MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
February 7, 2022
13 recorded votes, 8 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
2022-020 - Appropriation - $2,300,000 for the purchase of a new Quincy Fire Department Engine and Ladder Truck
Refer to Finance Committee and Advertise: 2022-020 - Appropriation - $2,300,000 for the purchase of a new Quincy Fire Department Engine and Ladder Truck
Motion to refer to Finance Committee and Advertise by Councillor Phelan, 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
“2022-020 - Appropriation - $2,300,000 for the purchase of a new Quincy Fire Department Engine and Ladder Truck - Mayor Koch Motion to refer to Finance Committee and Advertise by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Phelan, second: McCarthy)
2022-021 - Appropriation - $1,500,000 for feasibility study for a new Squantum Elementary in accordance with the...
Refer to Finance Committee and Advertise: 2022-021 - Appropriation - $1,500,000 for feasibility study for a new Squantum Elementary in accordance with the MSBA process
Motion to refer to Finance Committee and Advertise by Councillor Harris, 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 and Advertise by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Yeas have it.” (Motion: Harris, second: Phelan)
2022-022 - Order - Confirmation - Quincy Housing Authority Board Appointment
Approve 2022-022 - Order - Confirmation - Quincy Housing Authority Board Appointment
Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“2022-022 - Order - Confirmation - Quincy Housing Authority Board Appointment - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Phelan)
2022-023 - Ordinance - M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 5C Establishing a Residential Property Tax Exemption
Refer to Finance, Ordinance & Oversight Committees and Advertise: 2022-023 - Ordinance - M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 5C Establishing a Residential Property Tax Exemption
Motion to refer to Finance, Ordinance & Oversight Committees and Advertise by Councillor Palmucci, 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
“Motion to refer to Finance, Ordinance & Oversight Committees and Advertise by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: McCarthy)
2022-024 - Resolve - Requesting Report by DPW Commissioner on Status of Contract Compliance by Capital
Approve and referral to Oversight & Public Works Committees: 2022-024 - Resolve - Requesting Report by DPW Commissioner on Status of Contract Compliance by Capital
Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve and referral to Oversight & Public Works Committees by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Liang
From the minutes
“2022-024 - Resolve - Requesting Report by DPW Commissioner on Status of Contract Compliance by Capital Waste Management - Councillor Palmucci, Councillor Andronico, Councillor DiBona, Councillor Liang, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve and referral to Oversight & Public Works Committees by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Liang)
2022-025 - Gift - $350.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Approve 2022-025 - Gift - $350.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
From the minutes
“2022-025 - Gift - $350.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.- Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Andronico)
2022-026 - Gift - $600.00 from Various Donors for Veterans Services - In Memory of Joe Brill
Approve 2022-026 - Gift - $600.00 from Various Donors for Veterans Services - In Memory of Joe Brill
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Cain
From the minutes
“2022-026 - Gift - $600.00 from Various Donors for Veterans Services - In Memory of Joe Brill - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Cain)
2022-027 - Gift - $550.00 from Various Donors for Veterans Services - In Memory of Jerry Mullen
Approve 2022-027 - Gift - $550.00 from Various Donors for Veterans Services - In Memory of Jerry Mullen
Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2022-027 - Gift - $550.00 from Various Donors for Veterans Services - In Memory of Jerry Mullen - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: McCarthy)
Approval of January 24, 2022 Minutes
Approve the minutes of January 24, 2022
Motion to approve 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 January 24, 2022 Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.” (Motion: Liang, second: Phelan)
2022-016 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Russell Park - 1170/1200 Hancock St.
Approve 2022-016 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Russell Park - 1170/1200 Hancock St.
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
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
“2022-016 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Russell Park - 1170/1200 Hancock St. 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 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Phelan)
2022-017 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Electric - Russell Park - 1170/1200 Hancock St.
Approve 2022-017 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Electric - Russell Park - 1170/1200 Hancock St.
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
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
“2022-017 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Electric - Russell Park - 1170/1200 Hancock St. 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 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2022-018 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - 35 Arnold St
Approve 2022-018 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - 35 Arnold St
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
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
“2022-018 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - 35 Arnold St 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 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Phelan)
2022-019 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - E. Howard St - 484 Quincy Ave
Approve 2022-019 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - E. Howard St - 484 Quincy Ave
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
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
“2022-019 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - E. Howard St - 484 Quincy Ave 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 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
From the official minutes kept by the Quincy City Clerk (agendas and minutes). From the Quincy City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s City Council agendas and minutes page (2025 on) and in its meeting minutes archive (earlier years). We check every vote against the councillors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councillor photos: BallotReady candidate profiles (Anne Mahoney, Noel DiBona, Ziqiang Yuan, Richard Ash, Deborah Riley), the Green Voter Guide MA (Maggie McKee) and Quincy Access Television, November 2025 candidate messages (David Jacobs, Walter Hubley, Virginia Ryan). Former councillors show initials.
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