Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met April 7.

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, Rein, Ebbing, Reis, Reed, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 13.

Vacancy: 1.

The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held March 31, 2025, were approved on a motion of Ald. Entrup. Motion carried.

Legal Counsel: Assistant Corporation Counsel Bruce Alford.

PUBLIC HEARING

Notice of a public hearing for the purpose of receiving/hearing written comments concerning the City’s tentative annual budget from May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026

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.

ANNIVERSARY RECOGNITIONS

Keith Vahlkamp - Central Services - 30 Years

City Comptroller Sheri Ray - 25 Years

Mayor Mike Troup presented a gift to Keith Vahlkamp and Sheri Ray.

The City Clerk presented and read the following:

MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT

By Mayor Michael A. Troup making the appointment of Karol Ehmen as the 4th Ward Alderwoman. Ald. Sassen moved the appointment be confirmed. Motion carried.

SWEARING IN OF FOURTH WARD ALDERWOMAN

City Clerk Laura Oakman swore in Karol Ehmen as 4th Ward Alderwoman.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Trish Santos stated that she is a member of QRILE and wanted to thank the voters for passing the referendum. David Arns is the president of the Quincy Landlord Assoc. and stated that the current inspection codes should be enforced.

Conlon Carbine stated that he is opposed to the QRILE referendum.

Brennan Hills stated that 60% of the voters voted for the QRILE referendum.

Steve Homan stated that the ordinances should be followed and asked why there are variances.

PETITIONS

Application for Revocable Permit for Encroachment of City Right-of-Way from the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce requesting permission to place parade-related signs on City right-of-way along Maine Street between 6th and 36th Streets in conjunction with the annual Dogwood Parade. The signs will be placed the week of April 14th and removed following the parade on May 3rd. The Department of Utilities and Engineering presents this request subject to the petitioner being responsible for the placement and removal of the signs; the signs must be placed so as to not restrict sight visibility, sidewalk usage, or create a safety hazard; the City of Quincy is not responsible for damage to the signs and the petitioner will assume full responsibility for any damage to City infrastructure caused by the placement of the signs.

Ald. Sassen moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried.

Application for Revocable Permit for Encroachment of City Right-of-Way from the Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau requesting permission to display banners across 5th & Maine Streets at various times between May 6, 2025, and November 25, 2025 for various events. They request that the Central Services Department assist with the installation and removal of the banners. The Director of Public Works presents this request subject that the City is not responsible for damage to the banners.

Ald. Uzelac moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried.

By Mike Pigg requesting to subdivide property (one lot to two lots) located at 3201 North 12th Street under the Small Tracts provision of the subdivision ordinance, zoned R1A

Ald. Entrup moved the petition be received and referred to the Plan Commission for study and to report back. Motion carried.

MONTHLY REPORTS

The monthly reports of the City Clerk, the City Treasurer, the City Comptroller, the Street Cleaning Department, the Sign and Paint Department, the City Forestry Division and the Recycling Division for the month of March, 2025 were ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Reis. Motion carried.

REPORT OF THE QUINCY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Recommending denial of the request to allow for the construction of an accessory building (garage) within 25-feet of a street at 3800 Stone Drive, which is zoned NR1. Under City Code 40.126(F), the petitioner seeks review of the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals by the Quincy City Council.

Rules Suspended

Ald. Rein moved the rules be suspended at this time to hear from individuals. Motion carried.

Ald. Rein asked Inspector Michael Seavers and Planning & Development Director Jason Parrott to come up to speak and answer questions from the council.

Ald. Rein asked Attorney Christopher Scholz, representing the Ashby’s, to come up and speak. Mr. Scholz asked the council to reconsider the Zoning Board of Appeals decision.

Ald. Rein moved to resume the rules. Motion carried.

Ald. Rein moved to reverse the Zoning Board of Appeals ruling.

With no second, Ald. Rein rescinded his motion.

Ald. Ebbing moved to concur with the denial from the Zoning Board of Appeals and on a roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Fletcher, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Hultz, Mays, Ehmen, Sassen, Ebbing, Reis, Reed, Uzelac, Holtschlag, 13. Nay: Ald. Rein. 1. Motion carried.

PROCLAMATION

By Michael A. Troup proclaiming, “National Library Week of April 6th – 12th”.

Ald. Fletcher left the chambers at 8:02 p.m.

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING LEASE AGREEMENT 1ST FLOOR OFFICE SPACE AT 431 HAMPSHIRE STREET

WHEREAS, Adam Oliver has agreed to lease the office space on the 1st floor of the Washington Theater for one year with a rental rate of $1,000 per month; and

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is a home rule unit of local government pursuant to the provisions of 6, Article VII (Local Government) of the Constitution of the State of Illinois; and

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF QUINCY, ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS, as follows:

1. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and attest, respectively, a Lease Agreement consis tent with the terms set forth above to lease a portion of the Washington Theater property to Adam Oliver.

Ald. Holtschlag moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Uzelac, and on the roll call the following vote resulted. Yeas: Ald. Sassen, Rein, Ebbing, Reis, Reed, Uzelac, Holtschlag, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Hultz, Mays, Ehmen. 13. Absent: Ald. Fletcher. 1. Motion carried.

Ald. Fletcher returned to the council chambers at 8:05 p.m.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the South Quincy Lift Station’s daily operations were severely limited due to damage to its pumping system, including piping, valves, and fittings, and required immediate repair; and,

WHEREAS, Rees Construction Company of Quincy, Illinois, was qualified and available to make the emergency repair under § Section 44.056 of the Municipal Code of the City of Quincy; and,

Ald. Fletcher moved to allow closure of 400 block of Spruce Street from the alley to 5th Street on April 20th from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a block party with barricades. Motion carried.

Ald. Uzelac proposed a supplemental ordinance drafted to fund the Broadway, 24th to 30th Street, Watermain Replacement Project. Motion carried.

Ald. Uzelac stated that the Electric Aggregation is still paused and after the ballot certification is complete he would like to make sure that proper information is given to the media for the public.

Ald Uzelac stated that the QRILE referendum is non-binding and wanted to make sure the public knows that what was voted on does not mean any additional housing inspections or ordinances are coming. He wanted the landlords to know that they should not raise their rent because the council has not been presented with the ordinance at this time.

The City Council adjourned at 8:43 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried. Section 44.056 of the Municipal Code of the City of Quincy; and,

WHEREAS, the repair work has been completed in a satisfactory manner and an invoice in the amount of $116,130.89 has been received for costs associated with the repair; and,

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

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works and the Utilities Committee recommend to the Mayor and City Council that normal bidding requirements be waived and the invoice in the amount of $116,130.89 from Rees Construction Company of Quincy, Illinois, 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 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering recently requested bids for the Broadway, 24th to 30th Street, Watermain Replacement Project which includes the replacement of watermain and water service lines under Broadway between 24th and 30th Streets, replacement of storm and sanitary sewer, and other construction related items; and,

WHEREAS, the following bid was received:

Rees Construction Company

Quincy, Illinois $3,161,039.00

Engineer’s Estimate $2,985,399.00

WHEREAS, the bid has been reviewed by the Director of Public Works and found to be acceptable for consideration; and,

WHEREAS, funding for the project will be available in the 2025/2026 Water Fund, Sewer Fund, and Capital Fund fiscal year budgets.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works and Utilities Committee present the bid in the amount of $3,161,039.00 from Rees Construction Company of Quincy, Illinois to the Mayor and Quincy City Council for consideration.

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 following vote resulted. Yeas: Ald. Rein, Ebbing, Reis, Reed, Uzelac, Holtschlag, Fletcher, Entrup, Bauer, Hultz, Mays, Ehmen, Sassen. 13. Nay: Ald. Bergman. 1. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities requested sealed competitive bids for the purchase of chemicals used for the treatment of drinking water at the Water Treatment Plant; and

WHEREAS, the following bids were received:

Liquid Ferric Chloride

Kemira Water Solutions - Lawrence, KS $3.100 per gallon

PVS Technologies - Detroit, MI $2.840 per gallon

Liquid Carbon Dioxide

Linde, Inc. – Burr Ridge, IL $ 300.00 per ton

Liquid Chlorine

Alexander Chemical Corp. - LaPorte, IN $1,954.00 per ton

Brenntag Mid-South, Inc. - St. Louis, MO $1,783.00 per ton

Liquid Sodium Hydroxide 30%

Alexander Chemical Corp. - LaPorte, IN $2.9000 per gallon

PVS Minibulk - Detroit, MI $1.9700 per gallon

Brenntag Mid-South, Inc. - St. Louis, MO $1.5690 per gallon

WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has reviewed the bids, and the following low bids are found to be acceptable: Liquid Ferric Chloride PVS Technologies, Inc.

Liquid Carbon Dioxide Linde, Inc.

Liquid Chlorine Brenntag Mid-South, Inc.

Liquid Sodium Hydroxide 30% Brenntag Mid-South, Inc.

WHEREAS, funding for the purchase of water treatment chemicals will be available in the 2025/2026 Water Fund fiscal year budget.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works and the Utilities Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the low bids for the purchase of water treatment chemicals be accepted and contracts be awarded to the low bidders.

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 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Water Treatment Plant requires the use of chlorination equipment for the treatment of the City’s drinking water supply; and,

WHEREAS, the Department required the purchase of three (3) chlorine injectors to replace aging injectors on the chlorination equipment; and,

WHEREAS, an invoice in the amount of $8,025.06 was been received from Sidener Environmental Services of St. Louis, Missouri, for the purchase of the injectors; and,

WHEREAS, Sidener Environmental Services is the regional representative for the manufacturer of the injectors thus qualifying them as a sole source provider under the guidelines of the City of Quincy’s Purchasing Policy; and,

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

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works and the Utilities Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that normal bidding requirements be waived and the invoice in the amount of $8,025.06 from Sidener Environmental Services of St. Louis, Missouri, 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 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities requires the use of sodium permanganate for the treatment of drinking at the Water Treatment Plant; and,

WHEREAS, the Department recently purchased 7,650 pounds of sodium permanganate from Carus of Peru, Illinois, at the cost of $1.15 per pound; and,

WHEREAS, funding for the purchase of water treatment chemicals is available in the 2024/2025 Water Fund fiscal year budget.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works and the Utilities Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that normal bidding requirements be waived, and the invoice in the amount of $8,797.50 from Carus of Peru, Illinois, 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 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Water Treatment Plant requires annual servicing and maintenance of chlorination equipment that is vital in the treatment of the City’s drinking water supply; and,

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering has received an invoice in the amount of $7,767.97 from Sidener Environmental Services of St. Louis, Missouri, for the annual on-site servicing of the Water Treatment Plant chlorinators and the purchase of spare parts to be used for the maintenance of the chlorinators; and,

WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has reviewed the invoice and finds it to be acceptable; and,

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

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works and the Utilities Committee recommend

to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the invoice in the amount of $7,767.97 from Sidener Environmental Services of St. Louis, Missouri, 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 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities requires annual maintenance and calibration of on-line analyzers, monitoring equipment, and instruments used for the treatment and testing of the City’s drinking water supply at the Water Treatment Plant; and,

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities has received a proposal from the manufacturer of the analytical equipment for annual preventative maintenance, calibration, and certification of this equipment; and,

WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has reviewed the proposal and finds it to be acceptable; and,

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

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Director of Public Works and the Utilities Committee recommend to the

Mayor and Quincy City Council that the proposal for annual maintenance, calibration, and certification of water treatment equipment from Hach Company of Chicago, Illinois, in the amount of $20,186.00 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 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities requires the purchase of one-hundred (100) Ford 5/8” copperhorns for the installation of residential water meters; and,

WHEREAS, the Department recently requested quotes for the purchase of the copperhorns and the following quote was received:

Midwest Meter, Inc.

Edinburg, Illinois $8,740.00

WHEREAS, the quote has been reviewed by the Director of Public Works and found to be acceptable; and, WHEREAS, funding for this purchase is available in 2024/2025 Water Fund fiscal year budget.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works and the Utilities Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the quote in the amount of $8,740.00 from Midwest Meter, Inc. of Edinburg, Illinois, for the purchase of one-hundred (100) copperhorns 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 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the State of Illinois, acting through its Department of Transportation, is resurfacing Broadway from North 12th Street to west of North 38th Street (IL Hwy 104); and,

WHEREAS, the improvements include the modernization and replacement of the traffic signals at the intersections of North 24th, North 25th, North 30th, North 33rd, and North 36th Streets; and,

WHEREAS, the modernization and replacement of the traffic signals at these intersections will be funded with Federal (80%), State (10%), and Local (10%) monies; and,

WHEREAS, the State of Illinois requires the City to enter into an agreement to expend an estimated amount of $198,375.00 of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the modernization and replacement of the traffic signals.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Engineering Manager, the Director of Public Works, and the Central Services Committee recommend that the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Quincy, be authorized to sign a Letter of Intent to enter into an agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the use of Motor Fuel Tax Funds in an estimated amount of $198,375.00 for the modernization and replacement of traffic signals on Broadway between 24th and 36th Streets.

Steve Bange, P.E.

Engineering Manager

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

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is the owner and operator of the Quincy Regional Airport; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy desires to make application and enter into a grant agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the State of Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the purchase of two snow removal vehicles; and,

WHEREAS, the anticipated total amount of the grant agreement is $945,000; and,

WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration’s ninety-five percent (95%) match of the total project cost will be $897,750.00; and,

WHEREAS, the anticipated State of Illinois’s two and one-half percent (2.5%) match of the total project cost will be $23,625.00; and,

WHEREAS, the anticipated City of Quincy’s two and one-half percent (2.5%) match of the total project cost will be $23,625.00; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy will act as a pass through for all Federal and State funding; and,

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

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Airport Director and Aeronautics Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council as follows:

1. The Mayor be authorized to execute the grant agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Illinois Department of Transportation on behalf of the City of Quincy; and,

2. Authorization be granted to the Comptroller to release the City match and pass-through funding in an amount not exceeding $23,625 to the Illinois Department of Transportation upon request.

Bill Lantz

Airport Director

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

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is the owner and operator of the Quincy Regional Airport; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy desires to make application and enter into a grant agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the State of Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for a Terminal Feasibility Study, and,

WHEREAS, the total amount of the grant agreement is $102,000; and,

WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration’s ninety-five percent (95%) match of the total project cost will be $96,900.00; and,

WHEREAS, the anticipated State of Illinois’s two and one-half percent (2.5%) match of the total project cost will be $2,550.00; and,

WHEREAS, the anticipated City of Quincy’s two and one-half percent (2.5%) match of the total project cost will be $2,550.00; and,

WHEREAS, The City of Quincy will act as a pass through for all Federal and State funding; and,

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

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Airport Director and Aeronautics Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council as follows:

1. The Mayor be authorized to execute the grant agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Illinois Department of Transportation on behalf of the City of Quincy; and,

2. Authorization be granted to the Comptroller to release the City match and pass-through funding in an amount not exceeding $2,550 to the Illinois Department of Transportation upon request.

Bill Lantz

Airport Director

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

CITY OF QUINCY

COUNCIL RESOLUTION OF FIX OR FLATTEN PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is committed to improving the quality of life of its residents and elimination of blight; and.

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy has established a program to address unsafe and dangerous buildings; and,

WHEREAS, the Office of Inspection annually prepares a list of unsafe properties, and seeks authorization to demolish, repair, enclose and/or remediate, pursuant to City of Quincy Ordinance 9196; and,

WHEREAS, the Director of Inspection & Enforcement has reviewed building conditions of eight (8) substandard structures and determined that said structures constitute a hazard to the public health, safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, the Office of Inspection proposes a new list of dangerous and unsafe properties for 2025.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

That the Department of Planning and Development shall take all necessary action, including commencing of proceed ings under Division 21 (Unsafe Property) of Article XI (Corporate Powers and Functions) of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/1-1-1 et. Seq) to demolish, repair, enclose or remediate the list of buildings, attached as “Resolution Exhibit 1”.

That the law firm of Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu and Mitchell be engaged to litigate on behalf of the City in cases concerning properties listed in “Resolution Exhibit 1”.

Ald. Fletcher moved to amend the resolution to add 1133 N. 5th, seconded by Ald. Entrup. Motion carried. Ald. Fletcher moved for the adoption of the resolution, as amended, seconded by Ald. Entrup, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title III (Administration) of Chapter 42 (Administration Provisions Related to The City) Of The Municipal Code Of The City of Quincy of 2015. (REPEALING Section 42.018 EMPLOYMENT OF CITY RESIDENTS. At least 50% of all of a contractor’s employees working on any construction project involving the use of city funds shall be residents of the county, unless this requirement shall be waived by the City Council.)

Ald. Sassen moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag and on a roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Entrup, Bergman, Hultz, Mays, Ehmen, Sassen, Ebbing, Reis, Reed, Uzelac, Holtschlag, Fletcher, 12. Nays; Ald. Bauer, Rein. 2.

The Chair, Mayor Michael A. Troup, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) of Chapter 81 (Traffic Schedules) of The Of Municipal Code of the City of Quincy of Quincy of 2015. This ordinance establishes the authority of the City of Quincy to place and enforce temporary signs, detours, and other traffic control measures during construction, road repairs, and other necessary infrastructure projects.

Ald. Fletcher moved the requirements of Section 32.31 of the City Code of the City of Quincy be waived, seconded by Ald. Bauer. Motion carried.

Ald. Fletcher moved the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Ald. Bauer, and on the roll call each the following vote resulted: Ayes: Ald. Fletcher, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Hultz, Mays, Ehmen, Sassen, Ebbing, Reis, Reed, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 13. Nay: Ald. Rein. 1.

The Chair, Mayor Michael A. Troup, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 81 (Traffic Schedules) Of The Municipal Code Of The City of Quincy of 2015. (Replace the Yield sign with Stop signs at the intersection of 6th and Maple with traffic on Maple Street stopping for traffic on North 6th Street.)

Ald. Fletcher moved the requirements of Section 32.31 of the City Code of the City of Quincy be waived, seconded by Ald. Entrup. Motion carried.

Ald. Fletcher moved the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Ald. Entrup, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea.

The Chair, Mayor Michael A. Troup, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.

REPORT OF 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 Fletcher moved to allow closure of 400 block of Spruce Street from the alley to 5th Street on April 20th from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a block party with barricades. Motion carried.

Ald. Uzelac proposed a supplemental ordinance drafted to fund the Broadway, 24th to 30th Street, Watermain Replacement Project. Motion carried.

Ald. Uzelac stated that the Electric Aggregation is still paused and after the ballot certification is complete he would like to make sure that proper information is given to the media for the public.

Ald Uzelac stated that the QRILE referendum is non-binding and wanted to make sure the public knows that what was voted on does not mean any additional housing inspections or ordinances are coming. He wanted the landlords to know that they should not raise their rent because the council has not been presented with the ordinance at this time.

The City Council adjourned at 8:43 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.

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