City of Quincy City Council met Jan. 9.
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, Farha, Mast, Maples, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 10.
Absent: Ald. Sassen, Rein, Reis. 3.
Vacancy: 1.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held January 3, 2023, and the Quincy Township meeting held December 12, 2022, were approved on a motion of Ald. Entrup. Motion carried.
Corporation Counsel: Lonnie Dunn.
The City Clerk and Ex-officio Town Clerk presented and read the following:
MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT
By Mayor Michael A. Troup making the Appointment of Brianna Rivera as Third Ward Alderperson. Ald. Farha moved the appointment be confirmed. Motion carried.
SWEARING IN OF THIRD WARD ALDERPERSON
Ald. Bauer moved the City Council sit as a Town Board. Motion carried.
TOWN BUSINESS
Registered Request to Speak
No one registered to speak.
Report of the Quincy Township Supervisor for General Assistance for the month of December, 2022
DISBURSEMENTS
Relief orders were issued to 15 cases containing 22 individuals at an average grant per case of $233.45 $ 5,135.90
CASH ACCOUNT
Balance December 1, 2022
GA Checking $ 10,918.86
GA Money Market 86,595.11
Interest 25.74
Total $ 97,539.71
Obligations paid during the month ($5,135.90)
Less Janitorial Supplies ($ 267.18)
Balance December 30th, 2022 $92,136.63
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 11 Aldermen voted yea with 3 absent. Motion carried.
Report of the Town of Quincy Auditing Committee
Bill Payments for All Vendors
January 2023
Vendor Amount
Adams 386.45
Alarm Systems 47.50
Ameren Illinois 421.60
City of Quincy Self Insurance 41.20
Chris Stegner 45.00
Digital Copy Systems 17.20
Illinois Property Assessment Institute 775.00
Josh Ayres 210.00
Lisa Gasko 174.87
Marco 41.50
Marshall and Swift/Boeckh, LLC 1,060.15
O’Donnell’s 56.00
Total $ 3,276.47
Committee:
Dave Bauer, Chairman
Jeff Bergman
Ben Uzelac
Ald. Bauer, seconded by Ald. Uzelac, moved the reports be received and vouchers be issued for the various amounts, and on the roll call each of the 11 Aldermen voted yea, with 3 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. Bauer.
PUBLIC FORUM
Cathy Frederick questioned the Ordinance concerning the City Hall Lease with Congresswoman Mary E. Miller. Is the office space being paid for? Would such a lease be available to U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin? Is there a security risk?
Rev. Carl Terry invited everyone to the Quincy High School wrestling tournament this weekend. He also invited everyone to the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at Bethel AME, 905 Oak St. on January 16th at 10:00 a.m. Janet Conover stated that the Safe & Livable Housing Committee has an advocate program that has 31 churches and organizations along with 1 school that will advocate for tenants that need assistance.
Carol Nichols stated that the Safe & Livable Housing Committee advocate program will help tenants download, print, fill out and mail the form and support them.
Fr. Joseph Zimmerman stated that there will be Safe & Livable Housing Committee advocate training on January 18th at the Library at 3:00 p.m. and January 26th at the Unitarian Church at 6:30 p.m. for all 36 organizations. He asked the city council to come up with a plan with organization names, addresses and phone numbers to give to those that become homeless or evicted.
Emily Lombardi, The District Executive Director, invited everyone to The District Open House on January 11th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 725 Hampshire and The District Annual Meeting January 18th at 5:30 p.m. at the Ratskeller, 929 York.
PETITIONS
By South Side Boat Club requesting permission to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived from 2/1/23 through 2/1/24. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.
Ald. Holtschlag moved the prayer of the petition be granted. Motion carried.
By Fireworks Authority Inc. requesting permission to hold a fireworks display on January 31, 2023, at the Quincy
Country Club, 2410 State Street. The Quincy Fire Department have given their approval.
Ald. Farha moved the prayer of the petition be granted and proper authorities be notified. Motion carried. Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church requesting a Special Permit to install a digital ground-mounted sign at 333 S. 36th Street zoned R1C.
Ald. Farha moved the petition be received and referred to the Plan Commission for study and to report back. Motion carried.
Waters Collision Center requesting to amend a Special Permit to allow for body shop repairs/work to occur at 935 State Street zoned D1.
Ald. Uzelac moved the petition be received and referred to the Plan Commission for study and to report back. Motion carried.
MAYOR’S ALDERMAN COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
By Mayor Michael A. Troup making the appointment of Third Ward Alderperson Brianna Rivera to the following committees: Bet on Q Committee, Animal Control Commission, Fire Aldermanic Committee, Small Rental Rehabilitation Program, Street Lights/Right of Way, Utilities Committee.
Ald. Mays moved the committee appointments be confirmed. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy recently advertised for bids for dumpster services at the Airport, Water Treatment Plant and Waste Water Treatment Plant; and,
WHEREAS, the following bids were received:
Republic Services
Quincy, Illinois $12,862.00
GFL Environmental
Quincy, Illinois $12,537.20
WHEREAS, the bids have been reviewed by the Director of Public Works and found to be acceptable; and,
WHEREAS, the annual cost for each location is as follows:
Quincy Regional Airport $ 2,886.52
Water Treatment Plant $ 2,005.12
Waste Water Treatment Plant $ 7,645.56
WHEREAS, funding for this service is available in the 2022/2023 Water, Sewer, and Airport fiscal year budgets.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works, the Utilities Committee, and the Purchas ing Agent recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the low bid from GFL Environmental of Quincy, Illinois, in the amount of $12,537.20 be accepted, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the 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 11 Aldermen voted yea, with 3 absent. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, residential and commercial water customers located in the east Quincy water pressure district have expe rienced ongoing low water pressure issues; and,
WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities has proposed the construction of a second pump station near the Harrison Street water tower to maintain constant pressure and to serve as a redundant source of water in the event of a failure at the Wisman Pump Station or transmission lane; and,
WHEREAS, the Department requires the services of an engineering firm to assist with land surveying and the electrical and structural engineering design of the project; and,
WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering has received a quote from Klingner and Associates of Quincy in the amount of $11,400.00 for these services; and,
WHEREAS, funding for this professional service 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 that the quote from Klingner and Associates of Quincy, Illinois, in the amount of $11,400.00, 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 11 Aldermen voted yea, with 3 absent. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy owns its wastewater treatment plant and is required by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to be permitted for the discharge of treated effluent under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program; and,
WHEREAS, the permit requires the City to perform routine sampling of discharge from industrial users that participate in the City’s Industrial Pretreatment Program; and,
WHEREAS, portable automated samplers are used to collect qualitative data on the industrial discharges; and
WHEREAS, the City requires the replacement of three (3) aging samplers that are used for the monthly sample collections; and,
WHEREAS, the City has received a quote from Hydro-Kinetics of St. Louis, Missouri, in the amount of $11,733.00, for the purchase of three (3) ISCO portable samplers; and,
WHEREAS, Hydro-Kinetics is the authorized manufacturer’s representative for the ISCO portable sampler that is used by the City; and,
WHEREAS, funding for this purchase is available in the 2022/2023 Sewer 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 that the quote from Hydro-Kinetics of St. Louis, Missouri, in the amount of $11,733.00, 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 11 Aldermen voted yea, with 3 absent. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Water Treatment Plant is required to continuously monitor filtered water turbidity to meet the regula tions of the United States and State of Illinois Environmental Agencies; and,
WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities requires the use of nine (9) online turbidity analyzers for the monitoring of filtered water; and,
WHEREAS, the current monitors used by the City are now obsolete and replacement parts are no longer available; and, WHEREAS, the Environmental Protection Agency requires the use of agency approved turbidity monitors; and,
WHEREAS, the City recently requested quotes for the purchase of eight (8) Hach online analyzers and the following quotes were received:
Hach
Loveland, Colorado $23,897.88
USA BlueBook
Gurnee, Illinois $22,777.60
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has reviewed the quotes and finds them 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 normal bidding requirements be waived and the quote from USA BlueBook of Gurnee, Illinois, in the amount of $22,777.60, 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 11 Aldermen voted yea, with 3 absent. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering is responsible for the repair and maintenance of underground water infrastructure throughout the City of Quincy; and,
WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering requires the purchase of watermain and pipe fittings that will be used for the repair of failed watermain and service lines; and
WHEREAS, the Department requested quotes for the purchase of these materials and the following quotes were received:
Core and Main
Washington, Illinois $12,385.00
IMCO Utility Supply Company
Springfield, Illinois $ 8,370.00
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has reviewed the quotes and find them to be acceptable; and
WHEREAS, funding for these purchases 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 low quote from IMCO Utility Supply Company of Springfield, Illinois, in the amount of $8,170.00, 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 11 Aldermen voted yea, with 3 absent. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE
First presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Vacating An Alley. (Vacation of a public north/south & east/ west “T-Alley” bounded by North 18th Street, Maple Street, North 20th Street, & Sycamore Street.)
ORDINANCE
First presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Authorizing Lease Agreement. (Office space leased to Congresswoman Mary E. Miller in Quincy City Hall, 730 Maine.)
REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE
Mike Farha
Jack Holtschlag
Michael Troup
Finance Committee
Ald. Farha, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, moved the reports be received and vouchers be issued for the various amounts and on the roll call each of the 11 Aldermen voted yea, with 3 absent. Motion carried.
The City Council adjourned at 7:48 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.
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