Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met July 14.

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 Dr. Linda K. Moore being absent, the meeting was started by the City Clerk.

A prayer was given and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

ALD. BAUER ELECTED TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN

Ald. Uzelac moved to nominate Ald. Bauer for Temporary Chairman, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried. There being no further nominations, Ald. Uzelac moved the nominations be closed, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.

Ald. Uzelac moved Ald. Bauer be declared elected Temporary Chairman, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried. Ald. Bauer took the chair and presided over the meeting.

Temporary Chairman Ald. Bauer called the meeting to order.

ROLL CALL

The following members were physically present: Ald. Fletcher, Bergman, Bauer, Mays, Adkins, Ehmen, Sassen, McReynolds, Ebbing, Reis, Reed, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 13.

Absent: Ald. Entrup. 1.

Ald. Bergman moved Ald. Entrup be allowed the usual compensation for this meeting. Motion carried. The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held July 7, 2025, were approved on a motion of Ald. Bergman. Motion carried.

Legal Counsel: Corporation Counsel Bruce Alford.

Ald. Bergman moved the City Council sit as a Town Board. Motion carried.

TOWN BUSINESS

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

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

DISBURSEMENTS

Relief orders were issued to 22 cases containing 29 individuals at an average grant per case of $467.49 $10,284.75

CASH ACCOUNT

Balance June 1, 2025

GA Checking $ 858.81

GA Money Market 192,869.77

Payee Fee 2,310.00

Interest 128.05

Total $196,166.63

Obligations paid during the month (10,284.74)

Less US Postmaster ( 9.68)

Balance June 30th 2025 $185,872.20

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. Bergman, 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 13 Alderpersons voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.

Quincy Township Bill payments for July 2025

Ald. Bergman, seconded by Ald. Uzelac, moved the reports be received and vouchers be issued for the various amounts and on the roll call each of the 13 Alderpersons voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.

Town Trustee Comments.

No one spoke.

The meeting resumed its sitting as a City Council on motion of Ald. Bergman.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Rev. Carl Terry stated that everyone in Quincy should respect each other.

Steve Homan stated that on Maine Street, 14th to the Riverfront, the trees are too low and need to be trimmed.

CONSENT AGENDA

PETITIONS

By the following organizations requesting permission to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived: Quincy Artist Guild from August 1, 2025 through August 8, 2025 and Blessed Sacrament Church from August 11, 2025 to Septem ber 6, 2025. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.

By Chaddock, 205 S. 24th, requesting approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering application for the Chaddock Employer Appreciation and Book Launch at Madison Park on August 6, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

A Special Permit for Planned Development to allow for the operation of a floral shop and design studio at 601 South 22nd Street be referred to the Quincy Plan Commission, zoned R1C.

Special Permit to construct a hotel with a rooftop bar and restaurant at 200 Maine Street that exceeds the maximum height of the east elevation of a structure constructed west of 3rd Street in the D3 zoning district be referred to the Quincy Plan Commission.

Special Event Application requesting the closure of the west half of Parking Lot F, Vermont Street between 4th and 5th Streets, beginning at 8:00 p.m. July 30th through 5:00 p.m. August 1st for the Quincy to Peoria St. Jude Run and the City provide barricades0. “No Parking” signs are requested at 21st Street, Washington to Jefferson Streets (southbound) Thursday, July 31st, from 1:00 p.m. through 8:00 p.m.; Maine Street, 7th to 8th Streets (east

bound) and Maine Street, 18th to 20th Streets (eastbound) on Friday, August 1st, from 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m.; 21st Street, Washington to Jefferson Streets (southbound) Sunday, August 3rd, from 1:00 p.m. through 8:00 p.m. The applicant has submitted all required documentation, and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities and Engineering.

Special Event Application requesting permission to hold a Gem City Concerts on Friday, July 18th between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. in Lincoln Park located at 1231 Bonansinga Drive. The Department of Utilities and Engineering presents this request for your consideration.

SALES TAX REPORT

April, 2025 - $1,240,637.65

HOME RULE SALES TAX REPORT

April, 2025 - $1,142,008.05

MAYORS APPOINTMENTS

Appointment of Tim Koontz to the Plan Commission

Appointment of Jack Wilson to the Quincy Tree Commission

ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

Temporary Chairman Ald. Bauer asked the City Clerk to read the items on the Consent Agenda. Temporary Chairman Ald. Bauer asked if any Council member wished to remove any items from the Consent Agenda. No Council member wished to remove an item from the Consent Agenda.

Ald. Sassen moved to approve the Consent Agenda items, seconded by Ald. Reis, and on a roll call each of the 13 Alderpersons voted yea with 1 absent. Motion carried.

REGULAR MEETING

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Quincy Fire Department has been utilizing Vector Solutions as its web based training records manage ment platform since 2019; and,

WHEREAS, the Quincy Fire Department has been on an annual subscription renewal with Vector Solutions; and,

WHEREAS, the Quincy Fire Department has realized a customary annual fee increase; and,

WHEREAS, Vector Solutions has indicated that in addition to the customary annual subscription fee increase they an ticipate additional fee increases; and.

WHEREAS, Vector Solutions has offered to maintain our customary annual fee increases should we agree to a 3 year contract; and,

WHEREAS, the 3 year contract would exempt us from the aforementioned future additional fee increases during the 3 year term; and,

WHEREAS, the invoicing frequency would continue to be annually for the 3 year contract term; and, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Fire Aldermanic Committee, and the Fire Chief recommend to the Mayor and City Council that the Fire Chief be authorized to contract with Vector Solutions for a 3 year term commencing 9/1/2025 and ending 8/31/2028.

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 13 Alderpersons voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department is responsible for the negotiation of labor agreements between the City of Quincy and the District 9 Local Lodge 822 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers; and,

WHEREAS, per the labor agreement, the City requires all Local 822 union employees working in Central Services to wear safety apparel that is appropriate for their specific job duties; and,

WHEREAS, the Department requested quotes for the purchase of four hundred thirty-five (435) ANSI rated safety shirts ranging in sizes from medium to 5XL and the following quotes were received:

Ted’s Shirt Shack

Quincy, Illinois $8,504.50

Tri-City Sports

Quincy, Illinois $7,860.45

Landmarx, Inc.

Quincy, Illinois $6,722.50

WHEREAS, the quote provided by Tri-City Sports of Quincy, Illinois, offered the purchase of ANSI rated safety shirts that meet all the requirements of the request; and,

WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department has received invoices totaling $7,860.45 for the purchase of the safety shirts; and,

WHEREAS, funding for safety apparel is available in the 2025/2026 Risk Management Self Insurance Fund fiscal year budget.

NOW, THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the Human Resources Director and the Director of Public Works recom mend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the invoices totaling $7,860.45 from Tri-City Sports of Quincy, Illinois, for the purchase of safety apparel be approved for payment.

Kelly Japcon

Director of Human Resources & Risk Management

Ald. Reis moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on the roll call each of the 13 Alderpersons voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy carries secondary flood insurance on property and equipment associated with the Waste Water Treatment Plant and Water Treatment Plant; and,

WHEREAS, the Department’s insurance broker has submitted quotes from Wright National Flood Insurance Company of St. Petersburg, Florida, totaling $16,470.00 for the renewal of secondary flood insurance coverage for the Water Treatment Plant Pump Station ($8,235) and Waste Water Treatment Plant ($8,235); and,

WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has reviewed the terms and financial summary for the policies and finds them to be acceptable for consideration; and,

WHEREAS, funding for flood insurance coverage is available in the 2025/2026 Water Fund and Sewer Fund fiscal year budgets.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works recommends to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the flood insurance policies for the Waste Water Treatment and Water Treatment Plants be renewed and the Comptroller be authorized to remit payments totaling $16,470.00 to Wright National Flood Insurance Company of St. Petersburg, Florida, for the annual insurance premiums.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Public Works

Ald. Bergman moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Fletcher, and on the roll call each of the 14 Alderpersons voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy owns the Waste Water Treatment Plant and is permitted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) for the discharge of treated municipal and industrial effluent and storm water; and,

WHEREAS, the City is assessed an annual fee by the IEPA for its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit; and,

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities has received an invoice from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $72,500.00 for the annual permit fee; and,

WHEREAS, funding for the permit fee is available in the 2025/2026 Sewer Fund fiscal year budget.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works recommends to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the invoice in the amount of $72,500.00 from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for the City of Quincy’s annual NPDES Permit fee be approved for payment and the Comptroller be authorized to remit payment for the invoice.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Public Works

Ald. Reis moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Reis, Reed, Uzelac, Holtschlag, Fletcher, Bauer, Mays, Ehmen, McReynolds, Ebbing. 10. Nays: Ald. Bergman, Adkins, Sassen. 3. Absent: Ald. Entrup. 1. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is required by a March 1996 United States District Court Order to participate in the long-term maintenance of the closed Quincy Municipal Landfills 2 & 3; and,

WHEREAS, the Adams County Quincy Landfills 2 & 3 Superfund Steering Committee has requested payments totaling $200,000.00 from the seven (7) bodies legally required to participate in the maintenance of this site pursuant to the Quincy Landfill RD/RA Site Participation Agreement; and,

WHEREAS, per the Participation Agreement, the City of Quincy is financially responsible for thirty-eight (38%) of all maintenance costs for the closed landfill site; and,

WHEREAS, funding for this financial obligation is available in the 2025/2026 Landfill 2/3 Superfund fiscal year bud get.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works and the Engineering Manager recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the Comptroller be granted authority to issue payment to the Quincy Landfill 2 & 3 Superfund Site in the amount of $76,000.00 for the City’s share of the Cash Call.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Public Works

Ald. Reis moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on the roll call each of the 13 Alderpersons voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Adams County 911 Center transitioned to a digital radio communication platform in May 2025; and

WHEREAS, mobile in-car radios and portable radios are a critical piece of communication equipment for the Auxiliary Police Unit; and

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department needs to purchase one Motorola APX 8500 digital mobile radio and ten Motorola APX 6000 digital portable radios for the Auxiliary Police Unit to be able to communicate with dispatch and officers on the new P25 digital platform; and

WHEREAS, Gallad Group provided a quote for $20,399.90 for these radios; and

WHEREAS, these radios are refurbished, allowing for significant savings compared to purchasing new; and

WHEREAS, a new Motorola APX 6000 digital portable radio costs $3,987.87 and a refurbished radio from Gallad Group costs $1,849.00; and

WHEREAS, the radios from Gallad Group meet the department’s needs and standards for the Auxiliary Police Unit to communicate on the digital platform; and

WHEREAS, the police department budgeted funds to purchase one mobile radio and ten portable radios in the FY26 budget; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chief of Police recommends to the Mayor and City Council to purchase one Motorola APX 8500 digital radio and ten Motorola APX 6000 portable radios from Gallad Group, Harrison, New York, for a total cost of $20,399.90.

Adams C. Yates

Chief of Police

Ald. Bergman moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Fletcher, and on the roll call each of the 13 Alderpersons voted yea, with 1 absent. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department considers officer safety one of its highest priorities; and

WHEREAS, the wearing of ballistic vests, or body armor, has been cited as a significant factor in the reduction of police officer shooting fatalities; and

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) is tasked with responding to and re solving high-risk situations that carry an increased probability of encountering armed, violent subjects; and

WHEREAS, the National Tactical Officers Association, which is the leading authority on emergency response team tac tics, policy, and equipment, recommends that each member of these specialized teams be equipped with Level IIIA tactical vests; and

WHEREAS, the department needs to replace five Level IIIA tactical vests due to them reaching their five-year life expectancy, or for new team members who need to have a vest sized to fit them; and

WHEREAS, the police department solicited requests for proposals for five Safariland Hyper-X Level IIIA tactical ballistic vests - including rifle plates, and two companies provided quotes.

Streichers Inc., Butler, WI $13,565.00

CTC Gunworks, Houston, TX $23,316.25; and

WHEREAS, Streicher’s, Inc., Butler, WI, had the low bid for the ballistic vests; and

WHEREAS, funds for this purchase were budgeted in this year’s fiscal budget; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chief of Police recommends to the Mayor and City Coun cil that the Police Department purchase five Safariland Hyper-X Level IIIA tactical vests and rifle plates from Streicher’s, Inc., Butler, WI, for a total cost of $15,565.00.

Adam C. Yates

Chief of Police

Ald. Bergman moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Fletcher, and on the roll call each of the 13 Alderpersons voted yea, absent. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

Adoption 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. (Add: Prohibit northbound semi-trucks on North 12th Street from making right hand turns onto Broadway at the intersection of 12th and Broadway.)

Ald. Uzelac moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag and on a roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent.

The Temporary Chairman, Alderman Dave Bauer, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 82 (Parking Schedules) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (Add: “No Parking” zone be implemented on the south side of

Locust Street from North 3rd Street extending to a point one-hundred forty (140) feet east of the center of North 3rd Street. Ald. Fletcher moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Bergman, and on a roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 absent.

The Temporary Chairman, Alderman Dave Bauer,, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Sections 45.190-45.98 of Chapter 45 (Finance) of the Municipal Code Of The City of Quincy of 2015. (To merge the BET on Q & LEGUP programs.)

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For A Planned Development. (To allow for the construction of a building at 1002 North 24th Street that will be used to warehouse/store personal vehicles.) Ald. Mays the requirements of Section 32.31 of the City Code of the City of Quincy be waived, seconded by Ald. Ad kins. Motion carried.

Ald. Mays moved the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Ald. Adkins, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Mays, Adkins, Ehmen, Sassen, McReynolds, Ebbing, Reis, Reed, Uzelac, Holtschlag, Fletcher, Bergman. 12. Abstain: Ald. Bauer. 1. Absent: Ald. Entrup. 1.

The Chair, Mayor Dr. Linda K. Moore, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For A Planned Development. (To allow for the use of 906 Lind Street as a counseling center with supervised visitation.)

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

Laura McReynolds

Jack Holtschlag

Kelly Mays

Richie C. Reis

Finance Committee

Ald. Holtschlag, seconded by Ald. Reis, moved the report be received and vouchers be issued for the various amounts and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Holtschlag, Bauer, Mays, Ehmen, McReynolds, Ebbing, Reis, Reed, Uzelac. 9. Nays: Ald. Fletcher, Bergman, Adkins, Sassen. 4. Absent: Ald. Entrup. 1. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

Ald. Mays moved to allow a dumpster at 412 N. 28th Street starting July 18th for two weeks. Motion carried. Ald. Ehmen stated that the Humane Society will be kicking off their 145th anniversary celebration at the Lorenzo Bull House on July 20th starting at 2:00 p.m.

Ald. Reis stated that 12th & Cherry Lane will be closed for up to 6 weeks to update the gas mains. Ald. Reis stated that Gavin Adcox will be featured July 18th for the Gem City Concert Series. Ald. Holtschlag moved to allow the closure of 5th Street, Vermont to Hampshire, on July 30th from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with barricades and to leave the barricades so that there can be periodical closures. Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 7:32 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.

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