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June 15, 2020
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Ian Cain, Brad Croall, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan, Nina Liang
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2020-094 - Appropriation - $434,892.70 Year End Transfers
Approve 2020-094 - Appropriation - $434,892.70 Year End Transfers
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2020-094 - Appropriation - $434,892.70 Year End Transfers - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2020-095 - Appropriation - $540,000 to Traffic, Parking, Alarm & Lighting Personal Services from Reserve for...
Approve 2020-095 - Appropriation - $540,000 to Traffic, Parking, Alarm & Lighting Personal Services from Reserve for Appropriation - Parking Receipts
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2020-095 - Appropriation - $540,000 to Traffic, Parking, Alarm & Lighting Personal Services from Reserve for Appropriation - Parking Receipts - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2020-096 - Appropriation - $50,284 to Park Dept. Personal Services from Community Preservation Fund - Administration
Approve 2020-096 - Appropriation - $50,284 to Park Dept. Personal Services from Community Preservation Fund - Administration
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2020-096 - Appropriation - $50,284 to Park Dept. Personal Services from Community Preservation Fund - Administration - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2020-097 - Appropriation - $1,270,219 to CPC -Historic & Recreation Projects
Approve 2020-097 - Appropriation - $1,270,219 to CPC -Historic & Recreation Projects
Chair Scott Campbell Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“2020-097 - Appropriation - $1,270,219 to CPC -Historic & Recreation Projects - Mayor Koch Councillor DiBona the Council representative on the CPC reviewed the approved projects, thanked CPC Administrator Kristen Powers and new CPC Chair Scott Campbell Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Phelan)
2020-098 - Appropriation - $40,000 to the Quincy Historical Society - Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Approve 2020-098 - Appropriation - $40,000 to the Quincy Historical Society - Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Liang
From the minutes
“2020-098 - Appropriation - $40,000 to the Quincy Historical Society - Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Liang)
2020-099 - Appropriation - $175,693 to the Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Approve 2020-099 - Appropriation - $175,693 to the Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2020-099 - Appropriation - $175,693 to the Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2020-100 - Appropriation - $1,660,000 to Quincy Public Schools & Quincy Access Television from Comcast
Approve 2020-100 - Appropriation - $1,660,000 to Quincy Public Schools & Quincy Access Television from Comcast
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2020-100 - Appropriation - $1,660,000 to Quincy Public Schools & Quincy Access Television from Comcast - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2020-101 - Appropriation - M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ Setting the limits of what may be expended in FY2021...
Approve 2020-101 - Appropriation - M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ Setting the limits of what may be expended in FY2021 from Departmental Revolving Accounts
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2020-101 - Appropriation - M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ Setting the limits of what may be expended in FY2021 from Departmental Revolving Accounts - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2020-102 - Order - Water & Sewer Enterprise Funds Debt Service Deferral
Approve 2020-102 - Order - Water & Sewer Enterprise Funds Debt Service Deferral
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2020-102 - Order - Water & Sewer Enterprise Funds Debt Service Deferral - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
Approval of the June 1, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of June 1, 2020
Motion for approval 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
“Approval of the June 1, 2020 Meeting Minutes Motion for approval by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2020-056 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - 56 & 72 Colonial Drive
Approve 2020-056 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - 56 & 72 Colonial Drive
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang
From the minutes
“2020-056 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - 56 & 72 Colonial Drive Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Liang)
2020-057 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - Calvin Rd - Broadmeadows Middle School
Approve 2020-057 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - Calvin Rd - Broadmeadows Middle School
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2020-057 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - Calvin Rd - Broadmeadows Middle School Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2020-088 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - 76 Field Street
Approve 2020-088 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - 76 Field Street
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2020-088 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - 76 Field Street Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2020-089 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Dimmock Street
Approve 2020-089 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Dimmock Street
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2020-089 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Dimmock Street Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2020-086 - Order - Establishment of Quincy Health Department Regulations - General Administrative Procedures
Approve 2020-086 - Order - Establishment of Quincy Health Department Regulations - General Administrative Procedures
Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“2020-086 - Order - Establishment of Quincy Health Department Regulations - General Administrative Procedures - Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Phelan)
Fiscal 2021 General Fund Budget new total of $340,119,125.91
Approve Fiscal 2021 General Fund Budget new total of $340,119,125.91
Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“Fiscal 2021 General Fund Budget new total of $340,119,125.91 Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
Fiscal 2021 Sewer Enterprise Budget total of $25,639,239.37
Approve Fiscal 2021 Sewer Enterprise Budget total of $25,639,239.37
Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“Fiscal 2021 Sewer Enterprise Budget total of $25,639,239.37 Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
Fiscal 2021 Sewer Enterprise Budget total of $18,594,956.13
Approve Fiscal 2021 Sewer Enterprise Budget total of $18,594,956.13
Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“Fiscal 2021 Sewer Enterprise Budget total of $18,594,956.13 Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
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