City of Quincy City Council Met May 17.
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 Michael A. Troup presiding. The following members were physically present:
Ald. Fletcher, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Freiburg, Finney, Farha, Holbrook, Rein, Mast, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 13.
Absent: Ald. Sassen. 1.
Ald. Farha moved that Ald. Sassen be excused from this meeting. Motion carried.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held May 10, 2021, were approved on a motion of Ald. Entrup. Motion carried.
Legal Counsel: Assistant Corporation Counsel Bruce Alford.
The City Clerk presented and read the following:
PETITIONS
A special event application from Fishing for Freedom to hold an annual Fishing for Freedom Fishing tournament Friday, June 4th through Sunday, June 6th in Clat Adams Park. Quincy Police Department recommends approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering Permit for the use of loud speakers and the Department of Utilities & Engineering approved the required documentation.
Ald. Holtschlag moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried. A special event application from the Alibi located at 500 York St. requesting permission to hold a grand opening event on Saturday, May 29, 2021, between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. They request the closure of South 5th St. from York St. south to the alley and barricades needed for the street closure. They request sections 111.096(a), 111.096(d), and 111.067(a) be waived to allow for the consumption and possession of liquor on a public street, permitting open liquor to leave the licensed premises, and selling of liquor outside the licensed premises. The Quincy Police Department has approved the Waiver of Liquor Ordinances and approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering Permit for a live band. They request permission to assemble a stage for the live entertainment outside the main entrance of the building. The Department of Planning and Development approves the Temporary Structure Permit pending an inspection of the structure by the Quincy Fire Department once the stage is in place and prior to the start of the event. The applicant has submitted all of the required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering. Ald. Holtschlag moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried.
REPORTS OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION
Recommending 2 hour parking be implemented along the east side of North 12th Street, commencing at a point 720 feet north of the center line of Locust Street and extending north a distance of 120 feet.
Ald. Entrup moved the report be received and concurred in and an ordinance drafted. Motion carried. Recommending the referral for “Stop” signs at the intersection of 30th and Cabot Road be granted. Traffic on South 30th will stop for traffic on Cabot Road.
Ald. Rein moved the report be tabled indefinitely. Motion carried.
Recommending the referral to implement a “4-Way Stop” at the intersection of 22nd and Elm Streets be granted. Ald. Bergman moved the report be received and concurred in and an ordinance drafted. Motion carried. Recommending that 15 minute parking be implemented along the south side of Hampshire Street, commencing at a point 100 feet west of the center of North 4th Street and extending west a distance of 50 feet. Ald. Uzelac moved the report be received and concurred in and an ordinance drafted. Motion carried. Recommending the School Speed Zone for the Early Childhood Center be amended as follows: Time Restrictions:
• Kentucky Street, 8th to 9th Street, three times per day on days when school is in session from 10:50 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., 11:20 a.m. until 11:40 a.m., and 3:05 p.m. until 3:25 p.m.
Change to:
• Kentucky Street, 8th to 9th Street on days when school is in session.
Addition:
• Ninth Street, State to Kentucky Streets on days when school is in session.
Ald. Uzelac moved the report be received and concurred in and an ordinance drafted. Motion carried.
SALES TAX REPORT
The report of the Illinois Department of Revenue showing sales tax collected for the month of February, 2021, in the amount of $790,684.41 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 February, 2021, in the amount of $717,781.74, was ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Farha. Motion carried.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF QUINCY, ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT ON EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION WITH THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
WHEREAS, Public Act 99-517 made changes to the statute regarding the furnishing of confidential taxpayer informa tion to local governments; and,
WHEREAS, as a result of this legislative change, the Illinois Department of Revenue has made changes to the Recip rocal Agreement on Exchange of Information; and,
WHEREAS, due to the sensitive nature of this confidential taxpayer data, that Illinois Department of Revenue has add ed a new requirement which requires each authorized person to complete and sign an Attachment B, Acknowledgement of Restrictions on Use and Disclosure of Confidential Financial Information; and,
WHEREAS, the current Reciprocal Agreement on Exchange of Information must be updated following the municipal elections; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor, the Director of Administrative Services, the City Treasurer, the Deputy Treasurer, and the City Comptroller are authorized to view this information, and each individual authorized under the agreement has completed Attachment B; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, that the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Quincy are hereby authorized to execute and attest, respectively, the “Reciprocal Agreement for Exchange of Confidential Information Annual Recertification Letter, Attachment A and Attachment B” a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as “Resolution Exhibit No. 1” and Attachment A & B;
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in the manner pro vided by law.
Passed and approved this 18th day of May, 2021.
Ayes: 13 Nays: 0 Absent: 1
Ald. Farha moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TIF EXPENDITURE RIVERFRONT POWER LINE BURIAL
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy was awarded a $350,000 Illinois Capital grant to permit the burial of overhead Ameren electrical lines from Hampshire to the Quincy Boat Club; and
WHEREAS, in order to bury the overhead electric lines in ducts the city needs complete a topographic survey, identify where easements will be required and prepare engineering and construction documents; and
WHEREAS, Klingner and Associates has prepared an Engineering Service Agreement for $53,000 to provide the necessary engineering, easements and platting to permit the burying of the Ameren electrical lines from Jersey Street to the Quincy Boat Club; and
WHEREAS, the burial of the Ameren overhead electrical lines is located within the City of Quincy’s Downtown TIF West District and pursuant to the Illinois Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, the installation of the electrical ducts are an eligible use of TIF funds; and
WHEREAS, the redevelopment of riverfront 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 commitment of $53,000 of TIF funds for engineering services to be provided by Klingner and Associates.
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mayor is authorized to execute the Engineering Service Agreement with Kl ingner and Associates.
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law.
PASSED and APPROVED this 18th day of May, 2021.
SIGNED: Michael A. Troup, 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 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.
CITY OF QUINCY COUNCIL RESOLUTION FOR SALE OF NON-ESSENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 826 NORTH 2ND STREET
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is committed to improving the quality of life of its residents and elimination of blight; and
WHEREAS, 826 N. 2nd Street is an unknown ownership parcel in the Adams County and Quincy Township as sessment records; and
WHEREAS, City paid for a title search on 826 N. 2nd Street and it came back as unknown ownership; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Development advertised the property for sale located at 826 N. 2nd Street; and
WHEREAS, the City received a proposal for the purchase of 826 N. 2nd Street from Bertha McAlonan in the amount $100.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City sell 826 N. 2nd Street to Bertha McAlonan for $100. The Mayor and City Council authorize the sale of 826 N. 2nd Street.
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law.
PASSED and APPROVED this 18th day of May, 2021.
SIGNED: Michael A. Troup, Mayor
ATTEST: Laura Oakman, City Clerk
Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Bergman, and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TIF EXPENDITURE SUPPORTING
THE REDEVELOPMENT OF 531 HAMPSHIRE STREET
WHEREAS, Ryan Tanner and Jay Krottinger propose to purchase 531 Hampshire Street, Quincy, Illinois, and renovate the 7 story former Illinois State Bank building into a boutique hotel with first floor restaurant; and
WHEREAS, Ryan Tanner and Jay Krottinger are investing $10,000,000 in the renovation of property; and
WHEREAS, Ryan Tanner and Jay Krottinger seeks a commitment of TIF funding for building renovation prior to the property acquisition; 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, renovating the building is an eligible use of TIF funds; and
WHEREAS, the redevelopment of 531 Hampshire 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 commitment of $500,000 of TIF funds for the renovation of the former Illinois State Bank building into a boutique hotel with first floor restaurant.
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, the TIF funds are paid upon project completion.
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law.
PASSED and APPROVED this 18th day of May, 2021.
SIGNED: Michael A. Troup, Mayor
ATTEST: Laura Oakman, City Clerk
Ald. Uzelac moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Awerkamp, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Mast, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag, Fletcher, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Freiburg, Finney, Rein. 12. Present: Ald. Farha. 1. Absent: Ald. Sassen. 1. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy Central Services Department is in charge of striping streets and painting intersections with crosswalks each year; and
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy Central Services Department also paints curbs and handicapped stalls on an as needed basis or by request; and
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy Central Services Department intends to purchase 550 gallons of white paint @ $8.60 per gallon and 1,870 gallons of yellow paint @ $8.99 per gallon off of the State of Illinois joint purchasing contract for the continued maintenance of city streets and curbs; and
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois joint purchasing contract vendor for 2021 is Ennis-Flint, Inc., of Greensboro, North Carolina, for traffic marking paint; and
WHEREAS, funding for the paint has been appropriated in the current fiscal year budget; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Central Services Director and the Central Services Committee recommend to the Mayor and City Council that the normal bidding requirements be waived and the purchase of street marking paint from Ennis-Flint, Inc., of Greensboro, North Carolina, in the amount of $21,541.30 be accepted.
Kevin McClean
Central Services Director
Ald. Holtschlag moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Entrup, and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.
REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE
Mike Farha
Jack Holtschlag
Mike Rein
Richie Reis
Finance Committee
Ald. Farha, seconded by Ald. Reis, moved the reports be received and vouchers be issued for the various amounts and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.
MOTIONS
Ald. Fletcher moved to allow Stubby’s Tavern, 1517 N. 3rd, to have a benefit outside in the yard behind the tavern with a fence with one way in and out on May 22nd from noon to 6:00 p.m. The Quincy Police Department has approved the Liquor Waiver permit allowing section 111.096(d) be waived permitting open liquor to leave the licensed premises and the Live Entertainment/Public Gathering permit for a live band. Motion carried.
Ald. Mast moved to refer to the Street Lights/Right-of-Way Committee to place a street light at Ridgewood Drive where it crosses the bridge over into the subdivision. Motion carried.
Ald. Mast moved to refer to the Street Lights/Right-of-Way Committee to place a street light at 47th Street, south of Harrison Street. Motion carried.
The City Council adjourned at 7:39 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.
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