Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council Met Jan. 11.

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 being absent the meeting was called to order by the City Clerk.

ALD. REIN ELECTED TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN

Ald. Entrup nominated Ald. Rein for Temporary Chairman.

There being no further nominations, Ald. Bauer moved the nominations be closed. Motion carried. Ald. Entrup moved Ald. Rein be declared elected Temporary Chairman. Motion carried.

Ald. Rein took the chair and presided over the meeting.

The following members were physically present:

Ald. McKiernan, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Finney, Rein, Mast, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 11. Virtual: Ald. Holbrook, Farha, Sassen. 3.

The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held January 4, 2020, and the Town Business minutes of December 14th were approved, as printed, on a motion of Ald. Entrup. Motion carried.

Legal: 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 December, 2020.

DISBURSEMENTS

Relief orders were issued

to 13 cases containing 24

individuals at an average

grant per case of $354.47   $ 4,608.15

CASH ACCOUNT

Balance December                  1, 2020

GA Checking                         $ 892.20

GA Money Market             122,478.36

Interest                                       14.97

Total                               $ 123,385.53

Obligations paid during

the month                          $ 4,783.25

Balance December 31, 2020                          $118,602.28

Cindy Brink

Supervisor 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

Ben Uzelac

Ald. Bauer, seconded by Ald. Uzelac, 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

January 2021

Vendor                                       Amount

Adams                                         385.38

Alarm Systems                              47.50

Ameren Illinois                             359.02

Appraisers Laser.com                 844.00

Chris Stegner                                45.00

City of Quincy Self Insurance       36.54

Digital Copy Systems                   33.95

Illinois School Supply                 114.73

Marco Assessor                           41.50

O’Donnell’s                                   56.00

Total                                       $1,963.62

Committee:

Dave Bauer

Jeff Bergman

Ben Uzelac

Ald. Bauer seconded by Ald. Uzelac, 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. Bauer.

PETITIONS

By Adam Bowles requesting consideration for multiple zoning changes for multiple properties at or near 4625 Broadway to allow for consistent zoning in order to construct an addition to the distribution center of the north side of the building at 4625 Broadway.

Ald. Finney moved the petition be received and referred to the Plan Commission for study and to report back. Motion carried.

By Adam Bowles requesting consideration for a special permit for planned development to develop an area for storm water detention for a proposed addition to the property at 4625 Broadway, currently zoned NR1. Ald. Finney moved the petition be received and referred to the Plan Commission for study and to report back. Motion carried.

By Stephen Mock, on behalf of Michael & Nancy Bernhardt, for approval of a subdivision (dividing one lot into three) for property commonly known as 3209 North 5th Street under the small tracts provision of the subdivision ordinance, zoned RU1.

Ald. Entrup moved the petition be received and referred to the Plan Commission for study and to report back. Motion carried.

Application for Revocable Permit for Encroachment of City Right of Way from Beth Cornwell, President of Right to Life of Adams County, requesting permission to hang a banner across 5th & Maine Street in conjunction with National Right to Life Week from January 17th to January 23rd. She has asked that the City of Quincy assist in the installation and removal of this banner. The Utilities and Engineering Director presents this request subject to the condition that the City is not responsible for damage to the banner.

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

MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT

By Mayor Kyle A. Moore making the appointment of Kelby Rescinito to the Human Rights Commission. Ald. Reis moved the appointment be confirmed. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is a home rule unit of local government pursuant to the provisions of Section 6, Article VII (Local Government) of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and,

WHEREAS, pursuant to such authority, on September 18, 2017, the City adopted Ordinance 9315, which re-affirmed and re-adopted the City’s Home Rule Purchase Tax rate of one and a half percent (1.5%) which was set forth by Ordinance 9058 on September 13, 2005; and,

WHEREAS, Section 2 of Ordinance 9315 requires said rates to be reviewed and if decided by appropriate City Council action, revised annually beginning in January of 2018, and every subsequent January of every year prior to budget review process; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the Home Rule Purchase Tax rate according to the Ordinance 9315 and desires to make no change to the Home Rule Purchase Tax rate;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Mayor and City Council have affirmed the review of the current Home Rule Purchase Tax rate and will maintain the city’s current Home Rule Purchase Tax rate of one and a half percent (1.5%). Sheri Ray

City Comptroller

Ald. Uzelac 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.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is a home rule unit of local government pursuant to the provisions of Section 6, Article VII (Local Government) of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and,

WHEREAS, pursuant to such authority, on September 18, 2017, the City adopted Ordinance 9314, which re-affirmed and re-adopted the City’s Hotel Tax rate of eight percent (8%) which was set forth by Ordinance 8849 on October 25, 1999, and,

WHEREAS, Section 2 of Ordinance 9314 requires said rates to be reviewed and if decided by appropriate City Council action, revised annually beginning in January of 2018, and every subsequent January of every year prior to budget review process; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the Hotel Tax rate according to the Ordinance 9314 and desires to make no change to the Hotel Tax rate;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Mayor and City Council have affirmed the review of the current Hotel Tax rate and will maintain the current Hotel Tax rate of eight percent (8%).

Sheri Ray

City Comptroller

Ald. Uzelac 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.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Information Technology Department is charged with maintaining the City of Quincy network infra structure; and

WHEREAS, the City needs to replace an older network storage unit used for storing the City’s virtual Desktops and Servers; and

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Technology Committee and the Director of Information Technology recommend to the Mayor and City Council that normal bidding requirements be waived and purchase a Hewlett Packard Nimble Storage unit off the State of Illinois contract for $32,725.00.

Jim Murphy

Director of Information Technology

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

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy Purchasing Department did advertise for sealed competitive bids for office supplies for all City offices; and

WHEREAS, the bid request called for pricing for our core item list and a percentage off of catalog prices; with no exeptions; and

WHEREAS, the following sealed bids were received for 36 items:

Area Distributors Inc. $11,490.02 Offering 37% off Catalog pricing

Office Essentials $11,584.96 Offering 35% off Catalog pricing

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has reviewed the bids received and found the low bid from Area Distributors Inc. to be satisfactory; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Purchasing Agent recommends to the Mayor and City Council that the bid from Area Distributors Inc. of Quincy, IL, in the amount of $11,490.02 with 37% off catalog pricing be accepted for a one-year contract period of February 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022.

Mary-Ann Ervin

Purchasing Agent

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

RESOLUTION

Local Public Agency Agreement for Federal Participation

LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY

Local Public Agency              County           Section Number

Quincy                                    Adams           17-00329-00-RS

Fund Type         MPO Name

STU                   N/A

X Construction on State Letting

Construction

Job Number      Project Number

C-96-212-17      9UZW(460)

This Agreement is made and entered into between the above local public agency, hereinafter referred to as the “LPA” and the State of Illinois, acting by and through its Department of Transportation, hereinafter referred to as “STATE”. The STATE and LPA jointly propose to improve the designated location as described below. The improvement shall be consult ed in accordance with plans prepared by, or on behalf of the LPA and approved by the STATE using the STATE’s policies and procedures approved and/or required by the Federal Highway Administration hereinafter referred to as “FHWA”. Local Street Key Route Length From To

Location Termini

S. 24th Street to S. 30th Street

Current Jurisdiction        Existing Structure Number(s)

Quincy                             N/A

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Project involves milling 3” of existing asphalt surface, placing 1-1/2” of binder and 1-1/2” of HMA surface, pavement patching, sidewalk replacement, driveway replacement, concrete curb repair, pavement markings, and related items. 

LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY APPROPRIATION - REQUIRED FOR STATE LET CONTRACTS

By execution of this Agreement the LPA attests that sufficient moneys have been appropriated or reserved by resolution or ordinance to fund the LPA share of project costs. A copy of the authorizing resolution or ordinance is attached as an addendum.

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

RESOLUTION

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

Name of Street    Length      Route           From               To 

Maine Street         0.51     FAU 7807    24th Street    30th Street

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,

1. That the proposed improvement shall consist of milling 3” of existing asphalt surface, placing 1-1/2’ binder and 1-1/2” surface, pavement patching, sidewalk replacement, driveway replacement, concrete curb repair, pavement markings, and related items. Funds also cover construction engineering.

2. That there is hereby appropriated the sum of three hundred thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) 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 resolu tion to the district office of the Department of Transportation.

Ald. Bauer 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.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, in June of 2019, the Department of Utilities and Engineering advertised for proposals to remove, haul and dispose of 875,000 cubic feet of biosolids and 875,000 cubic feet of water treatment plant lime sludge from the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant; and,

WHEREAS, on August 9, 2019, the Quincy City Council approved a resolution awarding the contract to J. Oros Environmental of Carlinville, Illinois, in the amount of $582,750; and,

WHEREAS, additional biosolids material was removed and disposed over and above the original proposal amount; and,

WHEREAS, this work has now been completed in a satisfactory manner and a pay request has been submitted for payment; and,

WHEREAS, funding for the contract changes is available in the current 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 the Director of Utilities and Engineering be authorized to issue a payment in the amount of $34,055.57 to J. Oros Environmental of Carlinville, Illinois.

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, in August of 2018, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency approved the City of Quincy’s Long Term Control Plan (LTCP) for the elimination of combined sewer overflow (CSO); and,

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy recently requested bids for the CSO Phase I LTCP Improvement Project which consists of the modification and replacement of select CSO diversion structures to improve the capture of combined sewage and conveyance to the Waste Water Treatment Plant for treatment; and,

WHEREAS, the following bids were received:

Laverdiere Construction

Macomb, Illinois $6,185,000.00

L. Keeley Construction

St. Louis, Missouri $5,289,716.00

Plocher Construction

Highland, Illinois $4,056,000.00

Engineer’s Estimate $5,000,000.00

WHEREAS, the Director of Utilities and Engineering has reviewed these bids and finds them to be acceptable; and, 

WHEREAS, this project will be funded through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s low interest loan pro gram; and,

WHEREAS, to allow for the uninterrupted progression of this project in the event that changes or modifications are required, an additional 10 percent over the amount of the low bid shall be included in the encumbrance for this project. 

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 low bid from Plocher Construction of Highland, Illinois, in the amount of $4,056,000.00 be accepted and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract documents. 

Jeffrey Conte

Director of Utilities & Engineering

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. McKiernan, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Rein, Mast, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag, McKiernan, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Finney, Holbrook. 12. Nays: Ald. Farha, Sassen. 2. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance By The City Of Quincy Authorizing And Approving The Donation Of Surplus Park District Property. (1300 N. 2nd)

Ald. Entrup moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. McKiernan, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea.

The Temporary Chair, Alderman Mike Farha, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 81 (Traffic Schedules) of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (Replace Yield with Stop signs, 14th & Maple, North 14th stops for traffic on Maple.)

Ald. Entrup moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. McKiernan, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea.

The Temporary Chair, Alderman Mike Farha, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 82 (No Parking Zones) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (Adding, parking restrictions at the east side-fire zone, west side-angle and timed parking shall be removed on North 6th, Vermont and Broadway)

Ald. Uzelac moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea.

The Temporary Chair, Alderman Mike Farha, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 82 (No Parking Zones) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (Adding, Police Dept. only parking zone on both sides of North 6th, Vermont and Broadway)

Ald. Uzelac moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea.

The Temporary Chair, Alderman Mike Farha, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Vacating An Alley. (east/west alley bounded by Cherry, Chestnut, North 5th and North 6th)

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 81 (Traffic Schedules) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (Replace “Yield” signs with “Stop” signs at the intersection of 20th & Jersey, traffic on Jersey will stop for traffic on S. 20th.)

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.

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 81 (Traffic Schedules) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (Replace “Yield” signs with “Stop” signs at the intersection of 13th and Ohio, traffic on S. 13th stopping for traffic on Ohio St.)

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

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 81 (Traffic Schedules) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (Add: “4-Way Stop” at intersection of 7th & Lind.) 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.

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

Jack Holtschlag

Mike Rein

Richie Reis

Finance Committee

Ald. Reis, seconded by Ald. Awerkamp, 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 City Council adjourned at 7:29 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.

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