Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met July 25.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

PUBLIC FORUM

PETITIONS

By the Quincy Kiwanis Club requesting permission to hold their “Peanut Day” on September 2nd from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at various locations throughout the city.

By Friends of the Log Cabin requesting to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived from August 30th to September 10th. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.

Ward 7 Special Event Application from The District requesting permission to hold the “Feast in the Heart of Quincy” on Sunday, August 7th from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. in front of the Corinthian Event Center located at 415 Hampshire St. They request the closure of Hampshire St., 4th to 5th from noon through 10:00 p.m. on August 7th and the City provide barricades. The Quincy Police Department has approved the liquor ordinance be waived to allow for the consumption and possession of liquor on a public street. The applicant has also requested a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License for the event to allow for live music. The applicant has submitted all required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities and Engineering pending approval of the Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License by the Quincy Police Department.

Ward 5 Special Event Application from the Knights of Columbus #583 requesting permission to hold its annual Knights of Columbus BBQ on Friday, August 12th through Sunday, August 14th on the Knights of Columbus grounds located at 700 South 36th St. The Department of Utilities & Engineering requests that “No Parking” signs be placed on Holford Dr., South Holford Dr., West Holford Dr. from 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 12th through 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 14th. The Quincy Police Department has approved a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License for the event. Approval for the use of multiple tents is recommended pending an inspection of the structures by the Quincy Fire Department once the tents are in place and prior to the start of the event. A Carnival License has been issued for the event. All carnival rides and games will be inspected prior to the start of the event. Emergency Management Services and the Quincy Police Department have been involved with the coordination of safety measures for the event. The applicant has submitted all required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Ward 7 Special Event Application from Jennifer Dancer of the Dancer Love Foundation and Q-Town Fitness requesting permission to hold a “Glow Row” on Saturday, September 10th from 6:30 p.m. through 10:30 p.m. on 6th St. between Maine and Hampshire Streets. The applicant requests the closure of 6th St., Maine to Hampshire St. on the evening of the event and barricades are needed for the street closure. The Quincy Police Department recommends approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License for the event. The applicant has submitted all required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

RESOLUTIONS

Resolution authorizing the submission of a Public Transportation Capital Assistance Grant application under IDOT to complete the rebuild of the parking lot at 7th and Jersey.

Interim Airport Director, Public Works Director, and Aeronautics Committee recommending approval of the proposal from Architechnics in the amount of $32,000 for the architectural and structural design services required for the roof replacement project at the Quincy Regional Airport terminal building.

Fire Chief and Fire Aldermanic Committee recommending approval to pay an invoice in the amount of $34,146 to Rush Truck Center for the install of a new diesel engine block in a 2010 pumper apparatus.

Technology Committee and the IT Manager recommending approval of the low quote from SHI in the amount of $10,849.50 for the necessary HPE network connectivity upgrades which will allow for the integration of the new VMware host servers and storage equipment.

ORDINANCES

Adoption of an ordinance:

Ward 5 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. (1621 S. 24th, R1A to R2.)

REPORT OF FINANCE

https://www.quincyil.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/6904