Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council Met Aug. 2.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

PETITIONS

By Friends of the Log Cabins requesting to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived from August 3rd through September 11, 2021. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.

Ward 6 A Special Event Application from State Street Bar & Grill, 1638 State St., requesting to hold a corn hole tournament for Juvenile Diabetes on Saturday, August 28, 2021. They request the closure of street from 17th and State St. south to the alley from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and barricades. The Quincy Police Department has approved the request to waive liquor ordinances 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 and the Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License. The applicant has submitted all of the required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Ward 4 A Special Event Application from the St. Peter’s Picnic Committee requesting permission to hold its annual Parish Picnic on Saturday, August 28, 2021 between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight) on parish property at 2600 Maine Street. The Quincy Police Department has approved the Live Entertainment/Public Gathering license. The applicant has submitted all the required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities and Engineering.

Ward 5 A Special Event Application from the Knights of Columbus #583, 700 South 36th Street, requesting permission to hold its annual Knights of Columbus BBQ on Friday, August 13, through Sunday, August 15, 2021. The Department of Utilities & Engineering requests that “No Parking” signs be placed on the following streets from 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 13th through 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 15th: Holford Dr., South Holford Dr., West Holford Dr. The Quincy Police Department has approved the request to waive liquor ordinances 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. Approval for the use of multiple tents is recommended pending an inspection by the Quincy Fire Department once the tents are in place as well. A Carnival License has been issued and the Quincy Fire Department will inspect all carnival rides and games prior to the start of the event. Emergency Management Services and the Quincy Police Department have been involved with the coordination of safety measures for the event. The Department of Utilities & Engineering recommends approval of the application pending the submission and approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License.

MONTHLY REPORTS

REPORT OF PLAN COMMISSION

Recommending approval of the special permit for planned development to obtain a liquor license as a means to serve alcohol and to operate video gaming machines in a restaurant at 1800 State Street.

PUBLIC FORUM

RESOLUTIONS

Resolution Authorizing Residential Property Tax Rebate (Quincy Workforce Relocation Assistance Program - Q-WRAP).

Chief of Police and Police Aldermanic Committee recommending approval to purchase one 2021 Ford F250 pickup truck from Bob Ridings Inc., Springfield, IL, for $32,762.00.

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled:

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 40 (Boards And Commissions), Chapter 161 (Subdivision Regulations), & Chapter 162 (Zoning Regulations) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy (2015).

REPORT OF FINANCE

https://www.quincyil.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/5931/637632505832570000