Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council Met July 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 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. Absent: Ald. Mays. 1.

Ald. Freiburg moved Ald. Mays be excused from this meeting. Motion carried.

The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held July 19, 2021, were approved as printed on a motion of Ald. Farha. Motion carried.

Legal Counsel: Corporation Council Lonnie Dunn.

The City Clerk presented and read the following:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy strives to invest in the improvement of its infrastructure in order to facilitate the free flow of traffic and insure safety to its pedestrian and motoring traffic; and,

WHEREAS, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), City of Quincy, and County of Adams desire to improve a section of 48th Street between Maine Street and Columbus Road; and,

WHEREAS, the project will include the removal and replacement of asphalt surface, removal and replacement of concrete curb and gutter, Americans with Disabilities (ADA) sidewalk improvements, and other construction related items; and,

WHEREAS, IDOT and the County have pledged to commit funding for improvements to the sections of roadway that are under their jurisdictions; and,

WHEREAS, the County desires that the City enter into a joint agreement stating the City of Quincy will be responsible for a portion of the cost of the proposed project for improvements made to the section of roadway under the City’s jurisdiction; and,

WHEREAS, funding for this proposed project is available in the 2019B GO Bond Street Project Fund. 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 City enter into an agreement with the County of Adams, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of Quincy. Said Agreement is attached hereto.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Utilities & Engineering

July 26, 2021

Approved this 27th day of July, 2021.

Laura Oakman, City Clerk Michael A. Troup, Mayor

Ald. Sassen moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Entrup, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Bergman, Bauer, Freiburg, Sassen, Rein, Mast, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag, Fletcher, Entrup. 12. Present: Ald. Farha. 1. Absent: Ald. Mays. 1. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy has contracted with the West Central Illinois Criminal Justice Council to provide training for sworn personnel of the Quincy Police Department; and

WHEREAS, the training provided by the West Central Illinois Criminal Justice Council has been evaluated by the Quincy Police Department and has been found to be of such quality and timeliness that it assists the officers in performing their duties in a safe and effective manner; and

WHEREAS, the training received by the officers also assists the City of Quincy in managing the liability risks associated with the policing profession; and

WHEREAS, the West Central Illinois Criminal Justice Council is the only organization that supplies this type of local training; and

WHEREAS, the West Central Illinois Criminal Justice Council holds much of their training in the City of Quincy, reducing travel costs; and

WHEREAS, the fee associated with participation in the council is $125 per sworn officer and is a budgeted expense; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chief of Police and the Police Aldermanic Committee recommend to the Mayor and City Council that the normal bidding requirements be waived, as the West Central Illinois Criminal Justice Council is a sole source provider, and the Quincy Police Department remains an active participant and the annual fee of $8,375.00 be paid.

Robert A. Copley

Chief of Police

Ald. Rein moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Sassen, and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.

Ald. Sassen moved to take the Ordinance amending The Quincy Economic Development Loan Program off the table, seconded by Ald. Rein. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an Ordinance entitled: The Ordinance Amending The Quincy Economic Development Loan Program, was tabled for one month by Ald. Sassen on July 6, 2021.

Ald. Farha moved to amend the ordinance to preclude City and County elected officials from participating and taking advantage of the program, not retroactive, but from now on, seconded by Ald. Sassen. Motion carried. Ald. Farha moved the adoption of the ordinance as amended, seconded by Ald. Sassen, and on a roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Farha, Sassen, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Freiburg. 10. Nays: Ald. Rein, Mast, Fletcher. 3. Absent: Ald. Mays. 1. Motion carried.

The Chair, Mayor Michael A. Troup, declared the motion carried and the ordinance, as amended, adopted.

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

Jack Holtschlag

Anthony E. Sassen

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 absent. Motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2) Collective Bargaining Negotiations Ald. Uzelac moved the City Council adjourn and sit in Executive Session on Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2) Collective Bargaining Negotiations, seconded by Ald. Sassen, and on a roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.

CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED

After sitting in Executive Session on the matter of on Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2) Collective Bargaining Negotiations, Ald. Farha moved the City Council reconvene and sit in regular session at 7:38 p.m. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the duly authorized representatives of the City of Quincy, in good faith, have negotiated a three year collective bargaining agreement (“Agreement”) with Lodge 822-District 9, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, concerning terms and wages for the term May 1, 2021, through April 30, 2024; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Engineering and Utilities, the Director of Central Services, and the Director of Administrative Services recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council adoption of the three year agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and other necessary City Officials are authorized to sign the agreement

Jeffrey Conte

Director of Engineering and Utilities

Kevin McClean

Director of Central Services

Jeffrey Mays

Director of Administrative Services

Ald. Farha moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Sassen, and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.

MOTIONS

Ald. Entrup moved to refer to the Traffic Commission the possibility of having a yield or stop sign at the intersection 17th & Cedar. Motion carried.

Mayor Troup moved to appoint Jeff Steinkamp to the Aeronautics Committee. Motion carried. The City Council adjourned at 7:40 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried