City of Quincy City Council met Oct. 17.
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 presiding.
The following members were physically present:
Ald. Fletcher, Bergman, Bauer, Mays, Freiburg, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Mast, Reis, Maples, Holtschlag. 12.
Absent: Ald. Entrup, Uzelac. 2
Ald. Bergman moved that the absent Alderman be allowed the usual compensation for this meeting. Motion carried.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held October 11, 2022, were approved on a motion of Ald. Bergman. Motion carried.
Assistant Corporation Counsel: Bruce Alford.
PUBLIC FORUM
Cathy Frederick asked, concerning the water rate hike, why are residential households subsidizing commercial consumers.
Louise Seaver stated that she wanted to thank the city for the second handicapped parking space and wanted to thank the city hall janitor Terry McAllister for finding items that she left at city hall after a meeting.
The City Clerk presented and read the following:
PETITIONS
By the following organizations requesting permission to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirements waived: Quincy Public Schools Foundation from now through November 4, 2022; The Quincy Museum, Inc. from October 22, 2022, through December 18, 2022. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permits.
Ald. Holtschlag moved the prayer of the petitions be granted. Motion carried.
Special Event Application from Jami Musolino, organizer of the Max Wombles Memorial Golf Tournament After Party, requesting permission to hold an after party on Saturday, October 22nd, between the hours of 2:00 p.m and 12:00 a.m. (midnight) on the vacant lot adjacent to 400 Oak St. The applicant requests the closure of the sidewalk along North 4th St., beginning at the corner of 4th and Oak St. from and continuing South along 4th St. to the end of the vacant lot from 12:00 p.m. (noon) - 12:00 a.m. (midnight). The applicant requests that liquor ordinances be waived to allow for the consumption and possession of liquor on a public sidewalk and permitting open liquor to leave the licensed premises. The Quincy Police Department has approved this request.
The applicant has submitted all required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.
Ald. Bauer moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried
REPORTS OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION
Recommending the request for a “4-Way Stop” at the intersection of 20th and Chestnut Streets be denied.
Ald. Bauer moved the report be received and concurred in. Motion carried.
Recommending a “No Parking Zone” on the west side of North 4th Street beginning one hundred forty (140) feet north of the centerline of Hampshire Street and extending north for a distance of ninety (90) feet.
Ald. Holtschlag moved to amend the report to say “Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.”, seconded by Ald. Reis. Motion carried.
Ald. Holtschlag moved the report, as amended, be received and concurred in and an ordinance drafted. Motion carried.
SALES TAX REPORT
The report of the Illinois Department of Revenue showing sales tax collected for the month of July, 2022, in the amount of $941,448.78 was ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Farha. Motion carried.
HOME RULE SALES TAX REPORT
The report of the city’s 1-1/2% home rule sales tax collected for the month of July, 2022 in the amount of $953,305.36 was ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Farha. Motion carried.
MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT
By Mayor Michael A. Troup making the appointment of Ryan Fischer to Building Commission-5 Year term ending October 31, 2027.
Ald. Reis moved the appointment be confirmed. Ald. Farha recused himself from the voice vote. Motion carried.
PROCLAMATION
By Michael A. Troup proclaiming October 24, 2022, as “World Polio Day.”
Ald. Sassen moved the proclamation be received and filed. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
The resolution Authorizing Comprehensive Housing Need/Demand Analysis and Feasibility Study. (A contract with Housing & Community Advisors in an amount not to exceed $25,000) which was tabled for two weeks by Alderman Farha. Ald. Farha moved to table this resolution indefinitely, seconded by Ald. Sassen. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department issues Glock models 17 and 19, 9mm pistols to each officer to carry on and/or off duty; and
WHEREAS, the department provides duty ammunition for certain other weapons carried by officers, and
WHEREAS, Illinois state law requires that the Quincy Police Department must provide firearms training to all sworn officers at least annually; and
WHEREAS, because of training use and necessary replacement of duty ammunition, the Quincy Police Department must purchase replacement ammunition annually; and
WHEREAS, the officers must train and qualify with the same ammunition used in the field; and
WHEREAS, the department issued a request for proposal for the purchase of several different brands and caliber of ammunition; and
WHEREAS, Ray O’Herron gave the lowest proposal for the following ammunition:
Caliber Model Total
9mm 115 Grain $5,397.00
5.56 55 Grain $5,460.00
300 Blackout 123/125 Grain $1,899.00
10mm 180 Grain FMJ $ 320.00
.223 62 gn Federal Tactical Bonded $1,512.00
WHEREAS, the total cost of ammunition from Ray O’Herron is $14,588.00; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chief of Police and the Police Aldermanic Committee recommend to The Mayor and City Council that ammunition in the amount of $14,588.00 be purchased from Ray O’Herron. Adam C. Yates
Chief of Police
Ald. Rein moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Sassen, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 2 absent. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department maintains a fleet of police vehicles and needs to keep them in working order and safe for the officers to drive; and
WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department works diligently to control the costs associated with the maintenance of the fleet; and
WHEREAS, the Department routinely keeps our vehicles until they have 100,000 miles or more and know that our repair costs increase substantially after 60,000 miles; and
WHEREAS, the Department must use factory authorized parts for some repairs to prevent further damage to the vehi cles and ensure the safety of the officer; and
WHEREAS, the Department recently purchased four Ford police utility vehicles; and
WHEREAS, an extended warranty, with a vanishing deductible, can be purchased that will provide bumper to bumper coverage for five years and up to 125,000 miles; and
WHEREAS, the extended warranty on these vehicles must be purchased while they are low mileage; and
WHEREAS, based on the average repair costs of our vehicles, we expect to see significant savings by purchasing an extended warranty; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of an extended warranty is a sole source purchase from our local Ford dealer, Gem City Ford, for $2,860 per car, for a total of $11,440.00; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chief of Police and the Police Aldermanic Committee recommend to the City Council that the normal bid process be waived and the Quincy Police Department be granted authority to purchase four extended warranties from Gem City Ford for a total cost of $11,440.00.
Adam Yates
Chief of Police
Ald. Rein moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Sassen, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 2 absent. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, one of the two lime sludge pumps at the Water Treatment Plant recently failed and required the replace ment of its seal and rotating shaft; and,
WHEREAS, the pump was removed and has been reinstalled following the factory repair; and,
WHEREAS, an invoice in the amount of $13,250.00 has been received from Hydro-Kinetics of St. Louis, Missouri, for the pump repair; and,
WHEREAS, funding for this repair is available in the 2022/2023 Water Fund fiscal year budget. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works and the Utilities Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that normal bidding requirements be waived and the invoice from Hydro-Kinetics Corporation of St. Louis, Missouri, in the amount of $13,250.00 be approved for payment.
Jeffrey Conte, P.E.
Director of Public Works
Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Mast, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 2 absent. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering requested sealed competitive bids for the purchase of ammo nium sulfate which is used for the treatment of drinking water at the Water Treatment Plant; and,
WHEREAS, the following bid was received:
Brenntag Mid-South
St. Louis, Missouri $1,195 per ton
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has reviewed the bid and finds it to be acceptable; and,
WHEREAS, funding for this purchase is available in the 2022/2023 Water Fund fiscal year budget. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works and the Utilities Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the bid from Brenntag Mid-South of St. Louis, Missouri, for the purchase of one (1) truck load of ammonium sulfate at the cost of $1,195.00 per ton be accepted.
Jeffrey Conte, P.E.
Director of Public Works
Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Mast, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 2 absent. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering recently requested bids for the Raw Water Temporary Pump Electric Project which includes the installation of new motor controls for the temporary raw water pump at the Water Treat ment Plant; and,
WHEREAS, the following bids were received:
Richards Electric Motor Company
Quincy, Illinois $64,700.00
Brown Electric
Quincy, Illinois $61,750.00
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has reviewed the bids and finds them to be acceptable; and,
WHEREAS, funding for this project is available in 2022/2023 Water Fund fiscal year budget; and,
WHEREAS, to allow for the uninterrupted progression of this project in the event that changes or modifications are required, an additional 10% over the amount of the City’s share shall be included in the encumbrance for this project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works and the Utilities Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the low bid in the amount of $61,750.00 from Brown Electric of Quincy, Illinois, be accepted and the Mayor be authorized to sign necessary contract documents.
Jeffrey Conte, P.E.
Director of Public Works
Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Mast, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 2 absent. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, in August of 2018, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency approved the City of Quincy’s Long Term Control Plan (LTCP) for the elimination of combined sewer overflow (CSO); and,
WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering recently requested bids for the Phase 2 LTCP Project which includes structural, mechanical, and electrical improvements to increase capacity at the Waste Water Treatment Plant; refur bishing of six (6) mixed-flow non-clog pumps; furnishing and installation of three (3) screw pumps, backflow prevention devices, electrical switchgear and electrical control systems, and appurtenances; construction of buried water mains and sewer piping; construction of pavement; and other associated work; and,
WHEREAS, the following bids were received:
L. Keeley Construction
St. Louis, Missouri $4,761,300.00
Leander Construction
Canton, Illinois $3,961,000.00
Engineer’s Estimate $4,600,000.00
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has reviewed the bids and finds them to be acceptable; and,
WHEREAS, the project will be funded through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s low interest loan pro gram and Sewer Fund cash reserves; and,
WHEREAS, to allow for the uninterrupted progression of this project in the event that changes or modifications are required, an additional 10% over the amount of the City’s share shall be included in the encumbrance for this project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works and the Utilities Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the low bid in the amount of $3,961,000.00 from Leander Construction of Canton, Illinois, for the Phase 2 LTCP Project be accepted and the Mayor be authorized to sign necessary contract documents.
Jeffrey Conte, P.E.
Director of Public Works
Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Mast, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Sassen, Rein, Mast, Reis, Maples, Holtschlag, Fletcher, Bergman, Bauer, Mays, Freiburg. 11. Nay: Ald. Farha. 1. Absent: Ald. Entrup, Uzelac. 2. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE
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. (R1A (Single-Family Residential) to M1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District- 2626 S. 8th Street.)
ORDINANCE
First presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 51 (Plumbing And Sewers) And Chapter 52 (Water) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy of 2015. (Water and Sewer funds)
Public Works Director Jeff Conte gave a Power Point presentation concerning the Fiscal Year 23 Utility Rate Surcharge.
REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE
Mike Farha
Jack Holtschlag
Anthony E. Sassen
Mike Rein
Richie C. Reis
Finance Committee
Ald. Farha, seconded by Ald. Sassen, moved the reports be received and vouchers be issued for the various amounts and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Fletcher Bergman, Bauer, Mays, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Mast, Reis, Maples, Holtschlag. 11. Abstain: Ald. Freiburg. 1. Absent: Ald. Entrup, Uzelac. 2. Motion carried.
The City Council adjourned at 7:52 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.
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