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May 17, 2021
14 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2021-049 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2022 General Fund Budget
Refer to Finance Committee: 2021-049 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2022 General Fund Budget
Motion to refer to Finance Committee 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
“Motion to refer to Finance Committee by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
2021-050 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2022 Sewer Enterprise Budget
Refer to Finance Committee: 2021-050 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2022 Sewer Enterprise Budget
Motion to refer to Finance Committee 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
“2021-050 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2022 Sewer Enterprise Budget - Mayor Koch Motion to refer to Finance Committee by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
2021-051 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2022 Water Enterprise Budget
Refer to Finance Committee: 2021-051 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2022 Water Enterprise Budget
Motion to refer to Finance Committee 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
“2021-051 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2022 Water Enterprise Budget - Mayor Koch Motion to refer to Finance Committee by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
2021-052 - Appropriation - $9,000,000 for Purchase of The Adams Academy, 8 Adams Street, 24 Adams Street & 26 Adams...
Refer to Finance Committee and Advertise: 2021-052 - Appropriation - $9,000,000 for Purchase of The Adams Academy, 8 Adams Street, 24 Adams Street & 26 Adams Street for Historic Preservation Purposes
Motion to refer to Finance Committee and Advertise 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
“2021-052 - Appropriation - $9,000,000 for Purchase of The Adams Academy, 8 Adams Street, 24 Adams Street & 26 Adams Street for Historic Preservation Purposes - Mayor Koch Motion to refer to Finance Committee and Advertise by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
2021-053 - Land - Order of Taking - Adams Academy and Adjacent Properties
Refer to Finance & Ordinance Committees: 2021-053 - Land - Order of Taking - Adams Academy and Adjacent Properties
Motion to refer to Finance & Ordinance Committees 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
“2021-053 - Land - Order of Taking - Adams Academy and Adjacent Properties - Mayor Koch Motion to refer to Finance & Ordinance Committees by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2021-054 - Ordinance - Amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 300 - Article II Stormwater Management and Land...
Refer to Ordinance Committee and Advertise: 2021-054 - Ordinance - Amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 300 - Article II Stormwater Management and Land Disturbance Ordinance
Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee and Advertise 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
“2021-054 - Ordinance - Amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 300 - Article II Stormwater Management and Land Disturbance Ordinance - Mayor Koch Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee and Advertise by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Phelan)
2021-055 - Ordinance - Amendment to Zoning Code Section 8.0 Special Districts - 8.1 Flood Plain Overlay District
Refer to Ordinance Committee and Advertise: 2021-055 - Ordinance - Amendment to Zoning Code Section 8.0 Special Districts - 8.1 Flood Plain Overlay District
Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee and Advertise 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
“2021-055 - Ordinance - Amendment to Zoning Code Section 8.0 Special Districts - 8.1 Flood Plain Overlay District - Mayor Koch Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee and Advertise by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Phelan)
2021-056 - Order - Dedication of Intersection of Sonoma Road and Essex Street in Memory of Daniel Dewey
Pass 2021-056 - Order - Dedication of Intersection of Sonoma Road and Essex Street in Memory of Daniel Dewey
Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: DiBona)
2021-057 - Order - Dedication of Intersection of Standish Road and Bellevue Road in Memory of Jonathan O'Driscoll
Pass 2021-057 - Order - Dedication of Intersection of Standish Road and Bellevue Road in Memory of Jonathan O'Driscoll
Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: DiBona)
2021-058 - Gift - $200.00 from Mary Cox for Quincy Animal Shelter - Food for Animals
Pass 2021-058 - Gift - $200.00 from Mary Cox for Quincy Animal Shelter - Food for Animals
Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“2021-058 - Gift - $200.00 from Mary Cox for Quincy Animal Shelter - Food for Animals Councillor McCarthy requested a Thank you be sent Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
Approval of May 3, 2021 Minutes
Approve the minutes of May 3, 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 May 3, 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)
2021-046 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - Quarry Street
Approve 2021-046 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - Quarry Street
Chairman Councillor Harris 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
“2021-046 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - Quarry Street Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2021-047 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - McConville Way/Parkingway
Approve 2021-047 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - McConville Way/Parkingway
Chairman Councillor Harris 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
“2021-047 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - McConville Way/Parkingway Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2014-048 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - 202 Copeland Street
Approve 2014-048 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - 202 Copeland Street
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give only the count (7-2), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2014-048 - 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 McCarthy The motion was approved by 7-2 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
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