Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met Jan. 10.

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, Bergman, Bauer, Mays, Sassen, Mast, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 10.

Absent: Ald. Entrup, Freiburg, Farha, Rein. 4.

Ald. Sassen moved the absent Aldermen be excused from this meeting. Motion carried.

The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held January 3, 2022, and the Town Business minutes of December 13, 2021, were approved as printed on a motion of Ald. Uzelac. Motion carried.

Legal Counsel: Assistant Corporation Counsel Bruce Alford.

Ald. Bauer moved the City Council sit as a Town Board. Motion carried.

TOWN BUSINESS

The City Clerk and Ex-Officio Town Clerk presented and read the following:

Registered Request to Speak

The Township Ex-Officio Mayor asked if there is anyone present to speak.

There were none present.

Report Of The Quincy Township Supervisor For General Assistance For The Month Of December, 2021.

DISBURSEMENTS

Relief orders were issued

to 6 cases containing 6 

individuals at an average 

grant per case of $325.00          $ 1,950.00

CASH ACCOUNT 

Balance December 1, 2021 

GA Checking                              $ 1,810.39

GA Money Market                       70,400.45

SSI Reimbursement                         650.00

Interest                                                 5.62

Total                                         $ 72,866.46

Obligations paid during  

the month                                 $ (1,950.00)

Balance December 31, 2021                   $ 70,916.46 

 Cindy Brink 

Supervisor Quincy Township 

We the undersigned auditing committee to which were referred the above bills respectfully report it has examined same and recommend their payment. 

Dave Bauer, Chairman 

Jeff Bergman 

Ben Uzelac 

Ald. Bauer, seconded by Ald. Uzelac, moved the report be received and vouchers be issued for the payment of disbursements and administrative bills for the various amounts, and on the roll call each of the 10 Aldermen voted yea, with 4 absent. Motion carried.

Report of the Town of Quincy Auditing Committee

Bill Payments for All Vendors

January 2022

Vendor                                           Amount

Adams                                                 384.04

Alarm Systems                                      47.50

Ameren Illinois                                    369.54

City of Quincy Self Insurance               42.63

Digital Copy Systems                           36.18

IL Property Assessment Institute        410.00

Illinois School Supply                          616.30

Josh Ayres                                          240.00

Kirk Rodemich field work Assessor     824.00

Marco Assessor                                    41.50

O’Donnell’s                                           56.00

Total                                    $3,067.69

Committee:

Dave Bauer, Chairman

Jeff Bergman

Ben Uzelac

Ald. Bauer, seconded by Ald. Uzelac, moved the reports be received and vouchers be issued for the various amounts, and on the roll call each of the 10 Aldermen voted yea, with 4 absent. Motion carried.

Trustee Comments

There were no comments.

The meeting resumed its sitting as a City Council on motion of Ald. Bauer.

PUBLIC FORUM

Jason Priest spoke to the council.

PETITIONS

By Rupp Enterprises requesting a Special Permit for Planned Development to allow for multiple uses at 2435 Maine Street, presently zoned R3.

Ald. Sassen moved the petition be received and referred to the Plan Commission for study and to report back. Motion carried.

By Mark Cassens, on behalf of Dustin & Amber Becks and James & Teresa Spencer, requesting a subdivision (dividing one lot into two) for property located near 6214 Old Columbus Road, presently zoned RU1.

Ald. Mays moved the petition be received and referred to the Plan Commission for study and to report back. Motion carried.

Application for Revocable Permit for Encroachment of City Right of Way from Lyn Schlipman, board member of Right to Life of Adams County, requesting permission to hang a banner across 5th & Maine Street in conjunction with National Right to Life Week from January 18th to January 24th. She has asked that the City of Quincy assist in the installation and removal of this banner. The Utilities and Engineering Director presents this request, subject to the condition that the City is not responsible for weather-related damage to the banner.

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

FISCAL YEAR ENDING 4/30/2021 GASB

74/75 OPEB VALUATION

The report for Fiscal year ending 4/30/2021 GASB 74/75 OPEB Valuation was ordered, received and filed on a motion of Ald. Uzelac. Motion carried

RESOLUTION

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

RESOLUTION

HR Manager 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

RESOLUTION

HR Manager recommending approval of the transfer from the single Blue Cross Blue Shield plan to the primary and secondary HRA benefit plan that results in the same benefits, coverage, and cost to the employee Ald. Holtschlag moved Resolutions 1, 2, and 3 be moved to the end of the agenda, after the Executive Session, seconded by Ald. Uzelac. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Quincy Illinois that there is hereby appropriated the sum of One Million Ten Thousand Dollars ($1,010,000.00) of Motor Fuel Tax funds for the purpose of maintaining streets and high ways under the applicable provisions of Illinois Highway Code from 05/01/22 to 04/30/23.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that only those operations as listed and described on the approved Estimate of Maintenance Costs, including supplemental or revised estimates approved in connection with this resolution, are eligible for maintenance with Motor Fuel Tax funds during the period as specified above.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that City of Quincy shall submit within three months after the end of the maintenance period, as stated above, to the Department of Transportation, on forms available from the Department, a certified statement showing expenditures and the balances remaining in the funds authorized for expenditure by the Department under this appropriation, and

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

Ald. Sassen moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on a roll call each of the 10 Aldermen voted yea, with 4 absent. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Quincy Illinois that there is hereby appropriated the sum of Four Hundred Ninety One Thousand Dollars ($491,000.00) of Motor Fuel Tax funds for the purpose of maintaining streets and highways under the applicable provisions of Illinois Highway Code from 05/01/22 to 04/30/23.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that only those operations as listed and described on the approved Estimate of Maintenance Costs, including supplemental or revised estimates approved in connection with this resolution, are eligible for maintenance with Motor Fuel Tax funds during the period as specified above.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that City of Quincy shall submit within three months after the end of the maintenance period, as stated above, to the Department of Transportation, on forms available from the Department, a certified statement showing expenditures and the balances remaining in the funds authorized for expenditure by the Department under this appropriation, and

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

Ald. Sassen moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on a roll call each of the 10 Aldermen voted yea, with 4 absent. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, on January 11, 2021, the Quincy City Council awarded the contract for the CSO Phase I LTCP Improve ment Project which consists of the modification and replacement of select CSO diversion structures to improve the capture of combined sewage and conveyance to the Waste Water Treatment Plant for treatment; and,

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering requires the services of an engineering firm to assist with various inspections and construction material testing throughout the duration of the project; and, 

WHEREAS, Klingner and Associates of Quincy has submitted invoices totaling $17,057.17 for costs associated with these services; and,

WHEREAS, funding for this service is available in the 2021/2022 Sewer Fund fiscal year budget.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Utilities and Engineering and the Utilities Committee rec ommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the invoices from Klingner and Associates of Quincy, Illinois, totaling $17,057.17 be approved for payment.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Utilities & Engineering

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Mast, and on a roll call each of the 10 Aldermen voted yea, with 4 absent. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, both Tank Drainage System pumps at the Waste Water Treatment Plant recently failed and require repair; and,

WHEREAS, the pump repairs require the purchase of parts from the pump manufacturer through the regional representative Hydro-Kinetics Corporation of St. Louis, Missouri; and,

WHEREAS, the parts have been delivered and an invoice received in the amount of $11,696.15 for the repair parts; and, 

WHEREAS, funding for the purchase of the replacement parts is available in the 2021/2022 Sewer Fund fiscal year budget.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Utilities and Engineering and the Utilities Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that normal bidding requirements be waived and the invoice from Hydro-Kinetics Corporation of St. Louis, Missouri, in the amount of $11,696.15 be approved for payment. 

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Utilities & Engineering 

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Mast, and on a roll call each of the 10 Aldermen voted yea, with 4 absent. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 81 (Traffic Schedules) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (“Right Turn Only” for all southbound traffic at the intersection of 7th and Broadway.)

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption, seconded by Ald. Bergman, and on the roll call each of the 10 Aldermen voted yea, with 4 absent.

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

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 82 (No Parking Zones) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (“No Parking” on the west and east sides of North 7th Street from Broadway extending north to the alley entrances.)

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption, seconded by Ald. Bergman, and on the roll call each of the 10 Aldermen voted yea, with 4 absent.

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

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Establishing The Small Rental Rehabilitation Program (SRRP). Ald. Uzelac moved for the adoption, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Mast, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag, Fletcher, Bergman, Bauer, Mays. 9. Present: Ald. Sassen. 1. Absent: Ald. Rein, Entrup, Freiburg, Farha. 4.

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

ORDINANCE

First presentation an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For A Planned Development (2634-2638 Broadway, specifically at 2636 Broadway, Suite 2).

ORDINANCE

First presentation an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending The 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Budget.

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

Jack Holtschlag

Anthony E. Sassen

Richie Reis

Finance Committee

Ald. Reis, seconded by Ald. Sassen, moved the reports be received and vouchers be issued for the various amounts and on a roll call each of the 10 Aldermen voted yea, with 4 absent. Motion carried.

MOTIONS

Ald. Fletcher moved to allow a dumpster on city right-of-way at 227 Sycamore Street for one week. Motion carried. Ald. Fletcher moved to refer to Street Lights/Right-Of-Way Committee the street lights out at Hamann Lane. Motion carried.

Ald. Holtschlag moved the City Council adjourn and sit in Executive Session on Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(8) Security Procedures and 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2) Collective Bargaining Negotiations, seconded by Ald. Fletcher, and on a roll call each of the 10 Aldermen voted yea, with 4 absent. Motion carried.

CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED

After sitting in Executive Session on Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (8) Security Procedures and 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2) Collective Bargaining Negotiations, Ald. Uzelac moved the City Council reconvene and sit in regular session at 8:33 p.m. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

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.

RESOLUTION

HR Manager 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.

RESOLUTION

HR Manager recommending approval of the transfer from the single Blue Cross Blue Shield plan to the primary and secondary HRA benefit plan that results in the same benefits, coverage, and cost to the employee.

Ald. Mast moved to read Resolutions 1, 2 and 3 collectively, seconded by Ald. Uzelac. Motion carried. Ald. Sassen moved to table Resolutions 1, 2 and 3 for one week, seconded by Ald. Fletcher. Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 8:38 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Uzelac. Motion carried.

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