Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met Sept. 20.

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, Rein, Mast, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 14.

The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held September 13, 2021, were approved as printed on a motion of Ald. Entrup. Motion carried.

Legal Counsel: Assistant Corporation Counsel Bruce Alford.

The City Clerk presented and read the following:

PETITIONS

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.

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

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

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 St. 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.

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

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

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

REPORT OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION

Recommending 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.

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

SALES TAX REPORT

The report of the Illinois Department of Revenue showing sales tax collected for the month of June, 2021, in the amount of $1,020,344.34 was ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Farha. Motion carried.

HOME RULE SALES TAX REPORT

The report of the city’s 1-1/2% home rule sales tax collected for the month of June, 2021, in the amount of $959,207.66 was ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Farha. Motion carried.

PROCLAMATION

By Michael A. Troup proclaiming September 20, 2021, as “American Business Women’s Association Day.” Ald. Sassen moved the proclamation be received and filed. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

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

Ald. Uzelac moved the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on a roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea.

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

ORDINANCE

Adoption 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. Ald. Reis moved the ordinance be tabled to the October 4th council meeting, seconded by Ald. Mast. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

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

Ald. Rein moved the ordinance and speakers be tabled to the October 4th council meeting, seconded by Ald. Fletcher, and on a roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Fletcher, Bergman, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Mast, Holtschlag. 7. Nays: Ald. Entrup, Bauer, Mays, Freiburg, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac. 7. The Mayor cast the vote of yea. Motion carried.

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.

Ald. Fletcher moved to table this ordinance indefinitely, seconded by Ald. Mast. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Adopting A Newer Version Of The Purchasing Policy Manual.

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled: 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.

Rules Suspended

Ald. Mast moved the rules be suspended at this time to hear from the above individuals. Motion carried. Kevin Krummel, 2815 Maine St., is on the Safe & Livable Housing committee. He read a letter to the council. They have received 43 letters of support from various agencies and organizations concerning the need for affordable rental properties. He encouraged the council to read the letters.

Janet Conover, 201 East Ave., thanked the Mayor for presenting the rental registration ordinance to the council and to the community. She stated that the current ordinance has many good points and will benefit our community. The

non-discrimination and retaliatory evictions clauses are very important, so leave them in. She calls on the Preservation Commission to have a day-long workshop for landlords. She had a handout for the Aldermen. Joe Zimmerman, 724 N. 20th St., is the chair of the Safe & Livable Housing committee. He thanked everyone for their efforts in regard to the issue. The committee is in support of the new ordinance that was presented. He had hoped that the landlords present at the committee meetings would have had their own solutions for the bad landlords, but they did not. He urges the council to vote in favor of this ordinance.

Ald. Farha moved the rules be resumed. Motion carried.

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

Jack Holtschlag

Anthony E. Sassen

Mike Rein

Richie Reis

Finance Committee

Ald. Mast left the City Council Chambers at 7:32 p.m. to recuse himself from the Finance Committee report vote.

Ald. Farha, seconded by Ald. Sassen, moved the report be received and vouchers be issued for the various amounts and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Fletcher, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Mays, Freiburg, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac Holtschlag. 13. Recused: Ald. Mast. 1. Motion carried.

Ald. Mast returned to the City Council Chambers at 7:33 p.m.

INFRASTRUCTURE PRESENTATION

Director of Engineering and Utilities Jeff Conte gave a power point presentation on the several infrastructure projects that are being done and the ones planned in the future.

MOTIONS

Ald. Mays referred to the Traffic Commission the placing of a “yield sign” on Ridgecrest Dr. with Ridgecrest yielding to Drake Dr. in the Drakewood subdivision. Motion carried.

Ald. Freiburg moved to allow a block party at Drakewood on October 9th from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Barricades needed at both ends of the street in front of 2800 Parkwood Dr. Also waive Section 111.096 (a) Consumption and Possession of Alcoholic Liquor or Beverage on Public Streets, Alleys, Sidewalks, and Lots. Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 7:47 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.

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