Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met May 5.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

Note: All items presented are subject to final action.

CITY WELCOME

Visiting German students from Herford, Germany

PROCLAMATIONS

Adams County Bicentennial 2025

Municipal Clerk’s Week 2025

PUBLIC COMMENT

PETITIONS

Ward 1 A Special Permit for Planned Development to allow for the operation of a small-engine repair shop in an accessory building (garage) located at 1400 Sycamore Street, which is zoned for single-family residential use, zoned R1C.

Ward 2 Requesting a non-conforming use permit to allow for the operation of a two-family residential dwelling (duplex) at 2244 College Avenue, which is zoned for single-family residential use, zoned R1C.

Ward 2 By Fireworks Authority Inc. requesting permission to hold firework displays on May 30th, June 6th, June 20th and July 11th at QU Stadium, 1800 Sycamore, approximately 9:30 p.m. The Quincy Fire Department has given their approval.

Ward 4 By Fireworks Authority Inc. requesting permission to hold a fireworks display on July 3rd at Quincy Country Club, 2410 State Street, approximately 9:30 p.m. The Quincy Fire Department has given their approval.

Ward 3 Adams County Ambulance requesting to land the Air Medical Helicopter in the Prairie Crossing complex on May 18th for the annual EMS public display. The Quincy Fire Department will provide a crew for the landing zone.

By St. Peter Church requesting permission to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived from June 1, 2025 through August 24, 2025. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE YEAR END REPORTS – FYE 2025

POLICE PENSION REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2025

RESOLUTIONS

Resolution recommending adoption of the Vehicle Replacement Policy as Proposed April 28, 2025 by Ald. Rein and tabled for one week by Ald. Mays.

Resolution appointing Bruce Alford as interim Corporation Counsel effective May 5, 2025. Resolution appointing Dan Brink as Director of Operations effective May 19, 2025.

Fire Chief recommending approval of the invoice from Lexipol LLC for the annual service renewal in the amount of $13,687.96.

Fire Chief recommending approval of the invoice from First Arriving in the amount of $7,559.17 to renew the annual subscription.

Resolution authorizing the City to enter into a reciprocal agreement on exchange of information with the Illinois Department of Revenue.

Purchasing Agent recommending approval of a three-year (3) agreement period beginning June 1, 2025, and ending on May 31, 2028 with BidNet Direct, Dallas, TX, for the total bid price of $9,270.70 for vendor and bid management services.

Quincy Transit Lines Director and the Comptroller recommending approval of a short-term loan limit of up to $600,000, as needed, from the General Fund to the Quincy Transit Lines to pay operating expenses.

Public Works Director and Utilities Committee recommending approval of the invoice in the amount of $12,585.00 from Rees Construction Co. for the emergency repair of a watermain.

Public Works Director and Utilities Committee recommending approval of the quote in the amount of $34,200 from Hydro- Kinetics of St. Louis, MO for the purchase of wall pumps.

Public Works Director and Utilities Committee recommending approval of the invoices totaling $122,849.20 from LCL Farms, Incorporated of Keokuk, IA for the hauling and land application of lime sludge and dewatered biosolids.

Public Works Director and Utilities Committee recommending approval of the quote in the amount of $34,653.00 from GA Rich and Sons, Inc. of Deer Creek, IL for the replacement of wet weather screw pump bearings.

Public Works Director and Utilities Committee recommending approval of the proposal from Mississippi Lime Company of Kansas City, MO for the furnishing and delivery of lime at the cost of $376.80 per ton.

Director of Public Works recommending approval of the invoice in the amount of $14,924.57 from CentralSquare of Lake Mary, FL for annual software subscription renewal fees.

Public Works Director and Utilities Committee recommending approval of the invoices totaling $24,000.12 from Hawkins, Inc. of Roseville, MN for the purchase of polymer.

Technology Committee and the Information Technology Department recommending approval of the quote from CentralSquare Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $80,787.36 for the annual software services contract for the City’s existing enterprise-wide financial and utility billing system.

Technology Committee and the Information Technology Department recommending approval of the quote from SecureData Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $25,799.00 for the annual maintenance contract renewal for the CheckPoint firewall appliances.

Technology Committee and the Information Technology Department recommending approval of the quote from SHI International Corp. in the amount of $26,475.84 for the annual maintenance contract renewal for the Barracuda Networks email security and archiving services.

Technology Committee and the Information Technology Department recommending approval of the annual renewal with Smartsheet Inc. in the amount of $15,750.00 for the annual software service contract for Smartsheet.

ORDINANCES

Adoption of Ordinances entitled:

An Ordinance Ending The Municipal Aggregation Program By Amending Chapter 54 (Electricity) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy (2015). Was tabled by Ald. Uzelac at the September 30, 2024 City Council meeting.

First presentation of Ordinances entitled:

Ward 1 An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For A Planned Development. (1518 North 5th Street to operate an autobody repair and paint shop.)

Ward 1 An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For A Planned Development. (To allow for an accessory building (garage) located at 1603 Center Avenue to be used for commercial storage.)

Ward 3 An Ordinance Amending The District Map Which Is Made A Part Of Section 162.002 Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy 2015. (3011 Maine Street, change R1A to C1A.)

Ward 3 An Ordinance Amending The District Map Which Is Made A Part Of Section 162.002 Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy 2015. (3101 Maine Street, change R1A to C1A.)

REPORT OF FINANCE

https://www.quincyil.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/638/638817927795923390