Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met May 23.

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 being absent the meeting was called to order by the City Clerk.

The following members were physically present:

Ald. Fletcher, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Mays, Freiburg, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Mast, Maples, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 13. Absent: Ald. Reis. 1.

ALD. FARHA ELECTED TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN

Ald. Entrup nominated Ald. Farha for Temporary Chairman.

There being no further nominations, Ald. Uzelac moved the nominations be closed. Motion carried. Ald. Entrup moved Ald. Farha be declared elected Temporary Chairman. Motion carried.

Ald. Farha took the chair and presided over the meeting.

The minutes of the regular meeting of City Council held May 16, 2022, were approved on a motion of Ald. Entrup. Motion carried.

Ald. Entrup moved Alderman Reis be allowed the usual compensation for this meeting. Motion carried. Legal Council: Assistant Corporation Counsel Bruce Alford.

PUBLIC FORUM

Reg Akrom spoke to the council that it has been reported that there will be a surge in kilowatt costs this summer. He predicts that there will be a drop in price this fall.

Jason Priest spoke to the city council.

The City Clerk presented and read the following:

PETITIONS

By Fireworks Authority Inc. requesting permission to hold a fireworks display on June 3rd at QU Stadium, 1800 Sycamore, approximately 9:30 p.m. The Quincy Fire Department has given their approval.

Ald. Bauer moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried. By Fireworks Authority Inc. requesting permission to hold a fireworks display on July 1st at QU Stadium, 1800 Sycamore, approximately 9:30 p.m. The Quincy Fire Department has given their approval.

Ald. Bauer moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried. By Fireworks Authority Inc. requesting permission to hold a fireworks display on July 3rd at QU Stadium, 1800 Sycamore, approximately 9:30 p.m. The Quincy Fire Department has given their approval.

Ald. Bauer moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried. By Fishing for Freedom requesting to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirements waived from June 3rd to 4th. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.

Ald. Holtschlag moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried. A Special Event Application from The District requesting permission to hold the “Blues in the District” concerts in Washington Park between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on the following Fridays: June 10th, June 24th, July 8th, July 22nd, August 12th, August 26th. They request “No Parking” signs for nine (9) parking stalls along the east side of Washington Park, beginning at Maine St. and extending north, and eleven (11) parking stalls along the south side of Washington Park, beginning at 5th St. and extending west from 12:00 (noon) to allow for food vendor trucks and trailers. The applicant also requests four (4) “Accessible Parking” signs for the south side of Washington Park, west of the requested “No Parking” area. The Quincy Police Department recommends approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License for the events. The applicant has submitted all required documentation and the Department of Utilities and Engineering recommends approval of the application.

Ald. Uzelac moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried. A Special Event Application from the Quincy Sister City Commission requesting permission to hold “GermanFest” on Friday, June 3rd, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 4th from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in South Park. They request barricades and “No Parking” signs at the east entrance of the park on South 12th Street. The Quincy Police Department has approved a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License for live music. They have submitted all required documentation and the Department of Utilities and Engineering recommends approval of the application.

Ald. Maples moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried. A Special Event Application from Reverend Dr. Orville Jones, Pastor of First Baptist Church, requesting permission to hold the “Juneteenth 2022 Celebration” on Saturday, June 18th, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the First Baptist Church property, 724 North 7th St., and the City-owned vacant lot west of the Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex, 701 North 8th Street. Closure of the following streets and City-owned property with “No Parking” signs being placed on both sides of the affected streets, on the afternoon of Friday, June 17, 2022, are requested with barricades: Elm Street, 7th to 8th Streets, North 7th St., College to Elm Streets, College St., 7th to 8th St., Vacant Lot to the west of 701 North 8th St. They request that a city garbage truck be placed on-site from Friday, June, 17th through Sunday, June 19th for the collection of garbage. The Quincy Police Department recommends approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License for the event. Approval of a 30’x30’ tent and stage on the City-owned lot is recommended pending an inspection of the structures by the Quincy Fire Department. The applicant has submitted all required documentation and the Department of Utilities and Engineering recommends approval of the application.

Ald. Bauer moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried. A Special Event Application from Tieraney Craig, owner of Quincy Brewing Company, 110 North 6th St., requesting permission to hold an artisan-style Maker’s Market on Saturday, June 18, 2022, between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The closure of the following street, alley, and parking lot from 10:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m. on the day of the event and barricades for the closures are requested: North 6th St., Maine to Hampshire Streets, Jail Alley, North 6th St. to Parking Lot G and Southwest corner of Parking Lot I. “No Parking” signs are requested to be placed on the requested street, alley, and parking lot closures on the afternoon of Friday, June 17th. The Quincy Police Department recommends approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License for the event. The applicant has submitted all required documentation and the Department of Utilities and Engineering recommends approval of the application.

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

Temporary Chairman Farha asked that City Comptroller Sheri Ray update the council on the summary of the Fiscal 2021 cash basis income statement. She answered questions from the council.

RESOLUTION

Resolution Approving Use Of GOV HR Report As Guideline And Scale For City Administration To Use For Non Union Employee Reviews.

Ald. Sassen moved to remove from the table. Motion carried

Ald. Sassen, seconded by Ald. Maples, moved the resolution be tabled until all the Aldermen have reviewed the information. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The City of Quincy d/b/a Quincy Transit Lines operates a public transportation system in Quincy and Ad ams County; and

WHEREAS, The effective use of radio communications is vital to the safety of the operations of the system; and

WHEREAS, The current radio system does not allow the dispatchers to reliably contact the operators and the operators cannot contact the office; and

WHEREAS, The State of Illinois Department of Transportation has authorized the use of CARES funds to cover 100% of the cost of an upgrade to the radio system; and

WHEREAS, Gem Electronics is the only Certified Distributor of Kenwood radio products in the Quincy area and has submitted a quote totaling $28,931.91 to upgrade the radio system by adding an antenna and repeater; now

THEREFORE, Be it resolved that the City Council and the Mayor of the City of Quincy authorize the Transportation Director to enter into an agreement with Gem Electronics of Quincy Illinois to perform the upgrade of the Quincy Transit Lines radio system.

PRESENTED and ADOPTED the 23rd day of May 2022.

Michael A. Troup, Mayor

ATTEST

Laura Oakman, City Clerk

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

CITY OF QUINCY COUNCIL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING

DEMOLITION EXPENDITURES FOR 630 NORTH 5TH AND 635 SPRUCE STREETS

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is committed to the improvement of the quality of life of its residents and reducing blight; and

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy has established a program to address unsafe and dangerous buildings; and

WHEREAS, the City received a Court Order to demolish as dangerous and unsafe buildings located at 630 North 5th and 635 Spruce Streets; and subsequently received Judicial Deed to the properties.

WHEREAS, demolition bids were sought and three bids were submitted:

Miller Construction Company $38,500

S. Shafer Excavating, Inc. $61,900

Niemann General Construction, Inc. $80,939

WHEREAS, Miller Construction Company was found to be the low bidder in the amount of $38,500 to demolish the structures; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council accept the bid from Miller Construction Company in the amount of $38,500 for the demolition of the structures located at 630 North 5th and 635 Spruce Streets and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the appropriate contract documents.

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law. PASSED and APPROVED this 24th day of May, 2022.

SIGNED: Michael A. Troup, Mayor

ATTEST: Laura Oakman, City Clerk

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

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Section 45.190 – 45.196 of Chapter 45 (Finance) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (Amend the Bring Entertainment to Quincy “Bet on Q” Grant Program.) Ald. Uzelac moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on a roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Holtschlag, Fletcher, Entrup, Bauer, Mays, Freiburg, Mast, Maples, Uzelac. 9. Nays: Ald. Bergman, Farha, Sassen, Rein. 4. Absent: Ald. Reis. 1. Motion carried

ORDINANCE

Second presentation 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.)

FINANCE REPORT 5/23/2022

Michael Farha

Anthony E. Sassen

Mike Rein

Jack Holtschlag

Finance Committee

Ald. Rein, seconded by Ald. Sassen, moved the report be received and vouchers be issued for the various amounts and on a roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Fletcher, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Mays, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Mast, Maples, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 12. Abstain: Ald. Freiburg, 1. Absent: Ald. Reis. 1. Motion carried.

MOTIONS

Ald. Fletcher moved to refer to the Traffic Commission the placement of a child at play street sign at 14th & Donley Street in reference to an Autistic child who lives in the area. Motion carried.

Ald. Uzelac moved to close 5th Street from Vermont to Broadway on June 28th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with barricades for County Clerk Ryan Niekamp. Motion carried.

Ald. Holtschlag moved the City Council adjourn and sit in Executive Session Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act under Personnel Matters 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) and Security Procedures/Security Threats 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (8), seconded by Ald. Uzelac, and on a roll call the following vote resulted. Yeas: Ald. Fletcher, Entrup, Bauer, Mays, Freiburg, Farha, Sassen, Reis, Maples. Holtschlag. 10. Nays: Ald. Bergman, Rein, Mast. 3. Absent: Ald. Reis 1. Motion carried.

CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED

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

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY PAYMENT FOR CYBER SECURITY CONSULTING SERVICES

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy has been the victim of a cyber incident on or about May 7, 2022;

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy has experienced technical difficulties with its computer systems and operations;

WHEREAS, under section 2-7 of the purchasing code, the Director of Purchasing and Director of Administrative

Services may authorize an emergency expenditure in excess of $10,000.00, but must report such expense at the next regular meeting of the City Council;

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Quincy met on May 16, 2022, and during said meeting in closed session, the expenditures for services from MULLEN COUGHLIN, LLC, and KROLL ASSOCIATES, INC. were disclosed to the City Council; and

WHEREAS, to implement corrective action to hasten the restoration of City cyber services, an emergency payment of $506,000.00 was made to Coveware, a subcontractor available to the City of Quincy pursuant to its contract with Kroll Associates, Inc., on May 19, 2022, for cyber security consulting services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council that the Emergency Purchase of cyber secu rity consulting services from Coveware in the sum of $506,000.00, is hereby approved.

Dated: May 23, 2022 Michael A. Troup, Mayor

Laura Oakman, City Clerk

Ald. Uzelac moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on a roll call the following vote resulted. Yeas: Ald. Maples, Uzelac, Holtschlag, Fletcher, Entrup, Bauer, Mays, Freiburg, Farha, Sassen. 10. Nays: Ald. Bergman, Rein, Mast. 3. Absent: Ald. Reis 1. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING NOTIFICATION OF EMERGENCY PURCHASES AND SUPPORTING RETENTION OF MULLEN COUGHLIN, LLC, KROLL ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR INFORMATION SECURITY SERVICES AND CYBER CRYPTOCURRENCY AND RANSOMWARE NEGOTIATION SERVICES

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy has been the victim of a cyber incident on or about May 7, 2022;

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy has experienced technical difficulties with its computer systems and operations;

WHEREAS, under Section 2-7 of the purchasing code, the Director of Purchasing and Director of Administrative Services may authorize an emergency expenditure in excess of $10,000.00, but must report such expense at the next regular meeting of the City Council;

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Quincy met on May 16, 2022, and during said meeting in closed session, the expenditures for services from MULLEN COUGHLIN, LLC, and KROLL ASSOCIATES, INC. were disclosed to the City Council; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Quincy, its residents, and the general public that said Emergency Purchases be ratified by the City Council.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council that the Emergency Purchase of services from MULLEN COUGHLIN, LLC, and KROLL ASSOCIATES, INC., is hereby approved.

Dated: May 23, 2022 Michael A. Troup, Mayor

Laura Oakman, City Clerk

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

The City Council adjourned at 8:07 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.

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