MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
June 3, 2019
16 recorded votes, 6 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
2019-102 - Appropriation - $619,338.00 to Community Preservation Historic & Recreation Projects
Pass 2019-102 - Appropriation - $619,338.00 to Community Preservation Historic & Recreation Projects
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Hughes
From the minutes
“Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Hughes The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: Hughes)
2019-103 - Appropriation - $200,000 to Inspectional Services Contractual for emergency structural removal of...
Pass 2019-103 - Appropriation - $200,000 to Inspectional Services Contractual for emergency structural removal of property at 301, 307 and 317 Newport Avenue
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: McCarthy)
2019-104 - Appropriation - $5,600,000 State Revolving Fund Loan for Sewer & Drainage System Improvements
Refer to Finance Committee: 2019-104 - Appropriation - $5,600,000 State Revolving Fund Loan for Sewer & Drainage System Improvements
Motion to refer to Finance Committee by Councillor Cain
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
“2019-104 - Appropriation - $5,600,000 State Revolving Fund Loan for Sewer & Drainage System Improvements - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion to refer to Finance Committee by Councillor Cain Yeas have it.” (Motion: Cain)
2019-105 - Appropriation - $2,500,000 State Revolving Fund Loan for the Strand Pumping Station
Refer to Finance Committee: 2019-105 - Appropriation - $2,500,000 State Revolving Fund Loan for the Strand Pumping Station
Motion to refer to Finance Committee by Councillor Cain
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
“2019-105 - Appropriation - $2,500,000 State Revolving Fund Loan for the Strand Pumping Station - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion to refer to Finance Committee by Councillor Cain Yeas have it.” (Motion: Cain)
2019-106 - Appropriation - $276,000 from Sewer Stabilization Fund for Engineering Design of the Strand Pumping Station
Refer to Finance Committee: 2019-106 - Appropriation - $276,000 from Sewer Stabilization Fund for Engineering Design of the Strand Pumping Station
Motion to refer to Finance Committee by Councillor Cain
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
“2019-106 - Appropriation - $276,000 from Sewer Stabilization Fund for Engineering Design of the Strand Pumping Station - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion to refer to Finance Committee by Councillor Cain Yeas have it.” (Motion: Cain)
2019-107 - Ordinance - M.G.L Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ Establishing of an National Grid Roadway Improvement...
Refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise: 2019-107 - Ordinance - M.G.L Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ Establishing of an National Grid Roadway Improvement Revolving Fund
Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise by Councillor Liang
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
“2019-107 - Ordinance - M.G.L Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ Establishing of an National Grid Roadway Improvement Revolving Fund - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Liang to waive the reading Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise by Councillor Liang Yeas have it.” (Motion: Liang)
2019-108 - Order - Renaming of a portion of Arlington Street to Richard Stratton Way
Waive the Public Hearing
Motion by Councillor Harris to waive the Public Hearing, Seconded by Councillor Cain
From the minutes
“Motion by Councillor Harris to waive the Public Hearing, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion to waive Public Hearing was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Cain)
Pass 2019-108 - Order - Renaming of a portion of Arlington Street to Richard Stratton Way
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: DiBona)
2019-109 - Ordinance -M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 5C Establishing a Residential Property Tax Exemption
Refer to Ordinance Committee: 2019-109 - Ordinance -M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 5C Establishing a Residential Property Tax Exemption
Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor Liang
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
“2019-109 - Ordinance -M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 5C Establishing a Residential Property Tax Exemption - Councillor Liang, Councillor Palmucci, Councillor Mahoney Motion by Councillor Liang to waive the reading Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor Liang Yeas have it.” (Motion: Liang)
2019-110 - Gift - $1,000.00 from Sheet Metal Workers Intl Assoc. for D.A.R.E.
Approve 2019-110 - Gift - $1,000.00 from Sheet Metal Workers Intl Assoc. for D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2019-110 - Gift - $1,000.00 from Sheet Metal Workers Intl Assoc. 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 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: DiBona)
2019-111 - Gift - $11,195.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. Camp
Approve 2019-111 - Gift - $11,195.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. Camp
Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2019-111 - Gift - $11,195.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. Camp - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: DiBona)
2019-112 - Resolve - Declaring the First Friday in June National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Approve 2019-112 - Resolve - Declaring the First Friday in June National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney
From the minutes
“2019-112 - Resolve - Declaring the First Friday in June National Gun Violence Awareness Day - Councillor Palmucci, Councillor Liang, Councillor Mahoney Motion by Councillor Palmucci to waive the reading Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Mahoney)
2019-113 - Resolve - Seeking the FCC to Protect Local Access Television
Approve & send School Committee: 2019-113 - Resolve - Seeking the FCC to Protect Local Access Television
Motion to approve & send School Committee by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Liang
From the minutes
“2019-113 - Resolve - Seeking the FCC to Protect Local Access Television - Joint Resolution from the City Council and School Committee - Councillor Mahoney & All Councillors Motion by Councillor Mahoney to waive the reading Motion to approve & send School Committee by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Liang)
Approval of May 20, 2019 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of May 20, 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 May 20, 2019 Meeting Minutes Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.”
2019-099 - Traffic - Install 4 Way Stop at Intersection of Rock Island Road at Littlefield Street
Approve 2019-099 - Traffic - Install 4 Way Stop at Intersection of Rock Island Road at Littlefield Street
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
From the minutes
“2019-099 - Traffic - Install 4 Way Stop at Intersection of Rock Island Road at Littlefield Street 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)
2019-100 - Traffic - Install Handicap Parking at 144 Quincy Street
Approve 2019-100 - Traffic - Install Handicap Parking at 144 Quincy Street
Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Motion
From the minutes
“2019-100 - Traffic - Install Handicap Parking at 144 Quincy Street Positive recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Palmucci)
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