City of Quincy City Council Met July 19.
Here is 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, Bergman, Bauer, Mays, Farha, Freiburg, Sassen, Rein, Mast, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 13. Absent: Ald. Entrup. 1.
Ald. Fletcher moved that Ald. Entrup be excused from this meeting. Motion carried.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held July 12, 2021 were approved as printed on a motion of Ald. Uzelac. Motion carried.
Legal Counsel: Corporation Council Lonnie Dunn.
The City Clerk presented and read the following:
PETITIONS
By The District requesting to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived from now until August 8, 2021. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.
Ald. Holtschlag moved the prayer of the petition be granted. Motion carried.
A revocable permit application for encroachment of City right-of-way from Todd Wisely of Century Signs requesting permission to install an overhead sign on property owned by O’Connor Financial located at 511 Maine St. The Director of Utilities and Engineering presents this request subject to four conditions.
Ald. Holtschlag moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried. A Special Event Application from the Quincy Boat Club requesting permission to hold an Inter-Club Party with a band on August 6th through Sunday, August 8th, on club-owned property immediately in front of the club located at 401 Bonansinga Dr. They will be blocking vehicle access to their property which will prohibit through traffic between Clat Adams and Kessler Parks for the duration of the event. The applicant requests that liquor ordinances be waived to allow for the consumption and possession of liquor on a public street or lot and selling of liquor outside the licensed premises. Approval for the assembly of the stage is recommended pending an inspection of the structure by the Quincy Fire Department once the stage is in place and prior to the start of the event. The applicant has submitted all of the required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering. Ald. Bauer moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried. A Special Event Application from Scott Edlin, owner of On the Rail, 129 S. 4th St., requesting permission to hold an outdoor concert on October 23rd between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight). The applicant requests the closure of the alley adjacent to 129 S. 4th St. and use of the City-owned Newcomb Lot located on the corner of 4th and Maine St. and the City provide barricades. The applicant also requests that liquor ordinances be waived to allow for the consumption and possession of liquor on a public street or lot, permitting open liquor to leave the licensed premises, and selling of liquor outside the licensed premises. Approval for the assembly of the stage on the City-owned Newcomb lot is recommended pending an inspection of the structure by the Quincy Fire Department once the stage is in place and prior to the start of the event. The applicant has submitted all the required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.
Ald. Holtschlag moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified and on a voice vote the motion was carried with Ald. Farha voting no.
A Special Event Application from The District requesting permission to hold Feast in the Heart of Quincy on August 8th from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. in front of Dick Brothers Brewery, 929 York St., with live music. The applicant requests the closure of York St, 9th to 10th St., from 12:00 p.m. (noon) through 10:00 p.m. on August 8th and the City provide barricades. The applicant also requests that liquor ordinance for the consumption and possession of liquor on a public street be waived. The applicant has submitted all of the required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities and Engineering pending approval of the Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License by the Quincy Police Department.
Ald. Uzelac moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried.
A Special Event Application from the Rotary Club of Quincy requesting permission to hold Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 25th, from 12:00 p.m. (noon) and 10:00 p.m. on York St. between 9th and 10th St. with live music. The applicant requests the closure of York St., 9th to 10th St., S. 10th St., York St. north to the alley from 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 24th, through 10:00 p.m. on September 25th and the City provide barricades. The applicant also requests that liquor ordinances for the consumption and possession of liquor on a public street or lot, permitting open liquor to leave the licensed premises, and selling of liquor outside the licensed premises be waived. The applicant requests permission to assemble a stage at the intersection of 10th and York St. pending an inspection of the structure by the Quincy Fire Department once the stage is in place and prior to the start of the event. The applicant has submitted all of the required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.
Ald. Uzelac moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried.
SALES TAX REPORT
The report of the Illinois Department of Revenue showing sales tax collected for the month of April, 2021, in the amount of $1,023,954.54 was ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Farha. Motion carried.
HOME RULE SALES TAX REPORT
The report of the city’s 1-1/2% home rule sales tax collected for the month of April, 2021, in the amount of $955,204.31 was ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Farha. Motion carried.
MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS
By Mayor Michael A. Troup making the appointments of Casey Pigg to the Sister City Commission and Ald. Kelly Mays to the Barge Dock, Central Services, Police and Transit Committees.
Ald. Sassen moved the appointments be confirmed. Motion carried.
CITY OF QUINCY COUNCIL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EMERGENCY DEMOLITION EXPENDITURES FOR 1340 NORTH 5TH STREET
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is committed to the improvement of the quality of life of its residents and reducing blight; and
WHEREAS, 1340 North 5th Street was a dangerous and unsafe building; and
WHEREAS, the City Inspector gave the property owner of 1340 N. 5th a notice and order as an unsafe structure in vi olation of the 2006 International Property Maintenance Code and adopted by reference in Section 154.01 of the Municipal Code of Quincy; and
WHEREAS, after the property owner notice period elapsed, the Inspector requested that Miller Construction Company demolish the structure; and
WHEREAS, the emergency demolition, debris removal, clean up and back filling of 1340 N. 5th cost $17,000.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council authorize the payment in the amount of $17,000 to Miller Construction Company for the demolition of the structure located at 1340 North 5th Street. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law. PASSED and APPROVED this 20th day of July, 2021.
SIGNED: Michael A. Troup
Mayor
ATTEST: Laura Oakman
City Clerk
Ald. Fletcher moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Bergman, and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea with 1 absent. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT OF LOCAL FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is applying to the State of Illinois for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant,
WHEREAS, it is necessary that an application be made and agreements be entered into with the State of Illinois, and
WHEREAS, costs of the project are such that financial participation by the grantee is necessary in conjunction with CDBG funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
1) that the City apply for a grant under the terms and conditions of the State of Illinois and shall enter into and agree to the understandings and assurances contained in said application.
2) that the Mayor and City Clerk on behalf of the City execute such documents and all other documents necessary for the carrying out of said application.
3) that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to provide such additional information as may be required to accomplish the obtaining of such grant.
4) that the City of Quincy does hereby commit funds from Economic Development Fund 703 in the amount of $20,000 for use in conjunction with an Illinois Community Development Block Grant, for an estimated total project cost of $588,000.
This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law. Passed and approved this 20th day of July, 2021.
Michael A. Troup, Mayor
ATTEST: Laura Oakman, City Clerk
Ald. Bergman moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Bauer, and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea with 1 absent. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, leadership and management ability are essential to identification of individuals that are capable of filling Fire Chief duties within the fire service; and,
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to conduct the selection process and fill the vacant Fire Chief position within the Fire Department; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy has a standing Collective Bargaining Agreement that covers processes and procedures utilizing the Illinois Fire Chief Association as part of the promotional process of the Fire Department promotional ranks to Assistant Chief, Captain, Lieutenant; and,
WHEREAS, The Board of Fire and Police Commission determined the Illinois Fire Chief’s Association to be an inte gral part of the Fire Chief screening and selection process.
WHEREAS, the fees for the assessments and processes for the hiring of the new Fire Chief totaled $11,435.00; and, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of the Fire and Police Commissioners recommends to the Mayor and City Council that the invoice in the amount of $11,435.00 be paid to the Illinois Fire Chief’s Association for the assessment center services rendered.
Barry R.J. Cheyne, Chairman
Board of Fire & Police Commission
Ald. Bergman moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Reis, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Ald. Bergman, Bauer, Mays, Freiburg, Sassen, Rein, Mast, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag, Fletcher. 12. Present: Ald. Farha. 1. Absent: Ald. Entrup. 1. Motion carried.
REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE
Mike Farha
Jack Holtschlag
Anthony E. Sassen
Mike Rein
Richie Reis
Finance Committee
Ald. Farha, 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 13 Aldermen voted yea with 1 absent. Motion carried.
MOTIONS
Ald. Freiburg moved to refer to the Traffic Commission to look into having the “No Outlet” sign be replaced with a “Dead End” sign at N. 25th between Cedar St. and Hurley Dr. Motion carried.
Ald. Mast moved to refer to the Traffic Commission to do a speed study at Manor Hill subdivision and replace the speed signs. Motion carried.
Ald. Mast moved to allow a block party at 43rd and Tennyson Lane cul-de-sac on July 31st starting at 4:00 p.m. with barricades. They also would like the liquor ordinance waived to allow liquor on the street. Motion carried. Ald. Reis moved to allow the Quincy Notre Dame High School Booster Club to paint the school logo on Jackson St. between 8th and 12th Streets. They would like to purchase the paint from the city. Motion carried.
The City Council adjourned at 7:36 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Holtschlag. Motion carried.
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