Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met Aug. 21.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

SWEARING IN OF QUINCY FIREFIGHTERS

CAIN MILES #165 AND ADRIAN HOWE #166

PUBLIC COMMENT

PETITIONS

Ward 4 By Fireworks Authority Inc. correcting the request for permission to hold a firework displays on August 24, 2023 not January 31, 2024 at Quincy Country Club, 2410 State Street, at approximately 8:30 p.m., which was approved at the August 14th City Council meeting.

Ward 6 By AirMedCare Network requesting permission to have the Air Evac helicopter at the Hy Vee 12th & Harrison (In the grassy lot to the South of the store), on September 30, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. for Gem City Fall Festival. The Quincy Fire Department will be handling securing the landing zone during landing and takeoff.

Ward 1 By Uncle Bobs Bar, 1301 North 12th, requesting permission to waive the liquor ordinances for Consumption and Possession of Alcoholic Liquor on public streets, alleys, sidewalks and lots and Permitting Open Liquor to Leave Licensed Premised on September 16, 2023 for a “20 Year Anniversary Party” from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on their west parking lot. The Quincy Police Department has approved this request and has approved the Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License application. The applicant also requests the waiver of noise ordinances to allow for live music until 11:00 p.m.

REPORTS OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION

Ward 5 Recommending the referral to install stop signs at the intersection of Meadow Drive and Brookfield Road with traffic on Meadow Drive stopping for traffic on Brookfield Road be granted.

Ward 7 Recommending that the referral to implement a “4-Way” stop at the intersection of 5th and Jackson Streets be granted.

RESOLUTIONS

Resolution authorizing the City to pay NextSite, LLC a Success Fee of $30,000 for the recruitment of Target to Quincy.

Resolution For Assignment Of Demolition Liens. (Assignment agreements between the City of Quincy and Two Rivers Land Bank Authority for 1433 Monroe Street, 635-637 Lind Street, 914 Cherry Street, and 410 College Avenue.)

Fire Aldermanic Committee and Fire Chief recommending approval of the purchase of replacement ropes, harnesses and other required equipment from Rescue Direct for the total amount of $13,348.85.

ORDINANCES

Adoption of Ordinances entitled:

Ward 1 An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For A Planned Development. (To allow for the operation of a hospitality house at 1300 Spruce Street with the following conditions: 1) That the Special Permit for Planned Development is non-transferrable. 2) That the Special Permit for Planned Development shall be null and void if the petitioner is no longer residing in the dwelling at 1300 Spruce St. 3) That the petitioner must provide two off-St. parking stalls. 4) That the shared driveway shared by 1300 Spruce St. and 1306 Spruce St. shall not be blocked for extended periods of time.

Ward 6 An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For A Planned Development. (To allow for the ownership of more than one horse at 2102 Melview Road and a contiguous 5-acre property, with the condition that the number of horses shall not exceed five.)

Ward 3 An Ordinance Amending The District Map Which Is Made Part Of Section 162.002 Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (4704 Wismann Lane, change from RU1 (Rural) to M1 (Light Industrial).)

Ward 3 An Ordinance Amending The 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget. (Increase the General Fund Brush/Compost budget by $18,060 for contractual services with Evans Recycling)

Second presentation of an Ordinance entitled:

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 40 (Boards and Commissions) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy (2015). (Delete: 6-year term limitation for at-large Plan Commission members.)

An Ordinance Amending Title XI (Business Regulations) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy 2015. (Peddler-Add: Exemption: antique auto parts and antique memorabilia.)

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled:

Ward 3 An Ordinance Authorizing Amended Lease Agreement (North Side Boat Club). 

REPORT OF FINANCE

SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY KYLE MOORE-PRESIDENT OF GREDF Discussing The Comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment for Quincy and Adams County.

https://www.quincyil.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/7703