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April 23, 2018
11 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Brad Croall, Kirsten Hughes
Absent: Ian Cain
During the meeting:
- Kirsten Hughes arrived after the meeting began (at 7:50 pm.).
Every vote, in order
2018-084 - Resolve - Declaring Quincy - A Purple Heart City
Pass 2018-084 - Resolve - Declaring Quincy - A Purple Heart City
Motion for passage by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes say Kirsten Hughes arrived after the meeting began; the count (7-0) leaves this councillor out, so this councillor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“2018-084 - Resolve - Declaring Quincy - A Purple Heart City - President Croall, Councillor DiBona, Councillor McCarthy Veterans Services Director George Nickerson addressed the City Council and thanked the Council for bringing forward this recognition and looks forward to recognizing the city's recipients Councillor McCarthy requested he be added as a sponsor to this resolve Motion for passage by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: McCarthy)
2018-077 - Appropriation - $500,000 for Emergency Storm Repairs Transfer from Sewer Rehab Fund
Pass 2018-077 - Appropriation - $500,000 for Emergency Storm Repairs Transfer from Sewer Rehab Fund
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Brad Croall and Kirsten Hughes); Ian Cain is 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
“Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (second: McCarthy)
2018-078 - Appropriation - $1,116,000 to Community Preservation Historic & Recreation Projects
Passage made a friendly recommendation that the CPC provide access to the public for applications and how the funding is spent
Motion for passage by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Councillor Mahoney made a friendly recommendation that the CPC provide access to the public for applications and how the funding is spent
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Brad Croall and Kirsten Hughes); Ian Cain is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2018-078 - Appropriation - $1,116,000 to Community Preservation Historic & Recreation Projects - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor DiBona to waive the reading Motion for passage by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Councillor Mahoney made a friendly recommendation that the CPC provide access to the public for applications and how the funding is spent The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: McCarthy)
2018-079 - Confirmation - Quincy Housing Authority Board Appointment
Approve 2018-079 - Confirmation - Quincy Housing Authority Board Appointment
(the minutes do not state the motion)
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Brad Croall and Kirsten Hughes); Ian Cain is not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“2018-079 - Confirmation - Quincy Housing Authority Board Appointment - Mayor Koch Mr. Walker asked the City Council Confirm - Scott S. Campbell of 41 Rockland Street The confirmation was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.”
2018-080 - Ordinance - Amending Title 10 Vehicles and Traffic by adding Section 10.08.285 Operation of
Refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise: 2018-080 - Ordinance - Amending Title 10 Vehicles and Traffic by adding Section 10.08.285 Operation of
Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise by Councillor Harris
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 name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: Harris)
2018-081 - Gift - $870.00 from Various Donors to Veterans Services - In Memory of Jean Hall
Pass 2018-081 - Gift - $870.00 from Various Donors to Veterans Services - In Memory of Jean Hall
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 (Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Brad Croall and Kirsten Hughes); Ian Cain is 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
“2018-081 - Gift - $870.00 from Various Donors to Veterans Services - In Memory of Jean Hall - 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 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (second: DiBona)
2018-082 - Gift - $500.00 from Granite City Electric to D.A.R.E
Pass 2018-082 - Gift - $500.00 from Granite City Electric to 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 (Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Brad Croall and Kirsten Hughes); Ian Cain is 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
“2018-082 - Gift - $500.00 from Granite City Electric 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 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (second: DiBona)
2018-083 - Resolve - Municipal Aggregation
Pass 2018-083 - Resolve - Municipal Aggregation
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Brad Croall and Kirsten Hughes); Ian Cain is not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes say the motion was seconded but leave out the seconder's name. 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
“2018-083 - Resolve - Municipal Aggregation - Councillor Cain Motion for passage by Motion by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Item also referred to Finance & Environmental & Public Health Committee Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.”
Approval of April 2, 2018 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of April 2, 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 April 2, 2018 Meeting Minutes The minutes are approved as circulated. Yeas have it.”
2018-075 -Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 153 Putnam Street
Approve 2018-075 -Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 153 Putnam Street
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Motion
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Brad Croall and Kirsten Hughes); Ian Cain is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2018-075 -Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 153 Putnam Street Councillor McCarthy Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: DiBona)
2018-076 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - Sea Street
Approve 2018-076 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - Sea Street
Motion by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney Motion
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Brad Croall and Kirsten Hughes); Ian Cain is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2018-076 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - Sea Street Positive recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Mahoney)
From the official minutes kept by the Quincy City Clerk (agendas and minutes). From the Quincy City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s City Council agendas and minutes page (2025 on) and in its meeting minutes archive (earlier years). We check every vote against the councillors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councillor photos: BallotReady candidate profiles (Anne Mahoney, Noel DiBona, Ziqiang Yuan, Richard Ash, Deborah Riley), the Green Voter Guide MA (Maggie McKee) and Quincy Access Television, November 2025 candidate messages (David Jacobs, Walter Hubley, Virginia Ryan). Former councillors show initials.
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