Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met Aug. 2.

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, Mays, Sassen, Rein, Mast, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 12. Absent: Ald. Freiburg, Farha. 2.

Ald. Rein moved the absent Aldermen be excused from this meeting. Motion carried.

The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held July 26, 2021, were approved as printed on a motion of Ald. Entrup. Motion carried.

Legal Counsel: Corporation Council Lonnie Dunn.

The City Clerk presented and read the following:

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.

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

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.

Ald. Reis moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried. 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. Ald. Sassen moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried. 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. Ald. Rein moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Ald. Mast moved to amend the motion to have signs stating “Road Closed to Local Traffic Only,” seconded by Ald. Rein. Motion carried.

MONTHLY REPORTS

The monthly reports of the City Clerk, the City Treasurer and the City Comptroller for the month of July, 2021, and the Recycling Division, the Sign & Paint Department, the Forestry Department and the Street Cleaning Department for the months of June and July 2021, were ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Sassen. Motion carried.

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.

Ald. Awerkamp moved the report be received and concurred in and an ordinance drafted. Motion carried.

PUBLIC FORUM

LeRoy Rossmiller, 2101 Hampshire Street, stated that there is a noise problem from the bus barn that has escalated in the last 5 years. He is seeking input to solve the problem.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RESIDENTIAL

PROPERTY TAX REBATE

WHEREAS, local business owners and industry leaders say there are currently 1,000 unfilled jobs in Quincy local business, a number that could grow to 3,200 by the year 2030; and

WHEREAS, the City wishes to foster workforce development and talent attraction, in part, through the recruitment of Quincy natives and those with Quincy ties to relocate to the City; and

WHEREAS, the City hired the firm North Star to develop a Strategic Marketing Campaign for Quincy that aims to recruit Quincy natives and newcomers to the City, to position the City as the Midwestern hub for regional and national business locations and to establish marketing efforts to sell the positive aspects of Quincy as a desirable place to live and work; and

WHEREAS, the creation of the Quincy Workforce Relocation Assistance Program (Q-WRAP) would incentivize individuals or families to move from outside Adams County to within the City of Quincy for employment in Adams County; and

WHEREAS, Q-WRAP would be a pilot program available to individuals or families with the participants or their employer being required to sign-up with GREDF; and

WHEREAS, participants would receive a rebate of up to $5,000 on their first, year-long property tax bill while residing in Quincy or a rebate of up to $3,500 on rent payments after their first full year residing in Quincy; and

WHEREAS, employers may advance up to $3,500 to incentive participants for use as rent/lease payments and seek reimbursement for the amount advanced on behalf of the incentive participant as long as the incentive participant provides evidence the advance was used for rent/lease payments; and

WHEREAS, a $250 “finder’s fee” will be available to local residents who provide the names of potential new workers or residents living outside of Adams County who relocate to the City of Quincy.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

1) That the Quincy City Council authorize the creation of the Quincy Workforce Relocation Assistance Program (Q-WRAP) through collaboration between the City and GREDF.

2) That the funding for Q-WRAP shall be $125,000.

3) That the funding for Q-WRAP shall come from the Economic Growth Fund 213.

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law. Adopted this 2nd day of August, 2021.

Ald. Uzelac moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Mast, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag, Entrup, Bauer, Mays. 8. Nays: Ald. Sassen, Rein, Fletcher, Bergman. 4. Absent: Ald. Freiburg, Farha. 2. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department has one full time Animal Control Officer responsible for handling all animal related calls for service for the City of Quincy; and

WHEREAS, the Animal Control Officer is assigned a truck specially equipped to meet the needs of the Animal Control Officer; and

WHEREAS, the current animal control truck is a 2007 Ford F250 with over 150,000 miles that is increasingly unreliable and costly to maintain; and

WHEREAS, a request for proposal was published on June 9th, 2021, seeking bids for a new animal control truck; and WHEREAS, the following bids were received:

Bob Ridings Inc., 2021 Ford F250 Total Cost $32,762.00 Delivery = Immediate

Gem City Ford 2022 Ford F250 Total Cost $31,946.00 Delivery = Fall/2021

WHEREAS, though Gem City Ford was the low bid, recent production delays and the need to replace the existing animal control truck make it more appealing to pay the additional $816 to purchase a truck that is immediately available for delivery; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chief of Police and the Police Aldermanic Committee recommend to the Mayor and City Council that the Quincy Police Department be granted authority to purchase one 2021 Ford F250 pickup truck from Bob Ridings Inc., Springfield, IL, for the total cost of $32,762.00.

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 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 2 absent. Motion carried.

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 COMMITTEE

Jack Holtschlag

Anthony E. Sassen

Mike Rein

Richie Reis

Finance Committee

Ald. Rein, 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 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.

MOTIONS

Ald. Awerkamp moved to allow a dumpster on city right-of-way starting August 9th at 826 S. 14th St. for 2 – 3 days. Motion carried.

Ald. Uzelac moved to allow a dumpster on Lot G for 30 days. Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 7:36 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.

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