Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met Jan. 23.

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, Rivera, Mays, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Mast, Reis, Maples, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 14.

The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held January 17, 2023, were approved on a motion of Ald. Entrup. Motion carried.

Corporation Counsel: Lonnie Dunn.

The City Clerk presented and read the following:

PUBLIC FORUM

Tieraney Craig stated that they would not have been able to fund their five upper story lofts without the TIF program. She asked the Council to support their investment in the 6th Street Project.

Frankie Murphy Giesing stated that the 6th Street Stakeholders have invested up to $8 million. It is a great feeling for the developers that there is a public-private partnership.

Reg Ankrom stated that when he gets a proposed rate from the electric supplier, it is only good to the end of the day. It is impossible to get a council quorum together to get a contract for that price.

MOTION

Alderman Sassen moved, second by Alderman Reis, that the Mayor will contact the Finance Chair Alderman Farha to review the proposed Electric Aggregation rates recommended by SIMEC, the City’s energy consultant, to jointly decide to accept or reject any proposed rate presented to the City of Quincy. Motion carried.

Brennan Hills asked that after seeing the announcement of the Downtown Rental Rehabilitation Program, if it is not time to invest in low income/affordable housing. The money should be redirected to affordable housing. Jason Sommerfeldt represents Hobby Horse House and stated that they have a new program called “Housing Advocacy” that will place a specific social worker into the lives of families that need safe and affordable housing. He asks for an accumulation of information of aid agencies for clients.

PETITION

By the following organizations requesting to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived: Quincy Symphony Orchestra Assoc. from January 24th to April 22nd; Waterkotte Construction/St. Francis 8th Grade Raffle from January 24th to January 29th. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permits.

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

FOOD AND BEVERAGE TAX UPDATE REPORT

Jason Parrott gave an update on the Food and Beverage Tax.

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

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy Purchasing Department did advertise for sealed competitive bids for office supplies for all City offices; and

WHEREAS, the bid request called for pricing for our core item list and a percentage off of catalog prices, with no ex ceptions; and

WHEREAS, the following sealed bids were received for 59 items:

Green Dream Intl. $18,880.61 0% Discount offered

The Golden Ruler $14,981.87 29% Discount offered off Catalog (excluding ink/toner cartridges)

Office Essentials $11,568.30 50% off Catalog pricing w/12% Gross Margin Floor and ability to increase pricing with 30-day notice

Garvey’s Office Prod. $13,064.03 30% off Catalog pricing

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has reviewed the bids received and found the low bid from Garvey’s Office Products to be satisfactory; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Purchasing Agent recommends to the Mayor and City Council that the bid from Garvey’s Office Products of Niles, Illinois, in the amount of $13,064.03 with 30% off catalog pricing be accepted for a one year contract period of February 1, 2023 through January 31, 2024.

Ald. Sassen moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Farha, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

Mary-Ann Ervin

Purchasing Agent

RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT UNDER

THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Quincy Illinois that the following described street(s)/road(s)/structure be improved under the Illinois Highway Code. Work shall be done by Contract.

For Roadway/Street Improvements:

Name of Street(s)/Road(s) Length Route From To (miles)

Hampshire Street 0.3 FAU 7806 North 8th St. North 11th St.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:

1. That the proposed improvement shall consist of

Reconstruction of the street with new HMA pavement, curb & gutter, PCC sidewalks, combined sewer inlets, water main replacement, street lights, traffic signals, and related items.

2. That there is hereby appropriated the sum of three hundred sixty thousand Dollars ($360,000.00) for the improvement of said section from the Local Public Agency’s allotment of Motor Fuel Tax funds.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk is hereby directed to transmit four (4) certified originals of this resolution to the district office of the Department of Transportation.

Ald. Sassen moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Entrup, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, on September 8, 2020, the Quincy City Council approved a contract with Crawford, Murphy and Tilly of Springfield, Illinois, for the amount of $151,735.00 for the streetscape and engineering design of North 6th Street between Maine and Vermont Streets; and,

WHEREAS, additional design engineering services are required to accommodate requested additions and changes to the project’s original scope of work; and,

WHEREAS, Crawford, Murphy and Tilly of Springfield, Illinois, has submitted a proposal in the amount of $28,700.00 for the additional design services; and,

WHEREAS, funding for the additional services is available in the 2022/2023 TIF fiscal year budget.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Engineering Manager and the Central Services Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that normal bidding requirements be waived and the proposal from Crawford, Murphy and Tilly of Springfield, Illinois, in the amount of $28,700.00 be accepted and the Mayor be authorized to sign necessary contract documents. Steve Bange, P.E.

Engineering Manager

Ald. Sassen moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Entrup, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Uzelac, Fletcher, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Rivera, Mays, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Mast, Reis, Maples. 13. Abstain: Ald. Holtschlag. 1. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering recently requested bids for the 2022 Motor Fuel Tax Fund (MFT) Asphalt Maintenance Project that includes the milling and resurfacing of 1.26 miles of roadway throughout the city; and,

WHEREAS, the following bid was received:

Diamond Construction Company

Quincy, IL $1,060,614.00

Engineer’s Estimate $1,006,982.00

WHEREAS, the bid has been reviewed by the Engineering Manager and found to be acceptable; and, WHEREAS, to allow for the uninterrupted progression of the project in the event that changes or modifications are required, an additional 10% over the amount of the bid shall be included in the encumbrance for this project; and, WHEREAS, funding for this project is available in the 2022/2023 Motor Fuel Tax Fund and Capital Ward Fund fiscal year budgets.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Engineering Manager and the Central Services Committee recom mend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the bid of Diamond Construction Company of Quincy, Illinois, in the amount of $1,060,614.00 be accepted, subject to approval by the Illinois Department of Transportation, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the necessary contract documents.

Steve Bange, P.E.

Engineering Manager

Ald. Sassen moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Entrup, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

Adoption 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.) Ald. Bergman moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Bauer, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea.

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

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 82 (No Parking Zones) Of The Municipal Code Of The City of Quincy Of 2015. (“No Parking Zones” at State Street, south side, 60’ west of the center of South 23rd Street and State Street, north side, 60’ east of the center of south 23rd street.)

Ald. Farha moved the requirements of Section 32.31 of the City Code of the City of Quincy be waived and the ordinance adopted, seconded by Ald. Sassen, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. 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 72 (Rules Of The Road) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy (2015). (Unlawful to operate a vehicle in excess of the weight limit on the alley.)

ORDINANCE

First presentation of Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Authorizing Lease Agreement. (Lease of basement space at 433 Hampshire Street to the Mid-Summer Arts Faire at $50 per month.)

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Authorizing Lease Agreement. (Lease of basement space at 433 Hampshire Street to The District at $50 per month.)

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending The 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget. ($200,000 of excess PPRT revenues to increase the General Fund Recycle Division for site improvements for city wide free recycling drop-off sites.

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Granting A Variation From Zoning Regulations. (Quincy Electric & Sign Co., 3001 -3007 Broadway, allow a sign of 270 sq. ft. which exceeds the maximum allowable pole sign face area of 150 sq. ft.)

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

Michael 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 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

MOTION

Ald. Farha moved to have a resolution presented to the council next week to provide five HP laptops to Bethel AME for their computer lab and have funding from the Food and Beverage Tax. Motion carried.

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

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