City of Quincy City Council met Oct. 19.
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 following members were physically present:
Ald. McKiernan, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Finney, Rein, Mast, Reis, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 10.
Virtual: Ald. Holbrook, Farha, Sassen, Awerkamp. 4.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held October 13, 2020, were approved as printed on a motion of Ald. Entrup. Motion carried.
Legal: Special Corporation Counsel: Bruce Alford.
PETITION
By On The Rail, 129 S. 4th, requesting permission to have Live Entertainment/Public Gathering at the beer garden on 10/25/20 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 petition be granted and proper authorities notified. Motion carried.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION AND SUPPORT FOR ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program is a federally-funded, competitive grant program offered through the Illinois Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is applying for an approximately $1.03-million ITEP grant; and
WHEREAS, the intent of the grant is to help fund the cost of the Sixth Street Corridor project, which is a streetscape project spanning North Sixth Street from Maine Street to Vermont Street; and
WHEREAS, the Sixth Street Corridor project includes resurfacing Sixth Street, replacing sidewalks with ADA-compli- ant sidewalks, installing new street lighting, and water and sewer line improvements as necessary; and
WHEREAS, the Sixth Street Corridor is identified in the Quincy Next Strategic Plan and in the Quincy Regional Transportation Plan as an opportunity to improve pedestrian and bicycle transportation and increase business traffic in the downtown; and
WHEREAS, the Central Services Committee has recommended approval of the ITEP grant submission; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that an application be made, and agreements entered with the State of Illinois. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
1) That the City of Quincy apply for approximately $1,031,320 in grant funding from the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program under the terms and conditions of the State of Illinois and shall enter in to and agree to the under- standings and assurances contained in said application.
2) That the City of Quincy does hereby commit funds from the TIF account for use as a local match for the ITEP grant, up to approximately $344,000.
3) That the City of Quincy does hereby commit funds from its utility accounts to pay for street, water main and sew- er improvements that are part of the Sixth Street Corridor project, but are not eligible for grant funding, up to approximately $776,500.
4) That the Mayor and City Clerk on behalf of the City Council execute such documents and all other documents necessary for the carrying out of said application.
5) That the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to provide such additional information as may be required to ac- complish the obtaining of such grant.
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law. PASSED and APPROVED this 20th day of October 2020.
SIGNED: Kyle Moore, Mayor
ATTEST: Jenny Hayden, City Clerk
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.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy owns and operates the Quincy Regional Airport; and,
WHEREAS, the Quincy Regional Airport owns several T-hangars to rent to aircraft owners for the purpose of aircraft storage; and,
WHEREAS, Terrell Dempsey would like to lease certain hangar space for the storage of aircraft; and,
WHEREAS, the lease begins November 1st on a year-to-year basis; and,
WHEREAS, the lease has a monthly rate of $141.75 with annual CPI increases; now,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Aeronautics Committee and the Airport Director recommend that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute and attest the lease agreement with Terrell Dempsey for certain hangar space.
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 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy owns and operates Quincy Regional Airport; and,
WHEREAS, the Quincy Regional Airport has received requests from passengers and tenants for automated teller ma- chine (ATM) services; and,
WHEREAS, the Quincy Regional Airport did seek and received the following competitive sealed bids:
Mercantile Bank Service Fee: $105
Quincy, Illinois Commission: $0 per transaction
Mast ATM Company Service Fee: $0
Quincy, Illinois Commission: $1.50 per transaction; and,
WHEREAS, the bid of Mast ATM Company of Quincy, Illinois, meets the specifications; now, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Aeronautics Committee, the Airport Director, and the Purchasing Agent recommend that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute and attest the agreement with Mast ATM Company for ATM services 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 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy owns and operates Quincy Regional Airport; and
WHEREAS, Aero Management Group manages a fixed-based operator (FBO) at the airport; and,
WHEREAS, a 20,000 square foot hangar leased by Aero Management Group is in need of painting; and,
WHEREAS, the Quincy Regional Airport did seek and received the following competitive sealed bids for painting: Breckenkamp Painting & Drywall
Quincy, Illinois $ 48,500.00
Entrup Drywall & Painting $137,600.00
Quincy, Illinois
Genesis Environmental Solutions Inc.
Blue Springs, Missouri $173,000.00; and,
WHEREAS, the low bid of Breckenkamp Painting of Quincy, Illinois, meets the specifications; and,
WHEREAS, the project is budgeted to be paid from the Hangar Fund in the current fiscal year; now,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Aeronautics Committee, the Airport Director, and the Purchasing Agent recom-
mend to the Mayor and City Council the low bid of Breckenkamp Painting & Drywall of Quincy, Illinois, be accepted in the amount of $48,500.00 for the painting of the fixed-based operator hangar.
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 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy owns and operates Quincy Regional Airport; and,
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) identified this project in their capital improvement program to address safety concerns caused by runway conditions that do not meet federal design standards; and,
WHEREAS, the total estimated cost of the project is $28 million, to be funded 90% through the FAA Airport Improve- ment Program Grant, 5% from the Illinois Department of Transportation, and a 5% local contribution from the City of Quincy; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy’s local share is estimated to be $1,500,000 and proposed to be financed through a ten (10) year loan; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy solicited and received five competitive bids for the proposed loan; and,
WHEREAS, First Bankers Trust, of Quincy, Illinois, bid a $1,500,000 loan with a fixed interest rate of 1.75%; and,
WHEREAS, the loan origination date will be January 8, 2021, to be paid back quarterly; and,
WHEREAS, the principle payments are to be budgeted in the Capital Fund 301 and the interest payments are to be budgeted in the airport’s PFC Fund 512; now,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Aeronautics Committee, the Airport Director, and the City Treasurer recommend that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute and attest the loan agreement with First Bankers Trust of Quincy, Illinois, in the amount of $1,500,000.
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 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE
Adoption of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For A Planned Development. (2336 Oak, Operate a single-seat eyebrow salon.)
Ald. Farha moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Sassen, 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
Second presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 40 (Boards And Commissions) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy (2015). (Change the number of ex-officio Commissioners from 3 to 2.)
ORDINANCE
First presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Acknowledging The Execution Of The Amendment To The Loan Agreement Relating To The $7,080,000 Revenue Bonds, Series 2010 (The Blessing Foundation Inc.) Of The City of Quincy, Adams County, Illinois And Authorizing The Execution Of Related Documents, Certificates And Forms; And Authorizing Certain Other Related Matters
Ald. Farha moved the ordinance be read by its title, seconded by Ald. Rein. Motion carried.
(Ald. Awerkamp abstained from having the ordinance read by its title)
The City Clerk read the ordinance by its title.
Ald. Farha 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. Entrup, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Finney, Holbrook, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Mast, Reis, Uzelac, Holtschlag, McKiernan.13. Abstain: Ald. Awerkamp.1.
The Chair, Mayor Kyle A. Moore, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.
ORDINANCE
First presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Granting The Right, Permission And Authority To Adams Electric Cooperative, An Illinois Corporation, And Its Successors And Assigns, To Construct, Maintain and Operate A System For The Transmission, Distribution And Sale Of Electric Energy For Lighting, Heating And Power Purposes In Those Areas Of The City Of Quincy, County Of Adams, State Of Illinois; Which Have Been Heretofore Annexed Or Which May Hereafter Be Annexed To Said Municipality And In Which Adams Electric Cooperative Has An Existing Line
Or Lines At The Time Of Such Annexation Or Has Been Or Shall Be At The Time Of Annexation Furnishing Electric Energy To The Premises So Annexed, Or Is Entitled To Serve In Such Premises As Allowed By Law And Any Applicable Service Area Agreement Or Similar Agreement Between Adams Electric Cooperative And Any Other Electric Supplier Or Municipality.
Ald. Holtschlag moved the ordinance be read by its title, seconded by Ald. Reis. Motion carried. The City Clerk read the ordinance by its title.
ORDINANCE
First presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Establishing Salaries For Certain Elected Officials Ald. Finney 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 THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Quincy, Illinois, October 19, 2020
Transfers Expenditures Payroll
City Hall......................................................... 2,926.53 32,560.20
Reg Trng Facility.................................... 500.00
Recycle ................................................... 6,500.00
Building Maintenance.................................... 259.43
Comptroller.................................................... 458.00 9,268.74
Legal Department .......................................... 0.00 8,456.18
Commissions.................................................. 1,046.60 619.13
IT Department................................................ 1,647.00 12,082.82
Police Department.......................................... 3,103.14 265,477.59
Fire Department ............................................. 2,055.07 177,543.54
Public Works.................................................. 1,663.92 31,169.89
Engineering.................................................... 649.75 21,916.55
GENERAL FUND SUBTOTAL.............. 7,000.00 13,809.44 559,094.64
Planning and Devel........................................ 446.87 18,628.54
9-1-1 System.................................................. 0.00 45,395.77
911 Surcharge Fund....................................... 4,152.00
Traffic Signal Fund........................................ 400.00
Police Dept. Grants........................................ 1,345.00
Crime Lab Fund............................................. 309.33
Transit Fund................................................... 1,845.42 62,442.29
Capital Projects Fund..................................... 525.38
Special Capital Funds.................................... 3,831.91
Water Fund .................................................... 86,211.47 74,893.61
Sewer Fund .................................................... 163,285.32 18,151.39
Quincy Regional Airport Fund...................... 9,032.98 13,770.74
Regional Training Facility............................. 82.25
Garbage Fund................................................. 94,322.98 12,935.56
Recycle Fund ................................................. 79.75 8,753.38
Central Garage ............................................... 11,894.53 19,374.15
Vehicle Replacement Fund............................ 204,800.29
Self Insurance ................................................ 3,056.73 8,636.59
Health Insurance Fund................................... 699,905.70
SBE Loan Fund.............................................. 150.00
BANK 01 TOTALS .............................. 7,000.00 1,299,487.35 842,076.66
ALL FUNDS TOTALS ........................ 7,000.00 1,299,487.35 842,076.66
Jack Holtschlag Mike Rein
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. McKiernan moved to have an ordinance drafted stating 25% of Cannabis money collected from local tax be set aside for the Fix and Flatten program. Motion carried.
Ald. Bauer moved to close 6th, Chestnut to Cherry on November 7th and 8th from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for the construction of Tiny House for the Veterans. They will need barricades. Motion carried.
Ald. Bauer moved to close 6th, Chestnut to Cherry, on November 15th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the dedication of the Tiny Houses for the Veterans. Motion carried.
Ald. Holbrook moved to allow a dumpster on city right-of-way at 2810 Lind Street starting tomorrow for two weeks. Motion carried.
The City Council adjourned at 7:25 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.
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