City of Quincy City Council Met June 7.
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, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Mast, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 13. Vacancy: 1.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held June 1, 2021, were approved as printed on a motion of Ald. Entrup. Motion carried.
Legal Counsel: Corporation Counsel Lonnie Dunn.
The City Clerk presented and read the following:
PETITIONS
By Fireworks Authority Inc. requesting permission to hold a fireworks display on July 2nd at QU Stadium, 1800 Sycamore St. The Quincy Fire Department has given their approval.
Ald. Bauer moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried. By Fireworks Authority Inc. requesting permission to hold a fireworks display on July 3rd at QU Stadium, 1800 Sycamore St. The Quincy Fire Department has given their approval.
Ald. Bauer moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried. By Quincy Country Club/Fireworks Authority Inc. requesting permission to hold a fireworks display on July 3rd at Quincy Country Club, 2410 State St. The Quincy Fire Department has given their approval. Ald. Sassen moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried. Special Event Application from Linda Gilker, owner of Linda’s Just One More located at 601 Payson Ave. The applicant is requesting permission to hold a fish fry on Saturday, June 12, 2021, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The applicant has received written permission from the property owner of 601 Payson Avenue and the adjacent vacant lot for use of the properties for this event. The applicant requests that liquor ordinances 111.096(a) and 111.096(d) be waived to allow for the consumption and possession of liquor on a public street and permitting open liquor to leave the licensed premises. The applicant has also requested approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License. The applicant has submitted all required documents and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering pending approval of the Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License and Waiver of Liquor Ordinances by the Quincy Police Department. Ald. Holtschlag moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried. Special event application from Bruce Guthrie, Executive Director of the District. The applicant is requesting permission to hold Blues in the District Concerts between the hours of 12:00 p.m. (noon) and 1:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021. The applicant requests “No Parking” signs for nine (9) parking stalls along the east side of Washington Park, beginning at Maine St. and extending north, and eleven (11) parking stalls along the south side of Washington Park, beginning at 5th Street and extending west. The “No Parking” request will be in effect at 12:00 p.m. (noon) and through the duration of the event to allow for food vendor trucks and trailers. The applicant also requests four (4) “Accessible Parking Signs” for the south side of Washington Park, west of the requested “No Parking” signs. The applicant has also requested approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License. Emergency Management Services, the Quincy Police Department, and the Quincy Park District have been involved with the coordination of the event. The Department of Utilities & Engineering recommends approval of the request pending submission of all required documents and approval of the Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License by the Quincy Police Department. Ald. Uzelac moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried. A request for a Special Permit for a Planned Development by Tanner Freiburg/Maxamillion’s, Inc., to obtain a liquor license as a means to operate multiple video gaming machines at 1905 Jefferson St., presently zoned C1B. Ald. Reis moved the petition be received and referred to the Plan Commission for study and to report back. Motion carried.
Revocable Permit for Encroachment of City Right-of-Way from Laura Wright of 125 Woodlawn Road. Ms. Wright is requesting permission to place a brick retaining wall along the west side of her property at 125 Woodlawn Road. The Director of Utilities and Engineering presents this request subject to the following conditions:
1. The petitioner is responsible for the installation and maintenance of the retaining wall.
2. The petitioner is responsible for any damage to City infrastructure resulting from the installation of the retaining wall.
The city or other users of the right-of-way may remove the retaining wall as necessary for the repair or replacement of public utilities and infrastructure with the replacement of the retaining wall being the responsibility of the petitioner. Ald. Farha moved the prayer of the petition be granted. Motion carried.
MEMORANDUM-UPDATE FROM GREDF
Ald. Sassen moved to receive and file. Motion carried.
REPORT OF PLAN COMMISSION
The 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.
Was tabled for one week by Ald. Entrup.
No action as petitioner withdrew his Petition.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is the owner and operator of the Quincy Regional Airport; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy will be starting the reconstruction of runway 4/22, removal of runway 18/36, and re alignment of taxiway B; and,
WHEREAS, 0.7 acres of wetland will be impacted as a result of said project; and,
WHEREAS, the Clean Water Act requires that property owners mitigate for any impact to wetlands on their property; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy wishes to enter into an agreement with WFI Holdings-B, LLC to purchase 1.4 acres of wetland bank credits; and,
WHEREAS, the total cost for said wetland bank credit is $69,300; and,
WHEREAS, this purchase is to be 90% funded by the United States Department of Transportation, 5% funded by the State of Illinois, and 5% by the City of Quincy; and,
WHEREAS, the City share of $3,465 is included in the current fiscal year budget; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy will act as the pass through for all state and federal funds; now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Aeronautics Committee and the Airport Director recommend that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute and attest, respectively, all agreements and other standard docu ments associated with the purchase of 1.4 wetland bank credits.
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 13 Aldermen voted yea with 1 vacancy. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy Central Services Department has the responsibility of removing Recycling materi als from the Public Right-of-Way within the City limits; and
WHEREAS, we need to have rebuilt the Trunnion which is a piece that holds rear axles & suspension to truck on Recycle Truck #124 which is a 2014 Mack LEU613 with 11,694 hours. This is a dealer part only and they will be in stalling the new part because they are equipped to do this. We will also need to have the bed removed to perform this repair, Quincy Mack has contacted Quincy Machine & Welding to remove the bed.
WHEREAS, this is a dealer sole source,
WHEREAS, funds have been appropriated in this Fiscal Year Budget for this type of work, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Central Services and the Central Services Commit-
tee recommend to the Mayor and the City Council that the low responsible quote of Quincy Mack in the amount of $12,333.92 be accepted to rebuild the Trunnion on Recycle Truck #124, also if rear springs need to be replaced, that would be an additional $1,560.66 to Quincy Mack. Quincy Machine & Welding charges to remove the bed will be $6,000.00 for a total cost of $19,894.58 be accepted.
Kevin McClean
Central Services Director
Ald. Sassen moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy Central Services Department is in need of replacing the current paint machine; and
WHEREAS, the Central Services Department Paint Division is in charge of striping streets each year; and
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy did seek proposals for the purchase of a self-propelled intermediate striper; and
WHEREAS, the proposal of $233,620.61 from M-B Companies, Inc., meets the required specifications; and
WHEREAS, funding for the self-propelled intermediate striper has been included in the current Fiscal Year 2022 Central Services Operating Budget; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Central Services Director and the Central Services Committee recommend to the Mayor and City Council that the purchase of the self-propelled intermediate striper from M-B Companies, Inc., of New Holstein, Wisconsin, in the amount of $233,620.61 be accepted.
Kevin McClean
Central Services Director
Ald. Sassen 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 vacancy. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO BRIDGESTONE TIRE
WHEREAS, the Quincy Transit Lines operated 2009 Series buses up until 2018 as the primary frontline bus; and
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy contracted with Ron’s Tire for tires for equipment owned by the City up to that time; and
WHEREAS, Ron’s Tire did not offer the tire size required by the 2009 series bus that Transit operated, and Transit was forced to contract with Bridgestone tire in a tire lease program; and
WHEREAS, Quincy Transit Lines received new 2016 model buses in 2018 and retired many of the 2009 series buses and the tire size on the new 2016 model bus is offered through Summy tire who now holds the City of Quincy Tire contract; and
WHEREAS, Quincy Transit Lines chose to end the lease with Bridgestone when it expired in 2018, and chose the “Run Out” option contained in the contract to reduce the lump sum buyout of tires remaining in stock on the vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the cost to buy out the remaining portion of the tire inventory of $9,540.18 will be applied to our CARES Federal Grant and will be paid at 100% with no cost to the city; now,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Transportation Director and the Transportation Advisory Committee recom mend to the Mayor and City Council that they approve the payment of $9,540.18 to Bridgestone Tire to fully close out the tire lease.
PRESENTED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of June, 2021.
AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL ATTEST
Michael A. Troup Laura Oakman
Mayor City of Quincy City Clerk
Ald. Rein moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Reis, and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea with 1 vacancy. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the residents of Harrison Plaza petitioned the City for the construction of a public sanitary sewer to replace failing septic tanks and leach fields on properties along Harrison Plaza; and,
WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering advertised for bids for the construction of a sanitary sewer extension to serve twelve (12) residences on Harrison Plaza; and,
WHEREAS, the following bids were received:
Rees Construction Company
Quincy, Illinois $477,155.00
Laverdiere Construction
Macomb, Illinois $388,624.00
Million Construction
Quincy, Illinois $332,471.00
Engineer’s Estimate $455,975.00
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 2021/2022 Sewer Fund fiscal year budget; 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 the Utilities Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the low bid from Million Construction of Quincy, Illinois, in the amount of $332,471.00 be accepted and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the necessary contract documents. Jeffrey Conte, P.E.
Director of Utilities & Engineering
Ald. Mast moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Rein, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Sassen, Rein, Mast, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag, Fletcher, Entrup. 9. Nays: Ald. Bauer, Freiburg, Farha, Bergman. 4. Vacancy. 1. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering advertised for bids for the replacement of sanitary sewer, water main, and lead water service lines on Oak Street between 5th and 8th Streets; and,
WHEREAS, the following bids were received:
Million Construction
Quincy, Illinois $2,209,960.00
Laverdiere Construction
Macomb, Illinois $1,988,691.00
Engineer’s Estimate $1,900,984.00
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 2021/2022 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 the Utilities Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the low bid from Laverdiere Construction of Macomb, Illinois, in the amount of $1,988,691.00 be accepted and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the necessary contract documents. Jeffrey Conte, P.E.
Director of Utilities & Engineering
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 vacancy. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Waste Water Treatment Plant requires the use of data software for the daily management of the City’s Industrial Pretreatment Program; and,
WHEREAS, the City has received a quote in the amount of $12,735.00 from LINKO of Chicago, Illinois, for the soft ware’s annual subscription renewal fee; and,
WHEREAS, the Director of Utilities and Engineering has reviewed this quote and finds it to be acceptable; and,
WHEREAS, funding for this service is available in the 2021/2022 Sewer Fund fiscal year budget.
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 quote from LINKO of Chicago, Illinois, in the amount of $12,735.00 be accepted.
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 13 Aldermen voted yea with 1 vacancy. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Waste Water Treatment Plant requires the use of high water pumps to discharge effluent from the plant during high water events; and,
WHEREAS, two of the high water pumps required to keep up with increased effluent flow rate during these events are inoperable and require immediate repair; and,
WHEREAS, the City has received a quote in the amount of $47,600 from Richards Electric Motor Company of Quincy for the replacement of the motor controls on the failed pumps; and,
WHEREAS, Richards Electric of Quincy is qualified and available to make the repairs in a timely manner under Section 44.056 of the Municipal Code of the City of Quincy; and,
WHEREAS, funding for this emergency repair are available in the 2021/2022 Sewer Fund fiscal year budget. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Utilities and Engineering and Utilities Committee rec ommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that normal bidding requirements be waived and the quote from Richards Electric of Quincy, Illinois, in the amount of $47,600 be accepted.
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 13 Aldermen voted yea with 1 vacancy. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE
Adoption 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.)
Ald. Entrup moved the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Fletcher, and on a roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea with 1 vacancy.
The Chair, Mayor Michael A. Troup, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.
ORDINANCE
Adoption 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.) Ald. Bergman moved the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Bauer, and on a roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea with 1 vacancy.
The Chair, Mayor Michael A. Troup, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.
ORDINANCE
Adoption 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.)
Ald. Uzelac moved the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on a roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea with 1 vacancy.
The Chair, Mayor Michael A. Troup, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.
ORDINANCE
Adoption 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.)
Ald. Uzelac moved the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on a roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea with 1 vacancy.
The Chair, Mayor Michael A. Troup, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.
ORDINANCE
Second presentation of an ordinance entitled: 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.)
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. (No Parking Brennan Drive)
ORDINANCE
First presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Requiring The Registration Of Residential Rental Property.
REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE
Mike Farha
Jack Holtschlag
Anthony E. Sassen
Mike Rein
Richie Reis
Finance Committee
Ald. Farha seconded by Ald. Sassen, moved the report is received and vouchers be issued for the various amounts and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea with 1 vacancy. Motion carried.
MOTIONS
Ald. Fletcher moved to allow a block party at 1923 W. Parkview Dr. on June 25th from 4:00 p.m. to midnight. He
also moved to waive Section 111.096 (a) Consumption and Possession of Alcoholic Liquor or Beverage on Public Streets, Alleys, Sidewalks, and Lots. Barricades needed. Motion carried.
Ald. Sassen moved to close 16th Street, Maine to Hampshire, for a Car Show on June 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Barricades needed. Motion carried.
Ald. Holtschlag moved to close the alley in behind Electric Fountain, 6th to 7th, Maine to Hampshire on June 27th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Motion carried.
The City Council adjourned at 8:14 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.
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