MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
April 2, 2018
8 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Noel DiBona, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Brad Croall
Absent: Ian Cain, William Harris
Every vote, in order
2018-068 - Land - Order of Taking - Burgin Parkway Access Road - Generals Bridge
Refer to Downtown & Economic Growth Committee: 2018-068 - Land - Order of Taking - Burgin Parkway Access Road - Generals Bridge
Motion to refer to Downtown & Economic Growth Committee by Councillor Hughes, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2018-068 - Land - Order of Taking - Burgin Parkway Access Road - Generals Bridge - Mayor Koch Motion to refer to Downtown & Economic Growth Committee by Councillor Hughes, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Hughes, second: McCarthy)
2018-069 - Land - Acceptance of Gift - Commander Shea Boulevard
Refer to Public Works Committee: 2018-069 - Land - Acceptance of Gift - Commander Shea Boulevard
Motion to refer to Public Works Committee by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Hughes
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2018-069 - Land - Acceptance of Gift - Commander Shea Boulevard - Mayor Koch Motion to refer to Public Works Committee by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Hughes Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Hughes)
2018-070 - Land - Acceptance of Gift - Lot 45 off of Commander Shea Boulevard
Refer to Public Works Committee: 2018-070 - Land - Acceptance of Gift - Lot 45 off of Commander Shea Boulevard
Motion to refer to Public Works Committee by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Hughes
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2018-070 - Land - Acceptance of Gift - Lot 45 off of Commander Shea Boulevard - Mayor Koch Motion to refer to Public Works Committee by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Hughes Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Hughes)
2018-071 - Gift - $1,100.00 from Various Donors to D.A.R.E.
Pass 2018-071 - Gift - $1,100.00 from Various Donors to D.A.R.E.
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
The minutes name Ian Cain as the mover, but Ian Cain is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“2018-071 - Gift - $1,100.00 from Various Donors to D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain 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 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (second: DiBona)
2018-072 - Gift - $15.00 from Various Donors to Quincy Fire Department
Pass 2018-072 - Gift - $15.00 from Various Donors to Quincy Fire Department
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Noel DiBona, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci and Brad Croall); Ian Cain and William Harris are not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name Ian Cain as the mover, but Ian Cain is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“2018-072 - Gift - $15.00 from Various Donors to Quincy Fire Department - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain 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.” (second: DiBona)
2018-073 - Resolve - Seeking Educational Empowerment Presentations
Also referred to Education Committee: 2018-073 - Resolve - Seeking Educational Empowerment Presentations
Motion by Councillor Croall, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney Item also referred to Education Committee
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but the attendance line names only 7 councillors (Noel DiBona, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci and Brad Croall); Ian Cain and William Harris are not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2018-073 - Resolve - Seeking Educational Empowerment Presentations - Councillor Croall, Councillor Liang, Councillor Mahoney Motion for passage by Motion by Councillor Croall, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney Item also referred to Education Committee The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Croall, second: Mahoney)
2018-074 - Resolve - Establishing a Property Tax Forgiveness Program
Also referred to Finance & Oversight Committee: 2018-074 - Resolve - Establishing a Property Tax Forgiveness Program
Motion by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Liang Item also referred to Finance & Oversight Committee
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted. 7 councillors were present.
From the minutes
“2018-074 - Resolve - Establishing a Property Tax Forgiveness Program - Councillor Palmucci Motion for passage by Motion by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Liang Item also referred to Finance & Oversight Committee The motion was approved by 7-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Liang)
Approval of March 19, 2018 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of March 19, 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 March 19, 2018 Meeting Minutes The minutes are approved as circulated. Yeas have it.”
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