City of Quincy City Council Met Feb. 16.
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.
Monday, February 15, 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. McKiernan, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Finney, Mast, Reis, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 9.
Virtual: Ald. Holbrook, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Awerkamp. 5.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held February 8, 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:
REPORT OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION
Recommending the implementation of “No Parking” at the following locations: East side of West Brennan Dr. from 30’ south of the radius return of North Brennan Dr. to 30’ east of the radius return on the south side of North Brennan. South side of North Brennan Dr. from 30 feet west of the radius return of East Brennan Drive to 30 feet south of the radius return on the west side of East Brennan Dr.
Ald. Finney moved the report be received and concurred in and an ordinance drafted. Motion carried.
BANK STATEMENTS OF CONDITION
The bank statements of condition of State Street Bank, First Banker’s Trust Company, and Town and Country Bank Midwest as of September 30, 2020, were ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Farha. Motion carried.
SALES TAX REPORT
The report of the Illinois Department of Revenue showing sales tax collected for the month of November, 2020, in the amount of $812,690.36 was ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Farha. 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 November, 2020, in the amount of $768,600.51 was ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Farha. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Quincy Fire Department seeks to replace a gear extractor; and,
WHEREAS, the extractor to be replaced is 27 years old and parts are no longer readily available for repair; and,
WHEREAS, money has been budgeted for the replacement; and,
WHEREAS, RFP’s were sought and submitted as follows:
AEC $10,645.00
Taza Supplies $13,281.25
RJ Kool $13,564.50
WHEREAS, the Fire Aldermanic Committee and the Fire Chief discussed the proposals and deemed that the best vendor would be RJ Kool; and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Fire Aldermanic Committee and the Fire Chief recommend to the Mayor and City Council that the Fire Chief be authorized to contract with RJ Kool for the purchase of a gear extractor in the amount of $13,564.50.
Joe Henning
Fire Chief
Ald. Bergman 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 Quincy Fire Department annually has an independent, third party, inspect all hydraulic rescue tools; and,
WHEREAS, the inspectors indicated that all hydraulic hoses needed to be replaced; and,
WHEREAS, currently not all three sets are compatible/interchangeable due to different technologies; and,
WHEREAS, the Department can move forward with an upgrade to the tools while updating the hydraulic lines at the same time; and,
WHEREAS, this will allow all three sets of tools to have the same capabilities and to be interchangeable; and,
WHEREAS, a quote for $26,047 has been received to perform all work and upgrades; and,
WHEREAS, money has been budgeted for this project and the work is a sole source project as only a Holmatro branded dealer can purchase the supplies and perform the work; and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Fire Aldermanic Committee and the Fire Chief recommend to the Mayor and City Council that the Fire Chief be authorized to contract with AEC for the purpose of replacing and upgrading the hydraulic Holmatro tools to CORE technology in the amount of $26,047.00.
Joe Henning
Fire Chief
Ald. Bergman 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 FOR PROCUREMENT OF ROAD SALT
FOR THE 2020/2021 SNOW AND ICE SEASON
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy Central Services Department has the distinct responsibility to provide a safe transportation system for the citizens of Quincy; and
WHEREAS, snow and ice control is essential to provide a safe transportation system for the citizens of Quincy; and
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy applied for and is eligible to participate in the Illinois Central Management Services (CMS) joint procurement process for rock salt; and
WHEREAS, CMS has stated that they have made every effort to secure salt at the best available price for their participants; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of Quincy that the Department of Central Services secure adequate salt quantities before supplies become limited; and
WHEREAS, inadequate supplies of salt during snow and ice events may cause a situation that is a detriment to public health and safety; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Director of Central Services and the Central Services Committee recommend to the Mayor and City Council that the unit price per ton of $44.11 for an additional requested amount of 700 tons, totaling in the amount of $30,877.00 be accepted. (Motor Fuel Tax allocation for FY 2021 is $220,000) Kevin McClean
Director of Central Services
Ald. Holtschlag moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Entrup, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION DSBS-2021-02-16-#1 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION AND SUPPORT FOR SUSTAINABLE CUSTOM SOLUTIONS DOWNSTATE SMALL BUSINESS
STABILIZATION GRANT APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is applying to the State of Illinois for a Community Development Block Grant Program grant, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the application was held on Friday, February 12, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. in Quincy City Hall, 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 a grant under the terms and conditions of the State of Illinois 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 Council execute such documents 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 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 17th day of February, 2021.
SIGNED: Kyle Moore, Mayor
ATTEST: Laura Oakman, City Clerk
Ald. Bauer 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 OF THE CITY OF QUINCY THAT PROPOSES THE APPROVAL OF A BUSINESS DISTRICT PLAN FOR THE PROPOSED MID-TOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON THE PLAN AND DESIGNATING THE BUSINESS DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy, Adams County, Illinois (the “City”) has the authority to designate certain areas of the City as a Business District pursuant to the Illinois Business District Development and Redevelopment Business District Law, Section 65 ILCS 5/11-74.3-1, et seq., as amended (the “Business District Law”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Business District Law, the City has prepared a Business District Plan (the “Plan”) for an area located North of Broadway St between 30th St and 36th St. The area includes the entirety of Quincy Mall, a multi tenant retail center, and a former County Market grocer. This area constitutes the proposed Mid-Town Business District (the “Business District”); and
WHEREAS, because of a predominance of vacant structures and declining sales tax revenue represent an economic underutilization, the proposed Business District has become an economic liability to the community; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Plan and the designation of the Business District is to eradicate the blighting conditions that exist and to assure opportunities for encouraging private investment and attracting sound and stable business and commercial growth to the Business District; and
WHEREAS, the Business District Law requires that the City hold a public hearing to take testimony from the public regarding the proposed Plan and designation of the Business District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1. That the public hearing shall be held before the City Council on March 10, 2021, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at Quincy City Hall.
Section 2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notices of this public hearing as required under the Business District Law.
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law. Adopted this 16th day of February, 2021.
Laura Oakman
City Clerk
Approved this 17th day of February, 2021. Kyle A. Moore, Mayor
Ald. Finney 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, the Department of Utilities is responsible for the printing and mailing of utility bills for the City of Quincy; and,
WHEREAS, on April 8, 2019, the Quincy City Council approved entering into a contract with InfoSend of Anaheim, California, for data processing, bill printing and mailing services for its water and sewer utility bills; and,
WHEREAS, the contract between the City of Quincy and InfoSend offered an initial term of two (2) years and the option of renewal for successive two (2) year periods upon the mutual agreement of both parties; and,
WHEREAS, the current contract between the City of Quincy and InfoSend will expire on May 21, 2021; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is satisfied with the performance of InfoSend and desires to renew the contract for data processing, bill printing and mailing services for an additional two (2) year period beginning May 22, 2021; and,
WHEREAS, funding for this service will be available in the 2021/2022 Water and Sewer Fund fiscal year budgets.
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 City renew its two (2) year contract with InfoSend of Anaheim, California, for data processing, bill printing and mailing services and the Mayor be authorized to execute contract documents on behalf of the City of Quincy.
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.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION FOR ILLINOIS LOCAL CURE’S
ADDITIONAL ECONOMIC SUPPORT GRANT PAYMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy was awarded a $500,000 CURE’S Economic Support Payment grant; and
WHEREAS, the city awarded 107 grants to local qualified business of $5,000 or less impacted by COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois has offered the city $50,000 more in CURE’S Economic Support Payments to eligible businesses that made application prior to December 27th that were not awarded the full $5,000; and
WHEREAS, there were local businesses that received Small Businesses Emergency Grants of less than $5,000 that will be eligible to receive a full $5,000 grant under the Economic Support Payment program; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
1) 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 grant.
2) That the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to provide such additional information as may be required to accomplish the obtaining of such grant.
3) That the City utilize Fund 702 reserves to support the ES Program payments.
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law. PASSED and APPROVED this 17th day of February, 2021.
SIGNED: Kyle Moore, Mayor
ATTEST: Laura Oakman, 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.
ORDINANCE
Second presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For A Planned Development (Develop an area for storm water detention at property located near 4625 Broadway.)
ORDINANCE
Second presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending The District Map Which Is Made A Part Of Section 162.002 Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (4625 Broadway, allow for consistent zoning in order to construct an addition to the distribution center.)
REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE
Mike Farha
Jack Holtschlag
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.
MOTION
Ald. Mast moved to refer to the Street Light/Right-Of-Way Committee the street light out in the area of 1217 Curtis Creek Rd. near the intersection. Motion carried.
The City Council adjourned at 7:16 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.
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