Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met June 1.

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 absent, the meeting was called to order by the Deputy City Clerk.

The following members were physically present:

Ald. Fletcher, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Freiburg, Finney, Farha, Holbrook, Mast, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 11. 

Absent: Ald. Sassen, Rein, Awerkamp. 3.

Legal Counsel: Assistant Corporation Counsel Bruce Alford.

ALD. FARHA ELECTED TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN

Ald. Entrup nominated Ald. Farha for Temporary Chairman. Motion carried.

There being no further nominations, Ald. Uzelac moved the nominations be closed. Motion carried. Ald. Uzelac moved Ald. Farha be declared elected Temporary Chairman. Motion carried.

Ald. Farha took the chair and presided over the meeting.

The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held May 24, 2021, were approved as printed on a motion of Ald. Entrup. Motion carried.

Ald. Uzelac moved the absent aldermen be excused and be allowed the usual compensation for this meeting. Motion carried.

The Deputy City Clerk presented and read the following:

PETITIONS

By the Disabled American Veterans of Quincy, IL requesting to hold a “Forget-Me-Not” Fund Drive September 10th & 11th at various locations in Quincy.

Ald. Bauer moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried. 

A Special Event Application by St. Francis Parish Picnic Committee requesting permission to hold its annual Parish Picnic on Saturday, June, 12, 2021 between the hours of 4:00 pm. and 12:00 a.m.

The applicant requests the closure of the following streets from 12:00 (noon) through 12:00 (midnight) on Saturday, June 12th:

• North 17th Street, alley between Oak Street and College Avenue to the alley between

• College Avenue and Elm Street • College Avenue, 17th Street west to Underbrink’s Bakery

The applicant will also close College Avenue between 17th and 18th Streets beginning on Friday, June 11th. This section of roadway was recently vacated by the City to St. Francis Parish.

The applicant also requests that liquor ordinances 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 applicant has also requested a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License for the use of loud speakers and a band. The Quincy Police Department has approved both the Waiver of Liquor Ordinances and Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License.

The applicant requests permission to erect three (3) tents and a stage at various locations on Church property. The Department of Planning and Development has approved a Temporary Structure Permit pending an inspection of the structures by the Quincy Fire Department once the tents and stage are in place and prior to the start of the event.

The applicant also requests that a City garbage truck be placed on-site from Friday, June 11th through Saturday, June 12th for the collection of garbage.

The applicant has submitted all of the required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Ald. Bauer moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified and that barricades be provided. Motion carried.

A Special Event Application by St. Dominic’s Junefest Committee requesting permission to hold its annual Junefest on Sunday, June 6th from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Dominic’s School. The applicant requests a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License for music and the use of loud speakers.

The applicant also requests permission to erect one 40x60 tent and a temporary stage for the event. The Department of Planning and Development approves the Temporary Structure Permit pending an inspection of the structure by the Quincy Fire Department once the tent is in place and prior to the start of the event. The Department of Utilities & Engineering recommends approval of the event pending approval of the Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License by the Quincy Police Department.

Ald. Finney moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried. A Special Event Application by Tieraney Craig, owner of Quincy Brewing Company located at 110 N. 6th St. The applicant is requesting permission to hold an artisan-style Maker’s Market on Saturday, June 19, 2021, between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

The applicant requests the closure of N. 6th St. between Maine and Hampshire St. from 9:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. on the day of the event and that the City provides barricades for the street closures. The Quincy Police Department recommends approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License for the event. The applicant has submitted all of the required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Ald. Uzelac moved the prayer of the petition be granted. Motion carried.

A Special Event Application by Arts Quincy requesting permission to hold Arts Night at Jackson-Lincoln Pool on Tuesday, June 8th, from 2:00 to 8:30 p.m. and on Tuesday, July 6th, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. The applicant requests permission for the use of the City-owned lot adjacent to and located west of the Jackson-Lincoln Pool Complex at 701 N. 8th St. The lot will be used for concerts by the Quincy Concert Band and Quincy Senior High Drum Line, art booths, games, and movies. The Quincy Police Department recommends approval of a Live Entertainment/ Public Gathering Permit for these events.

The applicant has submitted all of the required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Ald. Bauer moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried.. 

Ald. Awerkamp jointed the meeting virtually.

REPORTS OF PLAN COMMISSION

Recommending approval of a Special Permit to operate a drive-thru coffee/specialty drink shop at 641 Broadway St., 645 Broadway St., 415 N. 7th St. and 417 N. 7th St., presently zoned D2, as requested, subject to the following conditions: 

• That all landscaping, buffers between residential properties, and off-street parking requirements related to the parking lot with diagonal stalls and the parking lot at 417 North 7th Street be finalized as part of the site plan review process, which is required for new commercial construction.

• That the Departments of Planning & Development, Engineering and Police sign off on the final design/site plan for the drive-thru coffee/specialty drink shop.

Ald. Bergman moved the matter be tabled for two weeks and referred to Traffic Commission for a traffic study. Motion carried.

Recommending approval of a Special Permit for Planned Development to develop an office/shop for an on-site water and fire damage restoration service at 2301 N. 12th St. and 2315 N. 12th St., presently zoned C1B, subject to the following conditions:

• There will be no exterior storage of equipment related in any way to the business.

• That all landscaping and off-street parking requirements are finalized as part of the site plan review process, which is required for new commercial construction.

• If there is any type of commercial development (structure) added to 2315 North 12th Street beyond the proposed storm water detention, that development must be approved by the Quincy Plan Commission as an amendment to this Special Permit for Planned Development.

Ald. Entrup informed council that the Petitioner withdrew his request and asked the matter be tabled one week and that interested parties be notified if the matter comes before council. Motion carried.

MONTHLY REPORTS

The monthly reports of the Quincy Police Department for the month of March, 2021, the Forestry Division, Sign and Paint, Recycling Division, Street Cleaning for April, 2021, and the City Clerk, the City Comptroller and the City Treasurer for May, 2021, were received and filed on a motion of Ald. Reis. Motion carried.

ANNUAL REPORT

The annual reports of the Quincy Public Library and Utilities and Engineering Departments for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2021, were ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Mast. Motion carried.

PUBLIC FORUM

No one present.

MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS

By Mayor Michael A. Troup making the appointments of Alderman Bergman to the Land Bank Committee at Two Rivers; Rome Frericks and Jan Leimbach to the Tree Commission; Matthew Thomas to the Preservation Commission and the reappointments of Anne St. John, Todd Boyer, Tom Friye, Bob Terstriep, Corinne Duryea, and Sarah Fernandez to the Tree Commission; Darin Prost, Donna Haire, Alderwoman Katie Awerkamp, Karol Ehman, Alderman Eric Entrup, Jamie Foster, Walt Giesing, Suzie Irwin-Wells, and Dick Wellman to the Preservation Commission.

Ald. Uzelac moved the appointments be confirmed. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department relies on instantaneous communications with its patrol officers in the field for the safety of the officers and the general public; and

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department has a Mobile Data Computer Communications System which allows for the transmission of data from the patrol cars to the 9-1-1 Emergency Dispatch Center, other patrol officers, and the Watch Commander; and

WHEREAS, Mobile Data Computers give officers the ability to check driver’s license and vehicle registration information directly from their squad car; and

WHEREAS, the Mobile Data System relies on computer software provided by Caliber Public Safety of Chicago, IL, formally InterAct Public Safety Systems; and

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department must pay a yearly license and maintenance fee to our sole source provider in order to operate the system; and

WHEREAS, the yearly support and maintenance fee of $17,755.05 is now due and funding has been appropriated in the current fiscal year budget; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Chief of Police recommends to the Mayor and City Council that the normal bidding requirements be waived and the agreement with Caliber Public Safety of Chicago, IL, in the amount of $17,755.05, be extended for another year to cover the period from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.

Robert A. Copley

Chief of Police

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Uzelac, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with two absent. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 82 (Parking Schedules) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015 (Add 2 hour parking on the east side of N. 12th St., 720 feet north of the center line of Locust St. and extending north a distance of 120 feet.)

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 (4-Way Stop to be installed at 22nd and Elm St.)

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 82 (Parking Schedules) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015 (15 minute parking implemented along the south side of Hampshire St., commencing at a point 100 feet west of the center of North 4th St. and extending west a distance of 50 feet.)

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 (Change from: Kentucky St, 8th to 9th St, 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 St, 8th to 9th St on days when school is in session. Addition to: 9th St, State to Kentucky St on days when school is in session.)

ORDINANCE

An Ordinance Annexing Surrounded Territory (3011 N. 18th St., 1701 Highland Ln., 1709 Highland Ln., 3003 N. 18th St., 1622-1624 Highland Ln., 1730 Highland Ln., 2917 N. 18th St., 2823 N. 18th St., 1629 Kochs Ln., 1723 Kochs Ln., 1725 Kochs Ln., 1700 Kochs Ln., and 1400 Highland Ln.).

The Deputy City Clerk read the ordinance by its title.

ORDINANCE

An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 82 (Parking Schedules) Of the Municipal Code of the City Of Quincy of 2015 (No Parking Brennan Drive).

The Deputy City Clerk read the ordinance by its title.

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

Mike Farha

Jack Holtschlag

Richie Reis

Finance Committee

Ald. Reis, seconded by Ald. Mast, moved the reports be received and vouchers be issued for the various amounts and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with two absent. Motion carried.

MOTIONS

Ald. Finney asked that Traffic Commission look at 48th & Columbus Road. Motion carried. Ald. Reis requested “No Parking” signs on S. 12th Street from Jackson to Harrison on June 5th and 6th. Motion carried.

Ald. Reis also requested Police Department place “No Parking” signs on Elmwood East and West for emergency vehicles, along the inside of the horseshoe. Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 7:23 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.

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