Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met Oct. 24.

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

Ald. Holtschlag moved that Ald. Uzelac be allowed the usual compensation for this meeting. Motion carried.

The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held October 17, 2022, were approved on a motion of Ald. Bergman. Motion carried.

Corporation Counsel: Lonnie Dunn

PUBLIC FORUM

Timothy Bichsel stated that he bought the Berrian School in 2019 and recently learned that the surcharge will double with the passing of the Water & Sewer ordinance. He believes that if there is a water rate increase it should be based on water usage.

The City Clerk presented and read the following:

MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT

By Mayor Michael A. Troup making the appointment of Kathleen (Kathy) Dooley to the Washington Theater Commission board.

Ald. Sassen moved the appointment be confirmed.

CITY OF QUINCY COUNCIL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF STREET TREES

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is a Tree City USA Community; and

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy has budgeted funds to support a street tree planting program, which allows city resi dents to purchase trees for planting on city right-of-way; and

WHEREAS, the City received two bids from nursery companies for the purchase and planting of fifty (50) ornamental and shade trees; and

WHEREAS, Leffer’s Landscaping and Nursery Inc. submitted the low bid of $17,211 for the purchase and planting of the trees; and

WHEREAS, the bid package allowed for the city to reduce the number of trees purchased based on the availability of funding; and

WHEREAS, the City’s Tree Commission recommends approval of the bid package submitted by Leffer’s Landscaping and Nursery, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, the Central Services Committee voted to advance the resolution to the full City Council for consideration; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City agree to purchase forty (40) ornamental and shade trees from Leffer’s Landscaping and Nursery, Inc. for a total cost not to exceed $14,000 for the Fall 2022 Tree Planting Program and that Leffer’s Landscaping and Nursery, Inc. will plant the trees and guarantee that the trees bud out in the spring. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law.

PASSED and APPROVED this 25th day of October, 2022.

SIGNED: Michael A. Troup, Mayor

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

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE TIF REPORT FOR FY 21/22

WHEREAS, the City adopted Tax Increment Financing West Districts in 1998; and

WHEREAS, the City adopted Tax Increment Financing East District in 2010; and

WHEREAS, Wade Stables P.C. provided an Independent Accountant’s Report verifying compliance with the require ments of subsection (q) of Section 11-74.4.3 of the Illinois Tax Increment Redevelopment Allocation Act (Illinois Public Act 84-0142); and

WHEREAS, TIF statutes require an annual report of TIF revenues, expenditures, and activities be submitted to the Illi nois State Comptroller no later than 180 days after the fiscal year end; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council authorize the TIF Administrator to submit the Fiscal Year ending 4/30/2022 TIF Report.

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law.

PASSED and APPROVED this 25th day of October, 2022.

SIGNED: Michael A. Troup, Mayor

ATTEST: Laura Oakman, City Clerk

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

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, on September 12, 2022, the Quincy City Council adopted an ordinance allowing for the implementation of recycling drop-off locations that will be used by residents for the collection of recyclable materials; and,

WHEREAS, the City has selected potential locations for the recycling drop-off sites that will be easily accessible at convenient, centralized locations throughout the city; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy desires to enter into a lease agreement with Refreshment Services Pepsi of Quincy for a three-year (3) period beginning on January 1, 2023, for the purpose of a recycling drop-off site at 1121 Locust Street in Quincy; and,

WHEREAS, the City will remit a rental payment in the amount of $10.00 to Refreshment Services Pepsi upon the exe cution of the lease agreement; and,

WHEREAS, funding for the rental payment is available in the 2022/2023 General Fund fiscal year budget; and,

WHEREAS, the lease agreement has been reviewed by the Legal Department and found to be acceptable.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works recommends to the Mayor and Quincy City

Council that the City enter into a lease agreement with Refreshment Services Pepsi of Quincy for the purpose of a recycling drop-off site at 1121 Locust Street in Quincy, Illinois, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign necessary contract docu ments. Said lease agreement is attached hereto.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Public Works

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

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities planned for the replacement of a 2005 International tandem axle truck chassis and dump body in the current fiscal year due to normal wear and tear; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy recently sought Requests for Proposals for the purchase of one (1) tandem axle truck chassis with a stainless steel dump body, snow plow, salt spreader and pre-wet kit; and,

WHEREAS, four (4) proposals were received, and the Director of Public Works has reviewed these proposals and finds them to be acceptable; and,

WHEREAS, the proposal from Rush Truck Center of Quincy, Illinois, offers the City the purchase of a 2023 Interna tional HV507 Tandem Axle Chassis with a stainless steel dump body at the price of $172,342.00; and,

WHEREAS, funding for this purchase is available in 2022/2023 Sewer Fund fiscal year budget.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works and the Central Services Committee recom mend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the proposal from Rush Truck Center of Quincy, Illinois, for the purchase of a 2023 International HV507 Tandem Axle Chassis with a stainless steel dump body for the amount of $172,342.00 be accepted.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Public Works

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

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering desires to purchase two (2) trucks for the Engi neering Department to replace two (2) aging 2006 Ford F-150 trucks that have significant wear and tear; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is able to purchase two 2023 Ford Ranger 4x4 Extended Cab Trucks at the cost of $31,045 each through the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Program; and,

WHEREAS, Morrow Brothers Ford of Greenfield, Illinois, has been awarded the contract for light duty trucks by the State of Illinois; and,

WHEREAS, funding for the replacement of the vehicles is available in the 2022/2023 General Fund fiscal year budget.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Engineering Manager and Central Services Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that normal bidding requirements be waived and the purchase of two 2023 Ford Ranger 4x4 Extended Cab Trucks from Morrow Brothers Ford of Greenfield, Illinois, in the amount totaling $62,090.00 be approved.

Steve Bange, P.E.

Engineering Manager

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

ORDINANCE

Adoption 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.)

Ald. Reis moved the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Maples, and on a roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent.

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

ORDINANCE

Second 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)

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending The 2022 – 2023 Fiscal Year. (Increased expenditures for professional fees and IT budget for the purpose of purchasing dual-factor authentication equipment and consulting services. Lincoln Bicentennial Commission Fund receiving a donation for the purpose of increasing the building expenditures for the Looking for Lincoln Interpretive Center.)

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 each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.

MOTION

Ald. Rein moved to refer to the Finance Committee to take up the issue of the spending authority at the next Finance Committee meeting. Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 7:42 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.

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