Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met May 28.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

PUBLIC COMMENT

PETITIONS

Ward 7 The Special Event Application from Tieraney Craig, Quincy Brewing Company, 110 North 6th St. requesting permission to hold an artisan-style Maker’s Market on Saturday, June 15th, between the hours of 12:00 p.m. (noon) and 7:00 p.m. in downtown Quincy and close Hampshire St., 6th to 7th Streets; Parking Lot I and Alley, east side of 6th St. adjacent to Parking Lot I from 8:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. and the City provide barricades. “No Parking” signs are requested to be placed on Parking Lot I and Hampshire St., 6th to 7th Streets, at the close of business on Friday, June 14th. The Quincy Police Department recommends approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License. The applicant requests that liquor ordinances be waived to allow for selling liquor outside the licensed premises, consumption and possession of liquor on a public street, and permitting open liquor to leave the licensed premises. All required documentation has been submitted and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities and Engineering, was tabled for one week by Ald. Uzelac.

Ward 7 Special Event Application from Jimmie Patterson requesting permission to hold the “Scoreboard Wing Fest” at The Scoreboard, 234 South 8th Street, on Saturday, June 1, 2024. He requests the closure of York Street, 7th to 8th Streets from 12:00 (noon) to 9:00 p.m. on the day of the event and the City provide barricades. The applicant requests that liquor ordinances be waived to allow 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. The Quincy Police Department recommends approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License. The applicant has submitted all required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Ward 4 By the Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine Street, requesting approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering application for the “Mississippi Valley Historic Auto Club Car Show” on June 9, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. They plan on using a PA system for announcements.

ANNUAL REPORT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

RESOLUTIONS

Chief of Police recommending approval of the purchase of 78 Holosun 509T-RD-X2 red dot optics from Clyde Armory, Athens, GA, in the amount of $25,165.14.

Engineering Manager, Director of Public Works, and Central Services Committee recommending approval of the low bid in the amount of $445,931.40 from Rees Construction for the North 17th Street, Cedar to Sycamore Streets, Reconstruction Project which includes the removal and replacement of asphalt paving, curb and gutter, and driveways.

Engineering Manager and Central Services Committee recommending approval of a IDOT resolution for improvement under the Illinois Highway Code requesting to appropriate $228,057.60 of MFT monies and $1,021,942.41 of REBUILD Illinois funding for the proposed Harrison Street Bridge Replacement Project.

Public Works Director, Central Services Director, and Central Services Committee recommending approval of the low quote in the amount of $9,600 from Hoebing’s, Inc. for the purchase of a Toro Multi Force Mower.

Public Works Director, Central Services Director, and Central Services Committee recommending approval of the purchase of paint from Ingevity Corporation of North Charleston, SC, in the amount totaling $20,508.40.

Public Works Director, Central Services Director, and Central Services Committee recommending approval of the low bid in the amount of $83,058.80 from Energy Petroleum for the annual purchase of motor oil, hydraulic fluid, and transmission fluid that is required for the maintenance and repair of vehicles and machinery.

Resolution authorizing economic development services agreement with Quincy Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. ($100,000 per year for three years to promote Quincy as a travel destination.)

Human Resources Director recommending approval to execute the "Retirement Plan Consulting Program” (PRCP) as recommended by the Insurance Committee.

ORDINANCES

Adoption of ordinances entitled:

Ward 4 An Ordinance Amending Section 162.194 (Designation Of Landmarks) Of Chapter 162 (Zoning Regulations) Of Title XV (Land Usage) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (2325 Maine Street)

First reading of an Ordinance entitled:

An Ordinance Amending The 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget. (Increase budget in the amount of $12,000 for health insurance for a new employee. Increase expenditure budget in the amount of $18,825 to Event Underwriting. Increase Police grant spending by $40,350 for travel, training, mental wellness contract, and capital equipment.)

Ward 5 An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 81 (Traffic Schedules) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (“All Way Stop” at the intersection of Wilmar Drive and North Wilmar.)

Ward 5 An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 81 (Traffic Schedules) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (“All Way Stop” at the intersection of South 38th Street and Stone Crest Drive.)

Ward 7 An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 81 (Traffic Schedules) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (“All Way Stop” at the intersection of South 38th and Newcastle Drive.)

An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 81 (Traffic Schedules) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (“30 Minute” Parking on the north side of Maine Street beginning at a point two hundred (200) feet east of the center of North 9th Street and extending east a distance of one-hundred thirty (130) feet.)

Ward 3 An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 81 (Speed Limits) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (“20 MPH” for all streets in the Lake Ridge and Alexandria Heights subdivisions.)

REPORT OF FINANCE

https://www.quincyil.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/638/638521681958470000