Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met June 21

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 14, 2021, were approved as printed on a motion of

Ald. Bergman. Motion carried.

Legal Counsel: Assistant Corporation Counsel Bruce Alford.

The City Clerk presented and read the following:

PETITIONS 

A special event application from A Special Event Application from Quincy Notre Dame Cross Country Team,  requesting permission to hold the 20th Annual Raider Challenge on Saturday, June 26, 2021. They request the closure of  the following streets from 7:00 a.m. through 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 26th and the City provides barricades for the  street closures: 

• Jackson Street, 8th Street to 12th Streets 

• R.J. Peters Drive, Gardner Expressway to 8th Street 

• Southbound lane of South 12th Street, R.J. Peters Drive to Jackson Street 

• Eastbound lane of Jackson Street, Gardner Expressway to 5th Street 

The Quincy Park District has approved the closure of roads in South Park and Indian Mounds Park to accommodate the  race route. The applicant has submitted all of the required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering. 

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

A Special Event Application from Quincy Freedom Fest, Inc. requesting permission to hold Freedom Fest 2021 on Saturday, July 3rd and Sunday, July 4th in Clat Adams Park. They request the closure of Front Street between Vermont St. and Broadway beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 3rd through 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 4th and the City provide barricades for the street closure. They also request liquor ordinance 111.096(a) be waived to allow for the consumption and possession of liquor on a public street. The Quincy Police Department has approved both the Waiver of Liquor Ordinances and Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License. The Quincy Fire Department has approved an application for a fireworks display on Sunday, July 4th. Emergency Management Services, Quincy Police Department, Quincy Fire Department and the Quincy Park District have been involved with the coordination of the event. The Department of Utilities & Engineering recommends approval of the application pending the submission of an executed contract between the applicant and the Adams County Ambulance Board and approval and issuance of a liquor license by the City of Quincy.

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

Ald. Farha stated that he wanted his voice vote changed to a nay.

A Special Event Application from The District and Q-Fest Steering Committee requesting permission to hold Q-Fest on Friday, June 25th through Sunday, June 27th in downtown Quincy. They request the closure of the following street and parking lot from 12:00 (noon) on Friday, June 25th through 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 27th and the City provides barricades for the closures:

• Maine Street, 4th to 6th Streets 

• Parking Lot G, Maine Street to Jail Alley 

They also request “No Parking” signs be placed at the following locations beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, June 25th:  

• Maine Street, 4th to 6th Streets 

• North, South, and East Sides of Washington Park 

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

Ald. Farha stated that he wanted his voice vote changed to a nay. 

By Stubby’s Tavern, 1517 N. 3rd, requesting to have Section 111.094 (d), Permitting Open Liquor To Leave Licensed 

Premises for the 15th anniversary party on July 9th from 6-10 p.m. on their yard behind the tavern. There will be a fenced  in area with only one way in and out. 

The Quincy Police Department recommends approval of the liquor waiver. 

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

REPORTS OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION 

Recommending the referral to install “Stop” signs at the intersection of 14th and Sycamore Streets be denied. Ald. Fletcher moved the report be received and concurred in. Motion carried. 

Recommending the referral to implement a “4-Way Stop” at the intersection of 22nd and Payson Avenue be denied. Ald. Farha moved the report be tabled for 2 weeks, seconded by Ald. Sassen. Motion carried. 

ANNUAL REPORT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT 

The annual report of the Fire Department for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2021 was ordered received and filed on  a motion of Ald. Rein. Motion carried. 

MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS 

By Mayor Michael A. Troup making the appointments of Mayor Troup, Ald. Holtschlag, Ald. Awerkamp, Ald. Freiburg, Ald. Entrup, Mark Krogman, Jason Finney and Janet Conover to the Residential Rental Property Registration Ad Hoc Committee; Clarice Hetzler and Dean LaVelle to the Quincy Public Library Board of Trustees, and re-appointments of Christopher Pratt and Angela Ketteman to the Quincy Public Library Board of Trustees for a three year term. Current terms expire July 2021.

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

RESOLUTION 

WHEREAS, the Department of Central Services is responsible for the maintenance of all City owned vehicles and rolling stock; and,  

WHEREAS, the maintenance of this fleet requires the replacement of motor oil, transmission fluid and hydraulic fluid on a regular basis; and, 

WHEREAS, the City did advertise for sealed competitive bids for the purchase of the necessary fluids; and, 

WHEREAS, the following bids were received: 

 Big River Oil Co. 

 Hannibal, Mo 63401        $81,110.50 

 Prairieland FS, Inc. 

 Paloma, Illinois 62359    $55,287.90 

 Energy Petroleum 

 Quincy, Illinois 62301     $62,836.50 

WHEREAS, the bids have been reviewed by the Director of Central Services and the Central Services Committee; and,  

WHEREAS, the lowest bid from Prairieland FS Inc. is disqualified because they didn’t meet specifications on transmission fluid. The second lowest bid is with Energy Petroleum who meets all specifications and requirements of the request for bids; and, 

WHEREAS, funding for this project has been appropriated in the Current Fiscal Year Budget.  

NOW, THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED, that the Director of Central Services and the Central Services Committee recommend to the Mayor and City Council that the second lowest bid of Energy Petroleum of Quincy, Illinois, in the amount of $62,836.50 be accepted for the contract period of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022  

Kevin McClean 

Director of Central Services 

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. 

ORDINANCE 

Second presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending The 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Budget (General Fund: Police & Fire Commission $5,700; Police Department $6,000; Garbage Fund $86,000; Recycle Fund $40,000) 

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending The Quincy Economic Development Loan Program. 

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 be 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. Entrup moved to allow a block party at 17th & Spruce to the alley south of Cedar Street on July 4th from 4:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. He also moved the consumption and possession of liquor on a public street ordinance be waived. Barricades  needed. Motion carried. 

Ald. Bergman moved to allow a block party on Lind Street from 7th to 8th Street on July 2nd from 6:00 p.m. to 12 p.m. He also moved the consumption and possession of liquor on a public street ordinance be waived. Barricades needed. Motion carried. 

The City Council adjourned at 7:19 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried. 

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