MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
December 3, 2018
15 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Brad Croall
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2018-187 - Ordinance - Amending Title 3 - Revenue and Finance - Establishment and Authorization of Revolving Fund as...
Offered an amendment to add a Library Revolving Account: 2018-187 - Ordinance - Amending Title 3 - Revenue and Finance - Establishment and Authorization of Revolving Fund as required by the...
Councillor Palmucci offered an amendment to add a Library Revolving Account Councillor Cain called for a point of order to Councillor Palmucci amendment and stated that the current order as written is not something that can be changed and only for those revolving accounts already in existence
The minutes give only the count (8-1), not how each councillor voted. The minutes do not name a seconder.
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 for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Councillor Palmucci offered an amendment to add a Library Revolving Account Councillor Cain called for a point of order to Councillor Palmucci amendment and stated that the current order as written is not something that can be changed and only for those revolving accounts already in existence The motion was approved by 8-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci)
2018-196 - Appropriation - $2,179,000.00 to Community Preservations Accounts
Pass 2018-196 - Appropriation - $2,179,000.00 to Community Preservations Accounts
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2018-196 - Appropriation - $2,179,000.00 to Community Preservations Accounts - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: DiBona)
2018-197 - Appropriation - $2,258,533.32 for Short Term-Long Term Debt from DIF Fund
Pass 2018-197 - Appropriation - $2,258,533.32 for Short Term-Long Term Debt from DIF Fund
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give the count (8-1) followed by the name "Palmucci", without saying how that councillor voted. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2018-197 - Appropriation - $2,258,533.32 for Short Term-Long Term Debt from DIF 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 8-1 Roll Call Vote Palmucci.” (Motion: Cain, second: McCarthy)
2018-198 - Appropriation -$1,387,000.00 to General Fund from Free Cash to Reduce Tax Rate
Pass 2018-198 - Appropriation -$1,387,000.00 to General Fund from Free Cash to Reduce Tax Rate
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Hughes
The minutes give only the count (6-3), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Hughes The motion was approved by 6-3 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: Hughes)
2018-199 - Appropriation -$1,093,536.40 to various FY19 Accounts from Previous Years Encumbrances
Pass 2018-199 - Appropriation -$1,093,536.40 to various FY19 Accounts from Previous Years Encumbrances
Motion for passage by Councillor Hughes, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2018-199 - Appropriation -$1,093,536.40 to various FY19 Accounts from Previous Years Encumbrances - Mayor Koch Councillor Cain requested the list of encumbrances that were closed that made the funds available Motion for passage by Councillor Hughes, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Hughes, second: McCarthy)
2018-200 - Appropriation - $1,073,759.93 to Water Enterprise Account Stabilization Fund
Pass 2018-200 - Appropriation - $1,073,759.93 to Water Enterprise Account Stabilization Fund
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2018-200 - Appropriation - $1,073,759.93 to Water Enterprise Account Stabilization 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 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: McCarthy)
2018-201 - Appropriation - $786,556.85 to Sewer Enterprise Account Stabilization Fund
Pass 2018-201 - Appropriation - $786,556.85 to Sewer Enterprise Account Stabilization Fund
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2018-201 - Appropriation - $786,556.85 to Sewer Enterprise Account Stabilization 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 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: McCarthy)
2018-202 - Appropriation - $61,071.15 to Sewer Enterprise Principal and Interest Accounts
Pass 2018-202 - Appropriation - $61,071.15 to Sewer Enterprise Principal and Interest Accounts
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2018-202 - Appropriation - $61,071.15 to Sewer Enterprise Principal and Interest Accounts - 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 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: McCarthy)
2018-203 - Appropriation - $87,543.07 to Water Enterprise Principal and Interest Accounts
Pass 2018-203 - Appropriation - $87,543.07 to Water Enterprise Principal and Interest Accounts
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2018-203 - Appropriation - $87,543.07 to Water Enterprise Principal and Interest Accounts - 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 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: McCarthy)
2018-204 - Adopting - Percentages of Local Tax by Each Class of Real & Personal Property for FY19
Pass 2018-204 - Adopting - Percentages of Local Tax by Each Class of Real & Personal Property for FY19
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2018-204 - Adopting - Percentages of Local Tax by Each Class of Real & Personal Property for FY19 - Mayor Koch Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: Harris)
2018-205 - Adopting - Residential Factor of 87.2102 for FY19
Pass 2018-205 - Adopting - Residential Factor of 87.2102 for FY19
Motion for passage by Councillor Hughes, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give only the count (5-4), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2018-205 - Adopting - Residential Factor of 87.2102 for FY19 - Mayor Koch Motion for passage by Councillor Hughes, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 5-4 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Hughes, second: McCarthy)
2018-206 - Resolve - City of Quincy Age Friendly Adoption Update
Referral to Senior Citizens Committees: 2018-206 - Resolve - City of Quincy Age Friendly Adoption Update
Motion for referral to Senior Citizens Committees by Councillor Croall
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
“2018-206 - Resolve - City of Quincy Age Friendly Adoption Update - President Croall Motion for referral to Senior Citizens Committees by Councillor Croall Yeas have it The motion was approved.” (Motion: Croall)
2018-188- Ordinance -Amending Title 2 - Administration and Personnel - Adding Section 2.25.8 LGBTQ Commission
Approve as amended 2018-188- Ordinance -Amending Title 2 - Administration and Personnel - Adding Section 2.25.8 LGBTQ Commission
Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve as amended by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Motion
From the minutes
“Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve as amended by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Palmucci)
Invoked Rule 35 to bring forth Order 2018-093 and to place it before the body for a vote
Councillor Palmucci motioned to invoked Rule 35 to bring forth Order 2018-093 and to place it before the body for a vote Motion to bring item before the body
The minutes give only the count (6-3), not how each councillor voted. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Councillor Palmucci motioned to invoked Rule 35 to bring forth Order 2018-093 and to place it before the body for a vote Motion to bring item before the body passed by 6-3 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci)
Offered an amendment to cut the appropriation by $4 Million dollars: 2018-188- Ordinance -Amending Title 2 - Administration and Personnel - Adding Section 2.25.8 LGBTQ Commission
Councillor DiBona offered an amendment to cut the appropriation by $4 Million dollars Councillor Palmucci did not accept the amendment Motion for Approval
The minutes give only the count (6-3), not how each councillor voted. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Councillor DiBona offered an amendment to cut the appropriation by $4 Million dollars Councillor Palmucci did not accept the amendment Motion for Approval Passed by a 6-3 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona)
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