Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met Sept. 30.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

PUBLIC COMMENT

PETITIONS

Ward 3 By AirMedCare Network requesting permission to have the Air Evac helicopter at Upper Moorman Park on October 2nd from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for the Quincy Park District Fall Festival. The Quincy Fire Department will be handling securing the landing zone during landing and takeoff.

Ward 3 Application for Revocable Permit for Encroachment of City Right-of-Way from Ashley Neil, owner of 2535 Elm Street requesting permission to lay a concrete pad and install a small shed on City-owned right-of-way at 2535 Elm Street. The Engineering Manager presents this request subject to five conditions.

Wards 7 , 4 Requesting permission to hold the annual Veteran’s Day Parade on Saturday, November 9, 2024 starting at 10:00 a.m. at 12th and Maine Street proceeding west on Maine Street to 5th Street. There is a request to close Maine Street, 5th to 24th Streets from 6:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the day of the event and the City provide barricades for the closure of all intersecting streets. “No Parking” signs are also requested to be placed on both sides of Maine Street, 5th to 12th Streets by the close of business on Friday, November 8th. Approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE QUINCY PUBLIC LIBRARY

REPORTS OF THE QUINCY PLAN COMMISSION

Ward 6 Recommending APPROVAL of a Non-Conforming Use Permit to allow for the continued use of 700-702 South 17th Street as a two-family residential dwelling (duplex) in an R1C zoning district.

Ward 3 Recommending APPROVAL of a Special Permit for Planned Development to allow for the placement of a pole sign at 420 North 34th Street that advertises for a commercial retailer located at 3415 Broadway Street with the condition that the maximum size of the pole sign be 261.5” by 63.5” (approximately 115 square feet) as requested by the petitioner.

Ward 2 Recommending DENIAL of a Special Permit for Planned Development to allow for the operation of a commercial bar & grill at 906 Lind Street and to obtain a liquor license as a means to operate a commercial bar & grill and to operate video gaming terminals at 906 Lind Street.

Ward 7 Recommending APPROVAL of a subdivision of property (one lot to two lots) located at 501-503 Hampshire Street under the “small tracts” provision of the Subdivision Ordinance.

Ward 4 Recommending DENIAL to rezone property located at 1738 Broadway/305 North 18th Street from C1B (commercial) to C2 (commercial) to allow for the operation of a gaming parlor with video gaming terminals. This request was withdrawn from consideration on 09/26/2024.

Ward 3 Recommending APPROVAL to rezone property located at 1840 North 18th Street from R1C (single-family residential) to C2 (commercial) and to rezone 1900 Seminary Road from M1 (light industrial) to C2 (commercial) to allow for the operation of a vehicle washing facility.

Ward 1 Reporting that the request that was TABLED to the September 24, 2024 Plan Commission meeting to rezone property located at 1700 Kochs Lane from R1A to NR1 to allow for the construction of multiple owner-occupied residential dwellings (condominiums) was then TABLED to the October 22, 2024 Plan Commission meeting at the request of the petitioner.

PROCLAMATION

October 2024 as “National Month of Service””

RESOLUTIONS

City Treasurer recommending approval to amend the Investment Policy to update the financial institutions performing investment services for the City.

Human Resources Director and Finance Committee recommending approval of the invoice from Ted’s Shirt Shack in the amount of $22,392.40 for safety apparel (shirts, hoodies, and winter coats) for Machinists Local 822 union members.

Public Works Director and Utilities Committee recommending approval of the low bid from Blick’s Construction of Quincy, Illinois in the amount of $143,413 for the Sludge Pump Station Demolition Project which includes demolition of the sludge dome building and other site improvements.

ORDINANCES

Adoption of Ordinances entitled:

Ward 3 An Ordinance Establishing And Designating The 54th Street Business District And Approving The 54th Street Business District Within The City Of Quincy.

An Ordinance Ending The Municipal Aggregation Program By Amending Chapter 54 (Electricity) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy (2015).

Second presentation of Ordinances entitled:

An Ordinance providing for the Submission of a Public Question Regarding Electric Aggregation of the Voters of the City of Quincy, Adams County, Illinois at the General Election to be Held on April 1, 2025.

An Ordinance Amending The 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget. (Increase Airport revenues $20,000 Sale of property, increase fleet expenses $20,000).

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled:

An Ordinance Establishing Salaries For Certain Elected Officials. (City Clerk and City Treasurer.)

REPORT OF FINANCE

https://www.quincyil.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/638/638630481596966104