Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met Aug. 28.

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, Bergman, Bauer, Rivera, Farha, Rein, Ebbing, Reed, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 10.

Absent: Ald. Entrup, Mays, Sassen, Reis. 4.

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

On a motion of Ald. Bergman, the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held August 21, 2023, were approved as printed with an amendment concerning the Fire Department’s resolution to replace ropes, harnesses and equipment, showing that the vote was not included. The vote should read “Ald. Bergman moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Fletcher and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.” Motion carried.

Legal Counsel: Corporation Counsel Lonnie Dunn.

Ald. Mays arrived at 7:03 p.m.

SWEARING IN OF QUINCY POLICE OFFICERS

AARON HOWE #126, DYLAN YOUNG # 134,

LEVI DOWLING # 181, JAYDEN RICE #132

Quincy Police Chief Adam Yates swore in Police Officers Aaron Howe #126, Dylan Young #134, Levi Dowling #181 and Jayden Rice #132.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

City Treasurer Linda Moore gave an update on the new Invoice Cloud utility payment system which went live last Friday.

Zachary Fuhrman stated the tenants in Quincy are being “Done Wrong” by landlords. He explained many problems with his landlord.

Brad Wellman stated that he is concerned about Broadway, especially 36th to 48th Street and 4th Street heading out of town.

Shannon Smith stated that she complains to her landlord about her apartment, and he claims she is harassing him. She doesn’t deserve to live like that. She had a handout for the council.

Krystal Fuhrman stated that she never met a landlord like she has. She has texted him about problems 70 times. She can’t live like this.

Patrick Hollensteiner stated that the city no longer has American Public Life secondary insurance which was taken out by Coalition Health Care and Jim Baxter. Coalition Health Care is not a registered health care company and Jim Baxter is not a registered agent.

The City Clerk presented and read the following:

PETITIONS

The 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. Was tabled for one week by Ald. Entrup.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

REPORTS OF QUINCY PLAN COMMISSION

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.

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

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.

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

RESOLUTION

Resolution of the City of Quincy adopting Civility Pledge.

Ald. Uzelac moved to table the resolution indefinitely, seconded by Ald. Rein. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering is responsible for the cleaning and inspection of existing CSO interceptor sewers; and,

WHEREAS, on April 11, 2022, the Quincy City Council authorized the purchase of a Truck Loader Bucket Machine and Pull-In Machine to perform routine cleaning of large sewers; and,

WHEREAS, the Department requires the purchase of a special nozzle and accessories to allow for the cleaning of large diameter sewers; and,

WHEREAS, the Department recently requested quotes for the purchase of the nozzle and accessories and one (1) quote was received; and,

WHEREAS, the quote from Brown Equipment Company of Evansville, Indiana offers the purchase of the equipment at the cost of $19,818.48; and,

WHEREAS, funding for this purchase is available in the 2023/2024 Sewer Fund fiscal year budget.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works and the Utilities Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that normal bidding requirements be waived and the quote from Brown Equipment Company of Evansville, Indiana, in the amount of $19,818.48 be accepted.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Public Works

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Bergman, and on the roll call each of the 11 Aldermen, with 3 absent. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering is responsible for the repair and maintenance of underground water infrastructure throughout the City of Quincy; and,

WHEREAS, the Department requires 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; and,

WHEREAS, the Department requested quotes for the purchase of these materials and the following quotes were received; and,

IMCO Utility Supply Company

Springfield, Illinois $10,932.00

Core and Main

Washington, Illinois $ 9,510.00

WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has reviewed the quotes and finds them to be acceptable; and,

WHEREAS, funding for this purchase is available in the 2023/2024 Water Fund fiscal year budget.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works recommends to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the low quote from Core and Main of Washington, Illinois, in the amount of $9,510.00 be accepted.

Jeffrey Conte P.E.

Director of Public Works

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Bergman, and on the roll call each of the 11 Aldermen, with 3 absent. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

Adoption 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.)

Ald. Uzelac moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Bergman, and on a roll call each of the 11 Aldermen voted yea, with 3 absent.

The Chair, Mayor Michael A. Troup, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an Ordinance Entitled: An Ordinance Authorizing Amended Lease Agreement (North Side Boat Club).

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance Entitled: 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.)

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance Entitled: 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 COMMITTEE

Mike Rein

Jack Holtschlag

Eric Entrup

Michael A. Troup

Finance Committee

Ald. Rein, seconded by Ald. Uzelac, moved the reports be received and vouchers be issued for the various amounts and on the roll call each of the 11 Aldermen, with 3 absent. Motion carried.

MOTION

Ald. Farha moved to place a resolution on the next City Council Meeting reference to having the Assistant States Attorney investigate the City’s insurance. Motion carried.

EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION

Ald. Holtschlag moved the City Council adjourn and sit in Executive Session/Closed Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act to discuss 5 ILCS 120/2 (C)(2) Collective Bargaining Negotiations, seconded by Ald. Rein, and on a roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Fletcher, Bergman, Bauer, Rivera, Mays, Rein, Ebbing, Reed, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 10. Nay: Ald. Farha. 1. Absent: Ald. Entrup, Sassen, Reis. 3. Motion carried.

CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED

After sitting in Executive Session/Closed Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act to discuss 5 ILCS 120/2 (C)(2) Collective Bargaining Negotiations, Ald. Farha moved the City Council reconvene and sit in regular session at 8:10 p.m. Motion carried.

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUCCESSOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF QUINCY, ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND THE PATROL OFFICERS CHAPTER OF POLICEMEN’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION LABOR COMMITTEE LOCAL UNIT 12

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy (“City”) is an Illinois municipal corporation organized and operating pursuant to authority granted by the Constitution and Laws of the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, the City is a home rule unit of local government pursuant to the provisions of Section 6, Article VII of the Constitution of the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, an interest arbitration was held to resolve the impasse between the City and the Patrol Officers Chapter of Policemen’s Benevolent Association Labor Committee Local Unit 12; and

WHEREAS, the Arbitrator issued a decision resolving the impasses between the City and the Patrol Officers Chapter of Policemen’s Benevolent Association Labor Committee Local Unit 12; and

WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds and determines that it is in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare to adopt the decision issued by the Arbitrator into the successor collective bargaining agreement between the City and the Patrol Officers Chapter of Policemen’s Benevolent Association Labor Committee Local Unit 12; and

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt this Resolution pursuant to the City’s home rule and statutory powers and such other authority as provided by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF QUINCY, ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN RELIANCE ON ITS HOME RULE AND STATUTORY POWERS as follows:

SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals represent the purpose and intent of this Resolution and as such shall be incorporated as though fully set forth herein. In the event of any ambiguity or invalidity regarding the enforcement of this Resolution it is the intent of the corporate authorities that this Resolution be liberally construed or reformed to accomplish the purpose and intent so described.

SECTION 2. The Successor Agreement between the City and the Patrol Officers Chapter of Policemen’s Benevolent Association Labor Committee Local Unit 12 effective May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2025, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit A, is hereby approved substantially in the form presented to this City Council, provided that Exhibit A is ratified by the representatives of the Patrol Officers Chapter of Policemen’s Benevolent Association Labor Committee Local Unit 12, and with such necessary revisions, if any, as determined by the Chief of Police or the Director of Human Resources and as subsequently authorized by the Mayor, said changes being approved by execution and deliver of the Successor Agreement by the Mayor.

SECTION 3. The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Successor Agreement and an and all other documents necessary to implement the provisions, terms, and conditions thereof, as therein described, subject to the prior execution of the Successor Agreement by representatives of the Patrol Officers Chapter of Policemen’s Benevolent Association Labor Committee Local Unit 12.

SECTION 4. The officials, officers, employees, and attorneys of the City are hereby authorized to undertake actions on behalf of the City as contained in this Resolution and the Successor Agreement to complete satisfaction of the provisions, terms, or conditions stated herein.

SECTION 5. The City Comptroller and City Treasurer are hereby authorized and directed to expend such necessary funds and undertake such financial action on the part of the City as contained in the Successor Agreement to complete satisfaction of any provision, term, or condition stated therein.

SECTION 6. If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Resolution shall be held invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect any other provision of this Resolution.

SECTION 7. All ordinances, resolutions, motions or orders in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extend of such conflict.

SECTION 8. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.

PASSED this 28th day of August, 2023, by the Corporate Authorities of the City of Quincy on a roll call vote as follows:

AYES: 11

NAYS: 0

ABSTAIN: 0

ABSENT: 3

APPROVED: Michael A. Troup, Mayor

ATTEST: Laura Oakman, City Clerk

Ald. Rein moved for the adoption of the Resolution, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on the roll call each of the 11

Aldermen voted yea, with 3 absent. Motion carried.

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUCCESSOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF QUINCY, ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND THE SUPERVISORS CHAPTER OF POLICEMEN’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION LABOR COMMITTEE LOCAL UNIT 12

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy (“City”) is an Illinois municipal corporation organized and operating pursuant to authority granted by the Constitution and Laws of the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, the City is a home rule unit of local government pursuant to the provisions of Section 6, Article VII of the Constitution of the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, an interest arbitration was held to resolve the impasse between the City and the Supervisors Chapter of Policemen’s Benevolent Association Labor Committee Local Unit 12; and

WHEREAS, the Arbitrator issued a decision resolving the impasses between the City and the Supervisors Chapter of Policemen’s Benevolent Association Labor Committee Local Unit 12; and

WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds and determines that it is in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare to adopt the decision issued by the Arbitrator into the successor collective bargaining agreement between the City and the Supervisors Chapter of Policemen’s Benevolent Association Labor Committee Local Unit 12; and

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt this Resolution pursuant to the City’s home rule and statutory powers and such other authority as provided by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF QUINCY, ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN RELIANCE ON ITS HOME RULE AND STATUTORY POWERS as follows:

SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals represent the purpose and intent of this Resolution and as such shall be incorporated as though fully set forth herein. In the event of any ambiguity or invalidity regarding the enforcement of this Resolution it is the intent of the corporate authorities that this Resolution be liberally construed or reformed to accomplish the purpose and intent so described.

SECTION 2. The Successor Agreement between the City and the Supervisors Chapter of Policemen’s Benevolent Association Labor Committee Local Unit 12 effective May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2025, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit A, is hereby approved substantially in the form presented to this City Council, provided that Exhibit A is ratified by the representatives of the Supervisors Chapter of Policemen’s Benevolent Association Labor Committee Local Unit 12, and with such necessary revisions, if any, as determined by the Chief of Police or the Director of Human Resources and as subsequently authorized by the Mayor, said changes being approved by execution and deliver of the Successor Agreement by the Mayor.

SECTION 3. The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Successor Agreement and an and all other documents necessary to implement the provisions, terms, and conditions thereof, as therein described, subject to the prior execution of the Successor Agreement by representatives of the Supervisors Chapter of Policemen’s Benevolent Association Labor Committee Local Unit 12.

SECTION 4. The officials, officers, employees, and attorneys of the City are hereby authorized to undertake actions on behalf of the City as contained in this Resolution and the Successor Agreement to complete satisfaction of the provisions, terms, or conditions stated herein.

SECTION 5. The City Comptroller and City Treasurer are hereby authorized and directed to expend such necessary funds and undertake such financial action on the part of the City as contained in the Successor Agreement to complete satisfaction of any provision, term, or condition stated therein.

SECTION 6. If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Resolution shall be held invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect any other provision of this Resolution.

SECTION 7. All ordinances, resolutions, motions or orders in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extend of such conflict.

SECTION 8. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.

PASSED this 28th day of August, 2023, by the Corporate Authorities of the City of Quincy on a roll call vote as follows:

AYES: 11

NAYS: 0

ABSTAIN: 0

ABSENT: 3

APPROVED: Michael A. Troup, Mayor

ATTEST: Laura Oakman, City Clerk

Ald. Rein moved for the adoption of the Resolution, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on the roll call each of the 11 Aldermen, with 3 absent. Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 8:23 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Uzelac. Motion carried.

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