MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
September 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
2019-131 - Appropriation - $200,000 for Legal and Related Costs Associated with Long Island Bridge and Algonquin Gas...
Pass 2019-131 - Appropriation - $200,000 for Legal and Related Costs Associated with Long Island Bridge and Algonquin Gas Fore River Basin Litigation
Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Croall
From the minutes
“Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Croall The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Croall)
2019-132 - Authorization - $6,250 for Human Resources Expenses from FY18 to be charged to the FY20 Human Resources...
Pass 2019-132 - Authorization - $6,250 for Human Resources Expenses from FY18 to be charged to the FY20 Human Resources Miscellaneous Employee Screenings Account
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Hughes
From the minutes
“2019-132 - Authorization - $6,250 for Human Resources Expenses from FY18 to be charged to the FY20 Human Resources Miscellaneous Employee Screenings Account - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Auditor O'Connor addressed the body and needs for the appropriation Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Hughes The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: Hughes)
2019-133 - Land - Abandonment of Unused Waterline Easements - Centre Street
Refer to Ordinance Committee: 2019-133 - Land - Abandonment of Unused Waterline Easements - Centre Street
Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded 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.
From the minutes
“2019-133 - Land - Abandonment of Unused Waterline Easements - Centre Street Councillor Palmucci addressed the need for the easement Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Liang Yeas have it.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Liang)
2019-134A- Land - Laying out of a Public Way - Centre Street
Refer to Ordinance Committee: 2019-134A- Land - Laying out of a Public Way - Centre Street
Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded 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.
From the minutes
“2019-134A- Land - Laying out of a Public Way - Centre Street Motion by Councillor Palmucci to waive the reading Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Liang Yeas have it.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Liang)
2019-134B- Land - Acceptance of Easement - Centre Street
Refer to Ordinance Committee: 2019-134B- Land - Acceptance of Easement - Centre Street
Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded 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.
From the minutes
“2019-134B- Land - Acceptance of Easement - Centre Street Motion by Councillor Palmucci to waive the reading Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Liang Yeas have it.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Liang)
2019-135 - Ordinance - Amending Title 5 - Business Licenses and Regulations - Adding Section 5.55 Sober House...
Refer to Ordinance and Oversight Committees: 2019-135 - Ordinance - Amending Title 5 - Business Licenses and Regulations - Adding Section 5.55 Sober House Regulations
Motion to refer to Ordinance and Oversight Committees by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded 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.
From the minutes
“2019-135 - Ordinance - Amending Title 5 - Business Licenses and Regulations - Adding Section 5.55 Sober House Regulations - Councillor Palmucci Motion by Councillor Palmucci to waive the reading Councillor Palmucci addressed the body and detailed the need to establish oversight of conditions and regulations of how sober homes are run and to protect sober home resident's rights Motion to refer to Ordinance and Oversight Committees by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Liang Yeas have it.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Liang)
2019-136 - Order - Petition to the General Court - Regulating the Safety of Sober Homes
Refer to Ordinance & Oversight Committees: 2019-136 - Order - Petition to the General Court - Regulating the Safety of Sober Homes
Motion to refer to Ordinance & Oversight Committees by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded 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.
From the minutes
“2019-136 - Order - Petition to the General Court - Regulating the Safety of Sober Homes - Councillor Palmucci Motion by Councillor Palmucci to waive the reading Motion to refer to Ordinance & Oversight Committees by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Liang Yeas have it.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Liang)
2019-137 - Resolve - Seeking Summer Project Status Update
Approve & referral to Oversight Committee: 2019-137 - Resolve - Seeking Summer Project Status Update
Motion to approve & referral to Oversight Committee by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Liang
From the minutes
“2019-137 - Resolve - Seeking Summer Project Status Update - Councillor Mahoney Motion by Councillor Mahoney to waive the reading Motion to approve & referral to Oversight Committee by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Liang)
2019-138 - Gift - $2,200 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Pass 2019-138 - Gift - $2,200 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Motion for passage by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Liang
From the minutes
“2019-138 - Gift - $2,200 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Palmucci to waive the reading Motion for passage by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Liang)
2019-139 - Gift - $250 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. Camp
Pass 2019-139 - Gift - $250 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. Camp
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci
From the minutes
“2019-139 - Gift - $250 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 Palmucci The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: Palmucci)
2019-140 - Gift - $10,000 from the Copeland Family Foundation for D.A.R.E.
Pass 2019-140 - Gift - $10,000 from the Copeland Family Foundation for D.A.R.E.
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci
From the minutes
“2019-140 - Gift - $10,000 from the Copeland Family Foundation for D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Councillor Cain requested a Thank you be sent Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: Palmucci)
2019-141 - Gift - $6,000 from the Copeland Family Foundation for Quincy Animal Shelter
Pass 2019-141 - Gift - $6,000 from the Copeland Family Foundation for Quincy Animal Shelter
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci
From the minutes
“2019-141 - Gift - $6,000 from the Copeland Family Foundation for Quincy Animal Shelter - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Councillor Cain requested a Thank you be sent Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: Palmucci)
2019-142 - Gift - $2,300 from Various Donors for Quincy Animal Shelter
Pass 2019-142 - Gift - $2,300 from Various Donors for Quincy Animal Shelter
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2019-142 - Gift - $2,300 from Various Donors for Quincy Animal Shelter - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Councillor Cain requested a Thank you be sent Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: DiBona)
2019-143 - Gift - $25.00 from Patricia & Leonard Harding to Quincy Fire Dept.
Pass 2019-143 - Gift - $25.00 from Patricia & Leonard Harding to Quincy Fire Dept.
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2019-143 - Gift - $25.00 from Patricia & Leonard Harding to Quincy Fire Dept. - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Councillor Cain requested a Thank you be sent 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 17, 2019 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of June 17, 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 17, 2019 Meeting Minutes Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.”
2019-130 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Elec/Verizon - 150 Hancock Street
Approve 2019-130 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Elec/Verizon - 150 Hancock Street
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney Motion
From the minutes
“2019-130 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Elec/Verizon - 150 Hancock Street Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Mahoney)
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