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January 22, 2019
9 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, Brian Palmucci, Brad Croall
Absent: David McCarthy
Every vote, in order
2019-003 - Appropriation - $262,000 Local Match for FEMA Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant for Purchase of New Rescue 1
Approve 2019-003 - Appropriation - $262,000 Local Match for FEMA Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant for Purchase of New Rescue 1
Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: DiBona)
2019-004 - Order - Adoption - 2019 Political Calendar
Approve 2019-004 - Order - Adoption - 2019 Political Calendar
Motion to approve by Councillor Hughes, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney
From the minutes
“2019-004 - Order - Adoption - 2019 Political Calendar - City Clerk Crispo Motion to approve by Councillor Hughes, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Hughes, second: Mahoney)
2019-005 - Order - Designation of Polling Places
Approve 2019-005 - Order - Designation of Polling Places
Motion to approve by Councillor Hughes, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2019-005 - Order - Designation of Polling Places - City Clerk Crispo Motion to approve by Councillor Hughes, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Hughes, second: Harris)
2019-006 - Order - Home-Rule Petition - Accepting the Local Community Impact Fee Provision of MGL Chapter 64G...
Approve 2019-006 - Order - Home-Rule Petition - Accepting the Local Community Impact Fee Provision of MGL Chapter 64G - Short-Term Rentals
Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Hughes
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Hughes The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Hughes)
2019-007 - Resolve - St. Mary's School Property Update
Approve as amended and refer to Education and Oversight Committees: 2019-007 - Resolve - St. Mary's School Property Update
Motion to approve as amended and refer to Education and Oversight Committees by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Hughes
From the minutes
“2019-007 - Resolve - St. Mary's School Property Update - Councillor Palmucci Motion by Councillor Palmucci to waive the reading Councillor Palmucci's requested that the resolve be updated to include Administration as well as School Committee/Superintendent Motion to approve as amended and refer to Education and Oversight Committees by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Hughes The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Hughes)
2019-008 - Resolve - Quincy Dog Park and Animal Shelter Update
Approve and referral to Oversight Committee: 2019-008 - Resolve - Quincy Dog Park and Animal Shelter Update
Motion to approve and referral to Oversight Committee by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci
From the minutes
“2019-008 - Resolve - Quincy Dog Park and Animal Shelter Update - Councillor Mahoney Motion by Councillor Mahoney to waive the reading Motion to approve and referral to Oversight Committee by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Palmucci)
Approval of January 7, 2019 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of January 7, 2019
(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 January 7, 2019 Meeting Minutes The minutes are approved as circulated. Yeas have it.”
Approve (the minutes do not say which item)
Motion by Councillor Palmucci requested that communication be placed in the Oversight Committee
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
“Motion by Councillor Palmucci requested that communication be placed in the Oversight Committee Yeas have it.” (Motion: Palmucci)
Motion by Councillor Palmucci requested that communication be placed in the Oversight Committee
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
“Motion by Councillor Palmucci requested that communication be placed in the Oversight Committee Yeas have it.” (Motion: Palmucci)
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