Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council Met April 5.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

PUBLIC HEARING

Notice of a public hearing for the purpose of receiving/hearing written comments concerning the City’s tentative annual budget from May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022.

PETITIONS

Ward 7 By On The Rail, 129 S. 4th, requesting to have live music on the patio Saturday, April 10th and April 17th from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. The Quincy Police Department recommends approval subject to the music ending at 11:00 p.m.

Wards 4 & 7 A Special Event Application from Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce requesting permission to hold the Dogwood Parade on May 1, 2021. The parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. at 24th & Maine and disband on 6th St. between Hampshire and Jersey Streets. Parade lineup will be on Maine St. between 24th & 36th Streets at 7:00 a.m. They request closure of Maine Street between 6th and 36th Streets from 7:00 a.m. to noon, with barricades, on May 1st. They request “no parking” signs on Maine St. 6th to 36th Streets at close of business on Friday, April 30th. Event organizers will clean-up along the parade route. Rain date planned for June 12, 2021. The applicant has submitted all of the required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Ward 7 A Special Event Application from Quincy Exchange Club requesting permission to hold the Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament from May 28th to May 30th. They request the closure of Hampshire St., 4th to 5th Streets; Maine St., 4th to 6th Streets; 5th St., Jersey to Hampshire Streets from 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 28th through 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 30th. They request barricades for the street closures. They request “no parking” signs be placed on the affected streets on Friday, May 28th and the Police Department be authorized to tow vehicles parked on the closed streets beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 29th and for the duration of the tournament. The applicant is required to notify the businesses and property owners located within event area at least thirty (30) days prior to the event. A Live Entertainment/Public Gathering Permit is requested for the use of loud speakers. They will have refuse containers in place around the event area and will be responsible for clean-up during and after the event. The applicant has submitted all of the required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

MONTHLY REPORTS

PUBLIC FORUM

RESOLUTIONS

Chief of Police and Police Aldermanic Committee recommending approval to sign another one year memo of understanding with Clarity Healthcare at an annual cost of $10,200.00, to be paid at a monthly rate of $850.00 for behavioral health support services for Quincy Police Officers to utilize when confronted with issues related to mental health.

Transportation Director recommending approval to hire Gem City Ford for repairs to a fleet bus engine in the amount of $11,702.58.

Fire Aldermanic Committee and the Fire Chief recommending approval to pay the invoice in the amount of $11,840 to the Fairfield Inn and Suites of Quincy for lodging of students attending the Western Illinois Firefighting Practicum.

Purchasing Agent recommending approval of the bid for a one-year contract to supply the City’s janitorial supplies for all categories thereof submitted by Area Distributors Inc. in the amount of $19,599.24 with 30 % off catalog pricing.

Utilities and Engineering Director and Utilities Committee recommending approval of the invoice from Rees Construction Co. in the amount of $7,924.20 for emergency sewer repair to a watermain on State Street.

Utilities and Engineering Director and Utilities Committee recommending approval of the quote from Midwest Meter, Inc., of Edinburg, IL totaling $8,800.00 for four 2 inch compound water meters.

Utilities and Engineering Director and Utilities Committee recommending approval of the invoice from Klingner and Associates in the amount of $13,908.75 to assist with the construction phase engineering for the Water Supply Improvement Project Phase 2.

Utilities and Engineering Director and Utilities Committee recommending approval to enter into a three-year contract with J. Oros Environmental, Inc. of Carlinville, IL for the pumping, hauling, and land application of water treatment plant residuals (lime sludge) and biosolids (sewage sludge) beginning April 15, 2021

ORDINANCES

Adoption of an ordinance entitled:

Wards 4 & 5 An Ordinance Granting A Variation From Zoning Regulations. (5704 Country Lake Dr. North, to allow a front yard setback by 30’ to allow construction of a dwelling.)

Ward 2 An Ordinance Granting A Variation From Zoning Regulations. (NW corner of the intersection at 12th St. and Broadway, to allow a ground sign with an approximately 82 sq. ft. sign face.)

An Ordinance Establishing The Bring Entertainment To Quincy (Bet On Q) Grant Program. 

First presentation of an ordinance entitled:

Ward 6 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 18-36 (Amending Special Permit For Planned Development) (Remove the hours of operation listed in the Special Permit for Planned Development for 1203 Harrison St. issued in 2018.)

Ward 3 An Ordinance Amending The District Map Which Is Made A Part Of Section 162.002 Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy 2015. (Allow for the relocation of Quincy Auto Supply to 229 North 48th.)

Ward 2 An Ordinance Vacating A Street. (One-block stretch of College Ave. (from 17th St. to 18th St.)

An Ordinance Adopting The Quincy Riverfront Master Plan 2021.

An Ordinance Adopting The Annual Operating Budget For The City Of Quincy, Illinois, For The Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2022.

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

https://www.quincyil.gov/home/showpublisheddocument?id=5637