MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
April 5, 2021
9 recorded votes, 7 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
2021-031 - Appropriation - $100,000,000 for 2021 Roadway Improvements
Refer to Finance Committee & Advertise: 2021-031 - Appropriation - $100,000,000 for 2021 Roadway Improvements
Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Finance Committee & Advertise, 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
“2021-031 - Appropriation - $100,000,000 for 2021 Roadway Improvements - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Finance Committee & Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
2021-032 - Appropriation - $40,000,000 for 2021 Drinking Water System Improvements
Refer to Finance Committee & Advertise: 2021-032 - Appropriation - $40,000,000 for 2021 Drinking Water System Improvements
Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Finance Committee & Advertise, 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
“2021-032 - Appropriation - $40,000,000 for 2021 Drinking Water System Improvements - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Finance Committee & Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Andronico Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Andronico)
2021-033 - Appropriation - $4,600,000 for 2021 Sewer System Improvements
Refer to Finance Committee & Advertise: 2021-033 - Appropriation - $4,600,000 for 2021 Sewer System Improvements
Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Finance Committee & Advertise, 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
“2021-033 - Appropriation - $4,600,000 for 2021 Sewer System Improvements - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Finance Committee & Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Andronico Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Andronico)
2021-034 - Appropriation - $6,503,700 for Acceptance of 2022 Sewer Rehab SRF Loan
Refer to Finance Committee & Advertise: 2021-034 - Appropriation - $6,503,700 for Acceptance of 2022 Sewer Rehab SRF Loan
Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Finance Committee & Advertise, 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
“2021-034 - Appropriation - $6,503,700 for Acceptance of 2022 Sewer Rehab SRF Loan - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Finance Committee & Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Andronico Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Andronico)
2021-035 - Appropriation - $3,180,000 for FY22 MS4 Water Quality and Stormwater Planning
Refer to Finance Committee & Advertise: 2021-035 - Appropriation - $3,180,000 for FY22 MS4 Water Quality and Stormwater Planning
Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Finance Committee & Advertise, 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
“2021-035 - Appropriation - $3,180,000 for FY22 MS4 Water Quality and Stormwater Planning - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Finance Committee & Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
2021-036 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 319 Utility Permits Section 319.10 Installation of Small Cell Wireless...
Refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise: 2021-036 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 319 Utility Permits Section 319.10 Installation of Small Cell Wireless Facilities - Subsection E. Standard of Review
Motion by Councillor Harris to refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise, 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
“2021-036 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 319 Utility Permits Section 319.10 Installation of Small Cell Wireless Facilities - Subsection E. Standard of Review - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Harris to refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2021-037 - Gift - $2,500.00 Copeland Family Foundation Inc. to Friends of Wollaston Beach
Pass 2021-037 - Gift - $2,500.00 Copeland Family Foundation Inc. to Friends of Wollaston Beach
Motion for passage by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2021-037 - Gift - $2,500.00 Copeland Family Foundation Inc. to Friends of Wollaston Beach - Mayor Koch Councillor Phelan addressed the Council and the purpose of the Councillor McCarthy requested a Thank You letter be sent. Motion for passage by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: DiBona)
Approval of March 15, 2021 Minutes
Approve the minutes of March 15, 2021
Motion for passage 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
“Approval of March 15, 2021 Minutes Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2021-018 - Appropriation - $120,000,000 for Public Safety Headquarters Phase Three - Construction and Area...
Approve 2021-018 - Appropriation - $120,000,000 for Public Safety Headquarters Phase Three - Construction and Area Transportation Improvements
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2021-018 - Appropriation - $120,000,000 for Public Safety Headquarters Phase Three - Construction and Area Transportation Improvements Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chair 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)
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