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February 26, 2018
16 recorded votes, 16 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
2018-040 - Resolve - Long Island Bridge - Supporting Massachusetts House Bill 1800 - An Act providing
Pass 2018-040 - Resolve - Long Island Bridge - Supporting Massachusetts House Bill 1800 - An Act providing
Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci and Brad Croall); William Harris is not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name William Harris as the mover, but William Harris is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“2018-040 - Resolve - Long Island Bridge - Supporting Massachusetts House Bill 1800 - An Act providing for a study to be conducted on the cost feasibility of implementing a ferry service to Long Island in Boston Harbor - Councillor Harris Representative Bruce Ayers addressed the body and need for support of this resolve. Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (second: Mahoney)
2018-033 - Hancock Lot Garage & Public Space Design
Refer to Downtown & Economic Growth Committee: 2018-033 - Hancock Lot Garage & Public Space Design
Motion 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. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councillor Hughes to refer to Downtown & Economic Growth Committee The motion was approved, yeas.” (Motion: Hughes)
2018-034 - Appropriation - $1,774,617.00 for North Quincy High School Roof Project Funding
Refer to Finance Committee & Advertise: 2018-034 - Appropriation - $1,774,617.00 for North Quincy High School Roof Project Funding
Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee & Advertise
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
“2018-034 - Appropriation - $1,774,617.00 for North Quincy High School Roof Project Funding - Mayor Koch Councillor Cain made a motion to waive the reading Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee & Advertise The motion was approved, yeas.” (Motion: Cain)
2018-035 - Confirmation - Quincy Housing Authority Board Appointment
Pass 2018-035 - Confirmation - Quincy Housing Authority Board Appointment
Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci and Brad Croall); William Harris is not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name William Harris as the mover, but William Harris is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“2018-035 - Confirmation - Quincy Housing Authority Board Appointment - Mayor Koch Confirmation of Brian Clifford of 10 Wilgus Road Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (second: DiBona)
2018-036 - Ordinance - Creation of Overlay Zoning District - Wollaston Center
Refer to Ordinance, Downtown & Economic Development & Community Engagement Committee & Advertise: 2018-036 - Ordinance - Creation of Overlay Zoning District - Wollaston Center
Motion by Councillor Hughes to refer to Ordinance, Downtown & Economic Development & Community Engagement Committee & Advertise Councillor Mahoney requested a map be provided to the Community & City Council
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
“2018-036 - Ordinance - Creation of Overlay Zoning District - Wollaston Center - Councillor Hughes Councillor Hughes made a motion to waive the reading Motion by Councillor Hughes to refer to Ordinance, Downtown & Economic Development & Community Engagement Committee & Advertise Councillor Mahoney requested a map be provided to the Community & City Council The motion was approved, yeas.” (Motion: Hughes)
2018-037 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code Title 5, Chapter 5.08 Gas Stations, Sec. 5.08.020 Self Service...
Refer to Ordinance, Downtown & Economic Development & Environmental Health Committee & Advertise: 2018-037 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code Title 5, Chapter 5.08 Gas Stations, Sec. 5.08.020...
Motion by Councillor Liang to refer to Ordinance, Downtown & Economic Development & Environmental Health Committee & Advertise
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
“2018-037 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code Title 5, Chapter 5.08 Gas Stations, Sec. 5.08.020 Self Service Filling Station and Sec 5.08.030 Sale of Food Councillor Liang Councillor Liang made a motion to waive the reading Motion by Councillor Liang to refer to Ordinance, Downtown & Economic Development & Environmental Health Committee & Advertise The motion was approved, yeas.” (Motion: Liang)
2018-038 - Ordinance - Amending Zoning Code Appendix A, Section I, Industrial Uses by adding to the Table of Use...
Refer to Ordinance Committee & Environmental & Public Health: 2018-038 - Ordinance - Amending Zoning Code Appendix A, Section I, Industrial Uses by adding to the Table of Use Regulations "Abattoir"
Motion by Councillor Liang to refer to Ordinance Committee & Environmental & Public Health
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
“2018-038 - Ordinance - Amending Zoning Code Appendix A, Section I, Industrial Uses by adding to the Table of Use Regulations "Abattoir" - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Liang to refer to Ordinance Committee & Environmental & Public Health The motion was approved, yeas.” (Motion: Liang)
2018-039 - Gift - $2,575 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Pass 2018-039 - Gift - $2,575 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci and Brad Croall); William Harris is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2018-039 - Gift - $2,575 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. - 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 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: DiBona)
2018-041 - Resolve - Parks Improvement Program - Kincaid Park
Refer to Park & Recreation Committee: 2018-041 - Resolve - Parks Improvement Program - Kincaid Park
Motion by Councillor Palmucci to refer to Park & Recreation Committee
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
“2018-041 - Resolve - Parks Improvement Program - Kincaid Park - Councillor Palmucci & Councillor Mahoney Councillor Palmucci made a motion to waive the reading Motion by Councillor Palmucci to refer to Park & Recreation Committee The motion was approved, yeas.” (Motion: Palmucci)
2018-042 - Resolve - Resolve Hancock Corridor Revitalization
Refer to Oversight Committee: 2018-042 - Resolve - Resolve Hancock Corridor Revitalization
Motion by Councillor Palmucci to refer to Oversight Committee Councillor DiBona requested that he be added to this resolve as a co-sponsor
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
“2018-042 - Resolve - Resolve Hancock Corridor Revitalization - Councillor Palmucci Councillor Palmucci made a motion to waive the reading Motion by Councillor Palmucci to refer to Oversight Committee Councillor DiBona requested that he be added to this resolve as a co-sponsor The motion was approved, yeas.” (Motion: Palmucci)
2018-043 - Resolve - Exploring the feasibility of establishing a municipal broadband network in the City of Quincy
Refer to Finance & Municipal Technology Committees: 2018-043 - Resolve - Exploring the feasibility of establishing a municipal broadband network in the City of Quincy
Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance & Municipal Technology 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
“2018-043 - Resolve - Exploring the feasibility of establishing a municipal broadband network in the City of Quincy - Councillor Cain Councillor Cain made a motion to waive the reading Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance & Municipal Technology Committees The motion was approved, yeas.” (Motion: Cain)
2018-044 - Resolve - Establishing a Real Residential Parking Program
Refer to Ordinance Committee: 2018-044 - Resolve - Establishing a Real Residential Parking Program
Motion by Councillor Cain 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. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“2018-044 - Resolve - Establishing a Real Residential Parking Program - Councillor Cain Councillor Cain made a motion to waive the reading Councillor Cain will distribute Ward 3 proposal Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Ordinance Committee The motion was approved, yeas.” (Motion: Cain)
2018-045 - Resolve - Update on Public Building Upgrades
Refer to Public Buildings Committee: 2018-045 - Resolve - Update on Public Building Upgrades
Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Public Buildings Committee
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
“2018-045 - Resolve - Update on Public Building Upgrades - Councillor McCarthy Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Public Buildings Committee The motion was approved, yeas.” (Motion: McCarthy)
2018-046 - Resolve - School Security Review
Refer to Public Safety Committee: 2018-046 - Resolve - School Security Review
Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Public Safety Committee
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
“2018-046 - Resolve - School Security Review - Councillor McCarthy Councillor McCarthy made a motion to waive the reading Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Public Safety Committee The motion was approved, yeas.” (Motion: McCarthy)
2018-047 - Resolve - Update on Proposed Gas Compressor Station
Refer to Environmental & Public Health Committee: 2018-047 - Resolve - Update on Proposed Gas Compressor Station
Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Environmental & Public Health Committee
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
“2018-047 - Resolve - Update on Proposed Gas Compressor Station - Councillor Croall, Councillor McCarthy Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Environmental & Public Health Committee The motion was approved, yeas.” (Motion: Cain)
Approval of February 5, 2018 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of February 5, 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 February 5, 2018 Meeting Minutes The minutes are approved as circulated. Yeas have it.”
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