Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met July 27.

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, with Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, the public may attend the City Council meetings with a limited number attending starting June 29th.

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 present:

Ald. McKiernan, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Finney, Sassen, Rein, Mast, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 12. 

Absent: Ald. Farha. 1.

Vacancy: 1.

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

The minutes of the regular meetings of the City Council held July 13, 2020, and July 20, 2020, were approved as printed on a motion of Ald. Entrup. Motion carried.

Legal Counsel Corporation Counsel Lonnie Dunn.

The City Clerk presented and read the following:

PETITION

A revocable permit application for encroachment of City right-of-way by Tom Marx, 535 Maine, requesting permission to close the sidewalk around the Maine Center to allow for maintenance of the building’s façade from July 28th through July 31st, weather permitting.

The Utilities and Engineering Director presents this request subject to four conditions. Ald. Holtschlag moved the prayer of the petition be granted. Motion carried.

REPORTS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION

Recommending the referral to replace “Yield” signs with “Stop” signs at the intersection of 15th and Maple St. with Maple Street traffic stopping for S. 15th Street.

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

Recommending the referral to replace “Yield” signs with “Stop” signs at the intersection of 23rd and Jersey St. with Jersey Street traffic stopping for S. 23rd Street.

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

MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT

By Mayor Kyle A. Moore making the appointment of Jared Holbrook to fill the vacancy for 3rd Ward Alderman. Ald. Uzelac moved the appointment be confirmed. Motion carried.

CITY OF QUINCY COUNCIL RESOLUTION FOR SALE OF NON-ESSENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1023 North 6th STREET

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is committed to improving the quality of life of its residents and elimination of blight; and

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy has established a program through the Department of Planning and Development to address unsafe and dangerous buildings; and

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy received a judicial deed to 1023 North 6th St; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Development advertised the sale of 1023 N. 6th St; and

WHEREAS, the City received a proposal for the sale of 1023 North 6th Street from 2X4’s for Hope in the amount $10.00; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City sell 1023 North 6th Street to 2X4’s for Hope for $10.00 to build a small home for a veteran and will keep the property clean and in appealing condition. The Mayor and City Council autho- rize the sale and execute the necessary documents to effectuate the sale.

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law. PASSED and APPROVED this 28th day of July, 2020.

SIGNED: Kyle 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 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

CITY OF QUINCY COUNCIL RESOLUTION FOR SALE OF NON-ESSENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 435 LOCUST STREET

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is committed to improving the quality of life of its residents and elimination of blight; and

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy has established a program through the Department of Planning and Development to address unsafe and dangerous buildings; and

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy received a judicial deed to 435 Locust St; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Development advertised the sale of 435 Locust St; and

WHEREAS, the City received a proposal for the purchase of 1023 North 6th Street from Fred and Judith Peters in the amount $1000.00; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City sell 435 Locust Street to Fred and Judith Peters for $1000.00 to build a garage and will keep the property clean and in appealing condition. The Mayor and City Council authorize the sale and execute the necessary documents to effectuate the sale.

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law. PASSED and APPROVED this 28th day of July, 2020.

SIGNED: Kyle Moore, Mayor

ATTEST: Jenny Hayden, City Clerk

Ald. Entrup moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. McKiernan, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is required by a March 1996 United States District Court order to participate in the maintenance of the closed Quincy Municipal Landfills 2 & 3; and,

WHEREAS, the Adams County Quincy Landfills 2 & 3 Superfund Steering Committee has requested payment from the bodies required to participate in the maintenance of this site pursuant to the Quincy Landfill RD/RA Site Participation Agreement; and,

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

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Utilities and Engineering recommends to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that authority be given to issue payment to the Quincy Landfills 2 & 3 Superfund in the amount of $76,000.00.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director Utilities & Engineering

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Reis, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Quincy Illinois that the following described street(s)/road(s)/structure be improved under the Illinois Highway Code. Work shall be done by Contract.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, 

1. That the proposed improvement shall consist of Reconstruction of the existing streets, PCC curb & gutter, PCC sidewalks, PCC driveways, storm sewers, and related items. Water main & service replacement will be part of the project but non-participating.

2. That there is hereby appropriated the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) for the improvement of said section from the Local Public Agency’s allotment of Motor Fuel Tax funds.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk is hereby directed to transmit four (4) certified originals of this resolution to the district office of the Department of Transportation.

Ald. Reis moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Awerkamp, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Renewing An Existing Franchise and Granting For A Period of 30 Years to Ameren Illinois To Construct, Operate And Maintain A Electric Utility System.

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Renewing An Existing Franchise and Granting For A Period of 30 Years to Ameren Illinois To Construct, Operate And Maintain A Gas Utility System.

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Granting A Variation From Zoning Regulations. (3215 Coral Dr. and 3301 Coral Dr. - vary the height of fence from 6’ to 8’.

Ald. Rein moved the ordinance be read by its title, seconded by Ald. Mast. Motion carried.

The City Clerk read the ordinance by its title.

Ald. Rein moved the requirements of Section 32.31 of the Code of the City of Quincy be waived and the ordinance adopted, seconded by Ald. Mast, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent and 1 vacancy. The Chair, Mayor Kyle A. Moore, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

Jack Holtschlag 

Anthony E. Sassen 

Mike Rein

Richie Reis

Finance Committee

Ald. Reis, 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 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

REQUESTS TO SPEAK

Written request to speak under suspended rules by Tenille Sonethongkham, 4525 Covington Ln., in reference to the pros and cons of having a mask ordinance in the City of Quincy and Joseph Principe, 517 N. 27th, regarding Alderman’s comments and public outrage to bigotry.

Rules Suspended

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

Tenille Sonethongkham, 4525 Covington Lane, in reference to the pros and cons of having a mask ordinance in the City of Quincy.

Joseph Principe, 517 N. 27th, regarding Alderman’s comments and public outrage to bigotry. Ald. Holtschlag moved the rules be resumed. Motion carried.

MOTIONS

Ald. Finney moved to allow a dumpster on city right-of-way at 2535 Lind starting August 1st for two weeks. Motion carried.

Ald. Uzelac referred to the Street Lights/Right-Of-Way Committee the street light out on the southwest side of 6th and Maine. Motion carried.

Ald. Holtschlag moved to allow a dumpster on city right-of-way at 218 N. 10th starting July 30th for two weeks. Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 7:18 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.

JENNY HAYDEN, MMC

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