MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
May 7, 2018
14 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brad Croall, Brian Palmucci
Absent: Ian Cain
During the meeting:
- Brian Palmucci arrived after the meeting began (at 7:39 pm.).
Every vote, in order
2018-086 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2019 General Fund Budget
Refer to Finance Committee: 2018-086 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2019 General Fund Budget
Motion by Councillor Hughes to refer to Finance Committee
The minutes give the count as 9 yeas, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brad Croall and Brian Palmucci); Ian Cain is not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“2018-086 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2019 General Fund Budget - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Hughes to refer to Finance Committee The motion was approved, yeas 9.” (Motion: Hughes)
2018-087 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2019 Sewer Enterprise Budget
Refer to Finance Committee: 2018-087 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2019 Sewer Enterprise Budget
Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee
The minutes give the count as 9 yeas, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brad Croall and Brian Palmucci); Ian Cain is not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes do not name a seconder. 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
“2018-087 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2019 Sewer Enterprise Budget - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee The motion was approved, yeas 9.”
2018-088 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2019 Water Enterprise Budget
Refer to Finance Committee: 2018-088 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2019 Water Enterprise Budget
Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee
The minutes give the count as 9 yeas, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brad Croall and Brian Palmucci); Ian Cain is not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes do not name a seconder. 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
“2018-088 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2019 Water Enterprise Budget - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee The motion was approved, yeas 9.”
2018-089 - Appropriation - $17,000,000 for Capital Improvement - Five Year Roads & Sidewalks Program
Refer to Finance Committee & Advertising: 2018-089 - Appropriation - $17,000,000 for Capital Improvement - Five Year Roads & Sidewalks Program
Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee & Advertising
The minutes give the count as 9 yeas, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brad Croall and Brian Palmucci); Ian Cain is not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes do not name a seconder. 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
“2018-089 - Appropriation - $17,000,000 for Capital Improvement - Five Year Roads & Sidewalks Program - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee & Advertising The motion was approved, yeas 9.”
2018-090 - Appropriation - $8,500,000 for Capital Improvement Water Main Replace & Repair
Refer to Finance Committee: 2018-090 - Appropriation - $8,500,000 for Capital Improvement Water Main Replace & Repair
Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee
The minutes give the count as 9 yeas, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brad Croall and Brian Palmucci); Ian Cain is not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes do not name a seconder. 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
“2018-090 - Appropriation - $8,500,000 for Capital Improvement Water Main Replace & Repair - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee The motion was approved, yeas 9.”
2018-091 - Appropriation - $14,252,000 for MWRA Local Water System Assistance Program - Phase III Allocation
Refer to Finance Committee: 2018-091 - Appropriation - $14,252,000 for MWRA Local Water System Assistance Program - Phase III Allocation
Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee
The minutes give the count as 9 yeas, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brad Croall and Brian Palmucci); Ian Cain is not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes do not name a seconder. 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
“2018-091 - Appropriation - $14,252,000 for MWRA Local Water System Assistance Program - Phase III Allocation - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee The motion was approved, yeas 9.”
2018-092 - Appropriation - $2,477,000 for Capital Improvement Projects - Fire Department Equipment & Safety Gear
Refer to Finance Committee: 2018-092 - Appropriation - $2,477,000 for Capital Improvement Projects - Fire Department Equipment & Safety Gear
Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee
The minutes give the count as 9 yeas, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brad Croall and Brian Palmucci); Ian Cain is not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes do not name a seconder. 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
“2018-092 - Appropriation - $2,477,000 for Capital Improvement Projects - Fire Department Equipment & Safety Gear - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee The motion was approved, yeas 9.”
2018-093 - Appropriation - $5,348,795 Parks Improvement Program - Kincaid Park
Refer to Finance Committee: 2018-093 - Appropriation - $5,348,795 Parks Improvement Program - Kincaid Park
Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee
The minutes give the count as 9 yeas, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brad Croall and Brian Palmucci); Ian Cain is not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes do not name a seconder. 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
“2018-093 - Appropriation - $5,348,795 Parks Improvement Program - Kincaid Park - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee The motion was approved, yeas 9.”
2018-094 - Ordinance - Amending Title 17 Zoning, Section 6.0 Special Regulations adding Section 6.9 - Bridges
Refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise: 2018-094 - Ordinance - Amending Title 17 Zoning, Section 6.0 Special Regulations adding Section 6.9 - Bridges
Motion by Councillor Harris to refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise
The minutes give the count as 9 yeas, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brad Croall and Brian Palmucci); Ian Cain is not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“2018-094 - Ordinance - Amending Title 17 Zoning, Section 6.0 Special Regulations adding Section 6.9 - Bridges - Councillor Harris Motion by Councillor Harris to waive the reading Motion by Councillor Harris to refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise The motion was approved, yeas 9.” (Motion: Harris)
2018-095 - Resolve - Advancing a Beautification Effort - Washington Street Corridor
Pass 2018-095 - Resolve - Advancing a Beautification Effort - Washington Street Corridor
Motion for passage by Councillor Croall, Seconded by Councillor Liang
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brad Croall and Brian Palmucci); Ian Cain is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2018-095 - Resolve - Advancing a Beautification Effort - Washington Street Corridor - Councillor Croall Item also referred to Community Engagement Committee Motion for passage by Councillor Croall, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Croall, second: Liang)
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.”
2018-069 - Land - Acceptance of Gift - Commander Shea Boulevard
Approve 2018-069 - Land - Acceptance of Gift - Commander Shea Boulevard
Motion by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brad Croall and Brian Palmucci); Ian Cain is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2018-069 - Land - Acceptance of Gift - Commander Shea Boulevard Positive recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2018-070 - Land - Acceptance of Gift - Lot 45 off of Commander Shea Boulevard
Approve 2018-070 - Land - Acceptance of Gift - Lot 45 off of Commander Shea Boulevard
Motion by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brad Croall and Brian Palmucci); Ian Cain is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2018-070 - Land - Acceptance of Gift - Lot 45 off of Commander Shea Boulevard Positive recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2018-085 - Utility - National Grid Gas - Parking Way at Clivedon St. and Parking Way
Approve 2018-085 - Utility - National Grid Gas - Parking Way at Clivedon St. and Parking Way
Motion by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brad Croall and Brian Palmucci); Ian Cain is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2018-085 - Utility - National Grid Gas - Parking Way at Clivedon St. and Parking Way Positive recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
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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