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January 22, 2018
18 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Brad Croall
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2018-006 - Adoption - 2018 City Council Meeting Schedule
Pass 2018-006 - Adoption - 2018 City Council Meeting Schedule
Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney
From the minutes
“2018-006 - Adoption - 2018 City Council Meeting Schedule - City Clerk Crispo Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Mahoney)
2018-007 - Order - Conveyance of Lot A1 to Chestnut Place LLC
Refer to Ordinance & Downtown & Economic Growth Committee: 2018-007 - Order - Conveyance of Lot A1 to Chestnut Place LLC
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci to refer to Ordinance & Downtown & Economic Growth Committee
The minutes say the motion passed or failed but do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2018-007 - Order - Conveyance of Lot A1 to Chestnut Place LLC - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci to refer to Ordinance & Downtown & Economic Growth Committee The motion was approved, yeas.” (Motion: Liang, second: Palmucci)
2018-008 - Order - Municipal School Building Authority Statement of Interest the Squantum Elementary School
Pass 2018-008 - Order - Municipal School Building Authority Statement of Interest the Squantum Elementary School
Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang
From the minutes
“2018-008 - Order - Municipal School Building Authority Statement of Interest the Squantum Elementary School - Mayor Koch Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Liang)
2018-009 - Order - Municipal School Building Authority Statement of Interest the F.W. Parker Elementary School
Pass 2018-009 - Order - Municipal School Building Authority Statement of Interest the F.W. Parker Elementary School
Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2018-009 - Order - Municipal School Building Authority Statement of Interest the F.W. Parker Elementary School - Mayor Koch Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2018-010 - Order - Municipal School Building Authority Statement of Interest the Point Webster Middle School
Pass 2018-010 - Order - Municipal School Building Authority Statement of Interest the Point Webster Middle School
Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Councillor Mahoney requested Public Buildings Director Paul Hines provide the Council with a summary of what work has been done and what work is needed for all school and municipal buildings
From the minutes
“2018-010 - Order - Municipal School Building Authority Statement of Interest the Point Webster Middle School - Mayor Koch Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Councillor Mahoney requested Public Buildings Director Paul Hines provide the Council with a summary of what work has been done and what work is needed for all school and municipal buildings The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2018-011 - Order - Home-Rule Petition - An Act Establishing a Special Account for the City of Quincy
Refer to Ordinance Committee: 2018-011 - Order - Home-Rule Petition - An Act Establishing a Special Account for the City of Quincy
Motion by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Liang to refer to Ordinance Committee
The minutes say the motion passed or failed but do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2018-011 - Order - Home-Rule Petition - An Act Establishing a Special Account for the City of Quincy Traffic and Parking Rehabilitation and Improvement Fund - Councillor Palmucci, Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Liang to refer to Ordinance Committee The motion was approved, yeas.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Liang)
2018-012 - Ordinance - Updating Chapter 2.150 be amended to include the words "gender identity"
Refer to Ordinance & Oversight Committee: 2018-012 - Ordinance - Updating Chapter 2.150 be amended to include the words "gender identity"
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci to refer to Ordinance & Oversight Committee
The minutes say the motion passed or failed but do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2018-012 - Ordinance - Updating Chapter 2.150 be amended to include the words "gender identity" - Councillor Palmucci - Councillor Liang Councillor Palmucci waived the reading Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci to refer to Ordinance & Oversight Committee The motion was approved, yeas.” (Motion: Liang, second: Palmucci)
2018-013 - Ordinance - Quincy Employment Plan
Refer to Ordinance & Oversight Committee: 2018-013 - Ordinance - Quincy Employment Plan
Motion by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor DiBona to refer to Ordinance & Oversight Committee Councillor Mahoney will be adding to the Ordinance and looking to add Civil Service and other job postings
The minutes say the motion passed or failed but do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2018-013 - Ordinance - Quincy Employment Plan - Councillor Palmucci Motion by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor DiBona to refer to Ordinance & Oversight Committee Councillor Mahoney will be adding to the Ordinance and looking to add Civil Service and other job postings The motion was approved, yeas.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: DiBona)
2018-014 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code Title 5 - By deleting Section 5.40.090 - Secondhand
Refer to Ordinance & Oversight Committee: 2018-014 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code Title 5 - By deleting Section 5.40.090 - Secondhand
Motion by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Hughes to refer to Ordinance & Oversight Committee
The minutes say the motion passed or failed but do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2018-014 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code Title 5 - By deleting Section 5.40.090 - Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealers & replace with 5.40.090 Used Car Dealers/Motor II License - Councillor Palmucci Councillor Palmucci waived the reading Motion by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Hughes to refer to Ordinance & Oversight Committee The motion was approved, yeas.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Hughes)
2018-015 - Resolve - New Long Island Bridge
Passage added a friendly amendment requested that estimate for outside Counsel and list possible firms that could represent the Council & if there should be a permit or bridge it would require 2/3...
Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang Councillor Mahoney added a friendly amendment requested that estimate for outside Counsel and list possible firms that could represent the Council & if there should be a permit or bridge it would require 2/3 vote by the City Council Councillor Harris accepted the friendly amendment Councillor Palmucci asked for clarification of
From the minutes
“Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang Councillor Mahoney added a friendly amendment requested that estimate for outside Counsel and list possible firms that could represent the Council & if there should be a permit or bridge it would require 2/3 vote by the City Council Councillor Harris accepted the friendly amendment Councillor Palmucci asked for clarification of Councillor Mahoney's amendment and pointed out that any requirements would need to be put into the form of an ordinance Councillor Mahoney's request for a 2/3 vote by the City Council will be removed and introduced at a later time as an ordinance. Councillor Harris accepted the amendment of the friendly amendment Councillor Palmucci requested that that no later than 45 days be added Councillor Harris agreed to this and all of the friendly amendments The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Liang)
2018-016 - Resolve - Seeing update on Downtown Incremental Financing (DIF) Fund
Passage refer to Finance & Downtown Committee: 2018-016 - Resolve - Seeing update on Downtown Incremental Financing (DIF) Fund
Motion for passage by President Croall, Seconded by Councillor Cain refer to Finance & Downtown Committee Councillor Palmucci also asked that 121A funding options for the Downtown be part of this update
The minutes say the motion passed or failed but do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2018-016 - Resolve - Seeing update on Downtown Incremental Financing (DIF) Fund - All Councillors Motion to waive the reading by Councillor Cain Motion for passage by President Croall, Seconded by Councillor Cain refer to Finance & Downtown Committee Councillor Palmucci also asked that 121A funding options for the Downtown be part of this update The motion was approved, yeas.” (Motion: Croall, second: Cain)
2018-017 - Resolve - Requesting the Planning Department Conduct an Urban Planning Assessment Regarding the Future...
Refer to Downtown & Economic Growth Committee: 2018-017 - Resolve - Requesting the Planning Department Conduct an Urban Planning Assessment Regarding the Future Development of South Quincy
Motion by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Hughes to refer to Downtown & Economic Growth Committee
The minutes say the motion passed or failed but do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2018-017 - Resolve - Requesting the Planning Department Conduct an Urban Planning Assessment Regarding the Future Development of South Quincy - Councillor Palmucci Councillor Palmucci waived the reading Motion by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Hughes to refer to Downtown & Economic Growth Committee The motion was approved, yeas.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Hughes)
2018-018 - Resolve - Seeking Increased Roadway Funding
Also referred to Finance & Public Works Committees: 2018-018 - Resolve - Seeking Increased Roadway Funding
Motion by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Item also referred to Finance & Public Works Committees Councillor Mahoney requested that an overall asset review of DPW be added to the Resolve
From the minutes
“2018-018 - Resolve - Seeking Increased Roadway Funding - Councillor Palmucci Councillor Palmucci waived the reading Motion for passage by Motion by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Item also referred to Finance & Public Works Committees Councillor Mahoney requested that an overall asset review of DPW be added to the Resolve The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: DiBona)
2018-019 - Resolve - Creation of a Resident Property Tax Exemption
Also referred to Finance Committees: 2018-019 - Resolve - Creation of a Resident Property Tax Exemption
Motion by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney Item also referred to Finance Committees
From the minutes
“2018-019 - Resolve - Creation of a Resident Property Tax Exemption - Councillor Palmucci Councillor Palmucci waived the reading Motion for passage by Motion by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney Item also referred to Finance Committees The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Mahoney)
2018-020 - Gift - $50 from Ann Demoney for Crime Prevention
Pass 2018-020 - Gift - $50 from Ann Demoney for Crime Prevention
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2018-020 - Gift - $50 from Ann Demoney for Crime Prevention - Mayor Koch Councillor Cain motioned to waive the reading Councillor Cain Requested a Thank You be sent Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: DiBona)
2018-021 - Gift - $2,100 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Pass 2018-021 - Gift - $2,100 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2018-021 - Gift - $2,100 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Councillor Cain motioned to waive the reading Councillor Cain Requested a Thank You be sent Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: DiBona)
Approval of December 18, 2017 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of December 18, 2017
(the minutes do not state the motion)
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted. The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“Approval of December 18, 2017 Meeting Minutes The minutes are approved as circulated. Yeas have it.”
Approval of January 8, 2018 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of January 8, 2018
(the minutes do not state the motion)
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted. The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“Approval of January 8, 2018 Meeting Minutes The minutes are approved as circulated. Yeas have it.”
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