Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met May 30.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

PUBLIC FORUM

PETITIONS

Ward 1 By J & M Displays Inc. requesting permission to hold firework displays on July 4th at Quinsippi Island, approximately 9:30 p.m. The Quincy Fire Department has given their approval.

By United Way of Adams County requesting to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived from August 1, 2023 to July 31, 2024. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.

REPORTS OF THE QUINCY PLAN COMMISSION

Ward 7 Recommending approval of a request to amend a Special Permit to allow for a 1,200 square foot expansion of the building at 935 State Street and to allow for relief from the architectural standards established in City Code Chapter 162.026 with the following conditions: 1) An expansion of the existing structure is allowed so long as the expansion of up to 1,200 square feet is located to the east of the existing structure. 2) The approved expansion of the existing structure need not comply with the exterior architectural standards for new construction within the downtown districts. 3) The exterior of the expansion should match the exterior of the existing structure.

Ward 1 Recommending approval of a request to subdivide (one lot into seven lots) property located at 1700 Kochs Lane with the following conditions: 1) That the lot sizes for lot 3, lot 4, and lot 5 may be smaller than 10,000 square feet but that each lot must exceed 9,100 square feet. 2) That the developer be granted relief from City Code 161.06(B) to allow for the construction of a turnaround, which is acceptable under the International Fire Code, instead of a cul-de-sac, which is required in City Code Chapter 161.06(B). 3) That “No Parking-Fire Lane” signs be installed at the turnaround per the Quincy Fire Department.

Ward 4 Ward Recommending approval of a Special Permit for Planned Development to allow for the operation of an Investment Advisory Practice at 2240 Broadway Street.

Ward 4 Recommending approval of a request for a Special Permit for Planned Development to allow for the operation of a daycare facility at 3700 East Lake Centre Drive.

RESOLUTIONS

The resolution by the Fire Aldermanic Committee and Fire Chief recommending approval to participate in the State of Illinois Federal Surplus Property Program, was tabled for one week by Ald. Bergman.

Chairman of the Fire Aldermanic Committee and Fire Chief recommending approval to purchase thirteen sets of bunker gear in the amount of $44,720 from AEC Fire Safety & Security, Inc.

Fire Chief and the Fire Aldermanic Committee recommending approval to go into a contract with Banner Fire Equipment for the purchase of two 2025 E-One fire apparatus.

Fire Chief and Fire Aldermanic Committee recommending approval to pay the invoice in the amount of $7,550.59 to Sentinel Emergency Solutions, St. Louis MO for annual service and maintenance of the self-contained breathing apparatuses.

Resolution Reauthorizing Bring Events To Quincy (Bet on Q) Grant Program. (Allocate $100,000 to the Bet on Q program for this FY 23/24.)

Resolution Reauthorizing Quincy Workforce Relocation Assistance Program (Q-Wrap) (Allocate $250,000 to Q-WRAP)

Resolution Authorizing An Assignment Of Lease, Warranty Deed, And Intergovernmental Agreement With The Quincy Township Related To The City Hall Annex, 706 Maine Street, Quincy.

ORDINANCES

Adoption of an Ordinance entitled:

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 32 (City Council) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy, 2015. (Delete Planning & Development Committee from Standing Committees.)

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled:

An Ordinance Amending The 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget. (Appropriate $182,000 for Fire Department Capital Outlay to purchase a second pumper apparatus and increase the Airport Fund for Phase 4 - Runway 4/22 project a total budget of $13,654,600 with federal/state reimbursements of $13,313,235.)

REPORT OF FINANCE

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