City of Quincy City Council Met April 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
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, Holbrook, Sassen, Rein, Mast, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 12. Virtual: Ald. Farha. 1.
Absent: Ald. McKiernan. 1.
Ald. Entrup moved that Alderman McKiernan be excused from this meeting. Motion carried. The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held April 19, 2021, were approved on a motion of Ald. Entrup. Motion carried.
Legal Counsel: Corporation Counsel Lonnie Dunn.
The City Clerk presented and read the following:
PETITIONS
By Scott Edlin requesting consideration for a quarterly Live Entertainment/Public Gathering license to host bands outside on the patio at On the Rail, 129 S. 4th St., beginning now until June 30, 2021. The Quincy Police Department has approved the request until 11:00 p.m. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.
Ald. Holtschlag moved the prayer of the petition be granted. Motion carried.
By John Schutte requesting consideration for a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering license for a live band at the beer garden at Uncle Bob’s Bar, 1301 N. 12th St., on May 22, 2021, from 5:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. The Quincy Police Department has approved the request. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.
Ald. Entrup moved the prayer of the petition be granted. Motion carried.
By AirMedCare Network requesting permission to have the Air Evac helicopter at The Crossing Preschool (Crossing South parking lot) on May 6, 2021 from 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. The Quincy Fire Department will be handling securing the landing zone during landing and takeoff. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit. Ald. Sassen moved the prayer of the petition be granted. Motion carried.
By Gabriel McClean requesting consideration for a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering license for a Kentucky Derby Party on May 1, 2021, at the parking lot of The Abbey, 1736 Spring St., from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. There will be live music. The Quincy Police Department has approved the request. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit. Ald. Farha moved the prayer of the petition be granted. Motion carried.
PROCLAMATIONS
By Kyle A. Moore proclaiming April 30th as “Arbor Day,” and the month of May as “Preservation Month.” Ald. Sassen moved the proclamations be received and filed. Motion carried.
Ald. McKiernan joined the meeting via zoom.
CITY OF QUINCY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
FOR SALE OF NON-ESSENTIAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 409 STATE STREET
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is committed to improving the quality of life of its residents and elimination of blight; and
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy has established a program through the Department of Planning and Development to address unsafe and dangerous buildings; and
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy received a judicial deed to 409 State Street; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Development advertised the property for sale located at 409 State St; and
WHEREAS, the City received a proposal for the purchase of 409 State Street from Todd Keck in the amount $1,250.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City sell 409 State Street to Todd Keck for $1,250. The Mayor and
City Council authorize the sale of 409 State Street.
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law. PASSED and APPROVED this 27th day of April, 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.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
AND DELIVERY OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
FOR TWO RIVERS LAND BANK
WHEREAS, there has been presented to and there is now before the meeting of the City Council of the City of Quincy, Adams County, Illinois (the “City”) at which this Resolution is adopted, the form of an “Intergovernmental Agreement for the Development of the Two Rivers Land Bank (the “Agreement”), to be entered into by and between the City, the County of Adams, City of Jacksonville and Morgan County in the State of Illinois (collectively, the “Parties”).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, as follows:
1. That the form of the Agreement by and between the Parties, in substantially the form thereof which has been presented to and is now before the meeting of the Corporate Authorities at which this Resolution is adopted, be and the same is hereby authorized and approved.
2. That for and on behalf of the City, the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Agreement and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest to the same.
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law.
PASSED and APPROVED this 27th day of April, 2021.
SIGNED: Kyle Moore, Mayor
ATTEST: Laura Oakman, City Clerk
Ald. Bergman moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Reis, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag, McKiernan, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Finney, Holbrook, Sassen, Rein, Mast, Reis. 13. Nay: Ald. Farha. 1. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is the owner and operator of the Quincy Regional Airport; and
WHEREAS, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA), signed into law December 27, 2020, includes $2 billion in funds to be awarded as economic relief to eligible U.S. airports affected by the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the Quincy Regional Airport has been awarded $1,003,408.00 under the CRRSA Act for direct airport relief; and
WHEREAS, the Quincy Regional Airport has been awarded $2,149.00 for concessionaire relief; and
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy wishes to enter into an agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration to ac cept and execute a grant for said funds; and
WHEREAS, the funds will be used to cover operating and payroll expenses; and
WHEREAS, the funds will be dispersed to the City on a reimbursement basis; and
WHEREAS, this grant is 100% funded by the CRRSA Act and requires no local match; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Aeronautics Committee, Comptroller, and Airport Director recommend to the Mayor and City Council authorization to accept and execute the Quincy Regional Airport’s CRRSA Act grant and all other agreements and documentation required for its administration.
Sandra Shore
Airport Director
Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Reis, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering recently requested bids for the reconstruction of Payson Av enue, 16th and 20th Streets, which includes road resurfacing, installation of new watermain, sewer repair, sidewalks, and
other related items; and,
WHEREAS, the following bids were received:
D&L Excavating
Liberty, Illinois $1,831,977.52
Rees Construction Company
Quincy, Illinois $1,636,775.70
Laverdiere Construction, Inc.
Macomb, Illinois $1,480,740.65
Engineer’s Estimate $1,593,623.20
WHEREAS, the bids have been reviewed by the Director of Utilities and Engineering and found to be acceptable; and,
WHEREAS, funding for this project is available in the 2019B GO Bond Street Project Fund, Water Fund, and Sewer Fund fiscal year budgets; and,
WHEREAS, to allow for the uninterrupted progression of these projects in the event that changes or modifications are required, an additional 10% over the amount of the bid shall be included in the encumbrance for these projects; and,
WHEREAS, Laverdiere Construction of Macomb, Illinois, has submitted the low bid and requests that the City of Quincy waive Section 42.018 of the Quincy Municipal Code that requires fifty (50) percent of the employees working on the project job site reside within Adams County, Illinois.
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 low bid from Laverdiere Construction of Macomb, Illinois, in the amount of $1,480,740.65 be accepted, that Section 42.018 of the Quincy Municipal Code be waived, and the Mayor be authorized to sign the necessary contract documents.
Jeffrey Conte, P.E.
Director of Utilities and Engineering
Ald. Sassen 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 Department of Utilities and Engineering recently requested bids for the reconstruction of Harrison Street (8th to 9th), Van Buren Street (8th to 9th), South 8th Street (Harrison to Van Buren), and South 9th Street (Harrison to Jackson); and,
WHEREAS, the project includes roadway resurfacing, installation of new watermain, sewer repair, sidewalks, and other construction related items; and,
WHEREAS, the following bids were received:
Laverdiere Construction, Inc.
Macomb, Illinois $1,763,740.70
Rees Construction Company
Quincy, Illinois $1,662,842.52
Million Construction
Quincy, Illinois $1,553,020.95
D&L Excavating
Liberty, Illinois $1,431,156.65
Engineer’s Estimate $1,788,247.00
WHEREAS, the bids have been reviewed by the Director of Utilities and Engineering and found to be acceptable; and,
WHEREAS, funding for this project is available in the 2019B GO Bond Street Project Fund, Water Fund, and Sewer Fund fiscal year budgets; and,
WHEREAS, to allow for the uninterrupted progression of these projects in the event that changes or modifications are required, an additional 10% over the amount of the bid shall be included in the encumbrance for these projects.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Utilities and Engineering and Central Services Commit tee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the low bid from D&L Excavating of Liberty, Illinois, in the amount of $1,431,156.65 be accepted and the Mayor be authorized to sign the necessary contract documents.
Jeffrey Conte, P.E.
Director of Utilities and Engineering
Ald. Sassen 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
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Quincy Illinois that the following described street(s)/road(s)/structure be improved under the Illinois Highway Code. Work shall be done by contract.
For Roadway/Street Improvements:
Name of Street(s)/Road(s) Length (miles) From To
North 16th Street 0.26 Locust Street Seminary Road
Wells Avenue 0.08 North 16th North 17th
Center Avenue 0.03 North 16th North 17th
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
1. That the proposed improvement shall consist of
New PCC & HMA pavement, PCC curb & gutter, storm sewers, and water main replacement. Funds may also be used for construction engineering.
Project to be funded with REBUILD Illinois bond funds. Original resolution on 8/3/2020 was for $850,000.00. This increases the total allocation to $1,265,000.00 of REBUILD Illinois Funds.
2. That there is hereby appropriated the sum of Four-hundred fifteen thousand Dollars ($415,000.00) 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 resolution to the district office of the Department of Transportation.
Ald. Sassen 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 Department of Utilities and Engineering recently requested bids for a project that includes pave ment patching, replacement of outdated fire hydrants, and the addition of sanitary sewer manholes in the Willow Creek, Homestead, and Breckenridge Subdivisions; and,
WHEREAS, there were bidding tabulation discrepancies; now,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Utilities and Engineering and Central Services Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that all bids be rejected and the project be re-scoped and rebid. Jeffrey Conte, P.E.
Director of Utilities and Engineering
Ald. Sassen 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 Annexing Certain Territories To The City Of Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, commonly known as: 3209 N. 5th Street; 1803 N. 24th Street; 2500 N. 24th Street; 1803 N. 24th Street; 1702 N. 24th Street; two lots near Quincy Farm Supply Co., and two additional lots located in Appy Acres of Prairie Ridge Subdivision.
Ald. Rein moved to amend the ordinance to remove the last two addresses in Ward 5 from the ordinance for further study, seconded by Ald. Mast, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.
REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE
Mike Farha
Jack Holtschlag
Anthony E. Sassen
Mike Rein
Richie Reis
Finance Committee
Ald. Reis, seconded by Ald. Sassen, 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.
REQUESTS TO SPEAK
Email by Sharron Evans concerning Revocation of Liquor License.
The Clerk read the email as written, which was previously sent to the Aldermen.
Written request speak under suspended rules by Lindsey Boyer concerning the recent incident involving Jazzpher Evans
Rules Suspended
Ald. Holbrook moved the rules be suspended at this time to hear from the above individual. Motion carried. Lindsey Boyer stated that she is here by proxy for the family of Jazzpher Evans. She asked that the council do everything in their power to close The Barn down.
Ald. Sassen moved the rules be resumed. Motion carried.
MOTIONS
Ald. Bauer moved to refer to the Traffic Commission the possibility of a flashing stop sign at the intersection of 18th and Oak Street. Motion carried.
Ald. Uzelac moved to allow a dumpster on the city right-of-way at 516 Washington for two weeks starting tomorrow (4/27). Motion carried.
The City Council adjourned at 7:44 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.
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