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October 7, 2019
12 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Brad Croall
Absent: Ian Cain
Every vote, in order
2019-152 - Appropriation - $8,500,000 for Acquisition of 178 Old Colony Avenue for Special Education Learning Center
Refer to Finance Committee and Advertising: 2019-152 - Appropriation - $8,500,000 for Acquisition of 178 Old Colony Avenue for Special Education Learning Center
Motion to refer to Finance Committee and Advertising by Councillor Hughes
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
“2019-152 - Appropriation - $8,500,000 for Acquisition of 178 Old Colony Avenue for Special Education Learning Center - Mayor Koch Motion to refer to Finance Committee and Advertising by Councillor Hughes Yeas have it.” (Motion: Hughes)
2019-153 - Appropriation - Capital Improvement Plan - Seawalls - $3,5000,000 in Supplemental Funding in Accordance...
Refer to Finance Committee and Advertising: 2019-153 - Appropriation - Capital Improvement Plan - Seawalls - $3,5000,000 in Supplemental Funding in Accordance with Bid
Motion to refer to Finance Committee and Advertising by Councillor McCarthy
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
“2019-153 - Appropriation - Capital Improvement Plan - Seawalls - $3,5000,000 in Supplemental Funding in Accordance with Bid - Mayor Koch Motion to refer to Finance Committee and Advertising by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy)
2019-154 - Ordinance - Amending Title 2 - Chapter 2.92 Planning Board - Section 2.92.010
Refer to Ordinance Committee and Advertising: 2019-154 - Ordinance - Amending Title 2 - Chapter 2.92 Planning Board - Section 2.92.010
Councillor Palmucci Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee and Advertising by Councillor Mahoney
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
“2019-154 - Ordinance - Amending Title 2 - Chapter 2.92 Planning Board - Section 2.92.010 - Establishment - Composition - Appointment- Powers and Duties - Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Palmucci Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee and Advertising by Councillor Mahoney Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney)
2019-155 - Gift - $2,050 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E
Pass 2019-155 - Gift - $2,050 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E
Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Hughes
From the minutes
“2019-155 - Gift - $2,050 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E Councillor Harris requested a Thank you be sent Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Hughes The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Hughes)
2019-156 - Resolve - Supporting State Representative Bruce J. Ayers Request for MBTA Shuttles at North Quincy...
Pass 2019-156 - Resolve - Supporting State Representative Bruce J. Ayers Request for MBTA Shuttles at North Quincy Station During Construction
Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang
From the minutes
“2019-156 - Resolve - Supporting State Representative Bruce J. Ayers Request for MBTA Shuttles at North Quincy Station During Construction - Councillor Harris Motion by Councillor Harris to waive the reading Councillor Harris addressed the body regarding the need for shuttles for the North Quincy MBTA Station during construction Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Liang)
Approval of September 16, 2019 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of September 16, 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 September 16, 2019 Meeting Minutes Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.”
2019-133 - Land - Abandonment of Unused Waterline Easements - Centre Street
Approve 2019-133 - Land - Abandonment of Unused Waterline Easements - Centre Street
Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-133 - Land - Abandonment of Unused Waterline Easements - Centre Street Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
2019-134A - Land - Laying out of a Public Way - Centre Street
Approve 2019-134A - Land - Laying out of a Public Way - Centre Street
Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-134A - Land - Laying out of a Public Way - Centre Street Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
2019-134B - Land - Acceptance of Easement - Centre Street
Approve 2019-134B - Land - Acceptance of Easement - Centre Street
Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-134B - Land - Acceptance of Easement - Centre Street Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
2019-144 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - 67 Hollis Ave.
Approve 2019-144 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - 67 Hollis Ave.
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Hughes Motion
The minutes give the count (7-1) followed by the name "Palmucci", without saying how that councillor voted. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2019-144 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - 67 Hollis Ave. Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Hughes Motion Passed by 7-1 Roll Call Vote Palmucci.” (Motion: Harris, second: Hughes)
2019-145 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - 137-139 Sagamore St.
Approve 2019-145 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - 137-139 Sagamore St.
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
The minutes give the count (7-1) followed by the name "Palmucci", without saying how that councillor voted. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2019-145 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - 137-139 Sagamore St. Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 7-1 Roll Call Vote Palmucci.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2019-146 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - 20 Furnace Ave.
Approve 2019-146 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - 20 Furnace Ave.
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion
The minutes give the count (7-1) followed by the name "Palmucci", without saying how that councillor voted. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2019-146 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - 20 Furnace Ave. Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Motion Passed by 7-1 Roll Call Vote Palmucci.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
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