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January 24, 2022
12 recorded votes, 11 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, Charles Phelan
Absent: Brian Palmucci
Every vote, in order
2022-007 - Order - Wollaston Center - Urban Redevelopment Plan
Refer to Ordinance & Community Engagement Committees & Advertise: 2022-007 - Order - Wollaston Center - Urban Redevelopment Plan
Motion by Councillor Liang to refer to Ordinance & Community Engagement Committees & 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
“2022-007 - Order - Wollaston Center - Urban Redevelopment Plan - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Liang to refer to Ordinance & Community Engagement Committees & Advertise, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
2022-008 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 375 - Zoning - 4.1 Table of Dimensional Requirements & 10.0 Definitions...
Refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise: 2022-008 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 375 - Zoning - 4.1 Table of Dimensional Requirements & 10.0 Definitions - Adding Lot Coverage
Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise, 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
“2022-008 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 375 - Zoning - 4.1 Table of Dimensional Requirements & 10.0 Definitions - Adding Lot Coverage - Mayor Koch, Councillor McCarthy Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2022-009 - Ordinance - Amending Zoning Classification to Residential - Portions of Ward One
Refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise: 2022-009 - Ordinance - Amending Zoning Classification to Residential - Portions of Ward One
Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Harris Councillor McCarthy discussed the possibility of updating to include other areas of the City and will discuss with his fellow ward councillors on expanding.
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
“2022-009 - Ordinance - Amending Zoning Classification to Residential - Portions of Ward One - Councillor McCarthy Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Harris Councillor McCarthy discussed the possibility of updating to include other areas of the City and will discuss with his fellow ward councillors on expanding. Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2022-010 - Gift - $10,000.00 from Copeland Family Foundation Inc. to D.A.R.E.
Pass 2022-010 - Gift - $10,000.00 from Copeland Family Foundation Inc. to D.A.R.E.
Motion for passage by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy President DiBona requested a Thank You letter be sent.
The minutes give the count as 7-0, but 8 councillors were present for this vote (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy and Charles Phelan). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2022-010 - Gift - $10,000.00 from Copeland Family Foundation Inc. to D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Motion for passage by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy President DiBona requested a Thank You letter be sent. The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: McCarthy)
2022-011 - Gift - $750.00 from Sons of Italy Quincy Lodge 1295 Inc. to Veterans Services
Pass 2022-011 - Gift - $750.00 from Sons of Italy Quincy Lodge 1295 Inc. to Veterans Services
Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy President DiBona requested a Thank You letter be sent.
The minutes give the count as 7-0, but 8 councillors were present for this vote (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy and Charles Phelan). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2022-011 - Gift - $750.00 from Sons of Italy Quincy Lodge 1295 Inc. to Veterans Services - Mayor Koch Motion for passage by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy President DiBona requested a Thank You letter be sent. The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2022-012 - Gift - $1,205.00 from Various Donors to Veterans Services - In Memory of Joe Brill
Pass 2022-012 - Gift - $1,205.00 from Various Donors to Veterans Services - In Memory of Joe Brill
Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
The minutes give the count as 7-0, but 8 councillors were present for this vote (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy and Charles Phelan). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2022-012 - Gift - $1,205.00 from Various Donors to Veterans Services - In Memory of Joe Brill - Mayor Koch President DiBona requested a Thank You letter be sent. Motion for passage by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
2022-013 - Resolve - City Council Seeking Funding for the Department of Social Justice and Equity
Approve refer to Oversight & Finance Committees: 2022-013 - Resolve - City Council Seeking Funding for the Department of Social Justice and Equity
Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve refer to Oversight & Finance Committees by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Councillor Harris spoke on his support for the position and hopes the Mayor will support and fund it. Councillor Mahoney discussed the issues facing Quincy and wants to make sure people feel safe, welcomed and heard. Representation for all in the city is needed not just the schools but city wide. Councillor Liang thanked the sponsors for continuing keeping this important issue at the forefront.
The minutes give only the count (6-1-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2022-013 - Resolve - City Council Seeking Funding for the Department of Social Justice and Equity - Councillor Palmucci, Councillor Harris, Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve refer to Oversight & Finance Committees by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Councillor Harris spoke on his support for the position and hopes the Mayor will support and fund it. Councillor Mahoney discussed the issues facing Quincy and wants to make sure people feel safe, welcomed and heard. Representation for all in the city is needed not just the schools but city wide. Councillor Liang thanked the sponsors for continuing keeping this important issue at the forefront. The motion was approved as amended by 6-1-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Phelan)
2022-014 - Resolve - City Council Requesting Update on the Progress and Future Plans on the Urban
Approve & refer to Oversight & Community Engagement Committees: 2022-014 - Resolve - City Council Requesting Update on the Progress and Future Plans on the Urban
Councillor Liang Motion to approve & refer to Oversight & Community Engagement Committees by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“2022-014 - Resolve - City Council Requesting Update on the Progress and Future Plans on the Urban Revitalization Development Plan for Quincy Center - Councillor Palmucci, Councillor DiBona, Councillor Liang Motion to approve & refer to Oversight & Community Engagement Committees by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved as amended by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Phelan)
2022-015 - Resolve - City Council Seeking Outside Legal Counsel Funding
Approve with the Councils attorney recently retiring and with all of the important matters coming before the body she feels that the Council having its own legal advice is important
Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Liang Councillor Mahoney with the Councils attorney recently retiring and with all of the important matters coming before the body she feels that the Council having its own legal advice is important.
The minutes give only the count (7-0-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2022-015 - Resolve - City Council Seeking Outside Legal Counsel Funding - Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Liang Councillor Mahoney with the Councils attorney recently retiring and with all of the important matters coming before the body she feels that the Council having its own legal advice is important. The motion was approved as amended by 7-0-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Liang)
Approval of the December 13, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of December 13, 2021
Motion for approval by Councillor Liang, 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 the December 13, 2021 Meeting Minutes Motion for approval by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.” (Motion: Liang, second: Phelan)
Approval of the January 3, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of January 3, 2022
Motion for approval by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Liang
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 the January 3, 2022 Meeting Minutes Motion for approval by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Liang Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Liang)
Referral to Public Words Committee
Motion for referral to Public Words Committee by Councillor Phelan, 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
“Motion for referral to Public Words Committee by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Harris)
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