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February 5, 2018
15 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Brad Croall
Absent: William Harris
Every vote, in order
2018-027 - Ordinance - Amending City of Quincy Zoning Ordinance, adding section 6.10 - Marijuana Establishments"
Refer to Ordinance & Environmental & Public Health Committees: 2018-027 - Ordinance - Amending City of Quincy Zoning Ordinance, adding section 6.10 - Marijuana Establishments"
Motion by Councillor Liang to refer to Ordinance & Environmental & Public Health Committees
The minutes say the motion passed or failed but do not give a count or say how each councillor voted. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“2018-027 - Ordinance - Amending City of Quincy Zoning Ordinance, adding section 6.10 - Marijuana Establishments" - Mayor Koch Councillor Liang made a motion to waive the reading Motion by Councillor Liang to refer to Ordinance & Environmental & Public Health Committees The motion was approved, yeas.” (Motion: Liang)
2018-028 - Order - Accepting the sales tax provision of MGL Chapter 64N - Marijuana Tax, as amended by Chapter 55 of...
Refer to Ordinance & Environmental & Public Health Committees: 2018-028 - Order - Accepting the sales tax provision of MGL Chapter 64N - Marijuana Tax, as amended by Chapter 55 of the Acts of 2017
Motion by Councillor Liang to refer to Ordinance & Environmental & Public Health Committees
The minutes say the motion passed or failed but do not give a count or say how each councillor voted. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“2018-028 - Order - Accepting the sales tax provision of MGL Chapter 64N - Marijuana Tax, as amended by Chapter 55 of the Acts of 2017 - - Mayor Koch Councillor Liang made a motion to waive the reading Motion by Councillor Liang to refer to Ordinance & Environmental & Public Health Committees The motion was approved, yeas.” (Motion: Liang)
2018-029 - Order - Nominations for Park & Recreation Board Appointments
Nominate Thomas Lester: 2018-029 - Order - Nominations for Park & Recreation Board Appointments
Motion to nominate Thomas Lester to the Park & Recreation Board by Councillor Hughes, Seconded by DiBona
From the minutes
“2018-029 - Order - Nominations for Park & Recreation Board Appointments - President Croall Nominees - Paul Bregoli, Thomas Lester & Kevin Esdale Motion to nominate Thomas Lester to the Park & Recreation Board by Councillor Hughes, Seconded by DiBona The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Hughes, second: DiBona)
Nominate Kevin Esdale: 2018-029 - Order - Nominations for Park & Recreation Board Appointments
Motion to nominate Kevin Esdale to the Park & Recreation Board by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by McCarthy
From the minutes
“Motion to nominate Kevin Esdale to the Park & Recreation Board by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: McCarthy)
Nominate Paul Bergoli: 2018-029 - Order - Nominations for Park & Recreation Board Appointments
Motion to nominate Paul Bergoli to the Park & Recreation Board by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“Motion to nominate Paul Bergoli to the Park & Recreation Board by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: McCarthy)
2018-030 - Resolve - Update on Adoption of the Age Friendly Planning Model
Pass 2018-030 - Resolve - Update on Adoption of the Age Friendly Planning Model
Motion for passage by Councillor Croall, Seconded by Councillor Liang
From the minutes
“2018-030 - Resolve - Update on Adoption of the Age Friendly Planning Model - Councillor Croall President Croall waived the reading Motion for passage by Councillor Croall, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Croall, second: Liang)
2018-031 - Gift - $50 from Ann Demoney to Quincy Fire Department
Pass 2018-031 - Gift - $50 from Ann Demoney to Quincy Fire Department
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2018-031 - Gift - $50 from Ann Demoney to Quincy Fire Department - Mayor Koch Councillor Cain Requested a Thank You be sent Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: DiBona)
2018-032 - Gift - $200 from Wollaston Wine & Spirts for D.A.R.E.
Pass 2018-032 - Gift - $200 from Wollaston Wine & Spirts for D.A.R.E.
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2018-032 - Gift - $200 from Wollaston Wine & Spirts 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 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: DiBona)
Approval of January 22, 2018 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of January 22, 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 22, 2018 Meeting Minutes The minutes are approved as circulated. Yeas have it.”
2018-007 - Order - Conveyance of Lot A1 to Chestnut Place LLC
Approve 2018-007 - Order - Conveyance of Lot A1 to Chestnut Place LLC
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Motion
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2018-007 - Order - Conveyance of Lot A1 to Chestnut Place LLC Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Motion Passed by 7-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Palmucci)
2018-022 - Add 2 Hour Parking on the Both Sides of Lincoln Ave, Newport Ave to Winthrop Ave
Approve 2018-022 - Add 2 Hour Parking on the Both Sides of Lincoln Ave, Newport Ave to Winthrop Ave
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Motion
From the minutes
“2018-022 - Add 2 Hour Parking on the Both Sides of Lincoln Ave, Newport Ave to Winthrop Ave - Councillor Cain Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: DiBona)
2018-023 - Add No Parking at 378 Belmont Street
Approve 2018-023 - Add No Parking at 378 Belmont Street
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Motion
From the minutes
“2018-023 - Add No Parking at 378 Belmont Street - Councillor Cain Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: DiBona)
2018-024 - Add Handicap Parking-Loading Zone at 119 Bromfield Street
Approve 2018-024 - Add Handicap Parking-Loading Zone at 119 Bromfield Street
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Motion
From the minutes
“2018-024 - Add Handicap Parking-Loading Zone at 119 Bromfield Street - Councillor Hughes Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: DiBona)
2018-025 - Add Handicap Parking at 63 Davis Street
Approve 2018-025 - Add Handicap Parking at 63 Davis Street
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Motion
From the minutes
“2018-025 - Add Handicap Parking at 63 Davis Street - Councillor Hughes Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: DiBona)
2018-026 - Add Handicap Parking at 180 Billings Road
Approve 2018-026 - Add Handicap Parking at 180 Billings Road
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Motion
From the minutes
“2018-026 - Add Handicap Parking at 180 Billings Road - Councillor Harris Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: DiBona)
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