quincy Next Strategic Plan that will allow us to invest into our community. The 2% Food and Beverage tax will provide revenue Quincy needs to reinvest in itself through tourism, marketing and retail incentives. She urges the council to support the food and beverage tax and the 45 x 30 Plan.

Gabe McClean, 2708 Northern Cross, stated that overall he liked the Mayor’s plan, but how do we fund it with the Food and Beverage Tax and what will the money be used for. He does not think that it will raise enough money to get very far. He understands that we need to do something to grow the city, but to tax a select number of businesses is not the best option. He passed out a handout to the council.

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

Ald. Finney, seconded by Ald. McKiernan, moved to amend the ordinance to reflect a 5-year renewal period and on a voice vote the motion was carried.

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an ordinance entitled: 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

Anthony E. Sassen

Mike Farha

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 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.

MOTION

Ald. Bauer moved to take off the table, the vacation of an alley between 11th to 12th, Broadway to Spring and place it on next week’s agenda. Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 7:37 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Ernst. Motion carried.

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