Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met Nov. 18.

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 November 12, 2019, were approved as printed on a motion of Ald. Ernst. Motion carried.

Legal Counsel: City Attorney Ryan Schnack.

The City Clerk presented and read the following:

PETITIONS

By Kunes Country H of Quincy Inc./Festival of Lights requesting permission to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived from now through 12/31/19. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.

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

A revocable permit for encroachment of city right-of-way by the American Business Women’s Association to place signs on city right-of-way at various locations throughout Quincy on November 23rd in conjunction with the organization’s vendor show. The Utilities and Engineering Director presents this request subject to three conditions.

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

REPORT OF THE QUINCY PLAN COMMISSION

The report recommending approval of the vacation of 20-ft. by 167-ft. portion of an east-west alley located in the block bounded by vacated N. 11th, N. 12th, Spring and Broadway, was referred to the Utilities Department by Ald. Bauer on September 30th.

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

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department issues Glock models 17 and 19, 9mm pistols to each officer to carry on and/ or off duty; and

WHEREAS, the department provides duty ammunition for certain other weapons carried by officers, and

WHEREAS, Illinois state law requires that the Quincy Police Department must provide firearms training to all sworn officers at least annually; and

WHEREAS, because of training use and necessary replacement of duty ammunition, the Quincy Police Department must purchase replacement ammunition annually; and

WHEREAS, the officers must train and qualify with the same ammunition used in the field; and

WHEREAS, the department issued a request for proposal for the purchase of several different brands and caliber of ammunition, and

WHEREAS, only Williams Shooter Supply gave a proposal for the ammunition; and

WHEREAS, the total cost of ammunition from Williams Shooter Supply is $10,061.00; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chief of Police recommends to the Mayor and City Council that ammunition in the amount of $10,061.00 be purchased from Williams Shooter Supply of Quincy, IL.

Robert A. 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 City of Quincy recently advertised for bids for the City Hall and City Hall Annex Roof Repair Project; and,

WHEREAS, the following bid was received:

Tournear Roofing Company Inc.

Quincy, Illinois $39,120.00 Engineer’s Estimate $39,355.00

WHEREAS, the Director of Utilities and Engineering has reviewed the bid and finds it to be acceptable; and,

WHEREAS, to allow for the uninterrupted progression of the project in the event that changes or modifications are required, an additional 10% over the amount of the bid shall be included in the encumbrance for this project; and,

WHEREAS, funding for this project is available in the current 2019/2020 fiscal year budget; now,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Utilities and Engineering and the City Hall Committee recom- mend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the bid from Tournear Roofing Company Inc., of Quincy, Illinois, in the amount of $39,120.00 be accepted and Mayor be authorized to sign the necessary contract documents.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Utilities & Engineering

Ald. Rein moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Mast, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy moved its offices to the current City Hall and City Hall Annex buildings in July of 1992; and,

WHEREAS, the City Hall Annex building is in poor structural condition and the City of Quincy desires to relocate the offices currently in the Annex building to the City Hall building; and,

WHEREAS, the relocation of the offices will require that the City Hall building be remodeled to best utilize the build- ing’s space to accommodate the additional offices; and,

WHEREAS, the engineering firm of Klingner and Associates of Quincy, Illinois, is qualified and has the resources required to provide the design services and cost estimates needed for this project in a timely manner; and,

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering has received a quote from Klingner and Associates in the amount of $8,500.00 for costs associated with these services; and,

WHEREAS, funds for this professional service are available in the 2019/2020 fiscal year budget; now,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Utilities and Engineering and the City Hall Committee recom- mend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the quote from Klingner and Associates of Quincy, Illinois, in the amount of $8,500.00 be accepted.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Utilities & Engineering

Ald. Rein moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Mast, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag, McKiernan, Entrup, Bergman, Finney, Ernst, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Mast. 13. Nay: Ald. Bauer. 1. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Blessing Hospital, a non-for-profit corporation, plans to construct a surgery center on their property locat- ed between 11th and 12th Streets, Spring Street and Broadway, in the City of Quincy; and,

WHEREAS, Blessing Hospital desires for the City of Quincy to vacate the alley between 11th and 12th Streets, Spring Street and Broadway, to accommodate the construction of this facility; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy owns and maintains a 24” high pressure cast iron watermain located under the alley of which a segment of the watermain is in close proximity to the proposed construction site; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy has fully disclosed the location of the watermain and potential structural and infra- structure damage that could occur if the watermain were to fail; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy and Blessing Hospital will enter into a Release and Indemnification Agreement that allows the City of Quincy to retain its easement to allow for future maintenance and repair of the watermain; now,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Utilities and Engineering, the Director of Planning and Development and the Utilities Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the City enter into the Release and Indemnification Agreement, and the Mayor be authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of Quincy. Said Release and Indemnification Agreement is attached hereto.

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law. PASSED and APPROVED this 19th day of November, 2019.

SIGNED: Kyle A. 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 each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

Adoption 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 C. David Nuessen, 1536 Wellington Court, Chuck Scholz, 636 Maine, Brandon VanCamp, 1428 Deerfield, Adam Booth, 1500 N. 12th, Rusty Williams, 119A N. 7th, Paul Havermale, 3303 Lindell Ave., and Lisa Crocker, 504 Hampshire, on the Prepared Food And Beverage & Alcohol Beverage Tax.

Rules Suspended

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

C. David Nuessen, 1536 Wellington Court, stated several facts in support of this plan. He noted that we all want what is best for our city and are asking our leadership to make the difficult decision to adopt this plan to move us forward.

Chuck Scholz, 636 Maine, stated the Quincy Next Strategic Plan with 180 stakeholders, an excellent plan, was adopted on 3/12/18; now we need to fund it. Scholz also stated many facts of why we should pass this ordinance allowing all to benefit from it and spreading the burden out with all who use our community services.

Brandon VanCamp, 1428 Deerfield, operator of Instant Replay, stated he does not oppose growth as the town success means a lot to him and his family. He feels this plan has lack of clarity and puts the burden on those with limited sources therefore keeping them from eating out. He feels the bars and restaurants will see a decrease in their business.

Adam Booth, 1500 N. 12th, stated he is a resident and business owner dealing with the State increasing wages and now this new tax. His concern is what this tax will fund. He knows it will not fix any of our current problems and we should meet our current obligations before jumping off into taxing new things. He also stated if this does pass, all non-profits should not be exempt.

Rusty Williams, 119A N. 7th, stated he believes a few cents will not cripple businesses. He encouraged the passage of this ordinance.

Paul Havermale, 3303 Lindell Ave., stated the current financing in sales tax is declining. He stated documents put out by the Mayor show a 21⁄2 million deficit a year with 5.5 million by 2025. He stated the new tax is not fixing anything. He agreed something has to be done, but do the right thing by taking care of existing challenges before doing what your want list is.

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

Ald. Rein moved to waive the requirements for the city code be waived for this ordinance only to require super majority to pass, seconded by Ald. Farha, and on the roll call vote the following resulted: Yeas: Ernst, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Reis, Bauer. 6. Nays: Mast, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag, McKiernan, Entrup, Bergman, Finney. 8. Motion failed.

Ald. Entrup moved to drop the rate from 2% to 1% with the primary focus on tourism and retail components of the plan, seconded by Ald. McKiernan, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Mast, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag, McKiernan, Entrup, Finney. 7. Nays: Ald. Farha, Sassen, Rein, Reis, Bergman, Bauer, Ernst. 7. The Mayor cast a vote of yea. Motion carried.

Ald. Entrup moved the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Finney, as amended.

Ald. Bauer made a substitute motion to table this ordinance indefinitely until other details are worked out, seconded by Ald. Rein. On a voice vote the motion failed.

On the original motion, for adoption as amended, on a roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag, McKiernan, Entrup, Finney, Mast. 7. Nays: Ald. Bergman, Bauer, Ernst, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Reis. 7. Mayor cast a vote of yea.

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

ORDINANCE

Adoption 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)

Ald. Entrup moved the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, 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 presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending The District Map Which Is Made A Part Of Section 162.002 Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. ( R3 to D5, 620 York Street)

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 presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Vacating An Alley (east-west alley located in the block bounded by vacated N. 11th, N. 12th, Spring and Broadway)

Ald. Bauer 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

Mike Farha Anthony E. Sassen Jack Holtschlag Richie Reis

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. Uzelac moved to allow the Quincy Regional Transportation Committee close the east/west alley on 6th between 117 N. 6th and 535 Maine for five hours on 11/30/19 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Motion carried.

Ald. Holtschlag referred to the Street Lights/Right-of-way the streetlight on 6th and Monroe on the southwest side. Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 8:01 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Ernst. Motion carried.

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