MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
March 18, 2019
13 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brad Croall, Brian Palmucci
Absent: Kirsten Hughes
During the meeting:
- Brian Palmucci arrived after the meeting began (at 7:34 PM.).
Every vote, in order
2019-053 - Adoption - Five Year Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
Approve to refer to Environmental & Public Health Committee: 2019-053 - Adoption - Five Year Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor to refer to Environmental & Public Health 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 say the motion was seconded but leave out the seconder's name.
From the minutes
“2019-053 - Adoption - Five Year Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor to refer to Environmental & Public Health Committee Yeas have it.” (Motion: Harris)
2019-054 - Ordinance - Amending Title Section 7.0 Special Residential Regulations Adding Section 7.1.14 Definition...
Refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise: 2019-054 - Ordinance - Amending Title Section 7.0 Special Residential Regulations Adding Section 7.1.14 Definition of Affordable Housing
Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise by Councillor Liang, 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
“2019-054 - Ordinance - Amending Title Section 7.0 Special Residential Regulations Adding Section 7.1.14 Definition of Affordable Housing - Councillor Palmucci Motion by Councillor Palmucci to waive the reading Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
2019-055 - Gift - $500.00 Members Insurance Agency from for Council on Aging
Approve 2019-055 - Gift - $500.00 Members Insurance Agency from for Council on Aging
Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
The minutes say Brian Palmucci arrived after the meeting began; the count (7-0) leaves this councillor out, so this councillor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“2019-055 - Gift - $500.00 Members Insurance Agency from for Council on Aging - Mayor Koch Councillor Cain requested a Thank you be sent Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: DiBona)
2019-056 - Gift - $500.00 from Quincy Credit Union for Council on Aging
Approve 2019-056 - Gift - $500.00 from Quincy Credit Union for Council on Aging
Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
The minutes say Brian Palmucci arrived after the meeting began; the count (7-0) leaves this councillor out, so this councillor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“2019-056 - Gift - $500.00 from Quincy Credit Union for Council on Aging - Mayor Koch Councillor Cain requested a Thank you be sent Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: DiBona)
2019-057 - Gift - $900.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Approve 2019-057 - Gift - $900.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2019-057 - Gift - $900.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Councillor Cain requested a Thank you be sent Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: DiBona)
2019-058 - Resolve - Senior Citizen Snow Shoveling Pilot Program
Approve & refer to Senior Citizens Committee and School Committee: 2019-058 - Resolve - Senior Citizen Snow Shoveling Pilot Program
Motion to approve & refer to Senior Citizens Committee and School Committee by Councillor Croall, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2019-058 - Resolve - Senior Citizen Snow Shoveling Pilot Program - Councillor Cain Motion by Councillor Croall to waive the reading Motion to approve & refer to Senior Citizens Committee and School Committee by Councillor Croall, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Croall, second: DiBona)
Approval of February 25, 2019 & March 4, 2019 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of February 25, 2019 & March 4, 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 February 25, 2019 & March 4, 2019 Meeting Minutes Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.”
2019-047 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 81 Taffrail Road
Approve 2019-047 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 81 Taffrail Road
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
From the minutes
“2019-047 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 81 Taffrail 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)
2019-048 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 92 Wren Terrace
Approve 2019-048 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 92 Wren Terrace
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney Motion
From the minutes
“2019-048 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 92 Wren Terrace - Councillor Palmucci Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Mahoney)
2019-049 - Traffic - Add 2 Hour Parking on the north side of Spruce St, Hancock Street to Oak Avenue
Approve 2019-049 - Traffic - Add 2 Hour Parking on the north side of Spruce St, Hancock Street to Oak Avenue
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-049 - Traffic - Add 2 Hour Parking on the north side of Spruce St, Hancock Street to Oak Avenue - Councillor Harris 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)
2019-050 - Traffic - Add 2 Hour Parking on the west side of Birch St, Hollis Ave to Glover Ave
Approve 2019-050 - Traffic - Add 2 Hour Parking on the west side of Birch St, Hollis Ave to Glover Ave
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-050 - Traffic - Add 2 Hour Parking on the west side of Birch St, Hollis Ave to Glover Ave - Councillor Harris 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)
2019-051 - Traffic - Add 2hr parking on the south side of Hollis Avenue, Hancock Street to Faxon Rd
Approve 2019-051 - Traffic - Add 2hr parking on the south side of Hollis Avenue, Hancock Street to Faxon Rd
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-051 - Traffic - Add 2hr parking on the south side of Hollis Avenue, Hancock Street to Faxon Rd - Councillor Harris 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)
2019-052 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the north side of Hollis Avenue, Hancock Street to Faxon Rd
Approve 2019-052 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the north side of Hollis Avenue, Hancock Street to Faxon Rd
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-052 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the north side of Hollis Avenue, Hancock Street to Faxon Rd - Councillor Harris 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)
From the official minutes kept by the Quincy City Clerk (agendas and minutes). From the Quincy City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s City Council agendas and minutes page (2025 on) and in its meeting minutes archive (earlier years). We check every vote against the councillors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councillor photos: BallotReady candidate profiles (Anne Mahoney, Noel DiBona, Ziqiang Yuan, Richard Ash, Deborah Riley), the Green Voter Guide MA (Maggie McKee) and Quincy Access Television, November 2025 candidate messages (David Jacobs, Walter Hubley, Virginia Ryan). Former councillors show initials.
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