Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met June 20.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

RESOLUTION

Utilities and Engineering Director and Central Services Committee recommending the City enter into a contract with Klingner and Associates for construction inspection and engineering services in the amount of $499,483.

PUBLIC FORUM

PETITIONS

Fireworks Authority, Inc. requesting permission to hold a fireworks display at the Quincy Country Club on July 3rd at 2410 State Street, at approximately 9:30 p.m. The Quincy Fire Department has given their approval.

By the Machinists Retiree Club requesting to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived from July 1st to August 27th. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.

A Special Event Application from Quincy Freedom Fest, Inc. requesting permission to hold the “Freedom Fest 2022” on Sunday, July 3rd and Monday, July 4th in Clat Adams Park. They request closure of Front Street between Hampshire and Vermont Streets from 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 3rd through 11:00 p.m. on Monday, July 4th with barricades for the street closure. The Quincy Police Department recommends approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License for various bands playing throughout the event. The applicant also requests permission to erect a stage and several large tents on Park District property for the event with approval pending an inspection of the structures by the Quincy Fire Department once the structures are in place and prior to the start of the event. Emergency Management Services, Quincy Police Department, and the Quincy Park District have been involved with the coordination of the event. The Department of Utilities & Engineering recommends approval of the application pending the submission of an executed contract between the applicant and Emergency Management Services.

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION

Selection of Adam C. Yates as Quincy Police Chief

MAYOR’S POLICE CHIEF SWEARING IN CEREMONY

Swearing in Adam C. Yates as Quincy Police Chief #33

RESOLUTION

Chief of Police and Police Aldermanic Committee recommending approval to purchase lodging from TownePlace Suites in Lombard, IL, in the amount of $12,000.00 for Officer Brandon Keller and Officer Samuel Nielsen to attend the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy.

ORDINANCES

Adoption of an Ordinance entitled:

An Ordinance Amending The 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget, as amended. (Appropriate $506,000 for Non-Departmental Disbursements.)

An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For A Planned Development. (1301 College Ave., Renovate a single-family residence into a two-family residence (duplex).

Second Presentation 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. (2009 Broadway, change zoning from R1C (single family residential) to C2 (Commercial.)

REPORT OF FINANCE

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2) Collective Bargaining Negotiations

https://www.quincyil.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/6833