Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met March 10.

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, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Hultz, Mays, Sassen Ebbing, Reis, Reed, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 12.

Absent: Ald. Rein. 1.

Vacancy: 1.

Ald. Ebbing moved Ald. Rein be excused and allowed the usual compensation for this meeting. Motion carried. The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held March 3, 2025, and Town Business of February 10, 2025, were approved on a motion of Ald. Entrup. Motion carried.

Legal Counsel: Corporation Counsel Lonnie Dunn.

Ald. Bauer moved the City Council sit as a Town Board, seconded by Ald. Uzelac. Motion carried. TOWN BUSINESS

The City Clerk and Ex-Officio Town Clerk presented and read the following:

Registered Request to Speak

No one spokc.

Report of the Quincy Township Supervisor for General Assistance for the month of February, 2025.

DISBURSEMENTS

Relief orders were insured to 23 cases containing 32 individuals at an average grant per case of $494.02 $ 11,362.50

CASH ACCOUNT

Balance February 1, 2025

GA Checking $ 6,958.57

GA Money Market 129,855.02

Interest 82.07

Total $136,895,66

Obligations paid during the month (11,362.50)

Less Illinois School Supply ( 579.61)

Less Home Depot ( 342.31)

Balance February 28th 2025 $124,611.24

Maggie Hoyt

Supervisor Quincy Township

We the undersigned auditing committee to which were referred the above bills respectfully report it has examined same and recommend their payment.

Bauer, Chairman

Bergman

Uzelac

Ald. Bauer, seconded by Ald. Uzelac, moved the report be received and vouchers be issued for the payment of disbursements and administrative bills for the various amounts, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

Quincy Township Bill Payment for February 2025

Vendor / Amount

Adams 425.00

Adams County Township Officials 85.00

Alarm Systems 64.95

Bernard Elevator Company 195.00

Chris Stegner 869.99

City of Quincy Self Insurance 39.14

Department of Utilities City of Quincy 200.00

Digital Copy Systems 83.73

Handy’s Home Management 2,635.00

Homefield Energy 824.88

Illinois Property Assessment Institute 395,00

Illinois School Supply 2,003.00

Josh Ayres (reimbursement for mileage

and office supplies) 842.50

Marco 41.50

O’Donnell’s 99.20

Phillips Media Group 71.96

Priority One Printing 269.21

Property Evaluation & Tax Advisors LLC 1,600.00

United Systems 3,240.50

Total 13,985.56

Committee:

Bauer, Chairman

Bergman

Uzelac

Ald. Bauer, seconded by Ald. Uzelac, moved the reports be received and vouchers be issued for the various amount and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

The meeting resumed its sitting as a City Council on motion of Ald. Bauer, seconded by Ald. Uzelac.

FY 2026 REVENUE PRESENTATION

City Comptroller Sheri Ray gave a power point presentation on the Fiscal Year 2026 Revenue.

RESIGNATION

Ald. Farha 4th Ward Alderman

March 5, 2025

To Mayor Mike Troup and City Council Members

I have decided to retire effective March 7 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

I have my packet from IMRF and will be filing that separately with IMRF.

I appreciate all your work over the years.

Sincerely,

Michael H. Farha 4th Ward Alderman

Ald. Uzelac moved the resignation be received and accepted, seconded by Ald. Reed.

Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Steve Homan asked the Council to vote the Grocery Tax down. There are enough taxes in Quincy.

PETITIONS

By Jo Ann Mabry, representing the Women’s Auxiliary of the Salvation Army, requesting the peddler’s license fee be waived as a charity per Section 120.06 (B).

Ald. Uzelac moved the peddler fee be waived, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.

By Four Points Land Surveying & Engineering, on behalf of DTRT, LLC requesting to subdivide property with no address located near North 48th Street and College Avenue under the “small tracts” provision of the subdivision ordinance. Ald. Mays moved the petition be received and referred to the Plan Commission for study and to report back. Motion carried.

MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT

Laura Bergman to the Quincy Public Art Commission effective immediately for a three-year term ending March 31, 2028

Alderman Sassen moved the appointment be confirmed. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

The Resolution from the Public Works Director and Utilities Committee recommending approval of the bid in the amount of $4,038,430.00 from Wiemelt Plumbing and Excavating, Inc. of Quincy, IL, for the 2025 Lead Service Line Replacement Project replacing up to three hundred forty (340) lead water service lines between Cherry and Locust Streets, 2nd to 5th Streets was tabled for one week by Ald. Bauer.

Ald. Bauer moved to take the resolution off the floor, seconded by Ald. Entrup. Motion carried. Ald. Entrup moved to amend the resolution and take the lowest bidder.

Ald. Bauer moved the resolution be tabled indefinitely, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy, Quincy Transit Lines, owns and operates a fleet of 16 buses; and

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy purchased scheduling software from Route Match in 2011; and

WHEREAS, the software requires maintenance and updates to operate efficiently; and

WHEREAS, Quincy Transit Lines has a standing maintenance agreement in place with Route Match; and

WHEREAS, software service agreements are eligible expenses that can be applied to our grant agreements; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Transportation Advisors Committee, and the Transportation Director recommend to the Mayor and City Council that the service maintenance agreement with Route Match be renewed at a cost of $27,665.62.

Marty Stegeman

Transportation Director

Ald. Reis moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Mays, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Quincy Fire Department contracts with Western Illinois University to deliver a six week Basic Opera tions Firefighter practicum as a requirement for its Firefighter/Paramedic Degree; and,

WHEREAS, the program requires that the students wear Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) to ensure their safety while participating in live fire training activities; and,

WHEREAS, the Quincy Fire Department does not have a sufficientsupply of surplus SCBA for the students to use; and,

WHEREAS, two quotes were received, one from Dalmatian Fire Equipment in the amount of $7,535.00 and one from SCBA Sales and Rentals in the amount of $14,797.00 for the period of six weeks commencing on 3/23/25; and,

WHEREAS, the fee paid by each student to participate in the six week course includes the SCBA rental fee; and,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Fire Chief and Fire Aldermanic Committee recommend to the Mayor and City Council that the quote from Dalmatian Fire Equipment LLC in the amount of $7,535.00 for the rental of SCBA be approved.

Steve Salrin

Fire Chief

Ald. Bergman moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Fletcher, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is responsible for the safety and security of its residents, employees, and City-owned sites and facilities; and,

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering recently requested proposals for the purchase of security sur veillance equipment and cloud-based video surveillance services and maintenance; and,

WHEREAS, five (5) proposals were received and have been reviewed by a team of City staff and found to be acceptable for consideration; and,

WHEREAS, the proposal from Wireless USA meets or exceeds all required specifications of the proposal document, and offers the purchase and installation of two-hundred three (203) video surveillance cameras and a five (5) year license and data storage contract at the cost of $34,826.36; and,

WHEREAS, funding for this purchase and service contract will be available in the 2025/2026 Capital Fund fiscal year budget; and,

WHEREAS, to allow for the uninterrupted progression of these projects in the event that changes or modifications are required, an additional 10% over the amount of the bid shall be included in the encumbrance for this project; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is a Home Rule unit of local Government pursuant to the provision of §6, Article VII (Local Government) of the Constitution of the State of Illinois; and,

WHEREAS, pursuant to such other authority and such other authority as may be established by law, this Resolution is being adopted.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Director of Public Works and City Hall Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the proposal in the amount of $346,826.36 from Wireless USA of Maryland Heights, Missouri, for security surveillance equipment and cloud-based surveillance services and maintenance be accepted and the Mayor be authorized to sign contract documents.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Public Works

Ald. Entrup moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Uzelac, Holtschlag, Entrup, Bauer, Hultz, Mays, Ebbing. 7. Nays: Ald. Reed, Fletcher, Bergman, Sassen, Reis. 5. Absent: Ald. Rein. 1. Vacancy: 1. The Mayor cast a vote of yea. 1. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities required the relocation of an electrical service and equipment controls for the aeration system at the Waste Water Treatment Plant; and,

WHEREAS, Richards Electric of Quincy, Illinois, was available and had the expertise required to complete the job in a timely manner; and,

WHEREAS, funding for this service is available in the 2024/2025 Sewer Fund fiscal year budget.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works and Utilities Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that normal bidding requirements be waived and the invoice from Richards Electric of Quincy, Illinois, in the amount of $24,108.18 be approved for payment.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Public Works

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Ebbing, and on the roll call each of the 12 Alder men voted year, with 1 absent and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, on December 18, 2023, the Quincy City Council approved the purchase of equipment used to dewater biosolids (sewage sludge) at the Waste Water Treatment Plant; and,

WHEREAS, Richards Electric of Quincy, Illinois, provided the materials and labor required for the installation of the electrical equipment required for the powering and controlling of the dewatering systems external equipment; and,

WHEREAS, the work has been completed in a satisfactory manner and an invoice in the amount of $94,974.37 has been received for all costs associated with the electrical equipment installation; and,

WHEREAS, funding for this service is available in the 2024/2025 Sewer Fund fiscal year budget.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works and Utilities Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that normal bidding requirements be waived and the invoice in the amount of $94,974.37 from Richards Electric of Quincy, Illinois, for materials and labor required for the installation of electrical equipment at the Waste Water Treatment Plant be approved for payment.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Public Works

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Ebbing, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, on December 18, 2023, the Quincy City Council approved the purchase of equipment used to dewater biosolids (sewage sludge) at the Waste Water Treatment Plant; and,

WHEREAS, Sparrow Plumbing of Quincy, Illinois, provided the materials and labor required for the construction and installation of piping required for the dewatering process; and

WHEREAS, the work has been completed in a satisfactory manner and an invoice in the amount of $34,479.22 has been received for all costs associated with the plumbing installation; and,

WHEREAS, funding for this service is available in the 2024/2025 Sewer Fund fiscal year budget.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works and Utilities Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that normal bidding requirements be waived and the invoice in the amount of $34,479.22 from Sparrow Plumbing of Quincy, Illinois, for materials and labor required for the installation of piping and plumbing equipment at the Waste Water Treatment Plant be approved for payment.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Public Works

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Ebbing, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities requires the use of a dump truck to assist with the hauling of dewatered biosolids from the Waste Water Treatment Plant to a temporary stockpile located at the City’s old brush collection site; and,

WHEREAS, the truck currently used for the hauling of the material has an aging dump body that does not contain the residual liquid that remains in the dewatered biosolids; and,

WHEREAS, the Department desires to replace the aging dump body with a dump body that has a tailgate that seals to contain excess liquid to prevent leakage during the hauling process; and,

WHEREAS, the Department has received a proposal in the amount of $24,461.00 from Knapheide of Quincy, Illinois, for the furnishing and installation of a new dump body on the City-owned tandem axle chassis; and,

WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has reviewed the proposal and finds it acceptable for consideration; and, WHEREAS, funding for this purchase is available in the 2024/2025 Sewer Fund fiscal year budget. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works and Utilities Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that normal bidding requirements be waived and the proposal in the amount of $24,461.00 from Knapheide of Quincy, Illinois, for the purchase and installation of a new dump body be accepted. Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Public Works

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Ebbing, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and replacement of water meters that are used to meter the amount of water used by residential, commercial, and industrial water utility users. WHEREAS, the Department requires the purchase of eight (8) 2-inch water meters and automatic meter readers for the installation of new water services and replacement of aging water meters; and,

WHEREAS, the City has received a quote from Midwest Meter, Inc. of Edinburg, Illinois, totaling $7,880.00 for the purchase of the water meters and meter reading devices; and,

WHEREAS, the Badger meters offered by Midwest Meter, Inc. utilize the automatic meter reading technology that is compatible with the automatic meter reading system used by the City of Quincy thus qualifying them as a sole source pro vider; and

WHEREAS, funding for the purchase of the water meters is available in the 2024/2025 Water Fund fiscal year budget. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works and Utilities Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that normal bidding requirements be waived and the quote from Midwest Meter, Inc. of Edinburg, Illinois, in the amount of $7,880.00 be accepted.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Public Works

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Ebbing, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS the Department of Utilities and Engineering recently requested bids for the 2025 Lead Service Line Replacement Project which consists of the replacement of up to three-hundred forty (340) lead water service lines between Cherry and Locust Streets, 2nd to 5th Streets; and,

WHEREAS, the following bids were received:

Knuffman Plumbing

Liberty, Illinois $4,649,960.00

Wiemelt Plumbing & Excavating, Inc.

Quincy, Illinois $4,038,430.00

Hood Construction

Rushville, Illinois $2,727,958.00

Engineer’s Estimate $3,984,025.00

WHEREAS, the bids have been reviewed by the Director of Public Works and Engineering Manager and are found to be acceptable for consideration; and,

WHEREAS, eighty (80%) percent of the project’s cost (up to $2.4 million) will be funded through a Congressionally Directed Funding Grant, with the City’s match of twenty (20%) percent (up to $600,000.00) being funded by the Water Fund; and,

WHEREAS, the project’s total cost will be capped at $3,000,000.00 in accordance with the bid documents and to meet the requirements of the grant funding; and,

WHEREAS, to allow for the uninterrupted progression of these projects in the event that changes or modifications are required, an additional 10% over the amount of the bid shall be included in the encumbrance for this project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works and Utilities Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the bid in the amount of $2,727,958.00 from Hood Construction of Rushville, Illinois, be accepted, and the Mayor be authorized to sign necessary construction contract documents.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Public Works

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Ebbing, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy recently requested proposals for the purchase of a compact track loader (skid steer) to assist with the loading and hauling of dewatered biosolids from the Waste Water Treatment Plant to a temporary stockpile located at the City’s old brush collection site; and,

WHEREAS, ten (10) proposals were received and the Director of Public Works has reviewed the proposals and finds them acceptable for consideration; and,

WHEREAS, a proposal from Bobcat of Springfield offers the City the purchase of a Bobcat T740 Skid Steer at the cost of $84,139.00; and,

WHEREAS, funding for this purchase is available in the 2024/2025 Sewer Fund fiscal year budget. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works and Utilities Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the proposal from Bobcat of Springfield, Illinois, in the amount of $84,139.00 for the purchase of a Bobcat T740 Compact Track Loader (Skid Steer) be accepted.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Public Works

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Ebbing, and on the roll call each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities requires the use of polymer for the dewatering of biosolids at the Waste Water Treatment Plant, and,

WHEREAS, the Department recently purchased 4,580 pounds of polymer from Hawkins, Inc. of Roseville, Minnesota, at the cost of $2.6201 per pound; and,

WHEREAS, funding for the purchase of chemicals is available in the 2024/2025 Sewer Fund fiscal year budget. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works and Utilities Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that normal bidding requirements be waived, and the invoice in the amount of $12,000.06 from Hawkins, Inc. of Roseville, Minnesota, for the purchase of polymer be approved for payment. Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Ebbing, and on the roll call each of the 12 Alder men voted yea, with 1 absent and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy, a municipality located in the County of Adams, State of Illinois, is a home-rule municipality;

WHEREAS, the City and Dean Phillips, Inc. entered into a certain “Ground Lease”, dated April 15, 2002 (hereinafter “Lease”) pursuant to which Dean Phillips, Inc. leased certain real estate at the Quincy Regional Airport;

WHEREAS, on February 24, 2021, Dean Phillips, Inc. assigned its interest in the Lease to Engine House, Inc. through an Assignment and Amendment of Ground Lease.

WHEREAS, on May 1, 2021, the City of Quincy and Engine House, Inc. agreed to an Amendment of Lease;

WHEREAS, Engine House, Inc., desires to assign and transfer its interest in the Lease as amended through an assign ment to Richardson Farms Outfitters, Inc.;

WHEREAS, on October 7, 2024, Engine House, Inc. sold all rights, title, and interest in a corporate hangar located at the Quincy Regional Airport to Richardson Farms Outfitters, Inc.

WHEREAS, the Lease requires the City of Quincy’s prior written consent for a tenant to sublease, assign or sell the Lease or any part or interest therein or any improvements.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Aeronautics Committee and the Airport Director recommend approval authorizing the bill of sale of the Engine House Inc. corporate hangar to Richardson Farms Outfitters executed on October 7, 2024, conditioned upon the corporate hangar remaining subject to the Ground Lease, as amended, between the City of Quin cy and Dean Phillips, Inc., and especially for the corporate hangar to remain under control of the City of Quincy pursuant to the terms of the aforesaid Ground Lease and approval to enter into an agreement to transfer the corporate hangar lease from Engine House, Inc. to Richardson Farms Outfitters with the understanding that the Ground Lease, as amended, between the City of Quincy and Dean Phillips, Inc. shall remain in full force and effect including, but not limited to, the provision that any transfers, assignments, or subleases are prohibited unless authorized by written permission from the City of Quincy be approved and the Airport Director and the City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute and attest said Lease Agreement.

William Lantz

Airport Director

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Entrup, and on the roll call each of the 12 Alder men voted yea, with 1 absent and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an Ordinance entitled: The Ordinance Implementing A Municipal Grocery Retailers’ Occupation Tax and a Municipal Grocery Service Occupation Tax For The City of Quincy. Was tabled for two weeks by Ald. Sassen. Ald. Uzelac moved to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag.

Ald. Mays moved to table the ordinance indefinitely, seconded by Ald. Uzelac. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending The 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget (Water EPA 2019 Project fund #314).

Ald. Uzelac left the chambers at 8:21 p.m.

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Vacating Public Alley. (1,240 square feet (62-feet by 20-feet) portion of public alley, contiguous to 2305 Broadway Street, bounded by Broadway Street, North 22nd Street, Spring Street, and North 24th Street.)

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For A Planned Development (To allow for the expansion of and improvements/upgrades to the existing manufacturing plant at 415 North 24th Street, 2305 Broadway Street, 2309 Broadway Street, and 2311 Broadway Street.)

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Vacating Undeveloped Road. (Approximately 27,500 square feet (550-feet by 50-feet portion of undeveloped road, bounded by Northbrook Road and Southbrook Road near North 24th Street.)

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

Jack Holtschlag

Anthony E. Sassen

Eric Entrup

Richie C. Reis

Finance Committee

NEW BUSINESS

Ald. Entrup moved to allow a 5K run closing Bonansinga Drive from Broadway to just north of Cedar Street with barricades on April 12th from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Motion carried.

Ald. Bauer moved to close College Street, 9th to 10th, on April 8th from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with barricades for Blessing day care. Motion carried.

Ald. Reis moved to allow a dumpster at 1036 Jackson Street starting March 14th for one week. Motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Ald. Holtschlag moved the City Council adjourn and sit in Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/02 (c) (2) Collective Bargaining Negotiations, seconded by Ald. Reis, and on a roll call each of the 11 Aldermen voted yea, with 2 absent and 1 vacancy. Motion carried.

CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED

After sitting in Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2) Collective Bargaining Negotiations, Ald. Entrup moved the City Council reconvene and sit in regular session at 9:08 p.m. Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 9:09 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.

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