Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met Oct. 11.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Monday, October 10, 2022, being a legal holiday, 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, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Mays, Freiburg, Farha, Mast, Reis, Maples, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 12. Absent: Ald. Sassen, Rein. 2.

Ald. Farha moved that absent Aldermen be allowed the usual compensation for this meeting. Motion carried.

Alderman Bergman moved to amend the Roll Call Vote following the Finance Committee Report at the October 3rd 2022 meeting of the City Council. Ald. Bergman voted Nay and Ald. Freiburg voted Abstain.

The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held October 3, 2022, as amended, and the Quincy Township Meeting held September 12, 2022, were approved on a motion of Ald. Bergman. Motion carried.

Corporation Counsel: Lonnie Dunn.

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

The Deputy City Clerk presented and read the following:

TOWN BUSINESS

Registered Request to Speak

No one registered to speak.

Report of the Quincy Township Supervisor for General Assistance for the month of September, 2022

DISBURSEMENTS

Relief orders were issued to 76 cases containing 51 individuals at an average grant per case of $194.56 $ 9,922.75

CASH ACCOUNT

Balance September 1, 2022

GA Checking $ 1,724.51

Transfer from GA Money

Market to GA Checking (10,000.00)

GA Money Market 39,756.29

Property Taxes 5,579.13

Interest 9.14

Total $47,069.07

Obligations paid during

the month ($9,922.75)

Balance September 30th, 2022 $37,146.32

Maggie Hoyt

Supervisor Quincy Township

We the undersigned auditing committee to which were referred the above bills respectfully report it has examined same and rec ommend 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 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 2 absent. Motion carried.

Report of the Town of Quincy Auditing Committee

Bill Payments for All Vendors

October 2022

Vendor

Adams 386.04

Alarm Systems 47.50

Ameren Illinois 67.80

Chris Stegner 202.50

City of Quincy Self Insurance 45.32

Herald Whig 159.55

Digital Copy Systems 46.79

Lisa Gasko 96.98

Marco 41.50

O’Donnell’s 56.00

Total $ 1,149.98

Committee:

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 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 2 absent. Motion carried.

Trustee Comments and Discussion

There were no Trustee comments.

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

PUBLIC FORUM

No one registered to speak.

PETITIONS

By NLA Quincy requesting approval for a subdivision (dividing one lot into two) of property located at 3601-3701 Broadway Street under the “small tracts” provision of the Subdivision Ordinance (zoned C2).

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

By Good Samaritan Home requesting approval for a Special Permit for a Planned Development to install additional parking stalls to serve the existing senior living facility at 2130 Harrison Street (zoned R1A & R1C).

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

By Tri State Investors Group, LLC, requesting approval to amend a Special Permit for a Planned Development to obtain a liquor license as a means to operate multiple video gaming terminals at 2600 N. 12th Street (zoned C1B).

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

By Bryce Rupp requesting approval to amend a Special Permit for a Planned Development to allow for the 3,000 square foot cafeteria at 2435 Maine Street to be used for storage by Quincy Community Theater (zoned R3).

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

Special Event Application from the Quincy Family YMCA, requesting permission to hold the annual Turkey Run on Thursday, November 24, 2022. The run/walk event will start at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at 10:30 a.m. and consists of one mile 5K, and 10K routes that begin and end at the YMCA at 3101 Maine St. The applicant requests the following street closures from 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on the day of the event: Maine St., 16th to 33rd; Jersey St., 16th to 20th; East Ave.; West Ave.; Aldo Boulevard, 22nd to 23rd; Washington St., 16th to 22nd; Jackson St., 14th to 22nd; 16th St., Maine to Jersey; 16th St., Washington to Jackson; 22nd St., Grove Ave. to Jackson St. and 23rd St., Maine to Aldo Boulevard. The applicant requests that Auxiliary Police be present at the requested intersections and that the City provide barricades for the street closures. The applicant will have signage in place directing traffic on where to enter for St. Peter’s Church services. The applicant has submitted all required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

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

By ABWA Quincy Charter Chapter requesting permission to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived from November 10, 2022, through February 25, 2023. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.

Ald. Farha moved the prayer of the petitions be granted. Motion carried.

MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT

By Mayor Michael A. Troup making the appointment of Rhonda Autry to the Quincy Housing Authority Board of Directors for a five- year term starting October 25, 2022.

Ald. Mast moved the appointments be confirmed. Motion carried.

PROCLAMATION

By Michael A. Troup proclaiming the Month of October as “German-American Month.”

Ald. Uzelac moved the proclamation be received and filed. Motion carried.

CITY OF QUINCY COUNCIL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DEMOLITION EXPENDITURES FOR 914 CHERRY, 410 COLLEGE AND 217 ELM 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 the structures located at 914 Cherry, 410 College and 217 Elm Street as a dangerous and unsafe building; and

WHEREAS, bids were sought to demolish the structure and as a result of the bidding process, Zanger Excavation LLC was found to be the low bidder in the amount of $39,500 to demolish the structures; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council accept the bid from Zanger Excavation LLC in the amount of $39,500 for the demolition of the structures located at 914 Cherry, 410 College and 217 Elm 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 12th day of October, 2022.

SIGNED: Michael A. Troup, Mayor

ATTEST: Laura Oakman, City Clerk

Ald. Bergman moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Bauer, on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Fletcher, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Mays, Freiburg, Mast, Reis, Maples, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 11. Nays: Ald. Farha 1. Absent: Ald. Sassen, Rein. 2. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department is responsible for the negotiation of labor agreements between the City of Quincy and the six (6) union labor bargaining units that represent its employees; and,

WHEREAS, the City required the services of a law firm that specializes in collective bargaining negotiations to assist with the labor agreement between the City of Quincy and the Illinois Police Benevolent and Protective Association (PBPA) that represents employees of the Quincy Police Department; and,

WHEREAS, the law firm of Ancel Glink, P.C. of Chicago, Illinois, was qualified and available to provide the legal services in a satisfactory and timely manner; and,

WHEREAS, the City has received an invoice from Ancel Glink in the amount of $8,270.00 for legal services rendered for the labor agreement; and,

WHEREAS, funding for these services is available in the 2022/2023 General Fund fiscal year budget.

NOW, THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED, that the Human Resources Director recommends to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the invoice for collective bargaining negotiations from Ancel Glink, P.C. of Chicago, Illinois, in the amount of $8,270.00 be approved for payment.

Carrie Potter

Human Resources Director

Ald. Holtschlag moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Entrup, on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Uzelac, Holtschlag, Fletcher, Entrup, Bergman, Mays, Freiburg, Mast. 8. Nays: Ald. Bauer, Farha, Reis, Maples. 4. Absent: Ald. Sassen, Rein. 2. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

Adoption of Ordinance 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. (Add “School Speed Zone” on Jefferson Street, 220 feet west of the centerline of South 20th St. to 50 feet west of the centerline of South 21st St. and South 20th St. from 220 feet south of Jefferson Street to 400 feet north of Jefferson Street.)

Ald. Farha moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Entrup, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 2 absent.

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

ORDINANCE

Adoption of Ordinance of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 82 (Parking Schedules) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (Remove “2 Hour Parking” on both sides of North 14th Street from Broadway Street north to the alley.)

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Bergman, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 2 absent.

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

ORDINANCE

Adoption of Ordinance of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title IX (Yield Right-Of-Way) Of Chapter 81 (Traffic Schedules) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (Remove yield signs at the intersection of 16th and Lind Streets.)

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Bergman, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 2 absent.

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

ORDINANCE

Adoption of Ordinance 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. (Add “4-Way Stop” at the intersection of 16th & Lind St.)

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Bergman, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 2 absent.

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

ORDINANCE

Adoption of Ordinance of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title IX (Yield Right-Of-Way) Of Chapter 81 (Traffic Schedules) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (Remove yield signs at the intersection 14th and Lind Street.)

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Bergman, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 2 absent.

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

ORDINANCE

Adoption of Ordinance 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. (“4-Way Stop” at the intersection of 14th & Lind St.)

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Bergman, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 2 absent.

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

ORDINANCE

Adoption of Ordinance 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. (Remove stop signs at the intersection of 13th and Lind Streets.)

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Bergman, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 2 absent.

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

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 90 (Animals) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy (2015). (No person shall cause or permit honeybees owned or kept within the City of Quincy to constitute a nuisance, including but not limited to having an excessive number of hives and honeybees.)

Ald. Maples moved that the requirements of Section 32.31 of the City Code of the City of Quincy be waived and the ordinance adopted, seconded by Ald. Freiburg, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Bergman, Bauer, Mays, Freiburg, Farha, Reis, Maples, Uzelac, Holtschlag, Fletcher, Entrup. 11. Nay: Ald. Mast. 1. Absent: Ald. Sassen, Rein. 2.

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

ORDINANCE

First 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. (R1A (Single-Family Residential) to M1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District- 2626 S. 8th Street.)

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

Mike Farha

Jack Holtschlag

Richie Reis

Finance Committee

Ald. Farha, seconded by Ald. Mast, moved the reports be received and vouchers be issued for the various amounts and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Mays, Farha, Mast, Reis, Maples, Uzelac, Holtschlag, Fletcher. 11. Abstain: Ald. Freiburg. 1. Absent: Ald. Sassen, Rein. 2. Motion carried.

MOTIONS

Ald. Uzelac referred to the Street Light/Right-Of-Way Committee to replace the streetlight on 12th and State St. Motion carried.

Ald. Holtschlag moved to allow the closing of 5th Street from Vermont to Broadway on November 8th, 2022, from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. for the purpose of election activities. Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 7:49 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.

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