Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met Oct. 25.

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, Rein, Mast, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 13. Absent: Ald. Sassen. 1.

Ald. Farha moved Ald. Sassen be allowed the usual compensation for this meeting. Motion carried. The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held October 18, 2021, were approved as printed on a motion of Ald. Entrup. Motion carried.

Legal Counsel: Corporation Counsel Lonnie Dunn.

The City Clerk presented and read the following:

PUBLIC FORUM

No one was present to speak.

REPORTS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION

Recommending approval of “Right Turn Only” for all southbound traffic on North 7th Street between Broadway and Spring Street.

Ald. Bauer moved the report be received and concurred in and an ordinance drafted. Motion carried. Recommending the removal of parking on the west and east sides of North 7th Street between Broadway and Spring Street. The “No Parking” zones will begin at Broadway and extend north to the alley entrances. Ald. Bauer moved the report be received and concurred in and an ordinance drafted. Motion carried. Recommending that the referral to rescind the “No Stopping or Standing” ordinance on the south side of Locust Street between 4th and 5th Streets be granted. A “No Parking” zone will remain on the south side of Locust Street beginning at 4th Street and extending east a distance of fifty (50) feet.

Ald. Fletcher moved the report be received and concurred in and an ordinance drafted. Motion carried. Recommending that the referral to remove parking on the east side of South 6th Street between Kentucky and State Streets be granted. The “No Parking” zone will begin at a point ninety (90) feet south of the center of Kentucky Street and extend south a distance of one hundred seventy (170) feet.

Ald. Holtschlag moved the report be received and concurred in and an ordinance drafted. Motion carried. Recommending the implementation of a “No Stopping or Standing” zone on the north and south sides of Maine Street from Emery Drive east to 30th Street. The Commission also requests that other conflicting “No Parking” and “No Standing” zones be rescinded.

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

MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT

By Mayor Michael A. Troup making the appointment Catherine Daily to serve on the Sister City Commission for a three-year term.

Ald. Farha moved the appointment be confirmed. Motion carried.

CITY OF QUINCY COUNCIL RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF STREET TREES

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is a Tree City USA Community; and

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy has budgeted funds to support a street trees program allowing city residents to purchase trees for planting on city right of way; and

WHEREAS, the City received three bids from nursery companies for the purchase and planting of fifty (50) ornamental and shade trees; and

WHEREAS, Leffer’s Landscaping and Nursery Inc. submitted the low bid of $12,110 for the purchase and planting of

the trees; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City’s Tree Commission recommends to the Mayor and City Council to accept the purchase and planting of fifty (50) shade and ornamental trees from Leffer’s Landscaping and Nursery Inc. for a total cost not to exceed $12,110 for the fall 2021 City Tree Program.

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law. PASSED and APPROVED this 26th day of October, 2021.

SIGNED: Michael A. Troup, Mayor

ATTEST: Laura Oakman, City Clerk

Ald. Rein, seconded by Ald. Uzelac, moved to amend the resolution presented to the Alderman to show the correct number of trees to be 50 and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried. Ald. Rein moved for the adoption of the resolution as amended, seconded by Ald. Uzelac, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Bauer, Mays, Freiburg, Farha, Rein, Mast, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag, Fletcher, Entrup. 12. Nay: Ald. Bergman. 1. Absent: Ald. Sassen. 1. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Quincy Illinois that the following described street(s)/road(s)/structure be improved under the Illinois Highway Code. Work shall be done by Contract.

For Roadway/Street Improvements Route From To

Riverfront Connector Trail n/a Jersey Street Hampshire Street

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,

1. That the proposed improvement shall consist of Construction of a multi-use trail, parking lot, and related items. Funded partially with an ITEP grant.

2. That there is hereby appropriated the sum of Twenty-nine Thousand Dollars ($29,000.00) for the improvement of said section from the Local Public Agency’s allotment of Motor Fuel Tax funds.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk is hereby directed to transmit four (4) certified originals of this resolution to the district office of the Department of Transportation.

Ald. Holtschlag moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Uzelac, and on the roll call call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Farha, Mast, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag, Fletcher, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Mays, Freiburg. 12. Nay: Ald. Rein. 1. Absent: Ald. Sassen. 1. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering advertised for bids for the 2021 Concrete Repair Project which includes the patching of concrete pavement, fire hydrant replacement and new sewer manholes at six (6) locations throughout the City of Quincy; and,

WHEREAS, the following bids were received:

G.M. Sipes

Rushville, Illinois $1,068,037.95

Million Construction

Quincy, Illinois $ 999,080.50

Laverdiere Construction

Macomb, Illinois $ 973,171.40

Engineer’s Estimate $1,032,919.00

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 Capital Fund, Sewer Fund and Water Fund fiscal year budgets; 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 and the Central Services Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the low bid from Laverdiere Construction of Macomb, Illinois, in the amount of $973,171.40 be accepted and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the necessary contract documents.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Utilities & Engineering

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

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending The District Map Which Is Made A Part Of Section 162.002 Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015 (Zoning change from R3 to D2, known as: 304 S. 10th St., 922 York St., and 300 S. 10th St.)

Ald. Uzelac moved the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on a 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

Adoption of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For A Planned Development (To operate a restaurant/café with delivery/pick-up at 2001 Jefferson St.)

Ald. Farha moved the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on a 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

Second presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Vacating An Alley (The eastern 150-feet of the southernmost east west public alley located in the city block bounded by Kentucky St., S. 8th St., State St., and S. 7th St.)

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

Michael Farha

Jack Holtschlag

Mike Rein

Richie Reis

Finance Committee

Ald. Farha, seconded by Ald. Rein, 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. Holtschlag moved to change the Adams County Sheriff Department’s “Trunk or Treat” event date from October 28th to the 27th. Motion carried

Ald. Holtschlag moved the City Council adjourn and sit in Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2) Collective Bargaining Negotiations, seconded by Ald. Uzelac, and on a roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.

CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED

After sitting in Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2) Collective Bargaining Negotiations, Ald. Farha moved the City Council reconvene and sit in regular session at 8:03 p.m. Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 8:04 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Uzelac. Motion carried.

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