Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met Sept. 7.

Here are 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, Freiburg, Farha, Sassen, Mast, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 13. Absent: Ald. Rein. 1. 

Ald. Entrup moved Ald. Rein be excused from this meeting. Motion carried. 

Legal Counsel: Corporation Counsel Lonnie Dunn. 

MINUTES AMENDED 

Ald. Bergman moved to amend the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held August 30, 2021, to show that Ald. Rein moved the First Reading of the Ordinance “Establishing Rules for Remote Participation” be referred to an Aldermanic Committee.  

The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held August 30, 2021, were approved, as amended, on a motion of Ald. Entrup. 

The City Clerk presented and read the following: 

PETITION 

A Special Event Application to hold the annual Veteran’s Day Parade on Saturday, November 6, 2021. The parade  will begin at 10:00 a.m. at 12th and Maine St. and will proceed west on to 5th St. Applicant requests the closure of Maine  St., 5th to 24th St. from 6:00 a.m. until noon and the City provide barricades at all intersecting streets. They request that  “No Parking” signs be placed on both sides of Maine St., 5th to 12th St. by the close of business on Friday, November 5th.  They also request that Auxiliary Officers assist with traffic control during the event. Approval is recommended by the  Department of Utilities & Engineering.  

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

MONTHLY REPORTS 

The monthly reports of the City Clerk, the City Treasurer, the City Comptroller for the month of August, 2021, and  the Quincy Police Department for the month of June were ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Farha. Motion  carried. 

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE QUINCY POLICE DEPARTMENT 

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

PUBLIC FORUM 

Detective Nickolas Eddy, Police Union President, 530 Broadway Street, spoke concerning the Police and Fire  Appointment ordinance. 

Jason Priest, 2309 State Street, spoke on roads, road blocks, mask mandates, and the 911 Memorial. 

PROCLAMATION 

By Michael A. Troup proclaiming September 11, 2021, as “9/11 Patriotic Week of Service and Remembrance.” Ald. Sassen moved the proclamation be received and filed. Motion carried. 

CITY OF QUINCY COUNCIL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DEMOLITION OF 1112 N. 7th, 1433 MONROE, 525-527 N. 3rd, 635-637 LIND AND 316 OHIO STREETS 

WHEREAS, the City received court-ordered demolitions for 1112 N. 7th, 1433 Monroe, 525-527 N. 3rd St., 635-637 Lind and 316 Ohio Streets because they are considered dangerous, unsafe, and abandoned; and 

WHEREAS, bids were advertised to demolish the structures and as a result of the bidding process, Miller Construction  Co. was found to be the low bidder in the amount of $77,500 to demolish all structures; and 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council accept the bid from Miller Construction  Company in the amount of $77,500 for the demolition of 1112 N. 7th, 1433 Monroe, 525-527 N. 3rd St., 635-637 Lind and 316 Ohio Streets and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the appropriate contract documents. 

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law.  

PASSED and APPROVED this 8th day of September, 2021.  

SIGNED:                      Michael A. Troup, Mayor 

ATTEST:                       Laura Oakman, City Clerk 

Ald. Reis 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 absent. Motion carried.  

CITY OF QUINCY COUNCIL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ASBESTOS ABATEMENT OF 1233 N. 11th AND 610 S. 7th STREETS 

WHEREAS, the City received court-ordered demolitions of 1233 N. 11th and 610 S. 7th Streets because they are  considered dangerous, unsafe, and abandoned; and  

WHEREAS, bids were advertised to abate the asbestos on/in the structures and as a result of the bidding process,  Thornburg Abatement was found to be the low bidder in the amount of $8,892; and 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council accept the bid from Thornburg Abatement  in the amount of $8,892 for the asbestos abatement of 1233 N. 11th and 610 S. 7th and that the Mayor be authorized to  execute the appropriate contract documents.  

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law.  

PASSED and APPROVED this 8th day of September, 2021.  

SIGNED:                             Michael A. Troup, Mayor 

ATTEST:                              Laura Oakman, City Clerk 

Ald. Reis moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Entrup, and on the roll call the following vote  resulted: Yeas: Ald. Uzelac, Holtschlag, Fletcher, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Mays, Freiburg, Mast, Reis, Awerkamp. 11.  Nays: Ald. Farha, Sassen. 2. Absent: Ald. Rein. 1. Motion carried.  

RESOLUTION 

WHEREAS, the Departments of Utilities and Engineering and Central Services are responsible for the routine  maintenance and repair of streets, alleys, and public parking lots located throughout the City of Quincy; and,  

WHEREAS, on May 24, 2021, the Quincy City Council authorized the rental of a FP5 Flameless All-In-One Patch  Truck for a three (3) month period ending September 25, 2021; and, 

WHEREAS, the City desires to extend the rental agreement period an additional thirty (30) days to October 25, 2021;  and,  

WHEREAS, Bergkamp, Inc., of Salina, Kansas, submitted a quote in the amount of $10,500.00 for the additional thirty  (30) day rental period; and,  

WHEREAS, the Director of Utilities and Engineering and Director of Central Services have reviewed this quote and  find it to be acceptable; and,  

WHEREAS, funding for the rental of this equipment is available in the current fiscal year budget. 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Utilities and Engineering and the Director of Central Services recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the City be authorized to extend its rental agreement with  Bergkamp, Inc., of Salina, Kansas, an additional thirty (30) days for the rental of a FP5 Flameless All-In-One Patch Truck  and payment in the amount of $10,500.00 be authorized upon receipt of an invoice.  

 Jeffrey Conte, P.E. 

Director of Utilities & Engineering 

Kevin McClean  

Director of Central Services 

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

RESOLUTION 

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering recently requested bids for the furnishing and installation  of two hundred thirty-five (235) LED light fixtures on various light posts and traffic signal posts throughout the City of  Quincy; and,  

WHEREAS, two (2) bids were received: 

Bodine Electric 

Decatur, Illinois                                           $239,700.00 

Brown Electric Construction Company 

Quincy, Illinois                                             $118,900.60 

Engineer’s Estimate                                    $126,900.00 

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 Motor Fuel Tax 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 recommends to the Mayor  and Quincy City Council that the low bid from Brown Electric Construction Company of Quincy, Illinois, in the amount  of $118,900.60 be accepted and the Mayor be authorized to sign the necessary contract documents.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.  

Director of Utilities and Engineering 

Ald. Bauer 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.  

RESOLUTION 

WHEREAS, City of Quincy healthcare premiums have increased significantly since 2015; and,

WHEREAS, the Mayor has sought innovative solutions to enhancing city employee benefit options and reducing  healthcare cost increases; and, 

WHEREAS, the National Accountable Care Research Foundation LLC and its affiliates, Secure Enroll and Coalition  Health Analytics, perform collectively as a professional research and negotiation organization on behalf of public entities  in Illinois and Quincy; and,  

WHEREAS, said Foundation and affiliates have proposed to consult the City of Quincy and other Municipal/ Governmental entities in the region for the purposes of developing a cost saving health and wellness campaign called  “Home-Town Rewards”; and  

WHEREAS, all consultancy fees will be contingent on measurable incremental reductions in health plan component  costs driven from grant writing and/or, negotiated/sponsored cost reductions in medical provider fees and/or, negotiated/ sponsored cost reductions in prescription drug charges and/or negotiated cost reductions in the administrative fees of Blue  Cross Blue Shield, which in no case will exceed 20% of CLIENT ACKNOWLEDGED savings; and,  

WHEREAS, this proposed consulting engagement will commence September 7, 2021, but no fees are due until savings  are presented to and substantiated by the Comptroller of the City of Quincy; and,  

WHEREAS, this consultancy can be terminated after 1 year but all measurable savings that persist past termination  will be paid for 24 months as run out if they can be verified to persist that long and are reasonably acknowledged by the  Comptroller of the City. 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Personnel Committee recommends Council approval of a consulting  contract with the National Accountable Care Research Foundation and its affiliates, Secure Enroll and Coalition Health  Analytics, to develop and manage a cost saving health and wellness campaign called “Home-Town Healthcare Rewards”  and that the Mayor be authorized to sign said agreement. 

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

ORDINANCE 

Second presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending The 2013 Neighborhood Land Use Plan. 

ORDINANCE 

Second presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title III (Administration) of Chapter 32 (City Council) of The Municipal Code of The City of Quincy of 2015 Establishing Rules For Remote Participation. Ald. Bergman, seconded by Ald. Sassen moved that the Mayor appoint an Adhoc Committee to review this ordinance  and hold it on a second reading pending a recommendation from that Committee. Motion carried. The Mayor made the recommendations of Ald. Rein, Sassen and Bergman to the Adhoc Committee. Ald. Entrup moved to appoint Ald. Rein, Sassen, and Bergman to the Adhoc Committee. Motion carried.  

ORDINANCE 

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For A Planned Development.  (3120 N. 12th St. to operate an office/shop for an on-site water & fire damage restoration service.) Ald. Fletcher moved the requirements of Section 32.31 of the City Code of the City of Quincy be waived and the  ordinance adopted, seconded by Ald. Entrup, and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent. The Chair, Mayor Michael A. Troup, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted. 

ORDINANCE 

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Vacating an Alley. (South 7th Street, Kentucky Street, South  8th Street and State Street). 

ORDINANCE 

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title III (Administration) of Chapter 32 (City  Council) of The Municipal Code of The City Of Quincy of 2015 Establishing Rules For Public Comments At Public  Meetings And Public Hearings of The City Of Quincy, City Council, and Other Boards, Commissions And Committees. 

ORDINANCE 

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending The Code of Ordinances of Quincy, Illinois, To  Provide For Mayoral Appointment of Fire and Police Chiefs. 

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE 

Mike Farha 

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. 

MOTIONS 

Ald. Bauer moved to allow the closure of Maine Street from 7th – 8th on September 11, 2021, from 7 a.m. to 10:30  a.m. for a 9/11 Memorial Service. Motion carried. 

Ald. Uzelac referred to the Traffic Commission to study the crosswalk on Maine Street in front of Quincy Medical  Group as there have been close calls concerning pedestrians. Motion carried. 

Ald. Uzelac moved that the Glow Row Special Event on Saturday, September 11th be amended to have the street closed  at 6th St, Maine to Hampshire St. at 1:00 p.m. Motion carried.  

Ald. Holtschlag 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 14 Aldermen voted yea.  Motion carried. 

CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED 

After sitting in Executive Session on the matter on Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2) Collective Bargaining  Negotiations, Ald. Sassen moved the City Council reconvene and sit in regular session at 7:44 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 the Amalgamated Transit Union Local #1108, concerning terms and  wages for the term May 1, 2021, through April 30, 2024; and 

WHEREAS, the Transit Director, the Director of Administrative Services, and the Personnel Committee 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. 

Marty Stegeman 

Transit Director  

Jeffrey Mays 

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

The City Council adjourned at 7:46 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Uzelac. Motion carried.

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