Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met May 1.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

QUINCY POLICE SWEARING IN

Korbin Stratman, Brandon Epley, Ethan Hansell

PUBLIC FORUM

PETITIONS

Ward 7 By The Dock requesting permission to waive Liquor Ordinances, Sections 111.096(a) Consumption and Possession of Alcoholic Liquor on public streets, alleys, sidewalks and lots, and Section 111.067(a) Selling Outside of Licensed Premises at 7th to 8th Maine Street on May 20, 2023 for the American Downtown Classic Car & Art Show.

By St. Peter Church requesting to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived from now until August 27th. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.

REPORTS OF THE QUINCY PLAN COMMISSION

Ward 7 The report for a Special Permit for Planned Development to install a projecting automatic changeable copy (digital) sign at 220 North 6th Street (zoned D2), was tabled to the next Plan Commission meeting.

Ward 4 Recommending approval of an amendment to the existing Special Permit for 150 South 48th Street to allow for the construction of an office building at 150 South 48th Street as requested (Zoned R1A) with one condition: The new office building at 150 South 48th Street may only be used by the petitioner (The Crossing Church). Any use beyond the use of the petitioner (The Crossing Church) would require Quincy Plan Commission review and Quincy City Council approval.

Ward 3 Recommending approval of the rezoning of a portion of 1537 North 24th Street (formerly 2304 Locust Street) from R1C (single-family residential) to C2 (general commercial) to allow for its continued use as an automobile dealership as requested.

Ward 3 Recommending approval of the proposed development of property located approximately 1700 block of North 36th Street to allow for the operation of a body shop, a tow lot, a parking lot, and three self-storage facilities as requested (Zoned M3).

PROCLAMATIONS

Month of May as “Foster Care Month”

May 4th as “Day of Prayer

Week of April 30th to May 6th as “Professional Municipal Clerks Week”

MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS

Alderman Glen Ebbing to the Utilities Committee for a three-year term beginning immediately and ending April 30, 2026.

John Mast to the Utilities Committee, as an At Large member, for a three-year term beginning immediately and ending April 30, 2026.

RESOLUTIONS

The resolution from the Public Works Director, Central Services Director, and Central Services Committee recommending approval of the bid from Luby Equipment for the purchase of an 18’ Cronkhite 3612 HD trailer at the cost of $14,560, was tabled for one week by Ald. Rein.

Chairman of the Technology Committee and the IT Manager recommending approval of the low quote of SHI International Corp. in the amount of $9,716.16 for the annual maintenance contract renewal.

Chairman of the Technology Committee and the IT Manager recommending approval of the quote from CentralSquare in the amount of $75,765.41 for the annual software services agreement.

Chairman of the Technology Committee and the IT Manager recommending approval of the quote from SecureData Technologies in the amount of $24,989 for the annual maintenance contract renewal.

Chairman of the Technology Committee and the IT Manager recommending approval of the proposal from Dell Technologies in the amount of $54,441.45 for the Microsoft Office 365 annual subscription renewal.

Chairman of Technology Committee and the IT Manager recommending approval of the quote from Smartsheet, Inc. in the amount of $15,717.23 for the annual software services agreement.

Chairman of the Technology Committee and the IT Manager recommending approval of the quote from Tyler Technologies in the amount of $62,453.86 for the annual software services agreement.

Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller, as agent, to execute the NTC Trust Agreement and Administrative Services Agreements with Nationwide and IRON Fiduciary.

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled:

An Ordinance Amending title III (Administration) Of Chapter 40 (Board And Commissions) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (Any Quincy police officer who separates from the department and desires to be re-employed will be subject to the same hiring requirements applicable to a lateral transfer police officer.)

REPORT OF FINANCE

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act to discuss

5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2) Collective Bargaining Negotiations

https://www.quincyil.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/7558/638182877579800000