Quincy council OKs tree‑work contract, authorizes nuisance abatement and approves personnel raise

The Quincy Council on Sept. 17 approved several operational and personnel actions, including awarding a $2,800 contract to Perdue Tree Service for tree removal and trimming projects on Walnut Street and at New/Canby, and authorizing code‑enforcement abatement of a property with costs placed as a lien if owners do not act.

Administrator Mike Weber presented two bids for tree work (Lyons Tree Service and Perdue). After review, Council moved to accept the Perdue bid for $2,800 to remove and trim trees at specified properties. Separately, Weber reported that the Clem property on East Jefferson Street had large branches and weeds; Council voted to remove the tree and weeds if the owner did not act and to place the cost as a lien on the real estate taxes.

Council also accepted an immediate resignation letter from Morgan Collier effective at the meeting’s end and voted to post the vacancy on the Finfrock Park sign and accept applications at the Village Annex. The council praised Collier for her service. Administrator Weber recommended raising Justin Trostel’s hourly wage from $18.00 to $20.00 as he becomes full‑time and begins water‑license training; the council approved the pay increase effective with the Sept. 14 pay period. The council additionally approved purchase of 50 Quincy logo key chains at $1.89 each for community distribution.

These operational choices address immediate public‑works needs (trees, nuisance abatement) and personnel retention for the water‑utility role; the council recorded verbal votes on each motion and adjourned at 9:25 p.m.