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March 1, 2021
11 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan, Nina Liang
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2021-022 - Appropriation - $2,100,000.00 from Sewer & Drainage Rehabilitation for Emergency Repairs to the Town...
Approve 2021-022 - Appropriation - $2,100,000.00 from Sewer & Drainage Rehabilitation for Emergency Repairs to the Town Brook Culvert
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Councillor McCarthy, Councillor Phelan and Councillor Andronico reviewed the need for the funding for the project that falls on the line between Wards 1, 2 and 5. Funding is from the Sewer Water Rehab fee from Developers Al Grazioso - Commissioner of Department of Public Works, Joseph D. Shea, P.E. and David White - Practice Leader - Stormwater Engineering from Woodard & Curran reviewed the needed for the funding and the assessment of the structural deficiencies that have caused the need for immediate repairs.
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan and Nina Liang). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2021-022 - Appropriation - $2,100,000.00 from Sewer & Drainage Rehabilitation for Emergency Repairs to the Town Brook Culvert - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Councillor McCarthy, Councillor Phelan and Councillor Andronico reviewed the need for the funding for the project that falls on the line between Wards 1, 2 and 5. Funding is from the Sewer Water Rehab fee from Developers Al Grazioso - Commissioner of Department of Public Works, Joseph D. Shea, P.E. and David White - Practice Leader - Stormwater Engineering from Woodard & Curran reviewed the needed for the funding and the assessment of the structural deficiencies that have caused the need for immediate repairs. The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
2021-023 - Order - Home-Rule Petition - An Act Regarding the Issuance of Pension Obligation Bonds or Notes
Move to Ordinance Committee McCarthy: 2021-023 - Order - Home-Rule Petition - An Act Regarding the Issuance of Pension Obligation Bonds or Notes
Motion by Councillor Andronico to move to Ordinance Committee 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
“2021-023 - Order - Home-Rule Petition - An Act Regarding the Issuance of Pension Obligation Bonds or Notes - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Andronico to move to Ordinance Committee McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Andronico)
2021-025 - Resolve - Quincy College Updates During Covid
Refer to Ordinance Committee and be sent to the administration for additional information: 2021-025 - Resolve - Quincy College Updates During Covid
Councillor Palmucci Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Andronico and be sent to the administration for additional information
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
“2021-025 - Resolve - Quincy College Updates During Covid - Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Palmucci Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Andronico and be sent to the administration for additional information Yeas have it.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Andronico)
2021-026 - Resolve - Update on the Land Purchases for Proposed Safety
Refer to Ordinance Committee and be sent to the administration for additional information: 2021-026 - Resolve - Update on the Land Purchases for Proposed Safety
Councillor Palmucci Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Andronico and be sent to the administration for additional information
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
“2021-026 - Resolve - Update on the Land Purchases for Proposed Safety - Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Palmucci Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Andronico and be sent to the administration for additional information Yeas have it.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Andronico)
Approval of February 8, 2021 Minutes
Approve the minutes of February 8, 2021
Motion for passage by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
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 February 8, 2021 Minutes Motion for passage by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Andronico Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Andronico)
2021-013 - Traffic - Add All Way Stop at intersection of Brooks Avenue & Liberty Street
Approve 2021-013 - Traffic - Add All Way Stop at intersection of Brooks Avenue & Liberty Street
Chair Councillor Androico Motion to approve by Councillor Andronico, 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
“2021-013 - Traffic - Add All Way Stop at intersection of Brooks Avenue & Liberty Street Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Vice Chair Councillor Androico Motion to approve by Councillor Andronico, Seconded by Councillor Cain Yeas have it.” (Motion: Andronico, second: Cain)
2021-014 - Traffic - Add 4 Way Stop at intersection of Brooks Avenue & Roberts Street
Approve 2021-014 - Traffic - Add 4 Way Stop at intersection of Brooks Avenue & Roberts Street
Chair Councillor Androico Motion to approve by Councillor Andronico, 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
“2021-014 - Traffic - Add 4 Way Stop at intersection of Brooks Avenue & Roberts Street Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Vice Chair Councillor Androico Motion to approve by Councillor Andronico, Seconded by Councillor Cain Yeas have it.” (Motion: Andronico, second: Cain)
2021-015 - Traffic - Add 4 Way Stop at intersection of Cottage Ave, Dennis Ryan Pkwy, Foster St & Chestnut St
Approve 2021-015 - Traffic - Add 4 Way Stop at intersection of Cottage Ave, Dennis Ryan Pkwy, Foster St & Chestnut St
Chair Councillor Androico Motion to approve by Councillor Andronico, 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
“2021-015 - Traffic - Add 4 Way Stop at intersection of Cottage Ave, Dennis Ryan Pkwy, Foster St & Chestnut St Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Vice Chair Councillor Androico Motion to approve by Councillor Andronico, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: Andronico, second: Harris)
2021-016 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 11 Ditmar Street
Approve 2021-016 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 11 Ditmar Street
Chair Councillor Androico Motion to approve by Councillor Andronico, 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
“2021-016 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 11 Ditmar Street Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Vice Chair Councillor Androico Motion to approve by Councillor Andronico, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: Andronico, second: Harris)
2021-017 - Traffic - Add 4 Way Stop Sign on Huckins Ave Intersecting with Bellevue Rd
Approve 2021-017 - Traffic - Add 4 Way Stop Sign on Huckins Ave Intersecting with Bellevue Rd
Chair Councillor Androico Motion to approve by Councillor Andronico, 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
“2021-017 - Traffic - Add 4 Way Stop Sign on Huckins Ave Intersecting with Bellevue Rd Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Vice Chair Councillor Androico Motion to approve by Councillor Andronico, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: Andronico, second: Harris)
2021-012 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - 202 Copeland Street
Approve 2021-012 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - 202 Copeland Street
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, 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
“2021-012 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - 202 Copeland Street Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Cain Yeas have it.” (Motion: Harris, second: Cain)
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