MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
October 19, 2020
10 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, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan, Nina Liang
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2020-146 - Appropriation - $5,000,000 for Purchase of 0 Harriet Avenue & 797 Quincy Shore Drive for Open Space
Refer to Finance Committee & Advertise: 2020-146 - Appropriation - $5,000,000 for Purchase of 0 Harriet Avenue & 797 Quincy Shore Drive for Open Space
Motion to refer to Finance Committee & Advertise 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
“2020-146 - Appropriation - $5,000,000 for Purchase of 0 Harriet Avenue & 797 Quincy Shore Drive for Open Space - Mayor Koch Motion to refer to Finance Committee & Advertise by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Cain Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Cain)
2020-147 - Resolve - Recognizing October as Filipino American History Month
Approve 2020-147 - Resolve - Recognizing October as Filipino American History Month
Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“2020-147 - Resolve - Recognizing October as Filipino American History Month - Councillor Liang, Councillor DiBona, Councillor McCarthy, Councillor Palmucci, Councillor Phelan, Councillor Harris Quincy is the 2nd largest Filipino population in the Commonwealth Councillor Liang invited Diana Quintos and Philjay Solar of the Mass. Asian American Commission to address the Council Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Phelan)
Approval of the October 5, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of October 5, 2020
Motion for approval by Councillor McCarthy, 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
“Approval of the October 5, 2020 Meeting Minutes Motion for approval by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
2020-140 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign - Heron Road @ Albatross Road
Approve 2020-140 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign - Heron Road @ Albatross Road
Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, 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
“2020-140 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign - Heron Road @ Albatross Road Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: McCarthy)
2020-141 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign - Spring Street Eastbound at Rock Island Road
Approve 2020-141 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign - Spring Street Eastbound at Rock Island Road
Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, 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
“2020-141 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign - Spring Street Eastbound at Rock Island Road Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: McCarthy)
2020-142 - Traffic - Add No Parking - Narragansett Road Southeast side, Sea Street to 150' Northeast of Sea Street
Approve 2020-142 - Traffic - Add No Parking - Narragansett Road Southeast side, Sea Street to 150' Northeast of Sea Street
Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, 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
“2020-142 - Traffic - Add No Parking - Narragansett Road Southeast side, Sea Street to 150' Northeast of Sea Street Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: McCarthy)
2020-143 - Traffic - Add No Parking - Everett Street - East side, Beale Street to Granger Street
Approve 2020-143 - Traffic - Add No Parking - Everett Street - East side, Beale Street to Granger Street
Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, 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
“2020-143 - Traffic - Add No Parking - Everett Street - East side, Beale Street to Granger Street Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Cain Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Cain)
2020-144 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking - 235 Beach Street
Approve 2020-144 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking - 235 Beach Street
Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve 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
“2020-144 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking - 235 Beach Street Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Phelan)
2020-145 - Traffic - Add All Way Stop Sign - Commander Shea Blvd at Seaport Drive
Approve 2020-145 - Traffic - Add All Way Stop Sign - Commander Shea Blvd at Seaport Drive
Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, 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
“2020-145 - Traffic - Add All Way Stop Sign - Commander Shea Blvd at Seaport Drive Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Cain Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Cain)
2020-139 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - 172 South Street
Approve 2020-139 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - 172 South Street
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, 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
“2020-139 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - 172 South Street Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Yeas have it.” (Motion: Harris, second: Phelan)
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