Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met Dec. 16.

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, Sassen, Rein, Mast, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 13.

Absent: Ald. Farha. 1.

Ald. Sassen moved Alderman Farha be excused from this meeting. Motion carried.

The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held December 9, 2019, were approved as printed on a motion of Ald. Ernst. Motion carried.

Legal Counsel: Assistant Corporation Counsel Bruce Alford.

The City Clerk presented and read the following:

SALES TAX REPORT

The report of the Illinois Department of Revenue showing sales tax collected for the month of September, 2019, in the amount of $798,028.32 was ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Sassen. 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 September, 2019 in the amount of $724,093.50 was ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Reis. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is committed to preserving and highlighting the tree canopy that has historically char- acterized our City; and

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy has been a Tree City USA for 33 years; and

WHEREAS, being a Tree City USA recipient benefits the City of Quincy by creating community awareness, a positive public image, favorable public relations, and financial assistance preference.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

1) that the City of Quincy apply for an Arbor Day’s Tree City USA award application.

2) that the Mayor, City Clerk, and other necessary city officials on behalf of the City execute any and all documents and all other documents necessary for the carrying out of said application.

3) that the Mayor, City Clerk, and other necessary city officials are authorized to provide such additional information as may be required to accomplish the obtaining of said award.

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

PASSED this 16th day of December, 2019.

APPROVED: December 17th, 2019.

SIGNED: Kyle Moore, Mayor

ATTEST: Jenny Hayden, City Clerk

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

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities requires the purchase of a backhoe to replace a 1997 Case with over 10,000 working hours that is in poor condition; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy recently requested proposals for the replacement of this backhoe; and,

WHEREAS, seven (7) proposals were received and the Director of Utilities and Engineering has reviewed these pro- posals and finds them to be acceptable; and,

WHEREAS, a proposal from Luby Equipment of Quincy, Illinois, offers the purchase of a used 2014 Case 590N with 1,036 hours at the cost of $55,000.00; and,

WHEREAS, funds for this purchase are available in the 2019/2020 Sewer Fund fiscal year budget; now, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Utilities and Engineering, the Utilities Committee and the Central Services Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the purchase of a 2014 Case 590N backhoe in the amount of $55,000 from Luby Equipment of Quincy, Illinois, be approved.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Utilities and Engineering

Ald. Holtschlag 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 owns and operates Quincy Regional Airport; and

WHEREAS, the airport must meet Federal safety standards in accordance with the Part 139 Certification Program; and

WHEREAS, Federal inspectors have identified ongoing deficiencies with the airport’s current ARFF vehicle and rec- ommended the acquisition of a new vehicle; and

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy advertised for sealed bids for a new ARFF vehicle for the Quincy Regional Airport; and,

WHEREAS, the following bids were received:

OshKosh

Neenah, WI $699,798.00

Rosenbauer

Wyoming, MN $715,269.00

E-One

Ocala, FL $754,517.00

WHEREAS, the purchase will be funded 90% by a Federal Grant ($629,818.20) and 10% ($69,979.80) by the City of Quincy; and,

WHEREAS, the grant has been accepted and budgeted for in the current fiscal year; and

WHEREAS, the low bid from OshKosh has been reviewed and meets the specifications of the bid.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Aeronautics Committee, the Airport Director, and the Fire Chief recommend to the Mayor and City Council that the low bid of OshKosh in Neenah, WI, in the amount of $699,798.00 be accepted.

Sandra Shore

Airport Director

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

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Hyannis Air Service Inc. d/b/a Cape Air was selected by the United States Department of Transportation to provide air service to the Quincy Regional Airport under the Essential Air Service Program for a term ending November 30, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Cape Air will begin air service in January 2020; and

WHEREAS, Cape Air will require certain terminal space to conduct their operation; and,

WHEREAS, the proposed lease is materially similar to previous such leases entered into by the City and air service providers in the past.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Aeronautics Committee and the Airport Director the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to enter into a lease with Hyannis Air Service Inc. d/b/a Cape Air for the use of terminal space at the Quincy Regional Airport.

Sandra Shore

Airport Director

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

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Levying Taxes For Special Service Area Known As The Historic Quincy Business District In The City Of Quincy, County Of Adams, State Of Illinois, For The Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2020, And Ending April 30, 2021.

Ald. Uzelac moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent.

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

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Levying Taxes For The City Of Quincy, In The County Of Adams, And State Of Illinois, For The Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2019, And Ending April 30, 2020.

Ald. Holtschlag moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Entrup, and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent.

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

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Providing For The Abatement Of The Tax Heretofore Levied For The Year 2019 Of The City Of Quincy, Adams County, Illinois.

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Reis, and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent.

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

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 51 (Plumbing and Sewers) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy. (Changing to monthly billing.)

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Reis, and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent.

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

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance To Establish An Economic Growth Fund.

Ald. Uzelac moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Finney,

Ald. Bauer made a substitute motion to have the funds be used to pay the Fire and Police Pension, seconded by Ald. Bergman. On a voice vote the Mayor declared the substitute motion failed.

On the original motion on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. McKiernan, Entrup, Finney, Sassen, Mast, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 8. Nays: Ald. Bergman, Bauer, Ernst, Rein, Reis. 5. Absent: Ald. Farha. 1. The Chair, Mayor Kyle A. Moore, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending The 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Budget (2019 B Street Project Funds, $19,001,995)

ORDINANCE

Second 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. (Change R1C District to D5 District, 636 York.)

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending The 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Budget. (Increased Expense $175,000 to allow for expenses associated with Downtown Rental Rehab Projects and utilize Unbudgeted Fund balance of $150,000 from TIF #3 Fund 313 to increase the expense line item Infrastructure/Other.)

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

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

Anthony E. Sassen

Jack Holtschlag

Richie Reis

Finance Committee

Ald. Rein, 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. Holtschlag referred to the proper authorities to look at the ordinance regarding campers in backyards that are open.

Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 7:35 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Ernst. Motion carried.

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