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June 21, 2021
23 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
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
2021-065 - Appropriation - $1,245,543.07 Year End Transfers
Pass 2021-065 - Appropriation - $1,245,543.07 Year End Transfers
Motion for passage by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“Motion for passage by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Phelan)
2021-066 - Appropriation - $600,000 to Traffic, Parking, Alarm & Lighting Personal Services from Reserve for...
Pass 2021-066 - Appropriation - $600,000 to Traffic, Parking, Alarm & Lighting Personal Services from Reserve for Appropriation - Parking Receipts
Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
From the minutes
“2021-066 - Appropriation - $600,000 to Traffic, Parking, Alarm & Lighting Personal Services from Reserve for Appropriation - Parking Receipts - Mayor Koch Auditor Susan O'Connor reviewed this annual appropriation and that there is $788,000 currently in the reserve posted thru beginning of June and another month of receipts are expected in Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Andronico)
2021-067 - Appropriation - $50,284 to Park Dept. Personal Services from Community Preservation Fund - Administration
Pass 2021-067 - Appropriation - $50,284 to Park Dept. Personal Services from Community Preservation Fund - Administration
Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
The minutes give only the count (8-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2021-067 - Appropriation - $50,284 to Park Dept. Personal Services from Community Preservation Fund - Administration - Mayor Koch Auditor Susan O'Connor reviewed this annual appropriation to fund the administrator position Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 8-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: DiBona)
2021-068 - Appropriation - $1,283,548.00 to Community Preservation Historic & Recreation Projects
Accept amendment: 2021-068 - Appropriation - $1,283,548.00 to Community Preservation Historic & Recreation Projects
Motion to accept amendment by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney
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 accept amendment by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney Yeas have it.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Mahoney)
Pass as amended 2021-068 - Appropriation - $1,283,548.00 to Community Preservation Historic & Recreation Projects
Motion for passage as amended by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
The minutes give only the count (7-2), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion for passage as amended by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 7-2 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Phelan)
2021-069 - Appropriation - $40,000 to the Quincy Historical Society - Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Pass 2021-069 - Appropriation - $40,000 to the Quincy Historical Society - Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2021-069 - Appropriation - $40,000 to the Quincy Historical Society - Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism - Mayor Koch Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2021-070 - Appropriation - $185,693 to the Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Amend: 2021-070 - Appropriation - $185,693 to the Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Motion to Amend 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
“2021-070 - Appropriation - $185,693 to the Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism - Mayor Koch Councillor McCarthy motioned to amend the order to Personnel Services $88,251.46, Contractual $24,914.03, Current Expense $27,175.67 - Total $140,341.16. Motion to Amend by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
Pass as amended 2021-070 - Appropriation - $185,693 to the Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Motion for passage as amended by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“Motion for passage as amended by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2021-071 - Appropriation - $1,660,000 to Quincy Public Schools & Quincy Access Television from Comcast
Pass 2021-071 - Appropriation - $1,660,000 to Quincy Public Schools & Quincy Access Television from Comcast
Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2021-071 - Appropriation - $1,660,000 to Quincy Public Schools & Quincy Access Television from Comcast - Mayor Koch Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: DiBona)
2021-072 - Appropriation - $300,000 to Park Department Capital Expenditure for Tree Offset
Pass 2021-072 - Appropriation - $300,000 to Park Department Capital Expenditure for Tree Offset
Motion for passage by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“Motion for passage by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: McCarthy)
2021-073 - Gift - $10,000.00 from Copeland Family Foundation Inc, for D.A.R.E.
Pass 2021-073 - Gift - $10,000.00 from Copeland Family Foundation Inc, for D.A.R.E.
Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Andronico Councillor McCarthy requested a Thank you be sent
From the minutes
“2021-073 - Gift - $10,000.00 from Copeland Family Foundation Inc, for D.A.R.E.- Mayor Koch Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Andronico Councillor McCarthy requested a Thank you be sent The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Andronico)
2021-074 - Resolve - City Council Opposition to Pine Island Boardwalk
Passage & referral to Park & Recreation Committee: 2021-074 - Resolve - City Council Opposition to Pine Island Boardwalk
Motion for passage & referral to Park & Recreation Committee by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“Motion for passage & referral to Park & Recreation Committee by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: DiBona)
2021-075 - Resolve - Veterans Tax Credit Program
Passage & referral to Veterans Services Committee: 2021-075 - Resolve - Veterans Tax Credit Program
Motion for passage & referral to Veterans Services Committee by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2021-075 - Resolve - Veterans Tax Credit Program - Councillor DiBona Councillor DiBona addressed the body and his want to do a similar credit to the Senior Worker's Abatement Program (SWAP) and would like to see the developers fund Motion for passage & referral to Veterans Services Committee by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Harris)
2021-076 - Resolve - City Council Opposition to H.3863 - An Act Relative to Reprecincting
Pass 2021-076 - Resolve - City Council Opposition to H.3863 - An Act Relative to Reprecincting
Motion for passage by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci and Charles Phelan). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion for passage by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Harris)
Approval of June 7, 2021 Minutes
Approve the minutes of June 7, 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 June 7, 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)
2021-054 - Ordinance - Amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 300 - Article II Stormwater Management and Land...
Approve 2021-054 - Ordinance - Amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 300 - Article II Stormwater Management and Land Disturbance Ordinance
Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2021-054 - Ordinance - Amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 300 - Article II Stormwater Management and Land Disturbance Ordinance Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: McCarthy)
2021-055 - Ordinance - Amendment to Zoning Code Section 8.0 Special Districts - 8.1 Flood Plain Overlay District
Approve 2021-055 - Ordinance - Amendment to Zoning Code Section 8.0 Special Districts - 8.1 Flood Plain Overlay District
Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2021-055 - Ordinance - Amendment to Zoning Code Section 8.0 Special Districts - 8.1 Flood Plain Overlay District Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: McCarthy)
2021-063 - Ordinance - Acceptance of General James C. McConville Way
Approve 2021-063 - Ordinance - Acceptance of General James C. McConville Way
Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“2021-063 - Ordinance - Acceptance of General James C. McConville Way Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Phelan)
2021-064 - Ordinance - Acceptance of General Joseph F. Dunford Drive
Approve 2021-064 - Ordinance - Acceptance of General Joseph F. Dunford Drive
Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“2021-064 - Ordinance - Acceptance of General Joseph F. Dunford Drive Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chairman Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Phelan)
2021-038 - Appropriation - $475,000,000 to Fund All or a Portion of the Unfunded Pension Liability of the Retirement...
Approve as amended 2021-038 - Appropriation - $475,000,000 to Fund All or a Portion of the Unfunded Pension Liability of the Retirement System of the City of Quincy
Motion to approve as amended by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Councillor Phelan addressed the body and his participation in tonight's vote, sought a legal opinion from the solicitors office on if he could vote on this matter since he is a recipient of the retirement board and was given ok to vote tonight and has listened to all debate at each meeting. Councillor Phelan received approval Friday after submitted in late May.
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted. 9 councillors were present.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve as amended by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Councillor Phelan addressed the body and his participation in tonight's vote, sought a legal opinion from the solicitors office on if he could vote on this matter since he is a recipient of the retirement board and was given ok to vote tonight and has listened to all debate at each meeting. Councillor Phelan received approval Friday after submitted in late May. The amendment was approved by 7-1.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: McCarthy)
Approve as amended followed up on her previous question on if Quincy College & Quincy Housing Authority were included in the Stone Report
Motion to approve as amended by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Councillor Mahoney followed up on her previous question on if Quincy College & Quincy Housing Authority were included in the Stone Report. Mr. Mason stated the College is included but Housing Authority is not included. Auditor O'Connor stated that the Actuary report from July 2021 for $445M includes Quincy Housing
The minutes give only the count (6-3), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve as amended by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Councillor Mahoney followed up on her previous question on if Quincy College & Quincy Housing Authority were included in the Stone Report. Mr. Mason stated the College is included but Housing Authority is not included. Auditor O'Connor stated that the Actuary report from July 2021 for $445M includes Quincy Housing Authority, City of Quincy and Quincy College. Councillor Mahoney confirmed that the order still includes investment thru PRIM, a new contract was signed in February with Meketa thru 2028 and requested clarification on who Bond Counsel is and if the opinion to go to 30yrs is in writing - Mr. Walker stated that Rick Manley of Locke Lord is Bond Counsel and the opinion it is not formalized or in writing. Councillor Mahoney feels that going to 30 years is incredibly irresponsible and that things have changed at the last minute to allow for enough votes for it to pass. The motion was approved by 6-3 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Palmucci)
2021-052 - Appropriation - $9,000,000 for Purchase of The Adams Academy, 8 Adams Street, 24 Adams Street & 26 Adams...
Approve 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
Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
The minutes give only the count (8-1), not 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 Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 8-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
2021-053 - Land - Order of Taking - Adams Academy and Adjacent Properties
Approve 2021-053 - Land - Order of Taking - Adams Academy and Adjacent Properties
Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
The minutes give only the count (8-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2021-053 - Land - Order of Taking - Adams Academy and Adjacent Properties Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 8-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
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