MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
June 17, 2019
26 recorded votes, 15 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
2019-118 - Appropriation - $1,296,455 Year End Transfers
Pass 2019-118 - Appropriation - $1,296,455 Year End Transfers
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy At Councillor Mahoney request Auditor O'Connor reviewed the source of the funds
From the minutes
“2019-118 - Appropriation - $1,296,455 Year End Transfers - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy At Councillor Mahoney request Auditor O'Connor reviewed the source of the funds The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: McCarthy)
2019-119 - Appropriation - $600,000 to Traffic, Parking, Alarm & Lighting Personal Services from Reserve for...
Pass 2019-119 - Appropriation - $600,000 to Traffic, Parking, Alarm & Lighting Personal Services from Reserve for Appropriation - Parking Receipts
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2019-119 - Appropriation - $600,000 to Traffic, Parking, Alarm & Lighting Personal Services from Reserve for Appropriation - Parking Receipts - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: McCarthy)
2019-120 - Appropriation - $48,632 to Park Dept. Personal Services from Community Preservation Fund - Administration
Pass 2019-120 - Appropriation - $48,632 to Park Dept. Personal Services from Community Preservation Fund - Administration
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
The minutes give only the count (7-2), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2019-120 - Appropriation - $48,632 to Park Dept. Personal Services from Community Preservation Fund - Administration - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 7-2 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: DiBona)
2019-121 - Appropriation - $40,000 to the Quincy Historical Society - Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Pass 2019-121 - Appropriation - $40,000 to the Quincy Historical Society - Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Councillor Mahoney requested a breakdown of the expenditure from the Historic Society
From the minutes
“2019-121 - Appropriation - $40,000 to the Quincy Historical Society - Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Councillor Mahoney requested a breakdown of the expenditure from the Historic Society The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: McCarthy)
2019-122 - Appropriation - $2,680,000 to Quincy Public Schools & Quincy Access Television from Comcast
Pass 2019-122 - Appropriation - $2,680,000 to Quincy Public Schools & Quincy Access Television from Comcast
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2019-122 - Appropriation - $2,680,000 to Quincy Public Schools & Quincy Access Television from Comcast - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: McCarthy)
2019-107 - Ordinance - M.G.L Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ Establishing of an National Grid Roadway Improvement...
Pass 2019-107 - Ordinance - M.G.L Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ Establishing of an National Grid Roadway Improvement Revolving Fund
Motion for passage by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Harris
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 Palmucci to waive the reading Motion for passage by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Harris)
2019-123 - Appropriation - M.G.L Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ Setting the limits of what may be expended in FY2020 from...
Pass 2019-123 - Appropriation - M.G.L Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ Setting the limits of what may be expended in FY2020 from Departmental Revolving Accounts
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give only the count (7-2), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2019-123 - Appropriation - M.G.L Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ Setting the limits of what may be expended in FY2020 from Departmental Revolving Accounts - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 7-2 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: McCarthy)
2019-124 - Order - Land - Confirmatory Order of Taking - 156 Sea Street
Pass 2019-124 - Order - Land - Confirmatory Order of Taking - 156 Sea Street
Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2019-124 - Order - Land - Confirmatory Order of Taking - 156 Sea Street - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor McCarthy to waive the reading Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: DiBona)
2019-125 - Ordinance - Amending Title 18 Environmental Protection - Adding Chapter 18.30 - Disposable Plastic Retail...
Refer to Ordinance & Oversight Committees & Advertise: 2019-125 - Ordinance - Amending Title 18 Environmental Protection - Adding Chapter 18.30 - Disposable Plastic Retail Shopping Bags
Motion to refer to Ordinance & Oversight Committees & 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
“2019-125 - Ordinance - Amending Title 18 Environmental Protection - Adding Chapter 18.30 - Disposable Plastic Retail Shopping Bags - Mayor Koch, Councillor Palmucci Motion by Councillor Liang to waive the reading Motion to refer to Ordinance & Oversight Committees & Advertise by Councillor Liang Yeas have it.” (Motion: Liang)
2019-126 - Ordinance - Amending Title 5 Business Licenses and Regulations - Adding Chapter 5.50 - Trespass Towing...
Refer to Ordinance & Oversight Committees & Advertise: 2019-126 - Ordinance - Amending Title 5 Business Licenses and Regulations - Adding Chapter 5.50 - Trespass Towing Regulations
Motion to refer to Ordinance & Oversight Committees & 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
“2019-126 - Ordinance - Amending Title 5 Business Licenses and Regulations - Adding Chapter 5.50 - Trespass Towing Regulations - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Liang to waive the reading Motion to refer to Ordinance & Oversight Committees & Advertise by Councillor Liang Yeas have it.” (Motion: Liang)
2019-127 - Ordinance - Amending Zoning Classification to Residential - Portions of Ward One
Refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise: 2019-127 - Ordinance - Amending Zoning Classification to Residential - Portions of Ward One
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
“2019-127 - Ordinance - Amending Zoning Classification to Residential - Portions of Ward One - Councillor McCarthy Motion by Councillor Liang to waive the reading Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise by Councillor Liang Yeas have it.” (Motion: Liang)
2019-128 - Gift - $375 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. Camp
Pass 2019-128 - Gift - $375 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. Camp
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2019-128 - Gift - $375 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. Camp - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: DiBona)
Approval of June 3, 2019 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of June 3, 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 June 3, 2019 Meeting Minutes Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.”
2019-114 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - 200 Quarry Hills Drive
Approve 2019-114 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - 200 Quarry Hills Drive
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang Motion
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted. 9 councillors were present.
From the minutes
“2019-114 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - 200 Quarry Hills Drive Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang Motion Passed by 7-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Liang)
2019-115 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking on the East side of South Central Ter, South Central Ave to 25' North
Approve 2019-115 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking on the East side of South Central Ter, South Central Ave to 25' North
Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Cain Motion
From the minutes
“2019-115 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking on the East side of South Central Ter, South Central Ave to 25' North Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Cain Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Cain)
2019-116 - Traffic - Add 2 Hour Parking Unless Otherwise Posted - Ward 3 - Wollaston MBTA Station Area
Approve 2019-116 - Traffic - Add 2 Hour Parking Unless Otherwise Posted - Ward 3 - Wollaston MBTA Station Area
Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Hughes Motion
From the minutes
“2019-116 - Traffic - Add 2 Hour Parking Unless Otherwise Posted - Ward 3 - Wollaston MBTA Station Area Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Hughes Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Hughes)
2019-117 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the East Side of Waterston Ave, Wollaston Ave to Willow St
Approve 2019-117 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the East Side of Waterston Ave, Wollaston Ave to Willow St
Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Cain Motion
From the minutes
“2019-117 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the East Side of Waterston Ave, Wollaston Ave to Willow St Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Cain Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Cain)
2019-040 - Appropriation - $61,000,000 for District Improvement Financing
Approve 2019-040 - Appropriation - $61,000,000 for District Improvement Financing
Chairman Councillor Cain Motion to approve Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Motion
The minutes give only the count (8-1), not how each councillor voted. The minutes name Noel DiBona as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“2019-040 - Appropriation - $61,000,000 for District Improvement Financing Positive recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Cain Motion to approve Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Motion Passed by 8-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona)
2019-041 - Order - Land Disposition Agreement - Ross Parking Area Phase 1
Approve 2019-041 - Order - Land Disposition Agreement - Ross Parking Area Phase 1
Chairman Councillor Cain Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Hughes Councillor Mahoney requested that the body refer the item back to committee but a motion was already seconded prior to Councillor Mahoney's request Motion
The minutes give only the count (8-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2019-041 - Order - Land Disposition Agreement - Ross Parking Area Phase 1 Positive recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Cain Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Hughes Councillor Mahoney requested that the body refer the item back to committee but a motion was already seconded prior to Councillor Mahoney's request Motion Passed by 8-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: Hughes)
2019-083 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2020 General Fund Budget as Amended
Approve 2019-083 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2020 General Fund Budget as Amended
Chairman Councillor Cain Motion to approve Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
The minutes give only the count (8-1), not how each councillor voted. The minutes name David McCarthy as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“2019-083 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2020 General Fund Budget as Amended Positive recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Cain Motion to approve Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 8-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy)
2019-104 - Appropriation - $5,600,000 State Revolving Fund Loan for Sewer & Drainage System Improvements
Approve 2019-104 - Appropriation - $5,600,000 State Revolving Fund Loan for Sewer & Drainage System Improvements
Chairman Councillor Cain Motion to approve Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
The minutes name David McCarthy as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“2019-104 - Appropriation - $5,600,000 State Revolving Fund Loan for Sewer & Drainage System Improvements Positive recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Cain Motion to approve Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy)
2019-105 - Appropriation - $2,500,000 State Revolving Fund Loan for the Strand Pumping Station
Approve 2019-105 - Appropriation - $2,500,000 State Revolving Fund Loan for the Strand Pumping Station
Motion by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Motion
From the minutes
“2019-105 - Appropriation - $2,500,000 State Revolving Fund Loan for the Strand Pumping Station Positive recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Cain Motion by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: DiBona)
2019-106 - Appropriation - $276,000 from Sewer Stabilization Fund for Engineering Design of the Strand Pumping Station
Approve 2019-106 - Appropriation - $276,000 from Sewer Stabilization Fund for Engineering Design of the Strand Pumping Station
Chairman Councillor Cain Motion to approve 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
“2019-106 - Appropriation - $276,000 from Sewer Stabilization Fund for Engineering Design of the Strand Pumping Station Positive recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Cain Motion to approve Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona)
2019-084 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2020 Sewer Enterprise Budget
Approve 2019-084 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2020 Sewer Enterprise Budget
Chairman Councillor Cain Motion to approve 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
“2019-084 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2020 Sewer Enterprise Budget Positive recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Cain Motion to approve Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona)
2019-085 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2020 Water Enterprise Budget
Approve 2019-085 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2020 Water Enterprise Budget
Chairman Councillor Cain Motion to approve 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
“2019-085 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2020 Water Enterprise Budget Positive recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Cain Motion to approve Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona)
2019-033 - Order - Conservation Restriction - Pine Hill Cemetery
Approve 2019-033 - Order - Conservation Restriction - Pine Hill Cemetery
Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve Councillor McCarthy, 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
“2019-033 - Order - Conservation Restriction - Pine Hill Cemetery Positive recommendation made by Parks & Recreation Committee Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona)
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