Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met Sept. 21.

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 City Council meetings will be closed to the public starting August 10, 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 present:

Ald. McKiernan, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Finney, Sassen, Mast, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 11.

Virtual: Ald. Holbrook, Farha, Rein. 3.

The minutes of the regular meetings of the City Council held September 14, 2020, were approved as printed on a motion of Ald. Uzelac. Motion carried.

Legal: Assistant Corporation Counsel: Bruce Alford.

The City Clerk presented and read the following:

PETITIONS

By On The Rail, 129 S. 4th, requesting permission to have Live Entertainment/Public Gathering at the beer garden on 9/26, 10/3, 10/10 from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The Police Department recommends approval of the request.

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

By Quincy Notre Dame High School requesting to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived from October 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.

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

An application for a revocable permit for encroachment of city right-of-way by Robert Hecht II, 1219 Lind Street, requesting permission to set a table on 9th & York on October 3, 2020, to peacefully protest the cancellation of Oktoberfest. The Utilities and Engineering Director presents this the request subject to five conditions.

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

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE QUINCY POLICE DEPARTMENT

The annual report of the Quincy Police Department for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2020, was ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Reis. Motion carried.

PROCLAMATION

By Kyle A. Moore proclaiming September 21st as “American Business Women’s Association Day.” Ald. Reis moved the proclamations be received and filed. Motion carried.

CITY OF QUINCY COUNCIL RESOLUTION FOR SALE OF NON-ESSENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1422 N. 9TH 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 1422 N. 9th on August 10, 2020; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Development has advertised the property for sale located at 1422 N. 9th; and

WHEREAS, the City received a proposal for the sale of 1422 N. 9th from Jerry and Kristi Cookson in the amount of $500; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City sell 1422 N. 9th Street to Jerry and Kristi Cookson for $500. The Mayor and City Council authorize the sale and the necessary paperwork to effectuate the sale thereof.

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law. PASSED and APPROVED this 22nd day of September, 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 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

CITY OF QUINCY COUNCIL RESOLUTION FOR SALE OF NON-ESSENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 907 CHESTNUT 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 907 Chestnut on June 1, 2020; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Development has advertised the property for sale located at 907 Chestnut; and

WHEREAS the City received a proposal for the sale of 907 Chestnut from Jeff Childress in the amount of $250; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City sell 907 Chestnut to Jeff Childress for $250. The Mayor and City

Council authorize the sale and the necessary paperwork to effectuate the sale thereof.

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law. PASSED and APPROVED this 22nd day of September, 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 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR STRONG COMMUNITY PROPERTY PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION

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

WHEREAS, the Illinois Housing Development Authority makes grants available through the Strong Community Pro- gram for demolition cost of abandoned properties; and

WHEREAS, it is the City of Quincy’s intention to apply for $207,000 in Strong Community Program (SCP) funds for securing, maintaining, and demolishing abandoned properties; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary that an application be made and agreements entered into with the State of Illinois.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

1) that the City of Quincy apply for a grant under the terms and conditions of the Illinois Housing Development Authority and shall enter into and agree to the understandings and assurances contained in said application.

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

3) that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to provide such additional information as may be required to accomplish obtaining of such grant.

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law. Adopted this 21st day of September, 2020. Jenny Hayden, City Clerk

Approved this 22nd day of September, 2020 Kyle Moore, Mayor

Ald. Uzelac 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.

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 40 (Boards And Commissions) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy (2015). (Amending Code reference to fences.)

Ald. Uzelac moved the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Entrup, 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

Adoption of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Annexing Certain Territories To The City Of Quincy, Adams County, Illinois. (1700 Hamann Lane and 1708 Hamann Lane.)

Ald. Entrup moved the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. McKiernan, and on a roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag, McKiernan, Entrup, Finney, Mast, Holbrook. 9. Nays: Ald. Bergman, Bauer, Farha, Sassen, Rein. 5. A 2/3 vote of Corporate Authorities is required. Motion failed.

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For A Planned Development. (Construct a two-family residential unit at 1307 Elm St. and 1313 Elm St.)

Ald. Bauer moved the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Bergman, 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

Adoption of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Granting A Special use Permit For A Planned Development. (Outdoor Beer Garden at 1130 N. 24th.)

Ald. Finney moved the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Bauer, 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

Adoption of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending The 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Budget. (Increase the Police Grant Fund $83,617)

Ald. Rein moved the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Reis, 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.

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

Jack Holtschlag Kyle Moore

Richie Reis

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. Bergman referred to the Traffic Commission the intersection of 6th and Cherry that has a “Yield” sign going east and west now to be changed to a “Stop” sign. Motion carried.

Ald. Bauer referred to the Street Lights/Right-Of-Way Committee the streetlight that is out near 1519 Chestnut. Motion carried.

Ald. Uzelac moved to allow Fischer Builders to temporarily close six parking spaces on the west side of 5th, between Broadway and Vermont from now to December 1st to allow for a dumpster and to have Central Services provide six “No Parking” signs. Motion carried.

Ald. Uzelac moved to allow Quincy Brewing Co. to close 6th Street, Maine to Hampshire, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on October 3rd for a Farmers’ Market Style Event. All paper work has been submitted. Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 7:29 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.

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