Quincy City Council Meeting - December 1, 2025: Property Tax Levy Hearing and Approval of Resolutions
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Quincy City Council Meeting - December 1, 2025
The Quincy City Council met on December 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting began with a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for tax year 2026, followed by a presentation from the Quincy Township Assessor. The council then proceeded through the consent calendar, heard public comment, and acted on several resolutions and ordinances. Key items included approval of police vehicle purchases, mental health service agreements, road salt procurement, and special use permits for a landscaping business and a senior living facility. The mayor provided updates on snow removal operations and upcoming holiday events.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of minutes from November 24, 2025 (minutes not available in transcript).
- Monthly reports from city departments (no details provided).
- Quincy Metropolitan Exposition Auditorium & Office Building Authority monthly report.
- Mayor's appointments to the District Design Committee: Jason Parrott (Planning/Zoning/Ordinances/Grants), Steve Bange (Roadway and Parking Lot Development/Streetscapes/Street Closure and Construction Communication), and Karol Ehmen (Facade Program/Historic Building Design Guidelines/Preservation Efforts).
Public Comments & Testimony
- A public hearing on the proposed property tax levy increase for 2026 was held first. Josh Ayres, Quincy Township Assessor, presented an overview of property assessment methods, including cost, sales comparison, and income approaches, and explained available exemptions for disabled persons and veterans. No public oral comments were recorded during the hearing.
- During the public comment period following the consent calendar, one speaker addressed the council, but the content of their remarks was unclear from the transcript.
Presentation
- Josh Ayres provided a detailed presentation on property tax assessment, describing how market values are determined and noting that 99% of residential properties are valued using the cost and sales comparison approaches. He explained that the township had approximately 75,000 parcels this year and highlighted exemptions such as the general homestead exemption (up to $6,000 value reduction), the senior exemption (for those 65 and older, up to $5,000), and the disabled persons/veterans exemptions.
Discussion Items
- Police Department Resolutions (12a-12c): The council approved trading in seven vehicles to purchase a 2026 Ford Transit Cargo Van from Gem City Ford for $29,320 to be used as the crime scene vehicle. Additionally, two memoranda of understanding were authorized: one with Kathy Entrup ($24,000 total; $21,500 from a 2024 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Awareness Act grant and $2,500 from the police department) for mental health services for officers and first responders; and one with Kettisha Hodges ($3,750 total; $2,500 grant and $1,250 city) for mental health services for officers and community members during calls for service.
- Public Works Resolution (12d): Approval to purchase 600 tons of road maintenance salt from Compass Minerals America, Inc. for $55,128 to be used for snow and ice removal.
- Resolution 12e: The council approved a resolution requesting the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to establish a trophy catfish zone for Mississippi River Pools 20, 21, and 22.
- Resolution 12f: Approval of a bid of $36,950 from R.D. Shaffer Trucking, Inc. for demolition of structures at 1525 Cedar St., 318 Locust St., and 517 Chestnut St. as part of the Fix or Flatten Program.
- Ordinances 13a and 13b (Second Reading and Adoption): A special use permit for a planned development (landscaping business) at 2126 S. 12th St. (Ward 6) and a special use permit for a senior living facility at 101 N. 48th St. (Ward 3) were both adopted.
- Ordinances 13c, 13d, 13e (First Presentation): These ordinances were introduced for first reading: (13c) levying taxes for the Historic Quincy Business District Special Service Area for FY2025-2026; (13d) levying taxes for the City of Quincy for FY2025-2026; and (13e) providing for abatement of the tax levied for tax year 2025. Final action was deferred to a future meeting.
- Mayor's Comments: The mayor reported that snow removal crews had cleared major roadways and encouraged residents to move parked cars. He announced the 3rd Annual Holiday Market on December 6 from 10 AM to 2 PM at 5059 (location unclear) and Holiday on Ninth on December 6 from 3 PM to 7 PM at the PC Oak County (likely a venue) featuring a tree lighting and parade. A previously planned resolution for a $5,000 feasibility study for a "split 10 bucks" (likely a bike/pedestrian path along 10th Street?) was pulled from the agenda due to unanswered questions; it will be placed on the next regular agenda for discussion with the city attorney.
- New Business: A council member (unidentified) moved to adjourn. Before adjourning, the mayor thanked city workers for their efforts during the weekend events and noted that donations for the "Cuts for Christmas" charity could be sent to city hall.
Key Outcomes
- All consent calendar items were approved unanimously (specific roll call not recorded).
- Resolutions 12a through 12f were adopted as presented.
- Ordinances 13a (landscaping business) and 13b (senior living facility) were adopted.
- Ordinances 13c, 13d, and 13e received first readings and will be brought back for a second reading and final vote at a later meeting.
- The feasibility study resolution was deferred to the next council meeting.
- The meeting was adjourned.
Meeting Transcript
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