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October 21, 2019
22 recorded votes, 3 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
2019-173 - Ordinance -Revise, Consolidate, Amend, Supplement and Codify the General Ordinances of the City of Quincy
Refer to Ordinance Committee and Advertising: 2019-173 - Ordinance -Revise, Consolidate, Amend, Supplement and Codify the General Ordinances of the City of Quincy
Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee and Advertising by Councillor Harris, 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
“2019-173 - Ordinance -Revise, Consolidate, Amend, Supplement and Codify the General Ordinances of the City of Quincy - City Clerk Crispo Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee and Advertising by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang Yeas have it.” (Motion: Harris, second: Liang)
2019-174 - Resolution - Approving and Adopting a Broadband Policy for the City of Quincy and Providing an Effective Date
Pass 2019-174 - Resolution - Approving and Adopting a Broadband Policy for the City of Quincy and Providing an Effective Date
Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2019-174 - Resolution - Approving and Adopting a Broadband Policy for the City of Quincy and Providing an Effective Date - Mayor Koch, Councillor Cain Motion by Councillor Cain to waive the reading Website has been established - Quincyfiber.com. Residents can take a survey and give input Motion for passage by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: Harris)
2019-175 - Resolve - Opposing Acceptance of Opiate Settlement Offers
Pass 2019-175 - Resolve - Opposing Acceptance of Opiate Settlement Offers
Motion for passage by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Liang
From the minutes
“2019-175 - Resolve - Opposing Acceptance of Opiate Settlement Offers - Councillor Palmucci, Councillor Liang 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)
Approval of October 7, 2019 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of October 7, 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 October 7, 2019 Meeting Minutes Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.”
2019-151 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon -Mechanic Street
Approve 2019-151 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon -Mechanic Street
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney Motion
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Kirsten Hughes, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci and Brad Croall). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2019-151 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon -Mechanic Street Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney Motion Passed by 8-0.” (Motion: Harris, second: Mahoney)
2019-157 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign at Mill St intersecting with Vine Ave Northbound & Westbound
Approve 2019-157 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign at Mill St intersecting with Vine Ave Northbound & Westbound
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-157 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign at Mill St intersecting with Vine Ave Northbound & Westbound Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
2019-158 - Traffic -Add Do Not Enter on Stewart St 135' North of Southern Artery
Approve 2019-158 - Traffic -Add Do Not Enter on Stewart St 135' North of Southern Artery
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-158 - Traffic -Add Do Not Enter on Stewart St 135' North of Southern Artery Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
2019-159 - Traffic -Remove Handicap Parking at 22 Vine Ave
Approve 2019-159 - Traffic -Remove Handicap Parking at 22 Vine Ave
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-159 - Traffic -Remove Handicap Parking at 22 Vine Ave Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
2019-160 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking at 25 Vine Ave
Approve 2019-160 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking at 25 Vine Ave
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-160 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking at 25 Vine Ave Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
2019-161 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking at 26 Stewart St
Approve 2019-161 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking at 26 Stewart St
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-161 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking at 26 Stewart St Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
2019-162 - Traffic - Add Handicap Loading Zone at 28 Dale Avenue
Approve 2019-162 - Traffic - Add Handicap Loading Zone at 28 Dale Avenue
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Croall Motion
From the minutes
“2019-162 - Traffic - Add Handicap Loading Zone at 28 Dale Avenue Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Croall Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Croall)
2019-163 - Traffic - Add No Parking East Side of Chubbuck St from Washington St to South St
Approve 2019-163 - Traffic - Add No Parking East Side of Chubbuck St from Washington St to South St
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Croall Motion
From the minutes
“2019-163 - Traffic - Add No Parking East Side of Chubbuck St from Washington St to South St Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Croall Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Croall)
2019-164 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking at 95 Montclair Ave
Approve 2019-164 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking at 95 Montclair Ave
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-164 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking at 95 Montclair Ave Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
2019-165 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Hillside Ave at South Central Ave
Approve 2019-165 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Hillside Ave at South Central Ave
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-165 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Hillside Ave at South Central Ave Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
2019-166 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Lincoln Ave at South Central Ave
Approve 2019-166 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Lincoln Ave at South Central Ave
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-166 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Lincoln Ave at South Central Ave Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
2019-167 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 53 Verchild St
Approve 2019-167 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 53 Verchild St
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-167 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 53 Verchild St Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
2019-168 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 35 Carruth St
Approve 2019-168 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 35 Carruth St
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-168 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 35 Carruth St Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
2019-169 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 20 Freeman St
Approve 2019-169 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 20 Freeman St
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-169 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 20 Freeman St Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
2019-170 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 109 Faxon Rd
Approve 2019-170 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 109 Faxon Rd
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-170 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 109 Faxon Rd Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
2019-171 - Traffic - Add 2 Hr. Parking on both sides of Billings Rd from Felton St to Tyler St
Approve 2019-171 - Traffic - Add 2 Hr. Parking on both sides of Billings Rd from Felton St to Tyler St
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-171 - Traffic - Add 2 Hr. Parking on both sides of Billings Rd from Felton St to Tyler St Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
2019-172 - Traffic - Add 2 Hr. Parking on both sides of Billings St from Newbury Ave to Commander Shea Blvd
Approve 2019-172 - Traffic - Add 2 Hr. Parking on both sides of Billings St from Newbury Ave to Commander Shea Blvd
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion
From the minutes
“2019-172 - Traffic - Add 2 Hr. Parking on both sides of Billings St from Newbury Ave to Commander Shea Blvd Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
2019-043 - Order - Home Rule - An Act Authorizing Municipalities to Permit Early Voting in Local Elections
Approve 2019-043 - Order - Home Rule - An Act Authorizing Municipalities to Permit Early Voting in Local Elections
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Liang Motion
From the minutes
“2019-043 - Order - Home Rule - An Act Authorizing Municipalities to Permit Early Voting in Local Elections - Councillor Palmucci Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Liang Motion Passed by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Liang)
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