Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met May 31.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

PUBLIC FORUM

PETITIONS

Ward 2 A Special Event Application from Fishing for Freedom Quincy requesting permission to hold the annual Fishing for Freedom Fishing Tournament on Friday, June 3rd through Sunday, June 5th in Kessler Park. The Quincy Police Department recommends approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering Permit for the use of loud speakers. The applicant has submitted all required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering

Ward 6 A Special Event Application from the Quincy Notre Dame Cross Country Team requesting permission to hold the 21st Annual Raider Challenge on Saturday, June 25, 2022. They request the closure of the following streets from 6:00 a.m. through 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 25th and that the City provides barricades: Jackson Street, 8th Street to 12th Streets; R.J. Peters Drive, Gardner Expressway to 8th Street; Southbound lane of South 12th Street, R.J. Peters Drive to Jackson Street; Eastbound lane of Jackson Street, Gardner Expressway to 5th Street. The Quincy Park District has approved the closure of roads in South Park and Indian Mounds Park to accommodate the race route. The applicant has submitted all required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Ward 7 A Special Event Application from The District and Q-Fest Steering Committee requesting permission to hold Q-Fest on Friday, June 24th through Sunday, June 26th in downtown Quincy. They request the closure of the following streets and parking lot from 12:00 (noon) on Friday, June 24th through 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 26th and that the City provides barricades: Maine Street, 4th to 6th Streets, South 5th Street, Jersey to Maine Streets, Parking Lot G, Maine Street to Jail Alley, and that “No Parking” signs be placed at the following locations beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, June 24th: Maine Street, 4th to 6th Streets and North, South, and East Sides of Washington Park. The Quincy Police Department has approved both the Waiver of Liquor Ordinances and Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Ward 1 By J & M Displays Inc. requesting permission to hold a fireworks display for the Quincy Freedom Fest on July 4th at Quinsippi Island, approximately 9:30 p.m. The Quincy Fire Department has given their approval.

By the Elks Club requesting to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirements waived from June 1st to September 1st. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.

ANNUAL REPORT

REPORTS OF PLAN COMMISSION

Ward 2 Recommending approval of a Special Permit for Planned Development to renovate 1301 College Avenue, an existing single-family residence within a single-family zoning district, for use as a two-family residential unit (duplex), presently zoned R1C.

Ward 2 Recommending approval to rezone 2009 Broadway Street from R1C (Single-Family Residential) to C2 (Commercial) for continued use as a parking lot, as requested.

Ward 3 Recommending denial of an amendment to a Special Permit for Planned Development (Ordinance 93-51) for property located at 1537 North 24th Street (formerly 2304 Locust Street) to increase the number of overhead doors allowed from four to six and to replace the phrase “body shop” with the phrase “general auto repair.”

REQUESTS TO SPEAK

MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT

Rev. Carl R Terry, III to the Zoning Board of Appeals for an initial one year term, expiring June 30, 2023

RESOLUTIONS

The Resolution approving use of GOV HR Report as a guideline and scale for City Administration to use for non-union employee reviews which was tabled for one week by Aldermen Sassen.

Resolution Authorizing Execution and Amendment of Federal 5339 Grant Agreement. (To the purpose of off-setting a portion of the Public Transportation Program operating deficits.)

Interim Chief of Police recommending approval of the agreement with Caliber Public Safety, DBA InterAct Public Safety Systems of Chicago, IL, in the amount of $20,082.10 is extended for another year to cover the period from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an Ordinance entitled:

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 39 (Other Officials And Departments) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy. (Creating a Director of Public Works.)

REPORT OF FINANCE

https://www.quincyil.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/638/637886546471270000