MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
May 6, 2019
18 recorded votes, 7 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
2019-092 - Resolve - 2019 Reinstatement of the City of Quincy Commission on Disabilities
Pass 2019-092 - Resolve - 2019 Reinstatement of the City of Quincy Commission on Disabilities
Motion for passage by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Liang
From the minutes
“2019-092 - Resolve - 2019 Reinstatement of the City of Quincy Commission on Disabilities - Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Croall, Councillor Liang Motion for passage by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Liang)
2019-083 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2020 General Fund Budget
Refer to Finance Committee: 2019-083 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2020 General Fund Budget
Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee, Seconded by Councillor Hughes
The minutes say the motion passed or failed but do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2019-083 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2020 General Fund Budget - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee, Seconded by Councillor Hughes The motion was approved, yeas.” (Motion: Cain, second: Hughes)
2019-084 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2020 Sewer Enterprise Budget
Refer to Finance Committee Hughes: 2019-084 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2020 Sewer Enterprise Budget
Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee Hughes, Seconded by Councillor Hughes
The minutes say the motion passed or failed but do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2019-084 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2020 Sewer Enterprise Budget - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee Hughes, Seconded by Councillor Hughes The motion was approved, yeas.” (Motion: Cain, second: Hughes)
2019-085 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2020 Water Enterprise Budget
Refer to Finance Committee: 2019-085 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2020 Water Enterprise Budget
Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee, Seconded by Councillor Hughes
The minutes say the motion passed or failed but do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2019-085 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2020 Water Enterprise Budget - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee, Seconded by Councillor Hughes The motion was approved, yeas.” (Motion: Cain, second: Hughes)
2019-086 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2020 Downtown Budget
Refer to Finance Committee: 2019-086 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2020 Downtown Budget
Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee, Seconded by Councillor Hughes
The minutes say the motion passed or failed but do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2019-086 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2020 Downtown Budget - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee, Seconded by Councillor Hughes The motion was approved, yeas.” (Motion: Cain, second: Hughes)
2019-087 - Appropriation - Capital Improvement Plan - Seawalls
Refer to Finance Committee: 2019-087 - Appropriation - Capital Improvement Plan - Seawalls
Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee, Seconded by Councillor Hughes
The minutes say the motion passed or failed but do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2019-087 - Appropriation - Capital Improvement Plan - Seawalls - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee, Seconded by Councillor Hughes The motion was approved, yeas.” (Motion: Cain, second: Hughes)
2019-088 - Appropriation - Capital Improvement Plan
Refer to Finance Committee: 2019-088 - Appropriation - Capital Improvement Plan
Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee, Seconded by Councillor Hughes
The minutes say the motion passed or failed but do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2019-088 - Appropriation - Capital Improvement Plan - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion by Councillor Cain to refer to Finance Committee, Seconded by Councillor Hughes The motion was approved, yeas.” (Motion: Cain, second: Hughes)
2019-089 - Land - Easement of 1-13 Newport Avenue
Pass 2019-089 - Land - Easement of 1-13 Newport Avenue
Motion for passage by Councillor Hughes, Seconded by Councillor Cain Solicitor Timmins reviewed the easement and how it will be used
From the minutes
“2019-089 - Land - Easement of 1-13 Newport Avenue - Mayor Koch Motion for passage by Councillor Hughes, Seconded by Councillor Cain Solicitor Timmins reviewed the easement and how it will be used The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Hughes, second: Cain)
2019-090 - Order - Increase of Cost of Living (COLA) by the Quincy Retirement Board
Pass 2019-090 - Order - Increase of Cost of Living (COLA) by the Quincy Retirement Board
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Hughes Councillor Palmucci asked that Retirement Board Director Lisa McBirney explain the increase
From the minutes
“2019-090 - Order - Increase of Cost of Living (COLA) by the Quincy Retirement Board - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Hughes Councillor Palmucci asked that Retirement Board Director Lisa McBirney explain the increase The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: Hughes)
2019-091 - Order - Increase of Quincy Retirement Board Annual Stipend
Pass 2019-091 - Order - Increase of Quincy Retirement Board Annual Stipend
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Hughes
From the minutes
“2019-091 - Order - Increase of Quincy Retirement Board Annual Stipend - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Hughes The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: Hughes)
Approval of April 22, 2019 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of April 22, 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 22, 2019 Meeting Minutes Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.”
2019-042 - Order - Consolidated Urban Revitalization and Development Plan & Amendment #5
Approve 2019-042 - Order - Consolidated Urban Revitalization and Development Plan & Amendment #5
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-042 - Order - Consolidated Urban Revitalization and Development Plan & Amendment #5 Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
2019-075 - Traffic - Remove Stop Sign on Longwood Rd south eastbound intersecting with Highfield Rd
Approve 2019-075 - Traffic - Remove Stop Sign on Longwood Rd south eastbound intersecting with Highfield Rd
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
From the minutes
“2019-075 - Traffic - Remove Stop Sign on Longwood Rd south eastbound intersecting with Highfield Rd Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
2019-076 - Traffic - Add No Parking on both sides of Sea Street from Bay View Ave to Fensemere Ave
Approve 2019-076 - Traffic - Add No Parking on both sides of Sea Street from Bay View Ave to Fensemere Ave
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
From the minutes
“2019-076 - Traffic - Add No Parking on both sides of Sea Street from Bay View Ave to Fensemere Ave Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
2019-077 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the south side of Bailey St, from Merrymount Rd to Park Ln
Approve 2019-077 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the south side of Bailey St, from Merrymount Rd to Park Ln
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
From the minutes
“2019-077 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the south side of Bailey St, from Merrymount Rd to Park Ln Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
2019-078 - Traffic - Add Handicap parking at 20 Woodward Ave
Approve 2019-078 - Traffic - Add Handicap parking at 20 Woodward Ave
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
From the minutes
“2019-078 - Traffic - Add Handicap parking at 20 Woodward Ave Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
2019-079 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Penns Hill Rd Northbound intersecting with Viden Rd
Approve 2019-079 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Penns Hill Rd Northbound intersecting with Viden Rd
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Croall Motion
From the minutes
“2019-079 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Penns Hill Rd Northbound intersecting with Viden Rd Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Croall Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Croall)
2019-080 - Traffic - Add 2 Hour parking on both sides of Division St, W. Squantum St to End
Approve 2019-080 - Traffic - Add 2 Hour parking on both sides of Division St, W. Squantum St to End
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-080 - Traffic - Add 2 Hour parking on both sides of Division St, W. Squantum St to End Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
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