Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met April 10.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

PUBLIC HEARING

Notice of a public hearing for the purpose of receiving/hearing written comments concerning the City’s tentative annual budget from May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024.

PUBLIC FORUM

PETITIONS

Ward 7 By Open Arms Ministries requesting a Special Permit for Planned Development to install a projecting automatic changeable copy (digital) sign at 220 North 6th Street (zoned D2).

Ward 4 By The Crossing Church requesting to amend a Special Permit to allow for the construction of an office building at 150 South 48th Street (zoned R1A).

Ward 3By Christopher Scholz, on behalf of Shottenkirk Properties, requesting to rezone a portion of 1537 North 24th Street (formerly 2304 Locust Street) from R1C (single-family residential) to C2 (general commercial) to allow for continued use as an automobile dealership.

Ward 7 Special Event Application from Adam Fenton, owner of Threshold of Pain, 701 Maine St., requesting permission to hold the “American Downtown Classic Car and Art Show” on Saturday, May 20th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. He requests the closure of 7th Street, Maine to Hampshire Street and Maine Street, 6th to 8th Streets from 8:00 a.m. through 11:00 p.m. and the City provide barricades. The Quincy Police Department recommends approval of a Live Entertainment Public Gathering License for live music. He requests permission to assemble a stage at the intersection of 7th and Maine Streets and approval is recommended pending an inspection of the structure by the Quincy Fire Department once it is in place and prior to the start of the event. He has submitted all required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Ward 2 Special Event Application from Dr. Orville Jones of First Baptist Church, 715 North 7th St. requesting permission to hold the “Juneteenth 2023 Celebration” on Saturday, June 17th from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.at 715 North 7th St. He requests permission for the use of the City-owned lot adjacent to and west of the Jackson-Lincoln Pool Complex, 701 North 8th St. and requests the closure of Elm Street, 7th to 8th Streets; 7th St., Elm to College Streets and College St., 7th to 8th Streets from 9:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m. He requests that the City provide barricades and “No Parking” signs be placed along the requested streets by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 16th. A motorcycle parade from the Illinois Veteran’s Home to the First Baptist Church will take place immediately prior to the start of the event. The parade will begin at 8th and Locust and proceed south along 8th St. The Quincy Police Department will assist with the parade and have approved the Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License. Dr. Jones requests permission to erect a large tent and stage for the event and approval is pending an inspection of the structures prior to the start of the event. He has submitted all required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Ward 3 Special Event Application from the St. Dominic’s Junefest Committee requesting permission to hold the annual “Junefest” on Saturday, June 3rd from 5:00 p.m.to 12:00 a.m. (midnight) at the St. Dominic School, 4100 Columbus Road. They request permission to erect one 40x60 tent and a stage and approval is pending an inspection by the Quincy Fire Department once the tents and stage are in place and prior to the start of the event. The Quincy Police Department has approved a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License for music and the use of loud speakers. The applicant has submitted all required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Ward 7 Special Event Application from Tieraney Craig, owner of Quincy Brewing Co., 110 North 6th St. requesting permission to hold an artisan-style “Maker’s Market” on Saturday, June 17, 2023, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. She requests the closure of 6th St., Maine to Hampshire Street; Alley, west side of 6th St. to parking Lot G (parking lot will remain open) and Alley, east side of 6th St. to parking Lot I (parking lot will remain open) from 7:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m. on the day of the event and the City provide barricades. The Quincy Police Department has approved a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License and the waiver of liquor ordinances for the selling of liquor outside the licensed premises, consumption and possession of liquor on a public street, and permitting open liquor to leave the licensed premises. The applicant has submitted all required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities and Engineering.

RESOLUTIONS

The amended resolution stating that the City agrees to sell the City Annex building for $1.00, that the Town Board charge monthly the City’s Planning and Development offices for the space currently used in the same manner as currently, and that the city’s traffic office and storage space in the basement be maintained until said offices are vacated when reconstruction of City Hall is completed, was tabled for 1 week by Ald. Bauer.

Resolution authorizing Intergovernmental Agreement with Quincy Township General Assistance for participation in home repair and accessibility program. City was awarded an IHDA Home Repair and Accessibility Program (HRAP) Grant. The committee will verify applicant household information including but not limited to wages, social security, public aid, age, household size, documented disabilities, utility costs and veteran status.

Resolution authorizing demolition expenditures for 314 Elm, 414 Elm, 909 N. 5th, and 613 Chestnut Street. The City received a Court Order to demolish the structures as they are dangerous and unsafe buildings. Recommending approval of the low quote from Miller Construction Company in the amount of $97,700 for the demolition of the structure.

Director of Public Works and Utilities Committee recommending that normal bidding requirements be waived and the invoice from Midwest Meter, Inc., of Edinburg, Illinois in the amount of $12,900.00 be approved for payment for required the purchase of six 2 inch compound water meters for the replacement of aging meters.

Director of Public Works and Utilities Committee recommending that the invoice from Sidener Environmental Services of St. Louis, MO in the amount of $9,631.02 be approved for payment for annual servicing and maintenance of chlorination equipment that is vital in the treatment of the City’s drinking water supply.

Director of Public Works and Utilities Committee recommending that the low quote from Core and Main of Washington, Illinois in the amount of $40,308.00 be accepted for the repair and maintenance of underground water infrastructure throughout the city of Quincy.

Director of Public Works and Utilities Committee recommending approval for the quote from Midwest Meter, Inc. of Edinburg, Illinois in the amount of $7,986.00 be accepted for the purchase of one hundred (100) Ford Copperhorns for 5/8” meters with a 3/4” FPT connection.

Engineering Manager, Director of Public Works, and Utilities Committee recommending approval of the bid from Laverdiere Construction of Macomb, Illinois in the amount of $2,607,841.40 be accepted for the Payson Avenue, 5th to 8th Streets Reconstruction Project which includes new asphalt pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalks, water main replacement, storm sewers, and replacement of lead water service lines.

Director of Public Works and Utilities Committee recommending approval of the low bids for water treatment chemicals be accepted from Water Solutions ($3,9600 per ton), Hawkins, Inc. ($3,449.00 per ton), and Thatcher Company, Inc. ($1,140.00 per ton) for various chemicals.

Engineering Manager, Director of Public Works, and Utilities Committee recommending approval of the proposal from Dave Dieker Transport, Inc. of Quincy, IL for the removal and hauling of leachate be accepted for the routine maintenance of the closed Quincy Municipal Landfill #4.

Director of Public Works and Utilities Committee recommending approval that normal bidding requirements be waived and the invoice from Vinson and Sill of Lima, IL in the amount of $34,589.66 be approved for payment for property located at 117 South 8th St. recently notified the Department of Utilities that they had hired a private plumber to repair a failed sewer on their property during the repair it was determined that the sewer lateral was not connected to the City’s sewer main at which time the City assumed responsibility for the necessary repairs.

Technology Committee, the IT Manager, and the Director of Administrative Services recommending approval that the IT Department be allowed to begin the search for 2 new employees and hire personnel as necessary, the staffing increase would increase the department from 3 employees to 5 employees.

Director of Public Works and Utilities Committee for that normal bidding requirements be waived and the invoices totaling $11,028.52 from USA BlueBook of Gurnee, IL for the purchase of filtered water pitchers and replacement filters The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency recently passed legislation requiring municipalities to replace known lead services within their communities over a twenty-year period ending in 2047.

Director of Public Works and Utilities Committee recommending approval to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that normal bidding requirements be waived and the quote from Hydro Kinetics of St. Louis, MO in the amount of $29,070.00 North 12th Street Lift Station was constructed in 1999 and due to normal wear, the pumps require new impellers and check valves.

Resolution authorizing the City to enter into the IRON Fiduciary Agreement with Nationwide (457 plan) and authorizes the Comptroller as agent to execute the agreement as recommended by the Finance Committee the agreement “Fiduciary Investment Management Agreement”.

ORDINANCES

Adoption of Ordinances entitled:

Ward 7 An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 81 (Traffic Schedules) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (Add: “Stop Sign” for westbound traffic at the intersection of 11th & Hampshire Street making it an “all-way” stop.)

First presentation of Ordinances entitled:

An Ordinance Adopting the Annual operating budget for the City of Quincy for the Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2024.

Ward 2 An Ordinance Granting a Special use permit for a Planned Development. (To construct a two family residential unit (duplex) on a single-family residential-zoned lot at 1303 Elm Street.

Ward 7 An Ordinance Amending the District Map which is made a part of the Section 162.002 if the Municipal Code of the city of Quincy of 2015. (to change the present R3 (Multi-Family Residential) to D2 (Downtown General Business) Zoning District-commonly known as 330 South 5th Street and 332 South 5th Street.

Ward 2 An Ordinance Amending the District Map which is made a part of the Section 162.002 if the Municipal Code of the city of Quincy of 2015. (To change the present D5 (Downtown Industrial)/M1 (Light Industrial)/R3 (Multi-Family Residential) to D5 (Downtown Industrial) Zoning District, commonly known as 301 Spring Street)

REPORT OF FINANCE

TOWN BUSINESS

Township Registered Requests To Speak

Report Of The Quincy Township Supervisor

For General Assistance For The Month of March 2023.

Report Of The Town Auditing Committee For April 2023

TOWN PUBLIC HEARING

Notice of a public hearing to consider the proposed Town Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Town of Quincy for the fiscal year 2023-2024

Annual Town Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 

ANNUAL TOWN TAX LEVY

Trustee Comments

https://www.quincyil.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/7524/638167443292000000