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November 13, 2018
15 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Brad Croall
Absent: Nina Liang
Every vote, in order
2018-185 - Appropriation - $6,800,000 for Acquisition of Messina Lot
Referral to Finance Committee: 2018-185 - Appropriation - $6,800,000 for Acquisition of Messina Lot
Motion for referral to Finance Committee by Councillor Cain, 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
“2018-185 - Appropriation - $6,800,000 for Acquisition of Messina Lot - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion for referral to Finance Committee by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Cain, second: McCarthy)
2018-186 - Appropriation - M.G.L Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ Setting the limit of $350,000.00 which may be expended in...
Pass 2018-186 - Appropriation - M.G.L Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ Setting the limit of $350,000.00 which may be expended in FY2019 from the Energy Revolving Fund
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2018-186 - Appropriation - M.G.L Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ Setting the limit of $350,000.00 which may be expended in FY2019 from the Energy Revolving Fund - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: McCarthy)
2018-187 - Ordinance - Amending Title 3 - Revenue and Finance - Establishment and Authorization of Revolving Fund as...
Referral to Ordinance & Finance Committees: 2018-187 - Ordinance - Amending Title 3 - Revenue and Finance - Establishment and Authorization of Revolving Fund as required by the Municipal...
Motion for referral to Ordinance & Finance Committees by Councillor Cain, 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
“2018-187 - Ordinance - Amending Title 3 - Revenue and Finance - Establishment and Authorization of Revolving Fund as required by the Municipal Modernization Act - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion for referral to Ordinance & Finance Committees by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Cain, second: McCarthy)
2018-188 - Ordinance - Amending Title 2 - Administration and Personnel - Adding Section 2.25.8 LGBTQ Commission
Referral to Ordinance Committees: 2018-188 - Ordinance - Amending Title 2 - Administration and Personnel - Adding Section 2.25.8 LGBTQ Commission
Motion for referral to Ordinance Committees by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney
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
“2018-188 - Ordinance - Amending Title 2 - Administration and Personnel - Adding Section 2.25.8 LGBTQ Commission - Councillor Liang, Councillor Palmucci Motion for referral to Ordinance Committees by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney Yeas have it.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Mahoney)
2018-189 - Resolve - Comprehensive Analysis of Current Zoning Ordinances - All Councillors Referral to Housing...
Pass 2018-189 - Resolve - Comprehensive Analysis of Current Zoning Ordinances - All Councillors Referral to Housing Committee & Finance Committee
Motion for passage by Councillor Croall, Seconded by Councillor Cain
From the minutes
“2018-189 - Resolve - Comprehensive Analysis of Current Zoning Ordinances - All Councillors Referral to Housing Committee & Finance Committee Motion for passage by Councillor Croall, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Croall, second: Cain)
2018-190 - Resolve - Pumping Equipment and Pumping Stations
Pass 2018-190 - Resolve - Pumping Equipment and Pumping Stations
Motion for passage by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2018-190 - Resolve - Pumping Equipment and Pumping Stations - Councillor DiBona & Councillor McCarthy Motion by Councillor DiBona to waive the reading Motion for referral to Public Works Committee by Councillor DiBona Motion for passage by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: McCarthy)
2018-191 - Resolve - Citizens of Quincy Community Emergency Response Team
Pass 2018-191 - Resolve - Citizens of Quincy Community Emergency Response Team
Motion for passage by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Councillor Mahoney would suggest that the New Emergency Mgmt. Director to come before the Committee
From the minutes
“2018-191 - Resolve - Citizens of Quincy Community Emergency Response Team - Councillor DiBona Motion by Councillor DiBona to waive the reading Motion for referral to Public Safety & Community Engagement Committee by Councillor DiBona Motion for passage by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Councillor Mahoney would suggest that the New Emergency Mgmt. Director to come before the Committee The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Palmucci)
2018-192 - Resolve - Curbside Collection and Composting of Food Waste
Waive the reading
Motion by Councillor Harris to waive the reading Councillor Cain introduced a friendly amendment - Be it further resolved that this task force will also explore the development of a composting facility or anaerobic digester within the city. Councillor Harris accepted the friendly amendment On
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
“2018-192 - Resolve - Curbside Collection and Composting of Food Waste - Councillor Harris Motion by Councillor Harris to waive the reading Councillor Cain introduced a friendly amendment - Be it further resolved that this task force will also explore the development of a composting facility or anaerobic digester within the city. Councillor Harris accepted the friendly amendment On the amendment Yeas have it.” (Motion: Harris)
Pass 2018-192 - Resolve - Curbside Collection and Composting of Food Waste
Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Cain
From the minutes
“Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Cain)
2018-193 - Gift - $4,106.50 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Pass 2018-193 - Gift - $4,106.50 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2018-193 - Gift - $4,106.50 from Various Donors for 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 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: DiBona)
Approval of October 15, 2018 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of October 15, 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 15, 2018 Meeting Minutes The minutes are approved as circulated. Yeas have it.”
2018-181 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon -Quarry Hills Drive
Approve 2018-181 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon -Quarry Hills Drive
Motion by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Motion
From the minutes
“2018-181 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon -Quarry Hills Drive Positive recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Palmucci)
2018-182 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking -Loading Zone at 57 Buckley Street
Approve 2018-182 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking -Loading Zone at 57 Buckley Street
Motion by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
From the minutes
“2018-182 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking -Loading Zone at 57 Buckley Street Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Vice Chairman Councillor DiBona Motion by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: McCarthy)
2018-183 - Traffic - Add Two Way Stop Sign on Newton Ave North and South bound intersecting with Warren Ave
Approve 2018-183 - Traffic - Add Two Way Stop Sign on Newton Ave North and South bound intersecting with Warren Ave
Motion by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
From the minutes
“2018-183 - Traffic - Add Two Way Stop Sign on Newton Ave North and South bound intersecting with Warren Ave Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Vice Chairman Councillor DiBona Motion by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: McCarthy)
2018-184 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking on the Southeast side of Beale St, 115' Northeast of Chapman St to 135'...
Approve 2018-184 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking on the Southeast side of Beale St, 115' Northeast of Chapman St to 135' Northeast of Chapman St
Motion by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
From the minutes
“2018-184 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking on the Southeast side of Beale St, 115' Northeast of Chapman St to 135' Northeast of Chapman St Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Vice Chairman Councillor DiBona Motion by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: McCarthy)
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