Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met July 31.

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, Mays, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Ebbing, Reis, Reed, Holtschlag. 13. Absent: Ald. Uzelac. 1.

Ald. Holtschlag moved Alderman Uzelac be excused and allowed the usual compensation for this meeting. Motion carried.

The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held July 24, 2023, were approved as printed on a motion of Ald. Entrup. Motion carried.

Legal Counsel: Corporation Counsel Lonnie Dunn.

PUBLIC FORUM

No one signed up to speak.

The City Clerk presented and read the following:

PETITION

By Quincy Artists Guild requesting permission to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived from 8/11/23 through 8/19/2023. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.

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

REPORTS OF THE QUINCY PLAN COMMISSION

Recommending approval of a request for a Special Permit for Planned Development to allow for the ownership of more than one horse at 2102 Melview Road and a contiguous 5-acre property, with the following condition that the number of horses shall not exceed 5 (five).

Ald. Reis moved the report be received and concurred in and an ordinance drafted. Motion carried. Recommending approval of a request for a Special Permit for Planned Development to allow for the operation of a hospitality house at 1300 Spruce St. 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. Ald. Fletcher moved the report be received and concurred in and an ordinance drafted. Motion carried. Recommending approval of a request to subdivide (one lot into two lots) property located at 100 South 54th St. Ald. Sassen moved the report be received and concurred in. Motion carried.

Recommending approval of a request to subdivide (two lots into four lots) property located at 3601 Broadway St. and at 3701 Broadway St.

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

Recommending approval of a request to rezone property commonly known as 621 North 36th St., located at the southwest corner of 36th and College, from C3 (Planned Commercial) to C2 (Commercial) to allow for the construction of a retail credit union branch and administrative offices.

Ald. Mays moved the report be received and concurred in and an ordinance drafted. Motion carried. Recommending approval of a request to rezone property commonly known as 4704 Wismann Lane from RU1 (Rural) to M1 (Light Industrial) to allow for future industrial development.

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

MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS

By Mayor Michael A. Troup making the appointment of Corey Dean as IT Director and Reappointment of Rocky Murry to serve another five-year term on the Quincy Housing Authority Board of Directors with this term expiring October 31, 2028.

Ald. Bauer moved the appointment be confirmed. Motion carried.

CITY OF QUINCY COUNCIL RESOLUTION

FOR SALE OF NON-ESSENTIAL PROPERTY

LOCATED AT 1122 MONROE STREET

WHEREAS the City of Quincy is committed to improving the quality of life of its residents and elimination of blight; and

WHEREAS the City of Quincy has established a program through the Department of Planning and Development to address unsafe and dangerous buildings; and

WHEREAS the City of Quincy received a judicial deed to 1122 Monroe; and

WHEREAS the Department of Planning and Development advertised the properties for sale located at 1122 Monroe; and

WHEREAS the City received a purchase proposal for 1122 Monroe from Dustin Long in the amount of $5,100 with plans to build a duplex on the lot within 24 months.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the city sells 1122 Monroe to Dustin Long for $5,100. The Mayor and City Council authorize the sale of 1122 Monroe and the Mayor to execute the sale documents and redevelopment agreement.

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law. PASSED and APPROVED this 1st day of August, 2023.

SIGNED: Michael A. Troup, Mayor

ATTEST: Laura Oakman, City Clerk

Ald. Holtschlag moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Reis and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.

CITY OF QUINCY COUNCIL RESOLUTION

FOR SALE OF NON-ESSENTIAL PROPERTY

LOCATED AT 1233 N. 11th STREET

WHEREAS the City of Quincy is committed to improving the quality of life of its residents and elimination of blight; and

WHEREAS the City of Quincy has established a program through the Department of Planning and Development to address unsafe and dangerous buildings; and

WHEREAS the City of Quincy received a judicial deed to 1233 N. 11th Street; and

WHEREAS the Department of Planning and Development advertised the properties for sale located at 1233 N. 11th Street; and

WHEREAS the City received a purchase proposal for 1233 N. 11th St from Grandview Church in the amount of $15,000 for the property with plans to build a children’s play area for the church.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the city sell 1233 N. 11th St to Grandview Church. The City Council authorizes the Mayor to sign the sale documents for 1233 N. 11th to Grandview Church.

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law. PASSED and APPROVED this 1st day of August, 2023.

SIGNED: Michael A. Troup, Mayor

ATTEST: Laura Oakman, City Clerk

Ald. Rein moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Entrup and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.

CITY OF QUINCY COUNCIL RESOLUTION

FOR SALE OF NON-ESSENTIAL PROPERTY

LOCATED AT 635 SPRUCE STREET

WHEREAS the City of Quincy is committed to improving the quality of life of its residents and elimination of blight; and

WHEREAS the City of Quincy has established a program through the Department of Planning and Development to address unsafe and dangerous buildings; and

WHEREAS the City of Quincy received a judicial deed to 635 Spruce; and

WHEREAS the Department of Planning and Development advertised the properties for sale located at 635 Spruce; and

WHEREAS the City received a purchase proposal for 635 Spruce from the YWCA in the amount of $500 for each property with plans to build a 3-plex on 635 Spruce within 24 months.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the city sell 635 Spruce to the YWCA for $500 for each property. The Mayor and City Council authorize the sale of 635 Spruce and the Mayor executes the sale documents and redevelopment agreement.

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law. PASSED and APPROVED this 1st day of August, 2023.

SIGNED: Michael A. Troup, Mayor

ATTEST: Laura Oakman, City Clerk

Ald. Rein moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Entrup and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, on December 19, 2022, the City authorized the issuance of a UMB Bank credit card with a $10,000 limit to be used exclusively on the Amazon account; and,

WHEREAS, City staff has worked with Amazon to extend a business line of credit which is the best solution for prompt payment processing and this UMB credit card is no longer needed for this exclusive use for the Amazon account; and, WHEREAS, in November, 2012, the City issued a UMB Bank Purchasing credit card in the amount of $1,000 for internet purchases, this credit balance has since been increased to $2,000 to accommodate on-line purchases for instances when a vendor will not accept a Purchase Order with direct payment; and,

WHEREAS, Departments who make requests to use the City Purchasing Card are having to postpone their department purchases due to the credit limit being exhausted between billing cycles and check remittance; and,

WHEREAS, there has been an increase in some of the recurring charges on the account and the $2,000 limit can sometimes be exhausted with just a few purchases each month; and

WHEREAS, an increase to the credit limit of the Purchasing Credit Card to $5,000 would ease the burden on department’s wait time and increase the delivery of goods/services, and,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council authorize the following:

1. The City Comptroller notify the Purchasing Agent once the final credit card payment has been made on the City’s UMB account,

2. The Purchasing Agent execute the official cancellation of the City’s UMB Bank credit card with a $10,000 credit limit used exclusively for Amazon purchases.

3. The Purchasing Agent request an official credit increase on the City’s Purchasing Credit Card from $2,000 to $5,000.

Sheri L. Ray

City Comptroller

Ald. Rein moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Sassen and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department has had STARCOM21radios since 2009; and

WHEREAS, STARCOM21 is a statewide, trunked, digital voice mobile radio network designed by Motorola for the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, only STARCOM21 compatible radios will work on the network and to access the network each entity must sign a contract; and

WHEREAS, in an emergency or a disaster situation, STARCOM21 radios allow us to communicate with various State agencies operating in the Quincy area; and

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department has 39 STARCOM21 radios that each cost $23 per month; and

WHEREAS, the yearly fee is $10,764.00; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chief of Police recommends to the Mayor and City Council that the annual fee be paid to STARCOM21-Motorola Solutions in the amount of $10,764.00.

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 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, video recordings of the interaction between police officers and the public provide accountability and transparency; and

WHEREAS, video evidence of this interaction provides certain protections for both the police and the community; and

WHEREAS, said video evidence preserves the reputation of law enforcement departments and their officers, discourages frivolous litigation, supports prosecution, promotes officer safety, and strengthens the bond between police and the community; and

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department began using body-worn and in-car cameras by Utility in October 2018 and the officers and supervisors are extremely proficient in the use of the current system and are satisfied with the functionality of this system; and

WHEREAS, the current five-year contract with Utility expires on August 31, 2023; and

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department researched other providers of body-worn and in-car camera systems and Axon Enterprise, Inc. provided a quote of $844,566.16; and

WHEREAS, Utility is the best choice to provide camera systems that meet our requirements; and

WHEREAS, the total cost for a five-year lease agreement is $525,742.07, and

WHEREAS, during year one of the five-year contract Utility will provide fifty-eight body worn cameras, seventeen in-car camera systems, plus all necessary ancillary equipment, unlimited storage, training, upgrades, technical support and replacement due to normal law enforcement wear and tear for a year one cost of $88,466.00; and

WHEREAS, to meet the SAFE-T Act requirement mandating all officers utilize a body-worn camera on January 1, 2025, Utility will provide an additional seventeen body worn cameras for years two through five at an additional cost of $20,853.02 per year; and

WHEREAS, year two through four of the five-year contract with Utility provides 75 body-worn cameras and 17 in-car camera systems at a cost of $109,319.02 per year; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chief of Police recommends to the Mayor and City Council that the normal bidding requirements be waived and the Police Department be allowed to enter into a five-year contract with Utility Associates, Inc. of Decatur, GA, for body-worn cameras and in-car camera systems for a total of $525,742.07, and to pay the first year contract cost of $88,466.

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 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

Mike Rein

Jack Holtschlag

Anthony E. Sassen

Richie C. Reis

Finance Committee

Ald. Rein, 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. Entrup, Bauer, Rivera, Mays, Sassen, Rein, Ebbing, Reis, Reed, Holtschlag. 10. Nays: Ald. Fletcher. Bergman, Farha. 3. Absent: Ald. Uzelac. Motion carried.

MOTION

Ald. Farha moved to make the 4-Way stop at 23rd & VanBuren permanent and an ordinance drafted. Motion carried. The City Council adjourned at 7:26 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.

https://www.quincyil.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/7717