Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met April 1.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Quincy, Illinois, April 1, 2024 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, Hultz, Mays, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Ebbing, Reis, Reed, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 14.

The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held March 25, 2024, were approved on a motion of Ald. Entrup. Motion carried. Legal Counsel: Corporation Counsel Lonnie Dunn.

The City Clerk presented and read the following.

PUBLIC HEARING

Notice of a public hearing for the purpose of receiving/hearing written or verbal comments concerning the City’s tentative annual budget from May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.

The Chair, Michael A. Troup, asked three times if there was anyone present who wished to speak on the proposed budget. No one came forward to speak.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

John Mast stated that he is in favor of the roundabout at 48th & Harrison and that it would be a vast improvement to the intersection. Kent Snider stated the cost of a roundabout at 48th & Harrison is not going to get cheaper. He has been involved in the plans for about 10 years.

PETITION

A Special Event Application from Jimmie Patterson requesting permission to hold The Scoreboard “Dwarf Wrestling Show” on Friday, April 19, 2024, at The Scoreboard, 234 South 8th Street. Closure of York Street, 7th to 8th Streets from 12:00 (noon) to 10:00 p.m. on the day of the event and the City provide barricades for the closure is requested. Waiver of liquor ordinances to allow for the consumption and possession of liquor on a public street and sidewalk, permitting open liquor to leave the licensed premises, and selling of liquor outside the licensed premises is requested and the Quincy Police Department has approved this request. The Quincy Police and Fire Departments recommend approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License. Permission to assemble a wrestling ring on the establishment’s parking lot for show is requested and approval is recommended pending an inspection by the Quincy Fire Department once the ring is in place and prior to the start of the event. All required documentation 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.

MONTHLY REPORTS

The monthly reports of the City Clerk, the City Treasurer, the City Comptroller, the Forestry Department, the Street Cleaning Department, and the Sign & Paint Department for the month of March, 2024 and the Recycling Division for February, 2024 were ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Uzelac. Motion carried.

REPORTS OF THE QUINCY PLAN COMMISSION

Recommending APPROVAL of a Special Permit to allow for the construction of an outdoor storage facility at 517 Kentucky Street. Ald. Uzelac moved the report be received and concurred in. Motion carried.

Recommends APPROVAL of the construction of eight self-storage structures at 3305 Locust, which is zoned M3 (Planned Industrial) as requested subject to approval of a site plan for the project.

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

QUINCY METROPOLITAN EXPOSITION AUDITORIUM & OFFICE AUTHORITY PROPOSED BUDGET

Ald. Uzelac moved to receive and file the budget. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REALLOCATION OF RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT FUNDING

WHEREAS, the Quincy Next Strategic Plan identifies investment in the riverfront as a top initiative because of the opportunities for recreation, tourism, and commerce; and

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy, Adams County, the Quincy Park District, community leaders and residents collaborated on the drafting of a Riverfront Master Plan to guide future riverfront development; and

WHEREAS, the Quincy City Council, the Adams County Board, and the Quincy Park Board each adopted the Riverfront Master Plan in the Spring of 2021; and

WHEREAS, the Quincy Riverfront Development Corporation (QRDC) was formed to oversee the implementation of the plan and the development of the riverfront; and

WHEREAS, on December 19, 2023, the City Council committed $200,000 from Fund 312 (TIF) to riverfront redevelopment; and 

WHEREAS, the City Council’s Finance Committee desires to reallocate the previous committed $200,000 from Fund 312 (TIF) for Riverfront Development.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council decommits the $200,000 from fund 312 (TIF) for riverfront development that was previously approved on December 19, 2023.

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law.

Ald. Rein moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Sassen, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Mays, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Ebbing, Reis, Uzelac, Fletcher, Bergman. 9, Nays: Ald. Reed, Holtschlag, Entrup, Bauer. 4. Abstain. Ald. Hultz, 1. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

Resolution for Statement of Work #3 – Health Insurance Claims Runout Period.

Ald. Rein moved to table this resolution for two weeks, seconded by Ald. Sassen. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION, AS AMENDED

WHEREAS, the Quincy Regional Training Facility is hosting the Western Illinois University Firefighting Practicum; and, 

WHEREAS, the event will run from March 17 – April 26, 2024; and,

WHEREAS, the event currently has 13 students enrolled that pay $6,200.00 in a lab fee for the practicum; and,

WHEREAS, the total lab fee of $80,600.00 is paid to the Quincy Regional Training Facility Enterprise Fund and covers the costs associated with the practicum; and,

WHEREAS, a contract agreement with the Illinois Fire Service Institute is being entered into to provide for the Pro-Board Evaluation of the students; and

WHEREAS, the cost of the evaluation is $775.00 per student for a total cost of $10,075.00; and,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Fire Aldermanic Committee and the Fire Chief recommend to the Mayor and City Council that the Fire Chief be authorized to enter the contract with the Illinois Fire Service Institute to provide the Pro-Board evaluation of the students in the WIU practicum.

Bernard Vahlkamp

Fire Chief

Ald. Bergman moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Fletcher, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy strives to invest in the improvement of its infrastructure in order to facilitate the free flow of traffic and insure safety to its pedestrian and motoring traffic; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy and County of Adams desire to improve the intersection of South 48th and State Street and portions of roadway surrounding the intersection to relieve traffic congestion and improve safety not only for the motoring public, but that of students walking to and from the nearby community college; and, 

WHEREAS, the proposed project will include the construction of a PCC pavement roundabout, widening and resurfacing of roadway surrounding the intersection, installation of storm sewers, sidewalks, lighting, pavement markings, and other construction related items; and, 

WHEREAS, both governing bodies desire to enter into a joint agreement stating the City of Quincy and the County of Adams will each pledge funding for fifty (50) percent of the project’s construction cost; and,

WHEREAS, per the agreement terms, the City of Quincy will also be responsible for the relocation of its watermain to allow for the proposed improvements; and,

WHEREAS, funding for the project is available in the proposed 2024/2025 Capital Fund, 2019B GO Bond Street Project Fund, and Water Fund fiscal year budgets.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Engineering Manager recommends to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the City enter into an agreement with the County of Adams for the 48th and State intersection improvements, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of Quincy. Said Agreement is attached hereto.

Steve Bange, P.E.

Engineering Manager

Ald. Reed moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Entrup, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Uzelac, Holtschlag, Entrup, Hultz, Reed. 5. Nays: Ald. Fletcher, Bergman, Bauer, Mays, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Ebbing, Reis. 9. Motion fails.

RESOLUTION

Engineering Manager presenting the Jurisdictional Transfer Agreement to complete the 1973 intergovernmental agreement between the two (2) governing bodies reference to South 48th Street & State Street.

Ald. Rein moved to table this resolution indefinitely, seconded by Ald. Farha. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is responsible for the removal of snow and ice on roadways throughout the City of Quincy; and,

WHEREAS, the prevention and removal of snow and ice accumulation on roadways is essential in providing and maintaining a safe transportation system for the citizens of Quincy; and,

WHEREAS, the City will require the purchase of up to eighty-eight (88) tons of road maintenance salt to ensure that it has an adequate supply of salt available for use throughout the 2024-2025 snow and ice season; and,

WHEREAS, the State of Illinois Central Management Services requires the City to enter into a Joint Purchasing Agreement for the purchase of road salt through the State of Illinois Joint Procurement Program for the 2024/2025 fiscal year; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council approved the appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax monies for the purchase of rock salt and other road maintenance materials on January 22, 2024.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Engineering Manager, Director of Central Services, and Purchasing Agent recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the Mayor be authorized to sign the State of Illinois Central Management Services 2024-2025 Rock Salt Contract/Joint Participation Agreement.

Steve Bange, P.E.

Engineering Manager

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

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an Ordinance entitled: 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 THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

Mike Rein

Jack Holtschlag

Anthony E. Sassen

Eric Entrup

Richie C. Reis

Finance Committee

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

NEW BUSINESS

Ald. Mays referred to the Traffic Commission to put “No Thru Street” or “Reduce Speed” signs at Elm and Chestnut Streets near Lake Ridge Drive and Lake View Drive area. Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 7:46 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried

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