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February 3, 2020
10 recorded votes, 8 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, Brian Palmucci
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Brian Palmucci arrived after the meeting began (at 7:32 pm.).
- Brad Croall arrived after the meeting began (at 8:50 pm.).
Every vote, in order
2020-039 - Gift - $1,000.00 from Quincy Credit Union for D.A.R.E
Pass 2020-039 - Gift - $1,000.00 from Quincy Credit Union for D.A.R.E
Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
The minutes say Brian Palmucci and Brad Croall arrived after the meeting began; the count (7-0) leaves them out, so they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“2020-039 - Gift - $1,000.00 from Quincy Credit Union for D.A.R.E - Mayor Koch Councillor McCarthy requested a Thank you be sent Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
2020-040 - Gift - $250.00 from Cindy Hall for D.A.R.E
Pass 2020-040 - Gift - $250.00 from Cindy Hall for D.A.R.E
Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
The minutes say Brian Palmucci and Brad Croall arrived after the meeting began; the count (7-0) leaves them out, so they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“2020-040 - Gift - $250.00 from Cindy Hall for D.A.R.E - Mayor Koch Councillor McCarthy requested a Thank you be sent Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: DiBona)
2020-033 - Appropriation - $817,961 for MWRA Infiltration and Inflow (I/I) Reduction Program Phase 11 Allocation
Refer to Finance Committee and Advertise: 2020-033 - Appropriation - $817,961 for MWRA Infiltration and Inflow (I/I) Reduction Program Phase 11 Allocation
Motion to refer to Finance Committee and Advertise 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
“2020-033 - Appropriation - $817,961 for MWRA Infiltration and Inflow (I/I) Reduction Program Phase 11 Allocation - Mayor Koch Motion to refer to Finance Committee and Advertise by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy)
2020-034 - Appropriation - $4,330,000 for MWRA Infiltration and Inflow (I/I) Reduction Program Phase 12 Allocation
Refer to Finance Committee and Advertise: 2020-034 - Appropriation - $4,330,000 for MWRA Infiltration and Inflow (I/I) Reduction Program Phase 12 Allocation
Motion to refer to Finance Committee and Advertise 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
“2020-034 - Appropriation - $4,330,000 for MWRA Infiltration and Inflow (I/I) Reduction Program Phase 12 Allocation - Mayor Koch Motion to refer to Finance Committee and Advertise by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy)
2020-035 - Land - Easement - 52-64 Warren Avenue & 118 Old Colony Avenue
Approve 2020-035 - Land - Easement - 52-64 Warren Avenue & 118 Old Colony Avenue
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Ian Cain, Brad Croall, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Charles Phelan, Nina Liang and Brian Palmucci). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2020-035 - Land - Easement - 52-64 Warren Avenue & 118 Old Colony Avenue - Mayor Koch Councillor Phelan addressed the body and the need for the easement and the project Janet Petkun, Assistant City Solicitor Attorney Gareth L. Orsmond - Pierce Atwood LLP representing the project Easement was requested by the DPW to create one easement for utilities and drainage to increase capacity Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Cain)
2020-036 - Order - Municipal Aggregation- Mayor Koch
Approve 2020-036 - Order - Municipal Aggregation- Mayor Koch
Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: Phelan)
2020-014 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code Title 5 - 5.40.090 Used Car Dealers/Motor II License
Approve 2020-014 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code Title 5 - 5.40.090 Used Car Dealers/Motor II License
Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Liang
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Ian Cain, Brad Croall, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Charles Phelan, Nina Liang and Brian Palmucci). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2020-014 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code Title 5 - 5.40.090 Used Car Dealers/Motor II License - Councillor Palmucci Councillor Palmucci discussed the need for the change to help with oversight of these licenses Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Liang)
2020-037 - Ordinance - Amending Title 2 - Administration and Personnel, Chapter 2.148 Job
Refer to Ordinance Committee and Advertise: 2020-037 - Ordinance - Amending Title 2 - Administration and Personnel, Chapter 2.148 Job
Councillor Palmucci Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee and Advertise 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
“2020-037 - Ordinance - Amending Title 2 - Administration and Personnel, Chapter 2.148 Job Classifications and Salaries adding Section 2.148.060 - Advertising Employment Vacancies - Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Palmucci Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee and Advertise by Councillor Mahoney Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney)
2020-038 - Resolve - Exploring purchase of 797 Quincy Shore Drive for the purposes of preserving it as open space...
Approve and refer to Parks & Recreation Committee: 2020-038 - Resolve - Exploring purchase of 797 Quincy Shore Drive for the purposes of preserving it as open space and coastal protection
Councillor Phelan Motion to approve and refer to Parks & Recreation Committee by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2020-038 - Resolve - Exploring purchase of 797 Quincy Shore Drive for the purposes of preserving it as open space and coastal protection - Councillor Phelan Motion to approve and refer to Parks & Recreation Committee by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: DiBona)
Approval of the January 21, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of January 21, 2020
Motion for approval by Councillor Phelan, Seconded 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.
From the minutes
“Approval of the January 21, 2020 Meeting Minutes Motion for approval by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.” (Motion: Phelan, second: McCarthy)
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