Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met Aug. 28.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

SWEARING IN OF QUINCY POLICE OFFICERS

AARON HOWE #126, DYLAN YOUNG # 134, LEVI DOWLING # 181, JAYDEN RICE #132

PUBLIC COMMENT

PETITIONS

Ward 1 Special Event Application from Uncle Bobs Bar, 1301 North 12th, asking permission to hold a “20- Year Anniversary Party” between the hours of 12:00 p.m. (noon) and 11:00 p.m. on September 16, 2023. The applicant requests the closure of Spruce Street and 12th Street west to the alley from 12:00 p.m. (noon) to 11:00 p.m. Approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Wards 4, 7 Special Event Application from Joy Berhorst requesting permission to hold the annual Pink Pass It On fundraiser walk benefiting the Blessing Hospital Breast Center on Saturday, October 21, 2023 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Washington Park. The walk will begin at 5th and Maine Street go to 24th and Maine Street then turn around and go to 5th Street on the sidewalk. Approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Ward 4 Special Event Application from the Good Samaritan Home Foundation requesting permission to hold the United Hearts Family Fest fundraising event on Saturday, September 9, 2023, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Trinity Church, 2020 South 24th Street. Approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Ward 4 Special Event Application from Kelly Weiman on behalf of the Quincy Public Schools requesting permission to hold the Quincy FFA Barnyard Fun Run and 5K on Saturday, September 16th. The run/walk event will begin at Quincy High School (3322 Maine), go east on Maine Street, turn around in Flinn Stadium parking lot (4400 Maine) and return to the starting point. Approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Ward 2 Special Event Application from Quincy University requesting permission to close 20th Street between Spruce and Sycamore Streets to accommodate special game day parking for Quincy University home football games on August 31st – 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., September 9th – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., September 14th – 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., September 16th – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., September 23rd – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., September 30th – 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., October 7th – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., October 21st – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., October 28th – 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and November 4th – 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.. Approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Ward 7 A revocable permit application for encroachment of City right-of-way by John Schemerhorn, to request permission to install a balcony above right-of-way at 110 South 11th Street. The City Engineer recommends approval subject to five conditions.

Ward 7 A revocable permit application for encroachment of City right-of-way by John Schemerhorn, to request permission to install a sign over above right-of-way at 122 South 11th Street. The City Engineer recommends approval subject to four conditions.

Ward 7 A revocable permit application for encroachment of City right-of-way by Waylon Rhoads, to request permission to place a portable A-Frame sign on City right-of-way in front of property located at 1205 Vermont Street. The City Engineer recommends approval subject to three conditions.

Ward 7 A revocable permit application for encroachment of City right-of-way by First Union Congregational Church, 105 North 12th Street, to request permission to close the sidewalk on the West side of North 12th Street from Maine Street North to the alley to allow for exterior painting. The sidewalk will be closed for thirty (30) days beginning on September 1, 2023, weather permitting. The City Engineer recommends approval subject to four conditions.

REPORTS OF QUINCY PLAN COMMISSION

Ward 7 Recommending approval for a zoning change from Full Service Roofing, LLC to allow for the operation of an Automobile Detailing Business (Car Wash) at 106 South 11th Street.

Recommending approval of an amendment to City Code Chapter 162 (zoning) regarding information required on a site plan and it recommends approval of an amendment to City Code Chapter 161 (subdivisions) regarding drainage easements as requested.

RESOLUTIONS

Resolution of the City of Quincy adopting Civility Pledge.

Public Works Director and Utilities Committee recommending approval of the quote from Brown Equipment Company of Evansville, IN in the amount of $19,818.48 for the purchase of sewer cleaning accessories.

Public Works Director recommending approval of the low quote from Core and Main of Washington, IL in the amount of $9,510.00 for the purchase of water main and pipe fittings that will be used for the repair and maintenance of failed water main and water service lines.

ORDINANCES

Adoption of Ordinances 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.)

Second presentation of an Ordinance entitled:

Ward 7 An Ordinance Authorizing Amended Lease Agreement (North Side Boat Club).

First presentations of ordinances entitled:

Ward 5 An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) of Chapter 81 (Traffic Schedules) of the Municipal Code of the City of Quincy of 2015. (A “2-Way” stop at the intersection of Meadow Drive and Brookfield Road.)

Ward 6 An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) of Chapter 81 (Traffic Schedules) of the Municipal Code of the City of Quincy of 2015 (4-Way Stop to be installed 5th Street and Jackson Street)

REPORT OF FINANCE

EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION

Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act to discuss 5 ILCS 120/2 (C)(2) Collective Bargaining Negotiations

RESOLUTIONS

Resolution approving successors collective bargaining agreement between the City and Patrol Officers Chapter of Policemen’s Benevolent Association Labor Committee Local Unit 12, Beginning May 1, 2021, and Ending April 30, 2025.

Resolution approving successors collective bargaining agreement between the City and Supervisors Chapter of Policemen’s Benevolent Association Labor Committee Local Unit 12, Beginning May 1, 2021, and Ending April 30, 2025.

https://www.quincyil.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/7705