Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met March 25.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

Note: All items presented are subject to final action.

PUBLIC COMMENT

UPDATE ON THE CITY’S HEALTH INSURANCE

PETITIONS

By Blessed Sacrament Parish/Benefit for Brad and Kristen Adams Family requesting permission to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived from now through May 1, 2024. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.

Ward 6 A Special Event application from the Sister City Committee requesting permission to hold “Germanfest” on Friday, May 31st from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 1st from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in South Park. They request barricades and “No Parking” signs at the east entrance of the park on South 12th Street. The Quincy Police Department has approved a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License for the event. The applicant has submitted all required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

REPORTS OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Ward 3 Recommending to allow a five-foot wide side/rear yard (reduced from required 15-foot) with sight proof landscaping and/or fencing at 2929 Broadway Street as the side/rear yard of a commercial zoning district (2929 Broadway Street) is adjacent to a residential district.

Ward 4 A request by Bruening Heating & Air Conditioning & Fireplaces for a variance at 1857 Broadway Street and have City Council review the March 19, 2024 ZBA decision to deny the request.

MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS

Dustin Edwards, Ashley Orr and Steven Gordon as Auxiliary Police Officers

Alderwoman Kelly Mays to the Quincy Public Library Board of Trustees for a term to begin immediately and expire June 30, 2027.

Sarah Reynolds to serve as the residential property owner representative to the Quincy Adams County Enterprise Zone Board effective immediately.

RESOLUTIONS

The resolution from the Aeronautics Committee and Airport Director recommending approval of the purchase of a new truck with snowplow, v-box, and spreader for the amount of $182,100 from Rush Truck Center, was tabled for one week by Ald. Bauer.

Resolution authorizing the City to enter into a Reciprocal Agreement on Exchange of Information with the Illinois Department of Revenue.

Chief of Police recommending approval to sign another one-year memorandum of understanding with Clarity Healthcare at an annual cost of $10,200, to be paid at a monthly rate of $850.00.

Public Works Director and Central Services Committee recommending approval of the proposal from Countryside Autoplex (dba Countryside Lawn and Excavation) of LaGrange, MO in the amount of $16,415 for lawn maintenance services at 12 locations in Quincy.

Public Works Director and Central Services Committee recommending approval of the proposal from Otto Environmental Systems of Charlotte, NC in the amount of $25,455 for the purchase of five hundred (500) residential roll-off garbage carts.

Engineering Manager and Director of Public Works recommending approval of the quote from Traffic Control Corporation of Ankeny, IA in the amount of $8,000 two traffic signal controllers.

Engineering Manager, Public Works Director, and Central Services Committee recommending approval of the low bid from Rees Construction in the amount of $558,062.30 for the South 21st Street, Harrison to Jackson Street Reconstruction Project.

Engineering Manager, Public Works Director, and Central Services Committee recommending approval of the low bid from Hood Construction Group of Rushville, IL in the amount of $3,198,814.70 for the South 12th Street, Jefferson to State Street Reconstruction Project.

Engineering Manager, Public Works Director, and Central Services Committee recommending approval of the contract proposal from Klingner and Associates for an amount not exceeding $246,934 for assisting with on-site construction inspections during the upcoming construction season.

Engineering Manager and Director of Public Works recommending approval to issue payment to the Quincy Landfills 2 & 3 Superfund in the amount of $76,000 pursuant to the Quincy Landfill RD/RA Site Participation Agreement.

ORDINANCES

Adoption of Ordinances entitled:

An Ordinance Amending The 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget, As Amended. (Increased PPRT revenue $550,000 to increase transfers to Quincy Public Library, Police and Fire Pension Funds by $185,400 and increase vehicle replacement funding by $364,600. Increased Tourism Tax Fund to expend transfer of $95,500 for General Fund and cost shares.)

Ward 4 An Ordinance Amending The District Map Which Is Made A Part Of Section 162.002 Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (Rezone property located at 329 North 24th Street from single-family residential (R1C) to commercial (C1B) to align the zoning with its current use as a parking lot for a financial institution.)

Ward 3 An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 81 (Traffic Schedules) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy of 2015. (Yield sign at the intersection of Ridgecrest Dr. and Drake Drive with eastbound and westbound traffic on Ridgecrest Drive yielding to traffic on Drake Drive.)

An Ordinance Amending chapter 51 (Plumbing And Sewers) And Chapter 52 (Water) Of The Municipal Code Of The City of Quincy, 2015.) (Increased water rate.)

First presentation of an ordinance entitled:

Ward 3 An Ordinance Granting A Variation From Zoning Regulations. (Allow a five-foot wide side/rear yard (reduced from required 15-foot) with sight-proof landscaping and/or fencing at 2929 Broadway Street.)

REPORT OF FINANCE

https://www.quincyil.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/638/638461146051136738