Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met Aug. 4.

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

Road Funding

City Engineering Manager Steve Bange gave a local roads funding presentation with 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, Mays, Adkins, Ehmen, Sassen, McReynolds, Ebbing, Reis, Reed, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 14.

The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held July 28, 2025 were approved on a motion of Ald. Entrup. Motion carried.

Legal Counsel: Corporation Counsel Bruce Alford.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

No one signed up to speak.

CONSENT AGENDA

PETITIONS

Special Event Application requesting permission to hold the annual St. Peters Parish Picnic on Friday, August 22nd and Saturday, August 23rd between the hours of 4:00 pm. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight) at 2600 Maine Street with live music until 12:00 a.m. (midnight). The applicant has submitted all required documentation, and approval is recom mended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Special Event Application requesting permission to hold the Pride in the Park on Sunday, September 21st, from 12:00 p.m. (noon) until 6:00 p.m. in Clat Adams Park. The applicant has submitted all required documentation, and approv al is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Special Event Application requesting permission to hold the annual Glow Row on Saturday, September 27, 2025 in Washington Park and requests the closure of Maine Street, 4th to 5th Streets between the hours of 12:00 p.m. (noon) and 10:30 p.m. on the day of the event. The applicant has submitted all required documentation, and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

MONTHLY REPORTS

The monthly reports of the City Clerk, the City Treasurer, the City Comptroller, the Sign & Paint Department, the Forestry Department, and the Street Cleaning Department for the month of July, 2025 and the Recycling Division for the month of June, 2025.

REPORTS OF THE QUINCY PLAN COMMISSION

Recommending APPROVAL and the Drafting of an Ordinance for a Special Permit for Planned Development to allow for the operation of a floral shop and design studio at 601 South 22nd Street with the following conditions: 1) The hours of operation shall be 9:00AM-6:00PM Monday-Saturday, 2) All customers shall park in the off-street park ing stalls available on the property, 3) One parking stall shall be marked as ADA-accessible with signage/painting.

Recommending APPROVAL and concurrence of a Special Use 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.

Recommending APPROVAL and concurrence of the proposed expansion of the Driftwood Campground and RV Park by pouring 13 new RV pads without any construction of new infrastructure or structures near 2300 Bonansinga Drive, which is located in a C3 (Planned Commercial) Zoning District.

RESOLUTION

Chief of Police recommending approval of an annual fee to be paid to STARCOM21-Motorola Solutions in the amount of $13,572.00 for the radio network.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Frontline Public Safety Solutions is a trusted provider with a strong reputation for delivering reli able, user-friendly technology tailored to public safety agencies; and

WHEREAS, the Police Department utilizes the Pro Standards Tracker, Community Police Connect, Performance Tracker, Field Training Officer, Training Tracker, and Body Worn Audit modules from Frontline Public Safety Solu tions; and

WHEREAS, the Pro Standards Tracker’s yearly invoice is $2,431.01; and

WHEREAS, the Community Police Connect yearly invoice is $700.00; and

WHEREAS, the Performance Tracker’s yearly invoice is $1,764.00; and

WHEREAS, the Field Training Officer’s yearly invoice is $882.00; and

WHEREAS, the Training Tracker’s yearly invoice is $2,005.59; and

WHEREAS, the Body Worn Audit yearly invoice is $1,200.00; and

WHEREAS, these modules enhance operational efficiency, officer accountability, and service to the community; and

WHEREAS, these digital platforms improve the department’s ability to maintain accurate records, streamline internal processes, and support compliance with state and federal mandates; and

WHEREAS, these modules promote best practices in areas such as use of force reporting, field training documen tation, and reviewing body-worn camera footage; and

WHEREAS, the implementation of these solutions demonstrates the department’s commitment to continuous improvement, operational integrity, and public trust; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chief of Police recommends to the Mayor and City Council to pay Front line Public Safety Solutions, Tampa, Florida, $8,982.60 for these six invoices.

Adam C. Yates, Chief of Police

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Central Services is responsible for the maintenance and removal of trees and overgrown brush on right-of-way throughout the City of Quincy; and,

WHEREAS, the Department of Central Services requires the purchase of a brush cutter to assist with the main tenance of City right-a-way; and,

WHEREAS, the Department requested quotes for the purchase of a 36” brush cutter and the following quotes were received:

Luby Supply

Quincy, Illinois $12,000.00

Altorfer Cat

Quincy, Illinois $ 9,760.00

WHEREAS, the Director of Central Services has reviewed the quotes and finds them to be acceptable for consid eration; and,

WHEREAS, funding for the purchase of equipment is available in 2025/2026 General Fund fiscal year budget.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works, the Director of Central Services, and the Central Services Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the low quote in the amount of $9,760.00 from Altorfer Cat of Quincy, Illinois, for the purchase of a 36” Blue Diamond Brush Cutter be accepted. Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Public Works

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY, AMEREN ILLINOIS, & REACH STRATEGIES

WHEREAS, the City attended the Ameren Illinois Community Engagement and Consultation webinar in January 2025; and

WHEREAS, the goal of the webinar was to generate interest in partnering with Ameren on the development of a Community Transportation Electrification Plan; and

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy agreed to work with Ameren on the plan, at no cost to the City, and held several meetings with representatives of Ameren Illinois and Reach Strategies; and

WHEREAS, Ameren Illinois has provided the City with its Community Transportation Electrification Plan, which identifies potential locations and opportunities for expansion of local electric vehicle infrastructure and usage; and WHEREAS, by participating in this process, Quincy is eligible for $75,000 in funding from Ameren Illinois, which can be used to implement aspects of the plan; and

WHEREAS, potential uses of the money include, but are not limited to the installation of EV charging stations, the purchase of EV’s, the training of emergency responders to EV’s, the training of local electricians on EV infrastructure, or incentives to install charging stations; and

WHEREAS, the City’s Finance Committee voted to forward the plan and agreement to the City Council for con sideration.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that

1) The City Council adopt the Community Transportation Electrification Plan.

2) The City Council authorize the Mayor to execute the Memorandum of Agreement with Ameren Illinois & Reach Strategies.

3) The City Council shall designate how the $75,000 shall be spent upon further review, noting that the funding must be used on a project involving transportation electrification.

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. Reed asked to remove Petition 8b, Special Event Application requesting permission to hold the Pride in the Park from the consent agenda.

Ald. Fletcher asked to remove Report of the Plan Commission 10c, recommending APPROVAL and concurrence of the proposed expansion of the Driftwood Campground and RV Park, from the consent agenda.

Ald. McReynolds moved to remove Resolution 11a, Chief of Police recommending approval of an annual fee to be paid to STARCOM21-Motorola Solutions in the amount of $13,572.00 for the radio network, from the consent agenda. Ald. Uzelac moved to approve the remaining Consent Agenda Items, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag and on the roll call each of the 14 Alderpersons voted yea. Motion carried.

REGULAR MEETING

PETITION

Special Event Application requesting permission to hold the Pride in the Park on Sunday, September 21st, from 12:00 p.m. (noon) until 6:00 p.m. in Clat Adams Park. The applicant has submitted all required documentation, and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Ald. Uzelac moved the prayer of the petition be granted. Motion carried.

REPORTS OF THE QUINCY PLAN COMMISSION

Recommending APPROVAL and concurrence of the proposed expansion of the Driftwood Campground and RV Park by pouring 13 new RV pads without any construction of new infrastructure or structures near 2300 Bonansinga Drive, which

is located in a C3 (Planned Commercial) Zoning District.

Ald. Fletcher moved to amend the report to have a site review done concerning water drainage, seconded by Ald. Entrup. Motion carried

Ald. Fletcher moved to concur with report, as amended, seconded by Ald. Entrup. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department has had STARCOM21 radios since 2009; and

WHEREAS, STARCOM 21 is a statewide, trunked, digital voice mobile radio network designed by Motorola for the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, only STARCOM21 compatible radios will work on the network and to access the network each en tity must sign a contract; and

WHEREAS, in an emergency or a disaster situation, STARCOM21 radios allow us to communicate with various State agencies operating in the Quincy area; and

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department has 39 STARCOM21 radios that each cost $29 per month; and WHEREAS, the yearly fee is $13,572.00; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chief of Police recommends to the Mayor and City Coun cil that the annual fee be paid to STARCOM21-Motorola Solutions in the amount of $13,572.00. Adam C. Yates, Chief of Police

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

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department has a long history of providing security and service to the Quincy Public Schools; and

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department and Quincy Public Schools believe that the safety and security of students is the highest priority; and

WHEREAS, for more than twenty-five years, the Quincy Police Department has assigned three patrol officers to the three public school levels, elementary (grades 1-5), Junior High (grades 6-8), and Senior High (grades 9-12) as “School Resource Officers”; and

WHEREAS, the school resource officers work in concert with the Quincy Public Schools to which they are indi vidually assigned; and

WHEREAS, the school resource officers are responsible for providing police service to the employees and stu dents who work for or obtain their education in the various Quincy Public Schools; and

WHEREAS, this special assignment allows Quincy Police Department patrol officers to remain in their assigned districts and not spend an inordinate amount of time dealing with truancy and other issues specific to students at the Quincy Public Schools; and

WHEREAS, the Quincy Public Schools agree to pay fifty-five percent of the three school resource officers’ sal ary and benefits, including overtime, for all school-related duties; and

WHEREAS, the Quincy Police Department and Quincy Public Schools both agree that this agreement is benefi cial to both entities, as well as the students at the Quincy Public School system; and

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy Legal Department has reviewed and approved this agreement; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chief of Police recommends to the Mayor and City Council that a new agreement for services for three Quincy Police Department School Resource Officers for the 2025-26 school year be entered into to continue this successful partnership between the Quincy Police Department and the Quincy Public Schools.

Adam C. Yates, Chief of Police

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

RESOLUTION

Authorizing Participation in the National Opioid Settlements

WHEREAS, a new proposed national opioid settlement has been reached with Purdue Pharma (including certain affili ated entities) and the Sackler family; and

WHEREAS, additional nationwide settlement agreements have been reached with eight opioid manufacturers—Alvo-gen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus (collectively referred to as the “Manufacturers”)—to resolve litigation brought by states and local governmental subdivisions; and

WHEREAS, the proposed settlements require Purdue to pay up to $4.55 billion over a 16-year period, and the Manu facturers to pay a combined total of approximately $720 million over a period of up to 10 years, to participating states and local governments to aid in abating the opioid epidemic; and

WHEREAS, the State of Illinois has agreed to participate in these settlements and invites the City of Quincy, as a local governmental subdivision, to join; and

WHEREAS, increased local participation in the settlements will result in a greater allocation of funds to the State of Illinois and its participating subdivisions; and

WHEREAS, any subdivision that chooses not to participate will be ineligible to directly receive any portion of the set tlement funds, even if its state and other subdivisions are participating; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Illinois Opioid Allocation Agreement, the City of Quincy is entitled to 0.2800247680% of the Local Government Recovery Fund; and

WHEREAS, participation in the settlement requires the execution and electronic submission of certain settlement doc uments;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Quincy that the Mayor and City Treasurer are hereby authorized and directed to execute the necessary settlement participation documents, along with any other docu mentation required to facilitate the City’s participation in the opioid settlements and receipt of applicable funds.

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

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Central Services is responsible for the maintenance and removal of trees on right of-way throughout the City of Quincy; and,

WHEREAS, the Department of Central Services requires the purchase of a wheel loader to assist with the remov al of trees and debris; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy utilized the services of Sourcewell, a municipal procurement contractor, to assist with obtaining the piece of equipment at a competitive price; and,

WHEREAS, a quote from Altorfer Cat of Quincy, Illinois, offers the purchase of a Caterpillar 926 14A wheel loader at the cost of $218,599.00; and,

WHEREAS, the Director of Central Services has reviewed the quote and equipment specifications and finds them to be acceptable; and,

WHEREAS, funding for this purchase is available in 2025/2026 General Fund fiscal year budget.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works, the Director of Central Services, and the Central Services Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that normal bidding requirements be waived and the quote in the amount of $218,599.00 from Altorfer Cat of Quincy, Illinois, for the purchase of a Caterpillar 926 14A wheel loader be accepted.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Public Works

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

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the duly authorized representatives of the City of Quincy, in good faith, have negotiated a two-year collective bargaining agreement with the Quincy Police Benevolent and Protective Association Labor Committee Lo cal Unit 12 Patrol Officers and Supervisors Chapter, concerning terms and wages for the term May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2027; and

WHEREAS, the Police Chief and the Director of Human Resources recommend to the Mayor and City Council the adoption of the two-year agreement.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and other necessary City Officials are authorized to sign the agreement.

Kelly Japcon, Director of HR & Risk Management

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.

ORDINANCE

Adoption 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)

Ald. Ehmen moved for the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Sassen, and on a roll call each of the 14 Alderpersons voted yea.

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 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

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

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Granting A Variation From Zoning Regulations. (Allowing the construction of an accessory building (shed) that encroaches on the 30-foot front yard setback at 1428 Briar Rose.) 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 Dr. Linda K. Moore, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

Laura McReynolds

Jack Holtschlag

Kelly Mays

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 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

MAYOR’S COMMENTS

Mayor Moore encouraged everyone to slow down on the streets and obey the speed limit.

There will be a nuisance abatement case going to court this week under a new legal process.

Tomorrow will be the Neighborhood Federation Back to School picnic.

She also stated that as elected officials we should Lead, Listen and Act.

The City Council adjourned at 7:41 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.

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