MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
December 17, 2018
7 recorded votes, 2 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, Brad Croall
Absent: Brian Palmucci
Every vote, in order
2018-208 - Appropriation - $244,000 for Hazardous Tree Removal
Approve 2018-208 - Appropriation - $244,000 for Hazardous Tree Removal
Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Harris Councillor Mahoney questioned which trees that will be removed Mr. Walker stated that the work will begin fairly quickly but may be affected by weather and will provide work on a list of trees that will be done. Motion
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2018-208 - Appropriation - $244,000 for Hazardous Tree Removal - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Harris Councillor Mahoney questioned which trees that will be removed Mr. Walker stated that the work will begin fairly quickly but may be affected by weather and will provide work on a list of trees that will be done. Motion Passed by a 7-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: Harris)
2018-209 - Order - Nomination and Election of City Auditor for 3 year term
Elect Susan M. O'Connor: 2018-209 - Order - Nomination and Election of City Auditor for 3 year term
Motion by Councillor Cain Nominating Susan M. O'Connor as City Auditor, Seconded by Councillor Hughes No other nominations were made Motion
From the minutes
“2018-209 - Order - Nomination and Election of City Auditor for 3 year term Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion by Councillor Cain Nominating Susan M. O'Connor as City Auditor, Seconded by Councillor Hughes No other nominations were made Motion Passed by a 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: Hughes)
2018-210 - Resolution- Kincaide Park
Pass 2018-210 - Resolution- Kincaide Park
Motion for passage by Councillor Hughes, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2018-210 - Resolution- Kincaide Park - Mayor Koch, Councillor Palmucci Motion by Councillor Hughes to waive the reading Chris Walker, Mayors Representative addressed the Council and explained the reasons behind this resolution. Motion for passage by Councillor Hughes, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Hughes, second: McCarthy)
Approve the minutes
(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
“The minutes are approved as circulated. Yeas have it.”
2018-194 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Sharon Rd Eastbound Intersecting with Milton Rd
Approve 2018-194 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Sharon Rd Eastbound Intersecting with Milton Rd
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2018-194 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Sharon Rd Eastbound Intersecting with Milton Rd Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
2018-195 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Colby Rd East and Westbound Intersecting with Sharon Rd
Approve 2018-195 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Colby Rd East and Westbound Intersecting with Sharon Rd
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2018-195 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Colby Rd East and Westbound Intersecting with Sharon Rd Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
2018-207- Utility - Grant of Easement - South-West Middle School
Approve 2018-207- Utility - Grant of Easement - South-West Middle School
Motion by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
From the minutes
“2018-207- Utility - Grant of Easement - South-West Middle School 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)
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