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April 22, 2019
12 recorded votes, 12 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
2019-071 - Appropriation - $2,231,933.10 for QPD Patrol Officers Contract - Retroactive Pay for FY16 thru FY19
Approve 2019-071 - Appropriation - $2,231,933.10 for QPD Patrol Officers Contract - Retroactive Pay for FY16 thru FY19
Motion made by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Motion
The minutes name Noel DiBona as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“2019-071 - Appropriation - $2,231,933.10 for QPD Patrol Officers Contract - Retroactive Pay for FY16 thru FY19 - - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion made by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Motion passed by 9-0 roll call vote.” (Motion: DiBona)
2019-072 - Gift - $1,150.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Approve 2019-072 - Gift - $1,150.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci and Brad Croall). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2019-072 - Gift - $1,150.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading 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)
2019-073 - Gift - $100.00 from Anne A. Brett & Susan A Costa for D.A.R.E.
Approve 2019-073 - Gift - $100.00 from Anne A. Brett & Susan A Costa for D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci and Brad Croall). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2019-073 - Gift - $100.00 from Anne A. Brett & Susan A Costa for D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading 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)
2019-074 - Resolve - Supporting MICDI Indian Nation Governments Preservation of Indian Burial Ground on Long Island
Approve 2019-074 - Resolve - Supporting MICDI Indian Nation Governments Preservation of Indian Burial Ground on Long Island
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang
The minutes give the count as 7-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci and Brad Croall). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Liang)
Approval of April 1, 2019 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of April 1, 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 April 1, 2019 Meeting Minutes Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.”
2019-066- Traffic - Add Do Not Enter on Roberts St northbound, intersecting with Brooks Ave, from 7:30 AM to 8:30...
Approve 2019-066- Traffic - Add Do Not Enter on Roberts St northbound, intersecting with Brooks Ave, from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, School Days
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Motion
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci and Brad Croall). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2019-066- Traffic - Add Do Not Enter on Roberts St northbound, intersecting with Brooks Ave, from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, School Days - Councillor Palmucci Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Palmucci)
2019-067 - Traffic - Add No Right Turn on Gilbert St westbound, intersecting with Roberts St, from 7:30 AM to 8:30...
Approve 2019-067 - Traffic - Add No Right Turn on Gilbert St westbound, intersecting with Roberts St, from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, School Days
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Motion
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci and Brad Croall). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2019-067 - Traffic - Add No Right Turn on Gilbert St westbound, intersecting with Roberts St, from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, School Days - Councillor Palmucci Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Palmucci)
2019-068 - Traffic - Add No Right Turn on Nightingale Ave westbound, intersecting with Roberts St, from 7:30 AM to...
Approve 2019-068 - Traffic - Add No Right Turn on Nightingale Ave westbound, intersecting with Roberts St, from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, School Days
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Motion
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci and Brad Croall). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2019-068 - Traffic - Add No Right Turn on Nightingale Ave westbound, intersecting with Roberts St, from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, School Days - Councillor Palmucci Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Palmucci)
2019-069 - Traffic - Add No Left Turn on Nightingale Ave eastbound, intersecting with Roberts St, from 7:30 AM to...
Approve 2019-069 - Traffic - Add No Left Turn on Nightingale Ave eastbound, intersecting with Roberts St, from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, School Days
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Motion
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci and Brad Croall). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2019-069 - Traffic - Add No Left Turn on Nightingale Ave eastbound, intersecting with Roberts St, from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, School Days - Councillor Palmucci Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Palmucci)
2019-070 - Traffic - Add No Right Turn on Roberts St, southbound, intersecting with Nightingale Ave, from 7:30 AM to...
Approve 2019-070 - Traffic - Add No Right Turn on Roberts St, southbound, intersecting with Nightingale Ave, from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, School Days
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Motion
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci and Brad Croall). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2019-070 - Traffic - Add No Right Turn on Roberts St, southbound, intersecting with Nightingale Ave, from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, School Days - Councillor Palmucci Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Palmucci)
2018-101- Ordinance -Amending Title 13 Public Services Chapter 13.12 Utilities - Small Cells
Approve 2018-101- Ordinance -Amending Title 13 Public Services Chapter 13.12 Utilities - Small Cells
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Motion
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci and Brad Croall). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2018-101- Ordinance -Amending Title 13 Public Services Chapter 13.12 Utilities - Small Cells Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Palmucci)
2019-034 - Ordinance - Amending Title 17 Zoning - Section 5.1.8 - Table of Off-Street Parking Requirements
Approve 2019-034 - Ordinance - Amending Title 17 Zoning - Section 5.1.8 - Table of Off-Street Parking Requirements
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci and Brad Croall). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2019-034 - Ordinance - Amending Title 17 Zoning - Section 5.1.8 - Table of Off-Street Parking Requirements 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)
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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