Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met May 19.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

Note: All items presented are subject to final action.

PUBLIC COMMENT

PETITIONS

Ward 7 Applications for Waiver of Liquor Ordinances by the Quincy Axe Co., 625 Maine Street and The Pour Haus, 625 Maine, for June 13th and 14th, and September 20th from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Quincy Police Department has given their approval.

Ward 2 By Fireworks Authority Inc. requesting permission to hold A firework displays on July 4th at Quinsippi Island, approximately 9:30 p.m. for the Quincy Freedom Fest. The Quincy Fire Department has given their approval.

Ward 6 By Bethel Assembly of God Church, 839 S. 12th Street, requesting approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering application for the “Bethel’s 100th Anniversary Parking lot Party” on May 31, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Ward 6 By Bethel Assembly of God Church, 839 S. 12th Street, requesting approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering application for the “100th Anniversary Tent Revival” from July 9th to July 13th, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on each day.

Special Event Application to hold Germanfest on Friday, June 6th from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 7th from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in South Park. They request barricades and “No Parking” signs at the east entrance of the park on South 12th Street. The applicant has submitted all required documentation, and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Ward 6 Special Event Application requesting permission to hold the Quincy Grand Prix on Friday, June 27th through Sunday, June 29th in South Park. Closure of the South 12th Street, Harrison Street to South Park Terrace Drive from 7:00 a.m. on Friday, June 27th through 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 29th and barricades are requested. “No Parking” signs on South 14th Street, Jackson to Harrison Streets (both sides); South side of Jackson Street, South 14th Street to the east entrance of QND; Elmwood Dr. East, Elmwood Dr. West, and Elmwood Dr. North (inside lanes around the horseshoe); South and west sides South Park Terrace are requested from 7:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 28th and from 7:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 29th. The applicant has submitted all required documentation, and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities and Engineering.

Ward 7 Special Event Application requesting permission to hold a Maker’s Market on Friday and Saturday, June 13th and 14th and September 19th and 20th. Closure of 6th Street, Maine to Vermont Streets (including 6th and Hampshire intersection); Jail Alley, west side of 6th Street to Parking Lot G (parking lot will remain open); Parking Lot I from 12:00 (noon) Friday through 7:00 p.m. Saturday with barricades are requested. “No Parking” signs on Parking Lot I and 6th Street, Maine to Vermont Streets, on the mornings of Friday, June 13th and Friday, September 19th are requested. The applicant has submitted all required documentation, and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities and Engineering.

Ward 6 Special Event Application requesting permission to hold the Raider Challenge on Saturday, June 14, 2025. They request the closure of Jackson Street, 9th Street to 12th Streets; R.J. Peters Drive, Gardner Expressway to 12h Street and Southbound lane of South 12th Street, R.J. Peters Drive to Jackson Street from 6:30 a.m. through 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 14th with barricades. The applicant has submitted all required documentation, and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Ward 3 Special Event Application requesting permission to hold the Soap Box Derby on Friday, June 13th and Saturday, June 14h. They request the closure of North 18th Street, Seminary Road to Kochs Lane and Hollister-Whitney Parkway, North 18th Street to North 24th Street beginning at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, June 12th through 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 14th with barricades and “Road Closed” signage. They also request “No Parking” signs on North 18th Street, Kochs Lane south to Hollister Whitney Parkway on the morning of Thursday, June 16th. The applicant has submitted all required documentation, and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

MAYORS APPOINTMENTS

James Pioch as Director of IT effective June 1st

Bruce Alford as Corporation Counsel effective immediately

RESOLUTIONS

Chief of Police recommending approval to pay the tuition amount of $8,177.00 for basic law enforcement training academy at the Police Training Institute, Champaign, IL for Officer Cherian.

Mayor Dr. Linda K. Moore and Director of Human Resources Kelly Japcon recommending approval to recognize Juneteenth as an official holiday in the City of Quincy and establish June 19th as an annual paid holiday for all City of Quincy employees who are not part of a collective bargaining agreement.

Airport Director and the Aeronautics Committee recommending approval to execute an FAA grant to allow the release of 2022 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law money. The project includes two pieces of snow removal equipment from M-B Company totaling $1,622,306.40. This grant is funded 95% from the FAA, 2.5% from IDOT and 2.5% city portion.

Comptroller recommending approval to proceed with a Client Accounting and Advisory Services engagement with Lauterbach and Amen for hourly billing not to exceed $10,000.

ORDINANCES

Adoption 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.)

Second presentation of an Ordinance entitled:

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 32 (City Council) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy. (Change the order of business of council meetings and add Consent Agenda.)

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled:

An Ordinance Amending The 2025-2056 Fiscal Year Budget. (General Fund needs to increase the Concrete budget for the $81,500 excavator resolution. Reduce the Legal budget by $20,000 and reduce/eliminate the Director of Administrative Services budget to increase the Mayoral budget by $177,768.)

REPORT OF FINANCE

https://www.quincyil.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/638/638824000910770000