Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met July. 28.

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

PRESENTATION

Advancing Public Transit Through Fleet Renewal

Transit Director Marty Stegeman gave an advancing public transit through fleet renewal presentation with a power point. He answered questions from the council.

Mayor Linda K. Moore called the meeting to order.

ROLL CALL

The following members were physically present: Ald. Fletcher, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Adkins, Ehmen, Sassen, Ebbing, Reis, Reed, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 12. Absent: Ald. Mays, McReynolds. 2.

Ald. Ebbing moved the absent Alderwomen be allowed the usual compensation for this meeting. Motion carried. The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held July 21, 2025, were approved on a motion of Ald. Entrup. Motion carried.

Legal Counsel: Corporation Counsel Bruce Alford.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Macy Waterkotte, along with her husband Christopher, asked the council to overturn the Zoning Board of Appeals denial recommendation concerning a variance at 1428 Briar Rose.

John Murry stated that he spent his own money to correct the landscape and fencing in front of his home on 12th street. This matter will not be over until he is satisfied.

CONSENT AGENDA

PETITIONS

Special Event Application requesting permission to hold the Knights of Columbus BBQ on Friday, August 8th through Sunday, August 10th at 700 South 36th Street. They request “No Parking” signs on Holford Drive, South Holford Drive, West Holford Drive from 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 8th through 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 10th.

The applicant has submitted all required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

By the following organizations requesting permission to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived: Quin cy Children’s Museum from now until August 11th; Friends of the Log Cabin from August 2nd to September 13th. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permits.

REPORTS OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Recommending approval of the variance to allow for the installation of a projecting sign at 501 Hampshire Street more than 15 feet above the street grade.

Recommending denial of the variance the zoning code to allow for the construction of an accessory building (shed) that encroaches on the 30-foot front yard setback at 1428 Briar Rose

ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

Mayor Moore asked the City Clerk to read the items on the Consent Agenda.

Mayor Moore asked if any Council member wished to remove any items from the Consent Agenda.

Ald. Fletcher asked to remove Zoning Board of Appeals Report #9b, recommending denial of the variance the zoning code to allow for the construction of an accessory building (shed) that encroaches on the 30-foot front yard setback at 1428 Briar Rose, from the Consent Agenda.

Ald. Ehmen asked to remove Zoning Board of Appeals Report #9a, recommending approval of the variance to allow for the installation of a projecting sign at 501 Hampshire Street more than 15 feet above the street grade, from the Consent Agenda.

Ald. Uzelac moved to approve the remaining Consent Agenda Items, seconded by Ald. Sassen. Motion carried.

REPORT OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Recommending denial of the variance the zoning code to allow for the construction of an accessory building (shed) that encroaches on the 30-foot front yard setback at 1428 Briar Rose.

Ald. Uzelac moved to concur in the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Motion carried. Recommending denial of the variance the zoning code to allow for the construction of an accessory building (shed) that encroaches on the 30-foot front yard setback at 1428 Briar Rose.

Ald. Entrup moved to not concur in the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals concerning 1428 Briar Rose and to allow the variance and on a roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Entrup, Bauer, Adkins, Ehmen, Sassen, Ebbing, Reis, Rees, Uzelac, Holtschlag, Fletcher. 11. Nay: Ald. Bergman. 1. Absent: Ald. Mays, McReynolds. 2. The Mayor cast the vote of yea. Motion carried.

REGULAR MEETING

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering requested bids for the Cherry Street, North 24th to North 28th Street Project which includes the removal and replacement of asphalt pavement, new curb, gutter and sidewalk, sanitary sewer repair, storm sewer replacement, new watermain, and replacement of lead water service lines; and, WHEREAS, the following bids were received:

D&L Excavating

Liberty, Illinois $2,929,421.00

Laverdiere Construction

Macomb, Illinois $2,774,829.10

Hood Construction

Rushville Illinois $2,537,632.00

Rees Construction Company

Quincy, Illinois $2,375,880.15

Engineer’s Estimate $2,566,918.00

WHEREAS, the Engineering Manager has reviewed the bids and finds them acceptable for consideration; and,

WHEREAS, funding for this project is available in the 2025/2026 Capital Fund, Water Fund, and Sewer Fund fiscal year budgets; and,

WHEREAS, to allow for the uninterrupted progression of the project 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, Engineering Manager, and Central Services Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the low bid in the amount of $2,375,880.15 from Rees Construction Company of Quincy, Illinois be accepted, and the Mayor be authorized to sign contract documents. Steve Bange, P.E.

Engineering Manager

Ald. Sassen moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Adkins, and on the roll call each of the 12 Al derpersons voted yea, with 2 absent. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is the owner and operator of Quincy Regional Airport and is responsible for the main tenance and repair of its facilities; and,

WHEREAS, the Airport leases a hangar and offices to Quincy Aviation; and,

WHEREAS, the heat and air conditioning units were recommended to be replaced in early 2024; and, WHEREAS, the heat and air conditioning units had completely failed in Quincy Aviation; and,

WHEREAS, a heat and air technician verified there is no reasonable fix for the unit; and, WHEREAS, Peters Heating and Air Conditioning had both heat and air conditioning units in stock; and, WHEREAS, there was a savings of $500 by replacing both heat and air units at the same time; and,

WHEREAS, funding for this repair is available in the 2025/2026 Airport Fund fiscal year budget; and,

WHEREAS, the Aeronautics Committee was informed of the emergency repair; and,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Airport Director recommends to the Mayor and Quincy City Coun cil that the normal bidding requirements be waived and the quote in the amount of $7,800.00 from Peters Heating and Air Conditioning be accepted.

Bill Lantz

Airport Director

Ald. Sassen moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on the roll call each of the 12 Alderpersons voted yea, with 2 absent. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Central Services is responsible for the routine maintenance and repair of city-owned vehicles and equipment; and,

WHEREAS, a vehicle lift utilized by garage staff to assist with the maintenance and repair of the vehicles has failed and requires repair; and,

WHEREAS, the Department requested quotes for the repair of the lift, and only one vendor submitted a quote for the repair work; and,

WHEREAS, the quote from R.L. Hoener Company of Quincy, Illinois, offers the repair of the lift at the cost of $29,326.45; and,

WHEREAS, funding for equipment repair is available in 2025/2026 Central Garage Fund fiscal year budget.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works and the Central Services Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the quote in the amount of $29,326.45 from R.L. Hoener Company of Quincy, Illinois, for repair of the garage lift be accepted and the Comptroller be authorized to issue payment for the repair upon receipt of the invoice.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Public Works

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Entrup, and on the roll call each of the 12 Alder persons voted yea, with 2 absent. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

Adoption 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.)

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Entrup and on a roll call each of the 12 Alderper sons voted yea, with 2 absent.

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

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Section 162.194 (Designation Of Landmarks) Of Chapter 162 (Zoning Regulations) Of Title XV (Land Usage) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (1515 Jersey)

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 82 (Parking Schedule) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015) (Remove 2-hour parking on the north side of Maine Street from N. 28th Street to N. 30th Street.)

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Granting A Variation From Zoning Regulations. (501 Hamp shire, Allow the installation of a projecting sign that is higher than 15 feet above the street grade.)

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

Jack Holtschlag

Eric Entrup

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 each of the 12 Aldermen voted yea, with 2 absent. Motion carried.

MAYOR’S COMMENTS

Mayor Moore stated that the first Strategic Taskforce on Housing meeting will be held July 29th at the Quincy Public Library at 4:30 p.m.

The Bet on Q will have a special meeting on July 30th at 4:00 p.m. in the council chambers.

The City-wide cleanup will be from September 24th – 26th at the northeast corner of a vacant lot at front & Payson Street. The hours are 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday only.

NEW BUSINESS

Ald. Entrup expressed his frustration with having to vote on the mile and one-half variances, as the council does not have jurisdiction. He also asked if the council could vote not to have the mile and one-half rule. Corporation Council Bruce Alford stated yes.

Ald. Entrup asked Public Works Director Jeffrey Conte if the bridge on Harrison is close to being completed. Jeffrey Conte stated yes.

Ald. Entrup asked Public Works Director Jeffrey Conte if the boom truck is available for tree service. Jeffrey Conte stated that they were a couple weeks out to getting the parts.

The City Council adjourned at 7:55 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.

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