MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
April 1, 2019
9 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brad Croall
Absent: Ian Cain, Brian Palmucci
Every vote, in order
2019-063 - Order - Nomination & Election of City Clerk
Approve 2019-063 - Order - Nomination & Election of City Clerk
Motion made by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Hughes Motion
The minutes name Kirsten Hughes as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“2019-063 - Order - Nomination & Election of City Clerk Councillor McCarthy nominated current City Clerk Nicole L. Crispo of 55 Pawsey Street Quincy MA to the position of City Clerk, Councillor Hughes seconded the nomination Motion made by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Hughes Motion passed by 7-0 roll call vote.” (Motion: Hughes)
2019-064 - Gift - $625.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Approve 2019-064 - Gift - $625.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2019-064 - Gift - $625.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Councillor DiBona requested a Thank you be sent Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: McCarthy)
2019-065 - Resolve - Financial Literacy Month 2019: Student Loan Debt
Refer to Education Committee: 2019-065 - Resolve - Financial Literacy Month 2019: Student Loan Debt
Councillor Mahoney Motion to refer to Education Committee 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
“2019-065 - Resolve - Financial Literacy Month 2019: Student Loan Debt - Councillor Croall Councillor Mahoney Motion to refer to Education Committee by Councillor Croall Yeas have it.” (Motion: Croall)
Approval of March 18, 2019 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of March 18, 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 March 18, 2019 Meeting Minutes Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.”
2019-059 - Traffic - Add Handicap parking at 75 Independence Ave
Approve 2019-059 - Traffic - Add Handicap parking at 75 Independence Ave
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney Motion
From the minutes
“2019-059 - Traffic - Add Handicap parking at 75 Independence Ave - Councillor Palmucci Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney Motion Passed by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Mahoney)
2019-060 - Traffic - Add Do Not Enter on Hodges Ave intersecting with East Squantum St, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM...
Approve 2019-060 - Traffic - Add Do Not Enter on Hodges Ave intersecting with East Squantum St, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM School Days
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney Motion
From the minutes
“2019-060 - Traffic - Add Do Not Enter on Hodges Ave intersecting with East Squantum St, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM School Days - Councillor Harris Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney Motion Passed by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Mahoney)
2019-061 - Traffic - Add No Left Turn on East Squantum St westbound intersecting with Hodges Ave, from 7:00 AM to...
Approve 2019-061 - Traffic - Add No Left Turn on East Squantum St westbound intersecting with Hodges Ave, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM School Days
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney Motion
From the minutes
“2019-061 - Traffic - Add No Left Turn on East Squantum St westbound intersecting with Hodges Ave, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM School Days - Councillor Harris Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney Motion Passed by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Mahoney)
2019-062 - Traffic - Add No Right Turn on East Squantum St eastbound Intersecting with Hodges Ave, from 7:00 AM to...
Approve 2019-062 - Traffic - Add No Right Turn on East Squantum St eastbound Intersecting with Hodges Ave, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM School Days
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-062 - Traffic - Add No Right Turn on East Squantum St eastbound Intersecting with Hodges Ave, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM School Days - Councillor Harris Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
2019-053 - Adoption - Five Year Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
Approve 2019-053 - Adoption - Five Year Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
Motion by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
From the minutes
“2019-053 - Adoption - Five Year Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Positive recommendation made by Environmental & Public Health Chairman Councillor Harris Motion by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
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