Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met June 1.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

Due to COVID–19, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020, and Governor Pritzker issued an Executive Order on March 20, 2020.

Mayor Kyle A. Moore announced that all City buildings will be closed to the public on March 17, 2020.

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 physically and virtually present:

Ald. McKiernan, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Finney, Mast, Reis, Holtschlag. 8.

Virtual: Ald. Ernst, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Awerkamp, Uzelac. 6.

The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held June 1, 2020, and the Town Business minutes of May 11, 2020, be approved, as printed, on a motion of Ald. Finney. Motion carried.

Legal Counsel: Corporation Counsel Lonnie Dunn.

Ald. Bauer moved the City Council sit as a Town Board. Motion carried.

TOWN BUSINESS

The 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 May, 2020.

DISBURSEMENTS

Relief Orders were issued

to 7 cases containing 11

individuals at an average

grant per case of $357.14                               $ 2,500.00

CASH ACCOUNT

Balance May 1, 2020

GA Checking                        $ 5,345.94

GA Money Market            $ 137,491.25

 Interest                                        16.39

Total                                 $ 142,853.58

Obligations paid during

the month                          $ (2,500.00)

Balance May 31, 2020                                    $140,353.58

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, Chairman

Jeff Bergman

Ald. Bauer, seconded by Ald. Bergman, 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 14 Aldermen voted yea.

Motion carried.

Report of the Town of Quincy Auditing Committee

Bill Payments for All Vendors

June 2020

Vendor - Amount

Adams 383.62

Alarm Systems 47.50

Ameren Illinois 143.26

City of Quincy Self Insurance 40.60

Digital Copy Systems 11.14

Illinois Assessors Association 50.00

Illinois School Supply 73.00

Marco 312.99

O’Donnell’s 56.00

Township Supervisors 35.00

Wiewel and Ash Accounting 925.64

Total $2,078.75

Committee:

Dave Bauer, Chairman

Jeff Bergman

Ald. Bauer, seconded by Ald. Bergman, 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

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

PETITIONS

By The Dock, 1021 Bonansinga, requesting permission to have Live Entertainment/Public Gatherings on June 14th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., June 20th from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and June 27th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Police Department recommends approval.

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

Revocable permit application for encroachment of city right-of-way by Blick’s Construction to block the right turn lane on 12th Street at the 12th and Broadway intersection and sidewalks surrounding the property located at 1139 Broadway. The request is being made to accommodate the demolition of the building at 1139 Broadway which is owned by Blessing Health System. Utilities and Engineering Director presents this request subject to 9 conditions.

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

Revocable permit application for encroachment of city right-of-way by South Side Boat Club, 640 South Front Street, to install a gate across right-of-way at the Payson Avenue entrance to the property. Utilities and Engineering Director presents this request subject to 4 conditions.

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

ANNUAL REPORTS

The annual reports of the Quincy Public Library and the City Engineer & Utilities Dept. for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2020, was ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag Motion carried.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND AMENDMENT OF SECTION 5311 GRANT AGREEMENT

Emergency Relief-Operating Assistance 100% Federal Share (CARES ACT)

WHEREAS, the provision of public transit service is essential to the transportation of persons in the non-urbanized area; and

WHEREAS, 49 U.S.C. § 5311 (“Section 5311”), makes funds available To the State of Illinois to help offset certain operating deficits and administrative expenses of a system providing public transit service in non-urbanized areas; and

WHEREAS, the State of Illinois, acting by and through the Illinois Department of Transportation, is authorized by 30 ILCS 740/3-1 et seq. to provide the Section 5311 grant; and

WHEREAS, grants for said funds will impose certain obligations upon the recipient, including the provision by it of the local share of funds necessary to cover costs not covered by funds provided under Section 5311.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE CITY OF QUINCY D/B/A QUINCY:

Section 1. That an application be made to the Office of Internodal Project Implementation, Department of Transporta- tion, State of Illinois, for a financial assistance grant under Section 5311 for fiscal year 2021 for the purpose of offsetting a portion of the Public Transportation Program operating deficits of the City of Quincy d/b/a Quincy Transit Lines.

Section 2. That while participating in said operating assistance program, the City of Quincy b/d/a Quincy Transit Lines will provide all required local matching funds.

Section 3. That the Mayor of the City of Quincy d/b/a Quincy Transit Lines, Quincy City Council is hereby authorized and directed to execute and file on behalf of City of Quincy d/b/a Quincy Transit Lines such application.

Section 4. That the Mayor of the City of Quincy d/b/a Quincy Transit Lines, Quincy City Council is authorized to fur- nish such additional information as may be required by the Office of Intermodal Project Implementation and the Federal Transit Administration in connection with the aforesaid application for said grant.

Section 5. That the Mayor of the City of Quincy d/b/a Quincy Transit Lines, Quincy City Council is hereby authorized and directed to execute and file on behalf of the City of Quincy d/b/a Quincy Transit Lines a Section 5311 Grant Agreement (“Agreement”) with the Illinois Department of Transportation, and amend such Agreement, if necessary, in order to obtain grant assistance under the provisions of Section 5311 for fiscal year 2021.

Section 6. That the Mayor of the City of Quincy d/b/a Quincy Transit Lines, Quincy City Council is hereby authorized to provide such information and to file such documents as may be required to perform the Agreement and to receive the grant for fiscal year 2021.

PRESENTED and ADOPTED this 8th day of June, 2020.

Kyle A. Moore, Mayor

Jenny Hayden, City Clerk

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

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND AMENDMENT OF SECTION 5311 GRANT AGREEMENT

WHEREAS, the provision of public transit service is essential to the transportation of persons in the non-urbanized area; and

WHEREAS, 49 U.S.C. § 5311 (“Section 5311”), makes funds available To the State of Illinois to help offset certain operating deficits and administrative expenses of a system providing public transit service in non-urbanized areas; and

WHEREAS, the State of Illinois, acting by and through the Illinois Department of Transportation, is authorized by 30 ILCS 740/3-1 et seq. to provide the Section 5311 grant; and

WHEREAS, grants for said funds will impose certain obligations upon the recipient, including the provision by the local share of funds necessary to cover costs not covered by funds provided under Section 5311.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE CITY OF QUINCY D/B/A QUINCY:

Section 1. That an application be made to the Office of Internodal Project Implementation, Department of Transporta- tion, State of Illinois, for a financial assistance grant under Section 5311 for fiscal year 2021 for the purpose of offsetting a portion of the Public Transportation Program operating deficits of the City of Quincy d/b/a Quincy Transit Lines.

Section 2. That while participating in said operating assistance program, the City of Quincy b/d/a Quincy Transit Lines will provide all required local matching funds.

Section 3. That the Mayor of the City of Quincy d/b/a Quincy Transit Lines, Quincy City Council is hereby authorized and directed to execute and file on behalf of City of Quincy d/b/a Quincy Transit Lines such application.

Section 4. That the Mayor of the City of Quincy d/b/a Quincy Transit Lines, Quincy City Council is authorized to fur- nish such additional information as may be required by the Office of Intermodal Project Implementation and the Federal Transit Administration in connection with the aforesaid application for said grant.

Section 5. That the Mayor of the City of Quincy d/b/a Quincy Transit Lines, Quincy City Council is hereby authorized and directed to execute and file on behalf of the City of Quincy d/b/a Quincy Transit Lines a Section 5311 Grant Agreement (“Agreement”) with the Illinois Department of Transportation, and amend such Agreement, if necessary, in order to obtain grant assistance under the provisions of Section 5311 for fiscal year 2021.

Section 6. That the Mayor of the City of Quincy d/b/a Quincy Transit Lines, Quincy City Council is hereby authorized to provide such information and to file such documents as may be required to perform the Agreement and to receive the grant for fiscal year 2021.

PRESENTED and ADOPTED this 8th day of June, 2020.

Kyle A. Moore, Mayor

Jenny Hayden, City Clerk

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

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Raw Water Pump #1 at the Water Treatment Plant was unable to operate unless the river was above flood stage and required repair; and,

WHEREAS, Richards Electric of Quincy was qualified and available to make the repair under Section 44.056 of the Municipal Code of the City of Quincy; and,

WHEREAS, the repair work has been completed in a satisfactory manner and an invoice received in the amount of $20,723.90 for all costs associated with this work; and,

WHEREAS, funds for this type of repair are available in the 2020/2021 Water Fund fiscal year budget; now,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Utilities and Engineering and the Utilities Committee recom- mend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that normal bidding requirements be waived and the invoice from Richards Electric of Quincy in the amount of $20,723.90 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 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy recently extended water service along North 18th Street between Koch’s Lane and Highland Lane to service a home that was without water; and,

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities requested quotes for the directional boring services required for the installation of the 8” water main; and,

WHEREAS, the following quotes were received: Knuffman Plumbing Liberty, Illinois $27,900.00 Wiemelt Plumbing & Excavating Quincy, Illinois $11,500.00

WHEREAS, the Director of Utilities & Engineering reviewed the quotes and found the low quote of Wiemelt Plumbing and Excavating of Quincy to be acceptable; and,

WHEREAS, funds for this service are available in the 2020/2021 Water 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 payment to Wiemelt Plumbing and Excavating of Quincy in the amount of $11,500.00 be approved upon receipt of the invoice.

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 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities required the purchase of water pipe and pipe fittings for the extension of wa- termain along North 18th Street between Koch’s Lane and Highland Lane; and,

WHEREAS, Core & Main of Washington, Illinois, quoted a price of $9,032.74 for the materials needed for the 8” wa- termain extension; and,

WHEREAS, funds for this purchase are available in the 2020/2021 Water Fund fiscal year budget; now,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Utilities and Engineering and the Utilities Committee recom- mend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that invoice from Core & Main of Washington, Illinois, in the amount of $9,032.74 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 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy utilizes an automated meter reading (AMR) program utilizing Badger Orion radio fre- quency units to secure readings from residential, commercial and industrial customers in an effort to minimize accessibility problems and reduce the number of estimated billings; and,

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities requires the purchase of three-hundred (300) Badger M-25 automatic meter readers for the replacement of old meters and installation of new meters; and,

WHEREAS, a quote from Midwest Meter Inc., has been received in the amount of $46,500.00 for three-hundred (300) Badger M-25 automatic meter readers; and,

WHEREAS, due to the uniqueness of the hardware/software utilized in the Orion meter management systems and its integration with the City’s current automated meter system, the Director of Utilities and Interim Director of Purchasing have determined that Midwest Meter Inc., of Edinburg, Illinois, qualifies as a sole source provider; and,

WHEREAS, funding for this purchase is available in the 2020/2021 Water Fund fiscal year budget; now,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Director of Utilities and Engineering and the Utilities Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that normal bidding requirements be waived and the quote of Midwest Meter Inc. of Edinburg, Illinois, in the amount of $46,500.00 be accepted.

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 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Phase III of the Water Supply Improvement Project includes the relocation of the Water Treatment Plant pump station out of the flood plain; and,

WHEREAS, Phase III of the project will be funded by an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency low interest loan, certain environmental approvals are required prior to the design of the project; and,

WHEREAS, the State Historic Preservation Office has determined the existing pump station building is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places; and,

WHEREAS, the State Historic Preservation Office is requesting the City of Quincy enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) which requires the City to hire a contractor to research and record historical information about the building’s architectural features that must be incorporated in the design of the new pump station building; 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 City enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the State Historic Preservation Office for the demolition and replacement of the Water Treatment Plant pump station building and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the necessary agreement documents.

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 the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Holtschlag, McKiernan, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Finney, Ernst, Farha, Sassen, Mast, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac. 13. Nay: Ald. Rein. 1. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all traffic signals within the City of Quincy; and,

WHEREAS, the traffic signal at 36th and Maine Street recently sustained major damage from a lightning strike; and, 

WHEREAS, the City requires the purchase of a replacement traffic control cabinet to replace the damaged cabinet; and, 

WHEREAS, the City has received a quote from Traffic Control Corporation of Fenton, Missouri, in the amount of $10,200.00 for the purchase of a new traffic control cabinet; and,

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

WHEREAS, funds for this purchase are available in the 2020/2021 Traffic Signal Fund fiscal year budget; now, 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Director of Utilities and Engineering recommends to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the normal bidding requirements be waived and the quote from Traffic Control Corporation of Fenton, Missouri, in the amount of $10,200.00 be accepted.

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 Aldermen 14 voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

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

WHEREAS, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748, Public Law 116-136), signed into law by the President on March 27, 2020, includes $10 billion in funds to be awarded as economic relief to eligible U.S. airports affected by the prevention of, preparation for, and response to the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS, the Quincy Regional Airport has been awarded $1,047,865.00 under the (CARES) Act – Airport Program; and

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy wishes to enter into an agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Illinois Department of Transportation to accept and execute a grant for said funds; and

WHEREAS, the funds will be used to cover operating and payroll expenses over the next two years; and 

WHEREAS, the funds will be dispersed to the City on a reimbursement basis; and

WHEREAS, this grant is 100% funded by the CARES-Airport Program and requires no local match; and 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Aeronautics Committee, Comptroller, and Airport Director recommend to the Mayor and City Council authorization to accept and execute the Quincy Regional Airport’s CARES Act grant and all other agreements and documentation required for its administration.

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 Aldermen 14 voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748, Public Law 116-136), signed into law by the President on March 27, 2020, includes $10 billion in funds to be awarded as economic relief to eligible U.S. airports affected by the prevention of, preparation for, and response to the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS, Quincy Regional Airport has applied for funding from the Federal Aviation Administration for a financial assistance grant under the CARES Act in the amount of $1,047,865.00 for the purpose of covering operating and payroll expenses; and

WHEREAS, the airport will be submitting timely requests for reimbursement of actual expenditures in amounts to be determined based on actual expenses incurred at that time; and

WHEREAS, in order to cover the costs of maintaining the Quincy Regional Airport to federal standards and continue to provide essential air service and infrastructure to airport users, it will be necessary to secure a short-term loan from the Cash Reserve Fund in the estimated amount up to $500,000, said amount to be repaid with grant funds once received.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Airport Director and the Comptroller respectfully request that the Mayor and City Council approve a short-term loan of up to $500,000, as needed, from the Cash Reserve Fund to Quincy Regional Airport to pay operating expenses.

Sandra Shore Airport Director 

Sheri Ray Comptroller

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

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 82 (Parking Schedules) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (“No Parking” south side of Maine at centerline of South 7th west 105’ and north side of Maine at centerline of South 7th east 90’)

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Authorizing Loan From Mercantile Bank For The Department Of Utilities.

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. (C1A to C1B, 2259 College Ave.)

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.

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Vacating Easements. (Part of Lots 7 & 2 of Quincy Mall Subdivision Phase 5.)

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

The City Clerk read the ordinance by its title.

Ald. Finney moved the requirements of Section 32.31 of the City Code of the City of Quincy be waived and the ordinance adopted, seconded by Ald. Ernst, and on the 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 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Budget. (General Fund/ Capital Projects Fund, Motor Fuel Tax Fund, DCEO Grant Fund, Water Fund & Sewer Fund).

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

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

Ald. Reis seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, 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. Bauer moved to allow St. Francis to close College, 17th to 18th, 17th from College to 1/2 block north from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on June 14th for a drive through parade. Motion carried.

Ald. Awerkamp moved to allow a dumpster on city right-of-way at 1710 Adams starting this Friday, June 12th, for one week. Motion carried.

Ald. Holtschlag referred to the Traffic Commission the marking of parking spots in front of Cheerful Home. Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 7:49 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.

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