Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met Sept. 20.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

By the Knights of Columbus requesting permission to hold their annual “Tootsie Roll” tag days for People with Intellectual Disabilities September 24th & 25th at various locations in the city.

By Blessing Health System requesting permission to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived from now through 9/21/22. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.

Wards 4, 5 Special Event Application from Pink Pass It On requesting permission to hold the annual fundraiser walk benefiting the Blessing Hospital Breast Center on Saturday, October 23rd beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Washington Park. The walk will begin at 10:00 a.m. at 5th and Maine St. and proceed east to 12th St. The walkers will then move to the sidewalk and go east to 24th St. turn around at 24th and Maine St. and continue west to 5th S. on the sidewalk along Maine St. Applicant requests the closure of Maine St., 5th to 12th St., with barricades placed at all intersecting streets, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The Quincy Police Department has recommended approval of a Live Entertainment Public Gathering License. The applicant also requests that Auxiliary Officers assist with traffic control during the event. Approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Ward 2 Special Event Application from Quincy University requesting permission to hold Quincy University’s Homecoming Parade and Balloon Glow on Thursday, September 30th. The parade will begin at 6:00 p.m. at 18th and Lind St. and will proceed south on 18th St. to Oak St., turning east on Oak St. to 20th St. The applicant requests that the Quincy Police Department assist with traffic control on the parade route. Applicant requests the closure of 20th St., College Ave. to Elm St. from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and the City provide barricades. Approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Ward 6 Special Event Application from #BeLikeGrace 5K Run/Walk requesting permission to hold the event on Saturday, October 2nd from 5:00 p.m. through 10:30 p.m. in South Park. Applicant requests the closure of R.J. Peters Dr., 8th St. to 12th St. from 5:00 p.m. through 10:30 p.m. and the City provides barricades. The Quincy Police Department recommends approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License for a live band. Emergency Management Services, the Quincy Police 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 a Certificate of Liability Insurance by the applicant.

REPORT OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION

Ward 1 The Traffic Commission recommends that the referral to install “Stop” signs at the intersection of 17th and Cedar Streets be granted. Traffic on North 17th Street will stop for traffic on Cedar Street.

SALES TAX

June 2021 - $1,020,344.34

HOME RULE SALES TAX

June 2021 - $959,207.66

PROCLAMATION

September 20, 2021 as “American Business Women’s Association Day”

ORDINANCES

Adoption of an Ordinance entitled:

Ward 7 An Ordinance Vacating An Alley. (South 7th Street, Kentucky Street, South 8th Street and State Street).

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.

An Ordinance Amending The Code Of Ordinances Of Quincy, Illinois To Provide For Mayoral Appointment Of Fire And Police Chiefs.

Requests to Speak

Written requests to speak under suspended rules by Barry Cheyne, 4614 Covington Lane, and Anthony Cameron, 535 Maine, Ste. 12, concerning the Mayoral Appointment Of Fire And Police Chiefs ordinance.

Second presentation of an Ordinance entitled:

The Ordinance Requiring The Registration Of Residential Rental Property, which was tabled by Ald. Fletcher at the June 14, 2021 city council meeting.

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled:

An Ordinance Adopting A Newer Version Of The Purchasing Policy Manual. The Ordinance Requiring The Registration Of Residential Rental Property. 

Requests to Speak

Written request to speak under suspended rules by Kevin Krummel, 2815 Maine St., Janet Conover, 201 East Ave., and Joe Zimmerman, 724 N. 20th St., concerning the Registration Of Residential Rental Property ordinance.

REPORT OF FINANCE 

INFRASTRUCTURE PRESENTATION

https://www.quincyil.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/638/637668807996600000