Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met March 27.

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, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Mast, Maples, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 12. Absent: Ald. Mays, Reis. 2.

Ald. Entrup moved the absent Aldermen be allowed the usual compensation for this meeting. Motion carried. The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held March 20, 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

Aaron Coffman stated that the City needs an Inspection Department for housing. No one is holding the landlords accountable.

Suzanne Irwin-Wells stated that there is a housing problem in Quincy. The problem involves the City, property developers, landlords, tenants, City staff and Aldermen.

Drew Howser stated that the couple that spoke at the council meeting last week were threatened with eviction if they spoke again.

Martha Walden stated that the City needs to implement a registration process.

PETITIONS

By Quincy Catholic Charities requesting to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived from now until April 30th. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.

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

Special Event Application from the Salvation Army Kroc Center requesting permission to hold the “R.J.’s Bubble Fun Run” on Saturday, September 16, 2023. They request the closure of Vermont Street, 4th to 6th Streets; 6th Street, Maine to Vermont Streets; Maine Street, 6th to 20th Streets from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on the day of the event and the City provide barricades for the closures and temporary closure of intersections at 8th and Maine, 12th and Maine, and 18th and Maine as participants pass through the intersections. In the event that 6th Street is closed for reconstruction, the run course will be routed to 5th Street. They also request that Auxiliary Officers assist with traffic control at major intersections during the event. Businesses and residences along the event route will be notified of the temporary road closures. They have submitted all required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities and Engineering.

Ald. Uzelac moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried.

PROCLAMATION

By Michael A. Troup proclaiming the Month of April as “Child Abuse Prevention Month”.

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

MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT

By Mayor Michael A. Troup making the appointment of Illija Cucuk to the Bet on Q Committee as the Restaurant Representative starting March 27, 2023 and expiring on March 31, 2025.

Ald. Uzelac moved the appointments be confirmed. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

Resolution stating that the City agrees to sell the City Annex building for $347,000, said price derived from recent sales of similar downtown property; 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.

Ald. Bauer moved to table the resolution for one week, seconded by Ald. Bergman. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is the owner and operator of the Quincy Regional Airport; and, WHEREAS, the Airport utilizes a Ford F250 pickup truck to complete daily landside and airside tasks, including man datory inspections; and

WHEREAS, the truck suffered an engine failure during a morning inspection; and,

WHEREAS, Central Services determined the truck requires an engine replacement, since it is in otherwise good condi tion; and,

WHEREAS, a quote was received from Gem City Ford in the amount of $8,303.32 to replace the engine; and,

WHEREAS, Gem City is a sole source provider for a certified engine with a 3-year unlimited mile warranty; now,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Airport Director and the Director of Administrative Services recommends to the City Council approval of the purchase of a new truck engine in the amount of $8,303.32 from Gem City Ford. Chuck Miller

Airport Director

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Entrup, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 2 absent. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy annually purchases materials for the maintenance of streets and sidewalks funded by the Motor Fuel Tax (MFT); and,

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering requested sealed, competitive bids for the purchase of mate rials required for annual street and sidewalk maintenance; and,

WHEREAS, the following bids were received:

Concrete

Bleigh Ready Mix

Quincy, Illinois $205,432.40

R.L. Brink Corporation

Quincy, Illinois $198,490.00

Engineer’s Estimate $210,950.00

Patching Material

Diamond Construction Company

Quincy, Illinois $ 59,800.00

Engineer’s Estimate $ 86,800.00

WHEREAS, the Engineering Manager has reviewed the bids and finds them to be acceptable; and,

WHEREAS, funding for the purchase of maintenance materials will be available in the 2023/2024 Motor Fuel Tax Fund fiscal year budget.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Engineering Manager and the Central Services Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the low, responsible, and qualified bid for each material, as listed above, be accepted subject to approval by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

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 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 2 absent. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, over the last several years the Quincy Police Department has experienced an increase in the number of calls for service that involve individuals with mental health issues or who are in crisis; and

WHEREAS, these incidents are often time-consuming, complex, and typically require the assistance of professional mental health providers; and

WHEREAS, law enforcement agencies are under intense scrutiny regarding how officers handle mental health related calls for service; and

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department desires to provide the best response and service it can to persons in mental health crisis; and

WHEREAS, Clarity Healthcare will provide follow-up mental health or substance abuse services to citizens referred to them by the Quincy Police Department, as well as respond to a mental health call for service or traumatic event to provide on scene support to police officers and family members involved in the incident; and

WHEREAS, Clarity Healthcare provides the Quincy Police Department with an annual supply of Naloxone (NARCAN), worth about $5,500.00, as well as training in how to use the medication; and

WHEREAS, NARCAN is used by police officers when responding to an overdose to reverse the effect of opioid intoxication, often saving the victim’s life; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chief of Police recommends to the Mayor and City Council that the Quincy Police Department be authorized to sign another one-year memo of understanding with Clarity Healthcare at an annual cost of $10,200.00, to be paid at a monthly rate of $850.00.

Adam C. Yates

Chief of Police

Ald. Rein moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Sassen, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 2 absent. Motion carried.

TIF DOWNTOWN RENTAL REHAB PROJECT

FUNDING RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, per the TIF Downtown Rental Rehab Program (DRRP) Guidelines, the City advertised for downtown rental rehab proposals in January; and

WHEREAS, the City received one proposal from the owner of 234-236 North 6th Street to renovate a total of four up per-story rental units; and

WHEREAS, the DRRP Committee evaluated the proposal for the number of units to be renovated, the total project cost, the amount of TIF funding requested, the private financial commitment, the equity ratio, the current and projected increase in property values and property tax, the estimated rate of return on TIF investment, and the overall benefits the project would have on the downtown; and

WHEREAS, the DRRP Committee recommended $100,000 in TIF funding for the renovation of four upper-story apart ments at 234-236 North 6th Street; and

WHEREAS, the $100,000 in TIF funding plus $159,740 in private owner equity will result in a total investment of $259,740.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to unanimous agreement in an open public meeting on March 22, 2023, the DRRP Committee reviewed and recommended approval of $100,000 in TIF funding for 234-236 N. 6th Street; and

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council that the DDRP project receive $100,000 in TIF funding for the renovation of a total of four upper-story rental units at 234-236 N. 6th Street.

The approval is subject to the terms and conditions of the Downtown Rental Rehab Program and the Mayor being au thorized to execute the appropriate documents and contracts in connection with this action.

PASSED and APPROVED this 28th day of March, 2023.

SIGNED: Michael A. Troup, Mayor

ATTEST: Laura Oakman, City Clerk

Ald. Uzelac moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Uzelac, Holtschlag, Fletcher, Entrup, Bauer, Rivera, Maples. 7. Nays: Ald. Bergman, Farha, Sassen, Rein. 4. Abstain: Ald. Mast. 1. Absent: Ald. Mays, Reis. 2. The Mayor cast the vote of yea. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending The 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget. (Increase the budget for Tourism Tax Fund (Hotel/Motel Taxes) $170,000 and allow the corresponding additional revenues to be disbursed per the Intergovernmental Agreements.)

Ald. Farha moved to amend the ordinance showing Revenues Budget Increase Revised Charges for Services-Airport to $45,000; Transfers from General Fund revised to $201,825; Expenses Salaries revised to $381,786; Group Insurance revised to $97,868; R&M/Vehicles revised to $260,000, seconded by Ald. Sassen. Motion carried.

Ald. Farha moved for the adoption of the ordinance, as amended, seconded by Ald. Sassen, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 2 absent.

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

ORDINANCE

Adoption presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 52 (Water) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy. (Providing electronic payment options.)

Ald. Uzelac moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Farha, Sassen, Mast, Maples, Uzelac, Holtschlag, Fletcher, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Rivera. 11. Nay: Ald. Rein. 1. Absent: Ald. Mays, Reis. 2.

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

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Regarding The Privacy Policy For The Illinois Housing Development Authority’s Home Repair And Accessibility Program Grant. (Policy designed to ensure the security and confidentiality of borrower information.)

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Section 162.194 (Designation Of Landmarks) Of Chapter 162 (Zoning Regulations) Of Title XV (Land Usage) Of The Municipal Code Of The Code Of Quincy Of 2015. (Adding Landmark designation to 1636 Hampshire Street.)

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 8412 (Designating Properties As Landmarks In The City Of Quincy). (Removal of the phrase “The Carriage House”.)

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled: 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.)

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

Michael Farha

Jack Holtschlag

Anthony E. Sassen

Mike Rein

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 the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Fletcher, Entrup, Bauer, Rivera, Farha, Sassen, Mast, Maples, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 10. Nay: Ald. Bergman, Rein. 2. Absent: Ald. Mays, Reis. 2. Motion carried.

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

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