MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
May 3, 2021
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Anthony Andronico, William Harris, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan, Noel DiBona
Absent: Ian Cain, Nina Liang
Every vote, in order
2021-043 - Gift - $1,600.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Pass 2021-043 - Gift - $1,600.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2021-043 - Gift - $1,600.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Councillor McCarthy requested a Thank you be sent Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2021-044 - Resolve - Quincy College joining the State Community College System
Approve 2021-044 - Resolve - Quincy College joining the State Community College System
Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2021-044 - Resolve - Quincy College joining the State Community College System - Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Harris, Councillor McCarthy, Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Harris)
2021-045 - Resolve - Update on the Establishment of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission
Approve 2021-045 - Resolve - Update on the Establishment of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission
Motion to approve by Councillor Andronico, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Andronico, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Andronico, second: Palmucci)
Approval of April 5, 2021 & April 12, 2021 Minutes
Approve the minutes of April 5, 2021 & April 12, 2021
Motion for passage 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 April 5, 2021 & April 12, 2021 Minutes Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2021-031 - Appropriation - $100,000,000 for 2021 Roadway Improvements
Approve 2021-031 - Appropriation - $100,000,000 for 2021 Roadway Improvements
Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“2021-031 - Appropriation - $100,000,000 for 2021 Roadway Improvements Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
2021-032 - Appropriation - $40,000,000 for 2021 Drinking Water System Improvements
Approve 2021-032 - Appropriation - $40,000,000 for 2021 Drinking Water System Improvements
Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2021-032 - Appropriation - $40,000,000 for 2021 Drinking Water System Improvements Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2021-033 - Appropriation - $4,600,000 for 2021 Sewer System Improvements
Approve 2021-033 - Appropriation - $4,600,000 for 2021 Sewer System Improvements
Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2021-033 - Appropriation - $4,600,000 for 2021 Sewer System Improvements Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2021-034 - Appropriation - $6,503,700 for Acceptance of 2022 Sewer Rehab SRF Loan
Approve 2021-034 - Appropriation - $6,503,700 for Acceptance of 2022 Sewer Rehab SRF Loan
Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2021-034 - Appropriation - $6,503,700 for Acceptance of 2022 Sewer Rehab SRF Loan Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2021-035 - Appropriation - $3,180,000 for FY22 MS4 Water Quality and Stormwater Planning
Approve 2021-035 - Appropriation - $3,180,000 for FY22 MS4 Water Quality and Stormwater Planning
Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2021-035 - Appropriation - $3,180,000 for FY22 MS4 Water Quality and Stormwater Planning Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2021-036 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 319 Utility Permits Section 319.10 Installation of Small Cell Wireless...
Approve 2021-036 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 319 Utility Permits Section 319.10 Installation of Small Cell Wireless Facilities - Subsection E. Standard of Review
Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Harris
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 Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Harris)
2021-041 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - 63 Franklin Street
Approve 2021-041 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - 63 Franklin Street
Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2021-041 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - 63 Franklin Street Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Harris)
2021-042 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid - Newport Avenue Extension and Newport Avenue
Approve 2021-042 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid - Newport Avenue Extension and Newport Avenue
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
The minutes give only the count (6-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2021-042 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid - Newport Avenue Extension and Newport Avenue Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 6-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Phelan)
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