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January 21, 2020
22 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Ian Cain, Brad Croall, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Charles Phelan, Nina Liang
Absent: Brian Palmucci
Every vote, in order
2020-002 - Order - Nomination and Election of Clerk of Committees
Elect Jennifer Manning: 2020-002 - Order - Nomination and Election of Clerk of Committees
Motion by Ward One City Councillor David McCarthy nominating Jennifer Manning Clerk of Committees Motion Seconded by Ward Three City Councillor Ian C. Cain Nominations for Clerk of Committees for the 2020-2021 Session were closed
From the minutes
“2020-002 - Order - Nomination and Election of Clerk of Committees - President Liang Motion by Ward One City Councillor David McCarthy nominating Jennifer Manning Clerk of Committees Motion Seconded by Ward Three City Councillor Ian C. Cain Nominations for Clerk of Committees for the 2020-2021 Session were closed The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Cain)
2020-003 - Order - Adoption of 2019 Rules as Rules of 2020 City Council
Approve 2020-003 - Order - Adoption of 2019 Rules as Rules of 2020 City Council
President Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2020-003 - Order - Adoption of 2019 Rules as Rules of 2020 City Council - President Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: McCarthy)
2020-004 - Order - Authorizing City Clerk to print a list of items pending before City Council after each Meeting
Approve 2020-004 - Order - Authorizing City Clerk to print a list of items pending before City Council after each Meeting
President Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2020-004 - Order - Authorizing City Clerk to print a list of items pending before City Council after each Meeting - President Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: McCarthy)
2020-005 - Order - Adoption - 2020 City Council Meeting Schedule
Approve 2020-005 - Order - Adoption - 2020 City Council Meeting Schedule
President Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Croall
From the minutes
“2020-005 - Order - Adoption - 2020 City Council Meeting Schedule - President Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Croall The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Croall)
2020-006 - Order - Call of the Election - Presidential Primary Election Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Approve 2020-006 - Order - Call of the Election - Presidential Primary Election Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2020-006 - Order - Call of the Election - Presidential Primary Election Tuesday, March 3, 2020 - Clerk Crispo Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: McCarthy)
2020-007 - Order - Designation of Polling Places for Presidential Primary Election Tuesday March 3, 2020
Approve 2020-007 - Order - Designation of Polling Places for Presidential Primary Election Tuesday March 3, 2020
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2020-007 - Order - Designation of Polling Places for Presidential Primary Election Tuesday March 3, 2020, State Primary Election Tuesday, September 1, 2020 and Presidential Election Tuesday, November 3, 2020 - Clerk Crispo Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: McCarthy)
2020-008 - Order - Designation of Early Polling Places for Presidential Primary Election February 24, 2020 thru...
Approve 2020-008 - Order - Designation of Early Polling Places for Presidential Primary Election February 24, 2020 thru February 28, 2020 - 1305 Hancock Street
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“2020-008 - Order - Designation of Early Polling Places for Presidential Primary Election February 24, 2020 thru February 28, 2020 - 1305 Hancock Street - Clerk Crispo Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
2020-009 - Order - Land Disposition Agreement, Parcel R2, R3, Hancock Parking Lot
Refer to Ordinance and Downtown Committees: 2020-009 - Order - Land Disposition Agreement, Parcel R2, R3, Hancock Parking Lot
Motion to refer to Ordinance and Downtown Committees by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
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
“2020-009 - Order - Land Disposition Agreement, Parcel R2, R3, Hancock Parking Lot - Mayor Koch Motion to refer to Ordinance and Downtown Committees by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Phelan)
2020-010 - Land - Order of Taking - 450 Southern Artery
Refer to Finance and Public Buildings Committees: 2020-010 - Land - Order of Taking - 450 Southern Artery
Motion to refer to Finance and Public Buildings Committees by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
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
“2020-010 - Land - Order of Taking - 450 Southern Artery - Mayor Koch Motion to refer to Finance and Public Buildings Committees by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2020-011 - Land - Order of Taking - 24, 39-45 Broad Street & 40 Field Street
Refer to Finance and Public Buildings Committees: 2020-011 - Land - Order of Taking - 24, 39-45 Broad Street & 40 Field Street
Motion to refer to Finance and Public Buildings Committees 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
“2020-011 - Land - Order of Taking - 24, 39-45 Broad Street & 40 Field Street - Mayor Koch Motion to refer to Finance and Public Buildings Committees by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy)
2020-012 - Ordinance -Revise, Consolidate, Amend, Supplement and Codify the General Ordinances of the City of...
Refer to Ordinance Committees: 2020-012 - Ordinance -Revise, Consolidate, Amend, Supplement and Codify the General Ordinances of the City of Quincy- Clerk Crispo
Motion to refer to Ordinance Committees 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
“2020-012 - Ordinance -Revise, Consolidate, Amend, Supplement and Codify the General Ordinances of the City of Quincy- Clerk Crispo Motion to refer to Ordinance Committees by Councillor Mahoney Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney)
2020-013 - Ordinance - Amending Zoning Classification to Residential - Portions of Ward One
Refer to Ordinance Committees: 2020-013 - Ordinance - Amending Zoning Classification to Residential - Portions of Ward One
Councillor McCarthy Motion to refer to Ordinance Committees 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
“2020-013 - Ordinance - Amending Zoning Classification to Residential - Portions of Ward One - Councillor McCarthy Motion to refer to Ordinance Committees by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy)
2020-014 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code Title 5 - 5.40.090 Used Car Dealers/Motor II License
Refer to Ordinance Committees: 2020-014 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code Title 5 - 5.40.090 Used Car Dealers/Motor II License
Councillor Palmucci Motion to refer to Ordinance Committees 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
“2020-014 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code Title 5 - 5.40.090 Used Car Dealers/Motor II License - Councillor Palmucci Motion to refer to Ordinance Committees by Councillor Mahoney Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney)
2020-015 - Ordinance - M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 5C Establishing a Residential Property Tax Exemption
Refer to Ordinance Committees: 2020-015 - Ordinance - M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 5C Establishing a Residential Property Tax Exemption
Councillor Palmucci Motion to refer to Ordinance Committees 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
“2020-015 - Ordinance - M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 5C Establishing a Residential Property Tax Exemption - Councillor Liang, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Palmucci Motion to refer to Ordinance Committees by Councillor Mahoney Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney)
2020-016 - Ordinance - Recreational Vessel Towing - Notification Requirements
Refer to Ordinance Committees: 2020-016 - Ordinance - Recreational Vessel Towing - Notification Requirements
Motion to refer to Ordinance Committees 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
“2020-016 - Ordinance - Recreational Vessel Towing - Notification Requirements - Mayor Koch Motion to refer to Ordinance Committees by Councillor Mahoney Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney)
2020-017 - Resolve - Mid Year Projects Update
Approve & referral to Oversight Committee: 2020-017 - Resolve - Mid Year Projects Update
Motion to approve & referral to Oversight Committee by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Councillor Mahoney requested that this item be placed on February 3, 2020 City Council Agenda
From the minutes
“2020-017 - Resolve - Mid Year Projects Update - Councillor Mahoney Motion by Councillor Mahoney to waive the reading Motion to approve & referral to Oversight Committee by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Councillor Mahoney requested that this item be placed on February 3, 2020 City Council Agenda The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: DiBona)
2020-018 - Resolve - Update Economic Development in City of Quincy
Approve & referral to Oversight & Downtown Committee: 2020-018 - Resolve - Update Economic Development in City of Quincy
Motion to approve & referral to Oversight & Downtown Committee by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“2020-018 - Resolve - Update Economic Development in City of Quincy - Councillor Mahoney Motion by Councillor Mahoney to waive the reading Motion to approve & referral to Oversight & Downtown Committee by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Phelan)
2020-019 - Gift - $2,500.00 from Copeland Family Foundation Inc. to Friends of Wollaston Beach
Pass 2020-019 - Gift - $2,500.00 from Copeland Family Foundation Inc. to Friends of Wollaston Beach
Motion for passage by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2020-019 - Gift - $2,500.00 from Copeland Family Foundation Inc. to Friends of Wollaston Beach - Mayor Koch Motion for passage by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: McCarthy)
2020-020 - Gift - $1,100.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Pass 2020-020 - Gift - $1,100.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2020-020 - Gift - $1,100.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Councillor McCarthy requested a Thank you be sent Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2020-021 - Gift - $500.00 from Sokol Kodrasi to Quincy Police Department
Pass 2020-021 - Gift - $500.00 from Sokol Kodrasi to Quincy Police Department
Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2020-021 - Gift - $500.00 from Sokol Kodrasi to Quincy Police Department - Mayor Koch Councillor McCarthy requested a Thank you be sent Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2020-022 - Gift - $5,000.00 from The Brewster Company/McDonald's Hancock Street for Crime Prevention
Pass 2020-022 - Gift - $5,000.00 from The Brewster Company/McDonald's Hancock Street for Crime Prevention
Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2020-022 - Gift - $5,000.00 from The Brewster Company/McDonald's Hancock Street for Crime Prevention - Mayor Koch Councillor McCarthy requested a Thank you be sent Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
Approval of December 16, 2019 and January 6, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of December 16, 2019 and January 6, 2020
Motion for approval by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris
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
“Approval of December 16, 2019 and January 6, 2020 Meeting Minutes Motion for approval by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Harris)
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