Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council Met Jan. 25.

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 the public may attend the City Council meetings, with a limited number attending, starting January 25, 2021.

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, Rein, Mast, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 10. Virtual: Ald. Holbrook, Farha, Sassen, Reis. 4.

The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held January 19, 2021, were approved, as printed, on a motion of Ald. Entrup. Motion carried.

Legal: Corporation Counsel Lonnie Dunn.

The City Clerk presented and read the following:

PETITION

By the following organizations requesting permission to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived: South Side Boat Club from 2/01/21 through 01/31/22; Quincy Firefighters Local 63 from 1/28/21 through 1/28/22; North Side Boat Club from 1/29/21 through 1/29/22 and Quincy Symphony Orchestra Assoc. from 1/30/21 to 5/1/21. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permits.

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

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TIF EXPENDITURE SUPPORTING THE REDEVELOPMENT OF 133 SOUTH 4TH STREET

WHEREAS, Ryan Tanner and Jay Krottinger own property at 133 South 4th Street, Quincy, Illinois, and are renovating the 5 story Elkton residential apartment building including the Patio Restaurant; and

WHEREAS, Ryan Tanner and Jay Krottinger are investing $700,000 in the renovation of the Patio Restaurant on the first floor of the building; and

WHEREAS, Ryan Tanner and Jay Krottinger seeks TIF funding for rebuilding the Streetscape on Jersey Street along the 100 feet of building frontage; and

WHEREAS, the property being renovated is situated within the City of Quincy’s Downtown TIF District and pursuant to the Illinois Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, rebuilding of the streetscape at 133 is an eligible use of TIF funds; and

WHEREAS, the redevelopment of 133 South 4th Street is in the best interest of the City, the health, safety, morals and welfare of the residents of the City of Quincy, and in accordance with the public purpose and provisions of the Illinois Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council authorize the expenditure of $114,000 of TIF funds to rebuild the streetscape along the 100 feet of the Patio Restaurant Jersey Street frontage.

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law. PASSED and APPROVED this 26th day of January, 2021.

SIGNED: Kyle Moore, Mayor

ATTEST: Laura Oakman, City Clerk

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

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, on November 25, 2019, the Quincy City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City of Quincy to enter into a contract with Klingner and Associates of Quincy, Illinois, for design and construction inspection services for the Capital Infrastructure Improvement Plan for a cost not to exceed $1,000,000.00; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy requires additional design and construction engineering services for the next phases of the Capital Infrastructure Improvement Plan; and,

WHEREAS, Klingner and Associates of Quincy has agreed to provide the additional design and construction engineer ing services for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00; and,

WHEREAS, funding for these services is available through the 2019B GO Street Project Fund; now, 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Utilities and Engineering and the Central Services Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the City enter into a contract with Klingner and Associates of Quin cy, Illinois, for additional design services for the Capital Infrastructure Improvement Plan and that the Mayor be authorized to sign necessary contract documents on behalf of the City of Quincy.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Utilities and Engineering

Ald. Holtschlag 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

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Quincy Illinois that there is hereby appropriated the sum of five hundred twenty-two thousand Dollars ($522,000.00) of Motor Fuel Tax funds for the purpose of maintaining streets and highways under the applicable provisions of Illinois Highway Code from 05/01/21 to 04/30/22.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that only those operations as listed and described on the approved Estimate of Main tenance Costs, including supplemental or revised estimates approved in connection with this resolution, are eligible for maintenance with Motor Fuel Tax funds during the period as specified above.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that City of Quincy shall submit within three months after the end of the maintenance period as stated above, to the Department of Transportation, on forms available from the Department, a certified statement showing expenditures and the balances remaining in the funds authorized for expenditure by the Department under this appropriation, and

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. Holtschlag moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Uzelac, 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 there is hereby appropriated the sum of nine hundred eight thousand Dollars ($908,000.00) of Motor Fuel Tax funds for the purpose of maintaining streets and highways under the applicable provisions of Illinois Highway Code from 05/01/21 to 04/30/22.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that only those operations as listed and described on the approved Estimate of Main tenance Costs, including supplemental or revised estimates approved in connection with this resolution, are eligible for maintenance with Motor Fuel Tax funds during the period as specified above.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that City of Quincy shall submit within three months after the end of the maintenance period as stated above, to the Department of Transportation, on forms available from the Department, a certified statement showing expenditures and the balances remaining in the funds authorized for expenditure by the Department under this appropriation, and

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. Holtschlag 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

WHEREAS, Chapter 111 of the Municipal Code of the City of Quincy requires a license for the sale of alcoholic liquor within the corporate limits of the city; and

WHEREAS, said license is renewable on an annual basis each July 1; and

WHEREAS, Executive Orders in the State of Illinois have severely impacted the operations of bars and restaurants throughout the state for an additional extended period; and,

WHEREAS, all licensed liquor establishments except Class B, packaged liquor, have been financially impacted by these actions; and

WHEREAS, on March 30, 2020, the City Council passed a resolution authorizing a one-time credit for one month for all licensed liquor establishments except Class B, towards the annual renewals on July 1, 2020; and 

WHEREAS, on May 4, 2020, the City Council passed an additional resolution authorizing a one-time credit for one month for all licensed liquor establishments except Class B, towards the annual renewals on July 1, 2020; and 

WHEREAS, the pandemic shut down bars and restaurants for an additional two months in November 2020 with re-open ing in January 2021;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Mayor and the City Treasurer recommend that the Mayor and City Coun cil agree to issue an additional credit for two months to the City Liquor License Classes in the following amount for the annual renewals on July 1, 2021:

Class A, Retail $ 120

Class B, Package Liquor $ 130

Class D, Multi-Bar $ 130

Class F, Catering $ 130

Class I, Gaming $1,660

Night club $ 400

Passed and approved this 26th day of January, 2021.

Ayes: 14 Nays: 0 Absent: 0

Submitted by: Linda Moore, City Treasurer

Ald. Uzelac 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

WHEREAS, The City of Quincy desires to offer residents the ability to recycle glass

WHEREAS, Such service has not been available to the public for years

WHEREAS, Ripple Glass has partnered with County Market to offer a drop-off location for residents to recycle glass 

WHEREAS, The City of Quincy has a quote to have Republic Services provide a container and to pick up the container when full

WHEREAS, The total cost per vendor will not exceed $7,500 per year, but the cost of the entire program may exceed such amount

WHEREAS, The Central Services Committee has reviewed the proposal and recommends approval of the City Council 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Mayor and Central Services Director be authorized to sign an agreement with Ripple Glass and shall have the authority to execute the program at a cost not to exceed $20,000 a year for a three-year term.

Passed and approved this 26th day of January, 2021.

Ayes: 14 Nays: 0 Absent: 0

Submitted by: Kyle A. Moore, Mayor

Ald. Awerkamp 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.

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY’S STRONG COMMUNITIES PROGRAM.

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy (the “Recipient”) has been awarded a grant (the “Grant”) from the Illinois Housing Development Authority (the “Authority”) program administrator of the Strong Communities Program (the “Program”), as that Program is authorized by Article 30, Section 5 of Public Act 101-0638 (the “Act”), and governed by the Program guidelines described in the term sheet, as may be amended from time to time.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Recipient shall enter into the Funding Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Authority wherein the Authority agrees to make the Grant to the Recipient in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Six Hundred and No/100 Dollars ($165,600.00), which shall be used by the Recipient to preserve affordable housing efforts by assisting with the rehabilitation and/or demolition of abandoned properties within the Recipient’s area, all in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the Recipient and the City Clerk/Assistant Clerk of the Recipient (the “Signatories”) are hereby authorized and empowered to execute and deliver in the name of or on behalf of the Recipient the

Agreement and any and all amendments, modifications and supplements thereto, and to execute and deliver such additional documents, instruments and certificates, as may be necessary or desirable for the Recipient to perform its obligations under the Agreement.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Signatories are hereby authorized and directed to take such additional actions, to make further determinations, to pay such costs and to execute and deliver such additional instruments (including any amendments, Agreements or supplements) as he or she deems necessary or appropriate to carry into effect the foregoing resolutions.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Recipient hereby ratifies, authorizes and confirms and approves all documents and instruments executed in connection with the Grant and the Agreement, including those acts taken prior to the date hereof. 

THIS RESOLUTION SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT FROM AND AFTER ITS PASSAGE, AS PROVIDED BY LAW.

Adopted this 25th day of January, 2021. Laura Oakman

City Clerk

Approved this 26th day of January, 2021. Kyle A. Moore

Mayor

Ald. Bergman 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 is responsible for the maintenance of all City-owned vehicles and rolling stock; and 

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy Central Services Dept. has a frontline Forestry/snow truck #32 which is a 2007 Ford F550 with a 6.0L engine that is having major engine issues. Mechanic has found chunks of metal in the oil pan. 

WHEREAS, the engine will need to be repaired or replaced. We have tried to find at the salvage yard a 6.0L but no one has had any. Listed below are the quotes we received on repair and/or replace.

Advance Auto: $8,193.74 w/1 yr warranty/12,000 miles they say complete but it doesn’t come with valve covers and it would be back ordered not sure for how long.

O’Reilly Auto Parts: $8,400.00 w/1 yr warranty/12,000 miles they say complete but it doesn’t come with water pump and it would be at least a month before we would get it.

Gem City Ford: $11,993.00 w/2 yr unlimited warranty and they are saying complete

WHEREAS, funds have been appropriated in the current Fiscal Year Budget for this type of repair, 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Director of Central Services recommends to the Mayor and the City Council that Gem City Ford in the amount of $11,993.00 with a 2 year unlimited warranty be allowed to order the parts to repair the engine Forestry/Snow Truck #32.

Kevin McClean

Department of Central Services

Ald. Holtschlag moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Entrup, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Uzelac, Holtschlag, McKiernan, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Finney, Holbrook, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Mast, Awerkamp. 13. Nay: Ald. Reis. 1. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the State of Illinois has issued at least three Executive Orders in Response to COVID-19; and, 

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy, Illinois, needs to prepare for and take action to respond to COVID-19; and, 

WHEREAS, the actions listed in the Attachment hereto will aid the City of Quincy, Illinois, in responding to COVID 19;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the actions listed on the Attachment hereto are allowed and approved by the City Council of the City of Quincy, Illinois.

Kyle Moore

Mayor

Jeff Mays

Director of Administrative Services

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 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. Sassen moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Farha, 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

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” signs with “Stop” signs at the intersection of 13th and Ohio, traffic on S. 13th stopping for traffic on Ohio St.)

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 Chair, Mayor Kyle A. Moore, 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. (Add: “4-Way Stop” at intersection of 7th & Lind.) Ald. Bergman moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Bauer, 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. (Increase funding for various projects and miscellaneous expenses.)

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

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

Mike Farha

Jack Holtschlag

Mike Rein

Finance Committee

Ald. Rein, 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.

MOTION

Ald. Bauer referred to the Street Light/Right-of-Way Committee the dim light at the North/West corner of 22nd & College. Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 7:15 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.

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