Quincy City Council Meeting - July 27, 2026: Appointments, Resolutions, and Ordinances
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Quincy City Council Meeting - July 27, 2026
The Quincy City Council met on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting included a presentation from the Quincy Art Center, public comments with ten speakers, consent agenda approvals, mayoral appointments, multiple resolutions for equipment purchases and grants, first readings of four ordinances, and a discussion on future funding for the Quincy Clay Sports Park. The council also entered executive session to review past executive session minutes.
Consent Calendar
- Approved requests from Quincy Children’s Museum and Western Catholic Union to conduct raffles with bond requirement waivers, as recommended by the City Clerk.
- Approved special event application from Knights of Columbus for a BBQ on August 14-16, 2026, at 700 South 36th Street, including street closure on Meadowbrook Drive and noise ordinance waiver until midnight on Friday and Saturday.
- Approved special event application from Quincy University for street closures on 20th Street between Spruce and Sycamore on six home football game days in September through November 2026, for special game day parking.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Ten members of the public spoke. One speaker voiced opposition to the mayoral appointment of Rachel Doerhoff to the Police and Fire Commission, citing concerns about qualifications and the appointment process. Other comments were not clearly transcribed but referenced general community issues.
Mayor's Appointments
- Mayor appointed Skip Bowles as ex-officio member of the Tree Commission, replacing Jason Parrott.
- Mayor appointed Rachel Doerhoff to the Police and Fire Commission effective August 13, 2026, to March 31, 2029, filling the unexpired term of Angela Caldwell. This appointment drew public opposition.
Resolutions
- 9a: Approved a 30-foot utility easement request at 700 West Lock and Dam Road by Archer-Daniels-Midland Company.
- 9b: Approved the purchase of a 2026 Vermeer BC 1000XL drum-style brush chipper from Vermeer Midwest for $53,143.32.
- 9c: Approved the purchase of a 2026 Freightliner 114SD tandem axle chassis from Midway Freightliner for $128,650.00.
- 9d: Approved a quote of $27,979.00 from Albsmeyer Electric for a pressure washer system.
- 9e: Approved acceptance of a $200,000 Federal Highway Department grant for the City’s Transportation Safety Action Plan, with a 20% City match of $50,000.
- 9f: Approved a resolution appropriating $50,000 in Motor Fuel Tax funds as the City’s 20% match for the Safe Streets for All Program grant.
- 9g: Approved the low bid from Brown Electric of Quincy for $52,070.05 for installation of electric vehicle charging stations.
- 9h: Approved a one-year renewal of AI-powered pavement rating software subscription from Vaisala for $17,587.00.
- 9i: Discussion occurred on the resolution declaring future City funding assistance for the Quincy Clay Sports Park. Questions were raised about the long-term subsidy once the facility’s debt is paid off. Council members discussed that the resolution is a guarantee for a line of credit and does not commit the City to ongoing subsidies beyond current operations. The resolution was advanced for final approval.
Ordinances (First Presentations)
- 10a: First presentation of an ordinance amending Chapter 45 (Finance) to extend the Food & Beverage Tax.
- 10b: First presentation of an ordinance amending Title I, Chapter 10 to reduce the fine for parking in a handicapped stall from $500 to $250.
- 10c: First presentation of an ordinance amending Chapter 40 to add the City Forester as an ex-officio member and the Director of Central Services as the Secretary of the Tree Commission.
- 10d: First presentation of an ordinance amending Chapter 40 to increase Zoning Board of Appeals membership from 8 to 9.
Key Outcomes
- Approved all consent agenda items.
- Approved all resolutions (9a through 9i) as presented, with the Quincy Clay Sports Park resolution passing after discussion.
- Received first readings of four ordinances; second readings and final votes will occur at a future meeting.
- Confirmed mayoral appointments to the Tree Commission and Police and Fire Commission.
- Council moved into executive session to review past executive session minutes under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21).
- Meeting adjourned following executive session.
Note: Meeting minutes from July 20, 2026, were approved. The transcript was partially garbled; details above rely on the agenda and available audio fragments.
Meeting Transcript
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