Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met Jan. 18.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

PUBLIC FORUM

PETITION

By Quincy Medical Group Foundation Cancer Crush requesting permission to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived from now through 04/15/22. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.

SALES TAX REPORT

September, 2021 - $984,939.47

October, 2021 - $999,567.43

HOME RULE SALES TAX REPORT

September, 2021 - $927,337.27

October, 2021 - $957,631.22

MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS

Dr. Tim Jacobs to the Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees for a two year term and Ed Holthaus to the Quincy Tree Commission for a three year term.

PROCLAMATION

January 18th through January 25, 2022 as “Sanctity of Human Life Week”

RESOLUTIONS

The HR Manager recommending approval of the restructure of the QMG Employee Clinic to be included under the reinsured HRA plan to eliminate redundant expenses and the prior independent contract discontinued and replaced by this new integrated structure. Recommending approval of the transfer from Blue Cross Blue Shield dental plan to MetLife dental plan that results in the same benefits, coverage, and cost to the employee. Recommending approval of the transfer from the single Blue Cross Blue Shield plan to the primary and secondary HRA benefits plan that results in the same benefits, coverage, and cost to the employee, consolidated and tabled for one week on a motion by Ald. Sassen.

Chief of Police recommending approval to transfer one half of the Justice Authority Grant (JAG) funds in the amount of $7,585.00 to Adams County.

Comptroller and Finance Committee recommending engaging Lauterbach & Amen, Naperville, IL to provide the actuarial valuations for both the fire and police pension fund for a total three-year cost of $34,080.

Purchasing Agent recommending approval of the bid from The Golden Ruler of Hannibal, MO in the amount of $10,537.57 with 29% off catalog pricing for a one-year contract period of February 1, 2022 through January 31, 2023.

Purchasing Agent recommending approval of the bid from Aramark Uniform for a two-year contract beginning February 1, 2022 and ending January 31, 2024; for an annual cost of $9,545.64.

Aeronautics Committee and Airport Director recommending approval of the proposed ground lease with Moss Family Farms Inc. for the farming of the agricultural acreage at Quincy Regional Airport.

Aeronautics Committee and the Airport Director recommending approval of an agreement with Crawford, Murphy, and Tilly, Inc. for Phase Two of the reconstruction of runway 4/22 and removal of runway 18/36 project, the total contract cost is not to exceed $118,600. In accordance with the FAA Airport Improvement Program this cost will be 90% funded by the United States Department of Transportation, 5% funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation, and 5% funded by the City of Quincy.

Aeronautics Committee and the Airport Director recommending approval of an agreement with Crawford, Murphy, and Tilly, Inc. to provide engineering and planning services to construct a general aviation apron and roadway for a new corporate hangar, the total contract cost is not to exceed $310,600. This project is to be 90% funded by the State of Illinois, and 10% by the City of Quincy.

ORDINANCES

Second presentation of an Ordinance entitled:

Ward 4 An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For A Planned Development (2634-2638 Broadway, specifically at 2636 Broadway, Suite 2).

An Ordinance Amending The 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Budget.

REPORT OF FINANCE

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (11) Pending or Imminent Litigation

https://www.quincyil.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/6407