Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met Aug. 14.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Quincy, Illinois, August 14, 2023 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, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 14. The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held August 7, 2023, were approved as printed on a motion of Ald. Entrup. Motion carried.

Legal Counsel: Corporation Counsel Lonnie Dunn.

SWEARING IN OF QUINCY POLICE OFFICERS JUSTIN LAAKER AND GABRIEL VANDERMAIDEN

SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO KELLY STUPASKY

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

TOWN BUSINESS

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

Registered Requests to Speak

No one registered to speak.

Report Of The Quincy Township Supervisor

For General Assistance For The Month Of July, 2023

DISBURSEMENTS

Ald. Bauer, seconded by Ald. Uzelac, moved the report be received and vouchers be issued for the payment of disbursements and administrative bills for the various amounts, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

Report of the Town of Quincy Auditing Committee

Bill Payments for All Vendors

Ald. Bauer, seconded by Ald. Uzleac, moved the reports be received and vouchers be issued for the various amounts and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

Trustee Comments

There were no comments.

The meeting resumed its sitting as a City Council on motion of Ald. Bauer.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Charlotte Tournear stated she is campaigning for the word “Respect” concerning the City Council.

PETITIONS

By Fireworks Authority Inc. requesting permission to hold firework displays on January 31st at Quincy Country Club, 2410 State Street. at approximately 8:30 p.m. The Quincy Fire Department has given their approval.

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

By the Good Samaritan Home Foundation requesting permission to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived from August 15th to September 9, 2023. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.

Ald. Farha moved the prayer of the petitions be granted. Motion carried.

Special Event application from Emily Lombardi, Executive Director of the District. requesting permission to hold “The Knapheide Community Concert” on Friday, September 22nd from 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. in Washington Park. The concert was scheduled to take place in conjunction with the Mid-Summer Arts Faire in June but was cancelled due to inclement weather. The event will take place on Park District property and does not require the use or closure of city-owned property or right-of-way. The Police Department recommends approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License for the event. The District has submitted the insurance, indemnification agreement, and all other documentation required for the event, 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 Father Tom Meyer of Blessed Sacrament Parish requesting permission to hold “Septemberfest” on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 5:00 pm. and 11:00 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 1119 South 7th Street. He requests the closure of Adams Street, 7th to 8th Streets; 7th Street, Adams Streets north to the first private driveway and alley, 7th to 8th Streets Adams to Monroe Streets from 8:00 a.m. through 12:00 (midnight) on Saturday, September 9th and the City provide barricades. The Police Department recommends that liquor ordinances be waived to allow for the consumption and possession of liquor on a public street and permitting open liquor to leave the licensed premises. A Live Entertainment/ Public Gathering License has been requested for music. The applicant requests the waiver of noise ordinances until 11:00 p.m. on the day of the event. The applicant requests permission to erect a 60 x 30 tent on Church property. Approval of the structure is recommended pending an inspection of the structure by the Quincy Fire Department once the tent is in place and prior to the start of the event. The applicant has submitted the insurance, indemnification agreement, and all other documentation required for the event, 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 the Rotary Club of Quincy requesting permission to hold “Oktoberfest” on Saturday, September 30, 2023, between the hours of 12:00 p.m. (noon) and 10:00 p.m. on York Street between 9th and 10th Streets. They request the closure of York Street, 9th to 10th Streets and South 10th Street, York Street north to the alley from 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 29th through 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 30th and the City provide barricades. The applicant also requests that liquor ordinances be waived 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. The Quincy Police Department has approved this request.The Quincy Police Department recommends approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License for live music. The applicant requests permission to assemble a stage for the live entertainment near the intersection of 10th and York Streets. 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. The applicant has submitted the insurance, indemnification agreement, and all other documentation required for the event, 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.

SALES TAX REPORT

The report of the Illinois Department of Revenue showing sales tax collected for the month of May, 2023 in the amount of $1,081,249.25 was ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Rein. Motion carried.

HOME RULE SALES TAX REPORT

The report of the City’s 1-1/2% home rule sales tax collected for the month of May, 2023 in the amount of $1,050,552.86 was ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Rein. Motion carried.

MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT

By Mayor Michael A. Troup making the appointment Alderperson Jack Holtschlag to the Quincy Next Development Commission effective immediately with the term expiring August 31, 2026.

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

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy annually applies for the BJA Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG); and WHEREAS, there is a requirement that a resolution be adopted approving the submission of an application for the JAG grant, and WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department and the Adams County Sheriff’s Department jointly agreed that the Quincy Police Department will act as administrator of the JAG grant; and

WHEREAS, the $20,505.00 grant award will be shared equally with the Adams County Sherrif’s Department; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chief of Police recommends to the Mayor and City Council that the Police Department be granted authority to apply for the 2023 Justice Assistance Grant. 

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 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS the City of Quincy (City) and PB &PA Unit 12 patrol and supervisor’s chapters (Union) are parties to collective bargaining agreements dated May 1, 2018, through April 30, 2021, and

WHEREAS parties are waiting on an interest arbitration decision from Arbitrator Wojcik which will fix the duration and terms of the successor agreements for each chapter, and

WHEREAS the issue of residency was not an open issue for interest arbitration, and

WHEREAS the current residency provisions from the collective bargaining agreements will carry forward into the successor collective bargaining agreements, and

WHEREAS the Union President appeared before the City Council on July 10, 2023 and requested the City negotiate/change the residency requirements, and

WHEREAS the Union has proposed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which would immediately relax and extend residency as outlined in the proposed MOU, NOW

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding as proposed by the Union and authorize the mayor to sign said MOU.

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

Between

PB&PA Unit 12 and the City of Quincy, Illinois

PB&PA Unit 12 Patrol and Supervisors Chapters (Union) and the City of Quincy (City) are parties to collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) dated May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2021. Additionally, the parties await an interest arbitration decision from Arbitrator Wojcik which will fix the duration and terms of successor agreements for each PBPA Chapter. However, the issue of residency was not an open issue for interest arbitration. Consequently, the residency provisions from the CBAs will carry forward into the successor CBAs.

The text of the residency provision of each CBA states as follows: “Employees covered by this agreement shall reside within the boundaries of Adams County, Illinois.”

With this memorandum of understanding, the Union and the City agree to immediately relax and extend this residency requirement as follows:

“Employees covered by this agreement shall reside within 40 miles from City Hall. This boundary extends into Missouri and Iowa and does not require residency in Illinois only. Newly hired officers who are not Illinois residents and do not become Illinois residents must remain employed by the City for no less than five years. Any new hire who violates this requirement must reimburse the City of Quincy their basic training costs.”

With this memorandum of understanding, the parties have agreed only to alter the residency requirement. No other provisions of the currently existing or successor CBAs are altered by this MOU. The parties retain all rights they have under the CBAs, except as altered by this MOU.

This MOU is effective as of the date signed by both parties, as set forth below.

Officer Robert MeGee #130    Michael A. Troup 

PB & PA Unit 12                      Mayor

August 15, 2023                      August 15, 2023

Ald. Uzelac, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, moved to suspend rules and have a discussion. Motion carried. Ald. Uzelac asked Police Chief Yates to answer questions from the council.

Ald. Farha moved to resume rules. Motion carried.

Ald. Farha moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Reis, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Reis, Reed, Fletcher, Entrup, Bergman, Rivera, Mays, Farha. 8. Nays: Ald. Sassen, Rein, Ebbing, Uzelac, Holtschlag, Bauer. 6. Motion carried.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT

Resolution No. 2023-001

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is applying to the State of Illinois for a Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Program grant, and

WHEREAS, it is necessary that an application be made, and agreements entered with the State of Illinois.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows: 1) that the City of Quincy apply for a grant under the terms and conditions of the State of Illinois and shall enter into and agree to the understandings and assurances contained in said application. 2) that the Mayor and City Clerk in behalf if the City execute such documents and all other documents necessary for the carrying out of said application.

3) That the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to provide such additional information as may be required to accomplish the obtaining of such grant.

Passed this 14th day of August, 2023.

City of Quincy, an Illinois Municipal Corporation By: Michael A Troup, Mayor

ATTEST:

Laura Oakman, City Clerk

Ald. Uzelac moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an Ordinance Entitled: 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

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an Ordinance Entitled: 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.)

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an Ordinance Entitled: 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).

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an Ordinance Entitled: 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)

ORDINANCE

First 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.)

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance Entitled: 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.)

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

Mike Rein

Jack Holtschlag

Anthony E. Sassen

Eric Entrup

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 each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

MOTIONS

Ald. Uzelac moved to refer to Central Services to place a handicapped sidewalk and curb around 1015 S. 9th. Motion carried. Ald. Holtschlag moved to close the sidewalk at 500 S. 8th at the 8th Street side, to do some painting, for two weeks. Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 8:24 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.

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