Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council Met Jan. 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. 

Monday, January 18, 2021, being a legal holiday, 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. Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Finney, Rein, Mast, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 10. Virtual: Ald. McKiernan, Holbrook, Farha, Sassen. 4.

The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held January 11, 2021, were approved, as printed, on a motion of Ald. Entrup. Motion carried.

Legal: Assistant Corporation Counsel Bruce Alford.

The City Clerk presented and read the following:

VACCINATION UPDATE

Rules Suspended

Ald. Reis moved the rules be suspended at this time to hear from Jerrod Welch, Public Health Administrator of the Adams County Health Department. Motion carried.

Jerrod Welch, Public Health Administrator of the Adams County Health Department, spoke on the COVID-19 vaccinations currently being given out to residents of Adams County and the process it entails. He asked the Council if there were any questions.

Ald. Reis moved the rules be resumed. Motion carried.

SALES TAX REPORT

The report of the Illinois Department of Revenue showing sales tax collected for the month of October, 2020, in the amount of $901,908.61 was ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Reis. Motion carried.

HOME RULE SALES TAX REPORT

The report of the city’s 1-1/2% home rule sales tax collected for the month of October, 2020, in the amount of $821,374.12 was ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Farha. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PGVA PLANNERS TO DEVELOP A MID-TOWN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND AMEND THE ENTERPRISE ZONE BOUNDARY

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

WHEREAS, the City wishes to establish a Business Development District pursuant to the Business Development District and Redevelopment Act (65ILCS 5/11-74.3-1) in order to attract new retail businesses to the city, provide for the retention and expansion of existing retail businesses located in the city and make public infrastructure improvements to support of such businesses; and

WHEREAS, the City desires to engage the professional services of PGVA Planners to provide administrative and technical assistance to the City in establishing the Mid-Town Business Development District and amending the Quincy/ Adams County Enterprise Zone boundary; and

WHEREAS, PGVA Planners fee for providing this professional services is $25,000.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

1) that the Mayor and City Clerk on behalf of the City Council execute an Economic Development Service Agreement with PGVA Planners.

2) that the City is authorized to pay PGVA Planners for the Economic Development Services an amount of $25,000. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law. Adopted this 19th day of January, 2021. 

Laura Oakman

City Clerk

Approved this 20th day of January, 2021. 

Kyle A. Moore

Mayor

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

ORDINANCE

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

Ald. Holbrook moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Uzelac, 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 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).

ORDINANCE

Second 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.).

ORDINANCE

Second 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).

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.

MOTION

Ald. Rein referred to the Traffic Commission, a 4-Way Stop at 30th and Cabot Rd. Motion carried. The City Council adjourned at 7:31 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.

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