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October 15, 2018
24 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Brad Croall
Absent: Kirsten Hughes
Every vote, in order
2018-175 - Land - Order of Taking - Messina Lot - Substitution of Council Order 2018-104
Referral to Finance committee: 2018-175 - Land - Order of Taking - Messina Lot - Substitution of Council Order 2018-104
Motion for referral to Finance committee by Councillor Cain Seconded by Councillor DiBona
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
“2018-175 - Land - Order of Taking - Messina Lot - Substitution of Council Order 2018-104 - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion for referral to Finance committee by Councillor Cain Seconded by Councillor DiBona Yeas have it.” (Motion: Cain, second: DiBona)
2018-176 - Ordinance - Amending Title 2 Administration and Personnel - Creation of Natural Resources Department
Referral to Ordinance & Park & Recreation Committees: 2018-176 - Ordinance - Amending Title 2 Administration and Personnel - Creation of Natural Resources Department
Motion for referral to Ordinance & Park & Recreation Committees by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci
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
“2018-176 - Ordinance - Amending Title 2 Administration and Personnel - Creation of Natural Resources Department - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Liang to waive the reading Motion for referral to Ordinance & Park & Recreation Committees by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Yeas have it.” (Motion: Liang, second: Palmucci)
2018-177 - Ordinance - Amending FY19 Municipal Budget - Creation of Natural Resources Department
Referral to Ordinance & Park & Recreation Committees requests a breakdown of current department vs new department including employee counts and services to be provided by the administration
Motion for referral to Ordinance & Park & Recreation Committees by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Councillor Palmucci requests a breakdown of current department vs new department including employee counts and services to be provided by the administration Councillor Cain requests items also be referred to Finance Committee
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
“2018-177 - Ordinance - Amending FY19 Municipal Budget - Creation of Natural Resources Department - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Liang to waive the reading Motion for referral to Ordinance & Park & Recreation Committees by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Councillor Palmucci requests a breakdown of current department vs new department including employee counts and services to be provided by the administration Councillor Cain requests items also be referred to Finance Committee Yeas have it.” (Motion: Liang, second: Palmucci)
2018-147 - Ordinance - Amending Title 10 Vehicles and Traffic Section 10.38 Neighborhood Parking
Accept his amended Redline version as the new version: 2018-147 - Ordinance - Amending Title 10 Vehicles and Traffic Section 10.38 Neighborhood Parking
Councillor Palmucci motioned to accept his amended Redline version as the new version, Seconded by Councillor Cain
From the minutes
“Councillor Palmucci motioned to accept his amended Redline version as the new version, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Cain)
Accept changes in the Blueline version as the new version version includes - $85 fee for Business licenses with additional fee $17 per additional pass Amended C to include - The fine for violating...
Councillor Croall motioned to accept changes in the Blueline version as the new version, Seconded by Councillor Blueline version includes - $85 fee for Business licenses with additional fee $17 per additional pass Amended C to include - The fine for violating the Residential Parking Permit program shall be increased from $25.00 to $50.00 for each violation for up to two (2) violations, and shall increase to $50.00 to $100.00 per violation for next two (2) violations after vehicle will be subject to impoundment at the violators cost
The minutes say the motion was seconded but leave out the seconder's name.
From the minutes
“Councillor Croall motioned to accept changes in the Blueline version as the new version, Seconded by Councillor Blueline version includes - $85 fee for Business licenses with additional fee $17 per additional pass Amended C to include - The fine for violating the Residential Parking Permit program shall be increased from $25.00 to $50.00 for each violation for up to two (2) violations, and shall increase to $50.00 to $100.00 per violation for next two (2) violations after vehicle will be subject to impoundment at the violators cost The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Croall)
Passage of final Blueline version as amended: 2018-147 - Ordinance - Amending Title 10 Vehicles and Traffic Section 10.38 Neighborhood Parking
Motion for passage of final Blueline version as amended by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Councillor Mahoney feels that a presentation should be made to the community prior to moving on the Penn's Hill Ordinance is passed Councillor Palmucci and Councillor Croall will be holding a Community Meeting prior to implementation
From the minutes
“Motion for passage of final Blueline version as amended by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Councillor Mahoney feels that a presentation should be made to the community prior to moving on the Penn's Hill Ordinance is passed Councillor Palmucci and Councillor Croall will be holding a Community Meeting prior to implementation The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Palmucci)
2018-160 - Ordinance - Amending Title 10 Vehicles and Traffic - Adding Chapter 10.39 - Designated
Pass 2018-160 - Ordinance - Amending Title 10 Vehicles and Traffic - Adding Chapter 10.39 - Designated
Motion for passage by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Laing
From the minutes
“Motion for passage by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Laing The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Liang)
2018-178 - Resolve - Reaffirming Current City of Quincy and Massachusetts Non- Discrimination
Pass 2018-178 - Resolve - Reaffirming Current City of Quincy and Massachusetts Non- Discrimination
Motion for passage by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Liang
From the minutes
“2018-178 - Resolve - Reaffirming Current City of Quincy and Massachusetts Non- Discrimination Laws Prohibiting Discrimination in Places of Public Accommodation on the Basis of Gender Identity and Gender Expression- Councillor Palmucci, Councillor Liang, Councillor Mahoney Motion by Councillor Palmucci to waive the reading Motion for passage by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Liang)
2018-179 - Resolve - Effect of National Grid Lock Out on Public Safety, City's Public
Referral to Oversight Committee: 2018-179 - Resolve - Effect of National Grid Lock Out on Public Safety, City's Public
Motion for referral to Oversight Committee by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor
The minutes say the motion was seconded but leave out the seconder's name.
From the minutes
“2018-179 - Resolve - Effect of National Grid Lock Out on Public Safety, City's Public Improvement Programs, New Residential Service Requests, and the Redevelopment of Quincy Center Motion by Councillor Liang to waive the reading Motion for referral to Oversight Committee by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Yeas have it November 1st Oversight Committee The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci)
2018-180 - Order - Consideration of Testimony of National Grid President Marcy Reed pursuant to MGL C.233 s. 8 on...
Passage and referral to Oversight Committee: 2018-180 - Order - Consideration of Testimony of National Grid President Marcy Reed pursuant to MGL C.233 s. 8 on November 1st
Motion for passage and referral to Oversight Committee by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2018-180 - Order - Consideration of Testimony of National Grid President Marcy Reed pursuant to MGL C.233 s. 8 on November 1st Motion for passage and referral to Oversight Committee by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: DiBona)
2018-158 - Appropriation - $250,000 for Legal and Related Costs Associated with the Permitting of Long Island Bridge
Waive Rule 24
Motion to Waive Rule 24 by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give only the count (5-2), not how each councillor voted. 8 councillors were present.
From the minutes
“Motion to Waive Rule 24 by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 5-2 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
Approval of October 1, 2018 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of October 1, 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 October 1, 2018 Meeting Minutes The minutes are approved as circulated. Yeas have it.”
2018-158 - Appropriation - $250,000 for Legal and Related Costs Associated with the Permitting of Long Island Bridge
Pass 2018-158 - Appropriation - $250,000 for Legal and Related Costs Associated with the Permitting of Long Island Bridge
Motion for passage by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2018-158 - Appropriation - $250,000 for Legal and Related Costs Associated with the Permitting of Long Island Bridge - Mayor Koch Motion for passage by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
2018-163 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon -227 Granite Street
Approve 2018-163 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon -227 Granite Street
Motion by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
From the minutes
“2018-163 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon -227 Granite Street Positive recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2018-164 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - 20 Greenleaf Street
Approve 2018-164 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - 20 Greenleaf Street
Motion by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
From the minutes
“2018-164 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - 20 Greenleaf Street Positive recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2018-165 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - Brackett Street
Approve 2018-165 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - Brackett Street
Motion by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
From the minutes
“2018-165 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - Brackett Street Positive recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2018-167 - Traffic - Add 2 Hour Parking on the North side of Merrymount Road, Marginal Road to 200' East of Marginal...
Approve 2018-167 - Traffic - Add 2 Hour Parking on the North side of Merrymount Road, Marginal Road to 200' East of Marginal Road
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
From the minutes
“2018-167 - Traffic - Add 2 Hour Parking on the North side of Merrymount Road, Marginal Road to 200' East of Marginal Road - Councillor McCarthy Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
2018-168 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the South side of Ruthven Street 100' East of Evans Street to 130'East of...
Approve 2018-168 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the South side of Ruthven Street 100' East of Evans Street to 130'East of Evans Street
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
From the minutes
“2018-168 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the South side of Ruthven Street 100' East of Evans Street to 130'East of Evans Street - Councillor Cain Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
2018-169 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 24 Penn Street
Approve 2018-169 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 24 Penn Street
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
From the minutes
“2018-169 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 24 Penn Street - Councillor Palmucci Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
2018-170 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Hayden Street East and Westbound Intersecting with Willard Street
Approve 2018-170 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Hayden Street East and Westbound Intersecting with Willard Street
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
From the minutes
“2018-170 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Hayden Street East and Westbound Intersecting with Willard Street - Councillor Palmucci Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
2018-171 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking -Loading Zone at 51 Loring Street
Approve 2018-171 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking -Loading Zone at 51 Loring Street
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
From the minutes
“2018-171 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking -Loading Zone at 51 Loring Street - Councillor Palmucci Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
2018-172 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 11 Grossman Street
Approve 2018-172 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 11 Grossman Street
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
From the minutes
“2018-172 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 11 Grossman Street - Councillor Palmucci Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
2018-173 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 56 Dayton Street
Approve 2018-173 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 56 Dayton Street
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
From the minutes
“2018-173 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 56 Dayton Street - Councillor Palmucci Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
2018-174 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 104 Quincy Street
Approve 2018-174 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 104 Quincy Street
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
From the minutes
“2018-174 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 104 Quincy Street - Councillor Hughes Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
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