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March 15, 2021
11 recorded votes, 8 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
2021-029 - Appropriation - $23,000,000 for Quincy College Land Acquisition and Initial Design Services
Refer to Finance & Oversight Committee & Advertise: 2021-029 - Appropriation - $23,000,000 for Quincy College Land Acquisition and Initial Design Services
Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Finance & Oversight Committee & Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney Councillor Mahoney asked her fellow Councillors to support sending this back the administration due to the lack of presentation on the college and the way the order is written specifically to the college
The minutes give only the count (6-2), not how each councillor voted. 9 councillors were present.
From the minutes
“2021-029 - Appropriation - $23,000,000 for Quincy College Land Acquisition and Initial Design Services Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Finance & Oversight Committee & Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney Councillor Mahoney asked her fellow Councillors to support sending this back the administration due to the lack of presentation on the college and the way the order is written specifically to the college The motion approved by 6-2.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Mahoney)
2021-030 - Land - Order of Taking - 1177 and 1227 Hancock Street
Refer to Finance Committee again asked her fellow Councillors to support sending this back the administration due to the lack of presentation on the college and the way the order is written...
Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Finance Committee, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Councillor Mahoney again asked her fellow Councillors to support sending this back the administration due to the lack of presentation on the college and the way the order is written specifically to the college and language does not include a new city building Councillor Palmucci is concerned about the level of spending by the administration given the current economy and projects that are currently started but not fully funded as well as the language of the order Councillor Andronico shares his fellow Councillors concerns but feels moving it into committee for a presentation and further discussion is appropriate
The minutes give only the count (6-2), not how each councillor voted. 9 councillors were present.
From the minutes
“2021-030 - Land - Order of Taking - 1177 and 1227 Hancock Street Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Finance Committee, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Councillor Mahoney again asked her fellow Councillors to support sending this back the administration due to the lack of presentation on the college and the way the order is written specifically to the college and language does not include a new city building Councillor Palmucci is concerned about the level of spending by the administration given the current economy and projects that are currently started but not fully funded as well as the language of the order Councillor Andronico shares his fellow Councillors concerns but feels moving it into committee for a presentation and further discussion is appropriate The motion approved by 6-2.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
Approval of March 1, 2021 Minutes
Approve the minutes of March 1, 2021
Motion for passage 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 March 1, 2021 Minutes Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
2021-024 - Ordinance - Renaming of a portion of Glover Avenue to Father Heery Way
Approve 2021-024 - Ordinance - Renaming of a portion of Glover Avenue to Father Heery Way
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give only the count (8-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2021-024 - Ordinance - Renaming of a portion of Glover Avenue to Father Heery Way - Mayor Koch, Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Councillor Harris addressed the body proceed with a vote on the motion standing from the previous meeting New Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion approved by 8-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2021-027 - Utility - Grant of Location - Massachusetts Electric - 210 Adams Street
Approve 2021-027 - Utility - Grant of Location - Massachusetts Electric - 210 Adams Street
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, 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
“2021-027 - Utility - Grant of Location - Massachusetts Electric - 210 Adams Street Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2021-028 - Utility - Grant of Location - Verizon New England - 480 Centre Street
Approve 2021-028 - Utility - Grant of Location - Verizon New England - 480 Centre Street
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, 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
“2021-028 - Utility - Grant of Location - Verizon New England - 480 Centre Street Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2020-182 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid - Joyce Rd - Connell St - Quarry St - Furnace Brook Pkwy
Approve 2020-182 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid - Joyce Rd - Connell St - Quarry St - Furnace Brook Pkwy
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, 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
“2020-182 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid - Joyce Rd - Connell St - Quarry St - Furnace Brook Pkwy Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2020-125 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code - Chapter 196 Licenses and Permits - Adding to Article II
Approve 2020-125 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code - Chapter 196 Licenses and Permits - Adding to Article II
Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Solicitor Durkin addressed the body and the inability to attain the address of the 130 registered short-term rentals Councillor Liang agreed to extend the enactment date to 30 days after enactment (April 15 th) Councillor Palmucci is frustrated that the registered information is not available and is
The minutes give only the count (8-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Solicitor Durkin addressed the body and the inability to attain the address of the 130 registered short-term rentals Councillor Liang agreed to extend the enactment date to 30 days after enactment (April 15 th) Councillor Palmucci is frustrated that the registered information is not available and is still concerned on the impact but feels that the 5 ineligible dwellings have been created and feels that the 5 th restriction (residential unit which is not the operator's primary residence) is extremely limiting and would like that taken out The motion approved by 8-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Phelan)
2020-126 - Order - Accepting the Local Excise Tax provision of M.G.L. Chapter 64G - Room Occupancy Excise
Approve 2020-126 - Order - Accepting the Local Excise Tax provision of M.G.L. Chapter 64G - Room Occupancy Excise
Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2020-126 - Order - Accepting the Local Excise Tax provision of M.G.L. Chapter 64G - Room Occupancy Excise Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Harris)
2020-127 - Order - Accepting the Community Impact Fee provision of M.G.L. Chapter 64G - Room Occupancy Excise...
Approve 2020-127 - Order - Accepting the Community Impact Fee provision of M.G.L. Chapter 64G - Room Occupancy Excise - Professionally Managed Units
Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2020-127 - Order - Accepting the Community Impact Fee provision of M.G.L. Chapter 64G - Room Occupancy Excise - Professionally Managed Units Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Harris)
2020-128 - Order - Accepting the Community Impact Fee provision of M.G.L. Chapter 64G - Room Occupancy Excise...
Approve 2020-128 - Order - Accepting the Community Impact Fee provision of M.G.L. Chapter 64G - Room Occupancy Excise - Two-family or Three-family Dwellings
Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2020-128 - Order - Accepting the Community Impact Fee provision of M.G.L. Chapter 64G - Room Occupancy Excise - Two-family or Three-family Dwellings Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Harris)
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