MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
June 1, 2020
8 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan, Nina Liang
Absent: Brad Croall
Every vote, in order
2020-090 - Resolve - Quincy District Court Possible Use of City Property
Passage and referral to Public Safety Committee and Ordinance Committee: 2020-090 - Resolve - Quincy District Court Possible Use of City Property
Motion for passage and referral to Public Safety Committee and Ordinance Committee by Councillor Palmucci, 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
“2020-090 - Resolve - Quincy District Court Possible Use of City Property - Councillor Palmucci Councillor Palmucci expressed the needs of the Quincy District Court and looking into offering space to the trial court Motion for passage and referral to Public Safety Committee and Ordinance Committee by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: McCarthy)
2020-091 - Resolve - Father Bill's Relocation Update
Passage and referral to the Public Safety Committee, Housing Committee & Ordinance Committee: 2020-091 - Resolve - Father Bill's Relocation Update
Motion for passage and referral to the Public Safety Committee, Housing Committee & Ordinance Committee by Councillor Palmucci, 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
“2020-091 - Resolve - Father Bill's Relocation Update - Councillor Palmucci Councillor Palmucci discussed how the depopulation of the shelter has been extremely successful and questioned if there are additional actions that can be taken Motion for passage and referral to the Public Safety Committee, Housing Committee & Ordinance Committee by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Harris)
2020-092 - Gift - $50.00 from Angela Dixon Kaloventzou for Quincy Police Dept.
Pass 2020-092 - Gift - $50.00 from Angela Dixon Kaloventzou for Quincy Police Dept.
Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Cain
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
“2020-092 - Gift - $50.00 from Angela Dixon Kaloventzou for Quincy Police Dept. - Mayor Koch Mayor Koch Councillor McCarthy requested a Thank you be sent Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Cain Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Cain)
2020-093 - Gift - $100.00 from Peter A. Cignarella to Quincy Police Dept. for Mental Health Education
Pass 2020-093 - Gift - $100.00 from Peter A. Cignarella to Quincy Police Dept. for Mental Health Education
Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Cain
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
“2020-093 - Gift - $100.00 from Peter A. Cignarella to Quincy Police Dept. for Mental Health Education - Mayor Koch Councillor McCarthy requested a Thank you be sent Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Cain Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Cain)
Approval of the May 18, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of May 18, 2020
Motion for approval by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Cain
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 May 18, 2020 Meeting Minutes Motion for approval by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Cain Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Cain)
2020-012 - Ordinance - Revise, Consolidate, Amend, Supplement and Codify the General Ordinances of the City of Quincy
Approve 2020-012 - Ordinance - Revise, Consolidate, Amend, Supplement and Codify the General Ordinances of the City of Quincy
Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2020-012 - Ordinance - Revise, Consolidate, Amend, Supplement and Codify the General Ordinances of the City of Quincy Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 7-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Harris)
2020-016 - Ordinance - Amending Title 12 Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Spaces, Chapter 12.16 - Recreational Vessel...
Approve 2020-016 - Ordinance - Amending Title 12 Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Spaces, Chapter 12.16 - Recreational Vessel Towing - Notification Requirements
Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2020-016 - Ordinance - Amending Title 12 Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Spaces, Chapter 12.16 - Recreational Vessel Towing - Notification Requirements Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 7-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Harris)
2020-052 - Ordinance - Amending Title 13 Public Services Chapter 13.12 Utilities - Small Cells
Approve 2020-052 - Ordinance - Amending Title 13 Public Services Chapter 13.12 Utilities - Small Cells
Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give only the count (6-2), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2020-052 - Ordinance - Amending Title 13 Public Services Chapter 13.12 Utilities - Small Cells Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 6-2 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: McCarthy)
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