Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met April 3.

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, Bauer, Mays, Farha, Rein, Mast, Reis, Maples, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 11. Absent: Ald. Bergman, Rivera, Sassen. 3.

Ald. Farha 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 27, 2023, were approved on a motion of Ald. Entrup. Motion carried.

Corporation Counsel: Lonnie Dunn.

Ald. Bauer moved the City Council sit as a Town Board. Motion carried.

The City Clerk and Ex-officio Town Clerk presented and read the following:

TOWN BUSINESS

SPECIAL MEETING

Registered Request to Speak

No one registered to speak.

Discussion of purchase price, terms and conditions on ordinance requesting the purchase and transfer of property from the City of Quincy Municipal Corporation to the Township of Quincy, organized pursuant to an act to revise the law in relation to Township organization.

Ald. Rein asked Quincy Township attorney Jerry Timmerwilke to come before the council and explain the Local Government Transfer Property Act which allows transfer of property with terms agreed on by the corporate authorities. Jerry Timmerwilke stated that there is no restriction of price or how a transfer takes place.

Ald. Rein, seconded by Ald. Farha, moved to amend the sale amount of the Annex building from $347,000 to $1.00 and the remaining amount be used to renovate the Annex building and on the roll call each of the 11 Aldermen voted yea, with 3 absent. Motion carried.

Approval of an ordinance requesting the purchase and transfer of property from the City of Quincy Municipal Corporation to the Township of Quincy, organized pursuant to an act to revise the law in relation to Township organization.

TOWNSHIP OF QUINCY

ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS

ORDINANCE NO. 23-1

AN ORDINANCE REQUESTING THE PURCHASE AND TRANSFER OF PROPERTY FROM THE CITY OF QUINCY MUNICIPAL CORPORATION TO THE TOWNSHIP OF QUINCY, ORGANIZED PURSUANT TO AN ACT TO REVISE THE LAW IN RELATION TO TOWNSHIP ORGANIZATION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy holds legal title to a parcel of property commonly known as 706 Maine Street, Quincy, Illinois, known as the “Quincy Annex Building.”

WHEREAS, the Township of Quincy lies within the corporate limits of the City of Quincy; and

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy has determined, and hereby declares, that it is necessary and convenient for the City of Quincy to transfer said Property to the Township of Quincy for public purposes for uses by the Township as their public business offices for purposes of effectuating pauper relief and assessment of real estate as required by law and statute; and WHEREAS, the Township of Quincy presently holding offices within said building desires to receive transfer of said property for continuance of providing the public those items as necessary and required by law, and

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy pursuant to the Illinois Local Government Property Transfer Act 50 ILCS 605/0.01 et seq. desires to transfer said Property to the Township of Quincy; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Quincy desires to acquire legal ownership and assume all responsibility and obligation for said real estate, assume the existing tenants lease, assume title to the property for township public purposes from the City of Quincy and;

WHEREAS, City Council, acting as the Quincy Township Board has determined that it is necessary, appropriate, and in the best interest of the Township of Quincy to acquire, receive and own said property by transfer from the City of Quincy and;

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy and Township of Quincy have reached an agreement for exchange of the property between the two entities, which includes the following terms:

a. Sales Price: $347,000

b. Terms: Cash.

c. The City of Quincy Planning and Development Division will remain on the third (3rd) Floor of said building and shall pay utilities for the second (2nd) and third (3rd) Floor, shall have full use of the garage and full use to the storage facility in the basement until the Fall of 2024 or earlier upon thirty (30) days’ written notice from the City of Quincy to the Township of Quincy. As part of the consideration, no rent shall be paid by the City of Quincy to the Township of Quincy. Additionally, the Township of Quincy will assume the existing lease of the property with Two Rivers Council including all obligations and benefits thereof.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Township of Quincy of the County of Adams and State of Illinois, as follows:

Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated into this Ordinance by this reference as findings of the Quincy Township Board of said Township.

Section 2. Request to Acquire Property. That the City Council of the City of Quincy shall approve a Resolution authorizing the transfer of said Property to the Township of Quincy and execute a warranty deed as well as take all other necessary and appropriate actions, in conjunction with transfer of the City of Quincy’s right, title and interest in the Property located at 706 Maine, Quincy, Illinois, to the Township of Quincy all in accordance with the Property Transfer Act 50 ILCS 605 et. seq.

Section 3. Authorization To Acquire. That the Township Supervisor and Township Clerk are authorized to take all steps necessary and appropriate to acquire the property and cause the deed of the property to be recorded at the office of the Adams County Recorder.

Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance will be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.

PASSED this 3rd day of April, 2023.

YEAS: 9

NAYS: 2

ABSENT: 3

APPROVED this 4th day of April, 2023.

By: Maggie Hoyt, Supervisor

ATTEST:

Laura Oakman, Township Clerk

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Uzelac, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Fletcher, Entrup, Bauer, Mays, Farha, Rein, Reis, Maples, Uzelac. 9. Nays: Ald. Mast, Holtschlag. 2. Absent: Ald. Bergman, Rivera, Sassen. 3.

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

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

Keith Callaway stated that there should be certain zoning for houses being renovated and that they be restored with the integrity of the homes in that area. We should advocate for the north and southwest neighborhoods to clean up and restore homes.

Laurie Poe stated that the landlord has done nothing to repair her apartment.

Drew Howser stated that there is nothing being enforced, and the City is not enforcing these issues. Brennan Hills stated that the tenants are not being given a “Fair Shake.” He asked what was being done to help the most vulnerable people in Quincy and to not draw lawyers.

PETITIONS

By Craig Kurk requesting that the liquor ordinance be waived to allow consumption and possession of alcoholic liquor or beverage on public streets, alleys, sidewalks and lots at 9th Street between Jackson and Van Buren for the QND Baseball Games. The dates and times are: 4/5/23 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.; 4/8/23 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; 4/28/23 3:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.; 5/1/23 4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.; 5/2/23 4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.; 5/5/23 2:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.; 5/6/23 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; 5/8/23 3:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.; 5/10/23 4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.; 5/13/23 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The Quincy Police Department has approved the Liquor Waiver.

Ald. Reis moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried. Special Event Application from Dustin Schroeder requesting permission to hold the Erica Schroeder Benefit on Sunday, May 21, 2023, between the hours of 12:00 p.m. (noon) and 8:00 p.m. He requests the closure of Maine Street, 6th to 7th Street and sidewalk from 12:00 p.m. (noon) through 8:00 p.m. on the day of the event and the City provide barricades for the street closure. He also requests that liquor ordinances be waived to allow for the consumption and possession of liquor on a public street, permitting open liquor to leave the licensed premises, and selling of liquor outside the licensed premises. The Quincy Police Department has approved the Waiver of Liquor Ordinances. The Quincy Police Department recommends approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License for the event. He has submitted all required documents and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Ald. Uzelac moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried. Special Event Application from Emily Lombardi, Executive Director of the District, requesting permission to hold the “Blues in the District” concerts between 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2023; Friday, June 23, 2023; Friday, July 14, 2023; Friday, July 28, 2023; Friday, August 11, 2023; Friday, August 25, 2023. She requests “No Parking” signs for nine (9) parking stalls along the east side of Washington Park, beginning at Maine Street and extending north, and eleven (11) parking stalls along the south side of Washington Park, beginning at 5th Street and extending west at 12:00 p.m. (noon) and through the duration of the event to allow for food vendor trucks and trailers. She also requests four (4) “Accessible Parking Signs” for the south side of Washington Park, west of the requested “No Parking” signs. She also requested approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License. Emergency Management Services, the Quincy Police Department, and the Quincy Park District have been involved with the coordination of the event. She has submitted all required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering. Ald. Uzelac moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried. Special Event Application from Scott Edlin, owner of On the Rail, located at 129 South 4th St., requesting permission to hold the “Summer Music Series” on Saturday, July 8, 2023 (12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.) and Sunday, September 3, 2023 (12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.). He requests the closure of Maine St., 4th to 5th Streets; alley adjacent to 129 South 4th St.; Newcomb Lot, corner of 4th and Maine Streets from 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Friday prior to the events and through 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Sunday following the events and that the City provide barricades. He requests that “No Parking” signs be placed on both sides of Maine St. between 4th and 5th Streets on the Friday morning prior to the event dates. The Quincy Police Department has approved the waiver of liquor ordinances to allow for the consumption and possession of liquor on a public street or lot, permitting open liquor to leave the licensed premises, and selling of liquor outside the licensed premises. He further requests the waiver of noise ordinance to allow for live music until 12:00 a.m. (midnight). He has requested a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License for the event and based upon results of a neighborhood canvas, the Quincy Police Department did not make a recommendation for approval or denial of this request. He requests permission to assemble a stage for live entertainment on Maine St. near the City-owned Newcomb lot. Approval for the assembly of the stage is recommended pending an inspection of the structure by the Quincy Fire Department once the stage is in place and prior to the start of the event. All required documentation has been submitted and the Department of Utilities & Engineering presents this request for consideration.

Ald. Uzelac moved to amend the petition to add “The Quincy Fire Department requires that a site plan for the former Newcomb lot, to show required exiting and signage, be submitted to the Fire Department for approval prior to the first scheduled event,” seconded by Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.

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

A revocable permit application for encroachment of City right-of-way from Bruce Guthrie, Director of the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce requesting permission to place signs on City right-of-way along Maine Street between 6th and 36th Streets in conjunction with the annual Dogwood Parade. The signs will be placed the week of May 1st and removed following the parade on May 6th. The Director of Public Works presents this request subject to the conditions that petitioner is responsible for the placement and removal of the signs. The signs must be placed as to not restrict sight visibility, sidewalk usage, or create a safety hazard. The City of Quincy is not responsible for damage to the signs. The petitioner will assume full responsibility for any damages to City infrastructure caused by the placement of the signs.

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

MONTHLY REPORTS

The monthly reports of the City Clerk, the City Treasurer, the City Comptroller for the month of March, 2023, and the Recycling Division for the month of February, 2023, were ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Farha. Motion carried.

REPORTS OF THE QUINCY PLAN COMMISSION

Recommending approval of a Special Permit for Planned Development at 1303 Elm Street to allow for the construction of a duplex on a lot that is zoned for single-family residential use with the condition that the requirement of four (4) off street parking stalls for a two-family residential unit be reduced to two (2) off-street parking stalls and the two (2) off-street parking stalls that are to be constructed will be constructed north of the proposed residential units at 1303 Elm Street.

Ald. Bauer moved the report be received and concurred in and an ordinance drafted. Motion carried. Recommending approval of the subdivision (dividing two lots into 35 lots) of property located at 203 South 8th Street and 218-224 South 9th Street under the “small tracts” provision of the Subdivision Ordinance as requested, zoned D2. Ald. Uzelac moved the report be received and concurred in. Ald. Holtschlag abstained from the voice vote. Motion carried.

Recommending denial of the vacation of the southern 95-feet by 12-feet of the public North/South alley located in the city block bounded by South 6th Street, State Street, South 7th Street, and Ohio Street.

Ald. Uzelac moved the report be received and concurred in. Motion carried.

Recommending approval of the rezoning of 330 South 5th Street from R3 (Multi-Family Residential) to D2 (Downtown General Business and that it recommends of the rezoning of 332 South 5th Street from R3 to D2 to allow for the construction of an office building as requested.

Ald. Uzelac moved the report be received and concurred in and an ordinance drafted. Motion carried. Recommending approval of the rezoning of 301 Spring Street from D5 (Downtown Industrial)/M1 (Light Industrial)/ R3 (Multi-Family Residential) to D5 (Downtown Industrial) to allow for the construction of an indoor recreational facility at 301 Spring Street as requested.

Ald. Bauer moved the report be received and concurred in and an ordinance drafted. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

The 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, was tabled for 1 week by Ald. Bauer.

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

ORDINANCE

Adoption 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.)

Ald. Uzelac moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Mast, Reis, Maples, Uzelac, Holtschlag, Fletcher, Entrup, Bauer, Mays, Farha. 10. Nay: Ald. Rein. 1. Absent: Ald. Bergman, Rivera, Sassen. 3.

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

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an 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.)

Ald. Farha moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Rein, and on the roll call each of the 11 Aldermen voted yea, with 3 absent. Motion carried.

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

ORDINANCE

Adoption 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”.)

Ald. Farha moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Rein, and on the roll call each of the 11 Aldermen voted yea, with 3 absent. Motion carried.

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

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of 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.)

Michael Farha

Jack Holtschlag

Mike Rein

Richie C. Reis

Finance Committee

Ald. Farha, seconded by Ald. Rein, 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 7:55 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.

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