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March 7, 2022
13 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan
Absent: David McCarthy
Every vote, in order
2022-033 - Ordinance - Amending All Municipal Code with Gender-Neutral Language
Refer to Ordinance Committee and Advertise: 2022-033 - Ordinance - Amending All Municipal Code with Gender-Neutral Language
Councillor Liang Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee and Advertise 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
“2022-033 - Ordinance - Amending All Municipal Code with Gender-Neutral Language - Councillor Liang Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee and Advertise by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Yeas have it.” (Motion: Liang, second: Phelan)
2022-034 - Order - Amending the Rules of the City Council with Gender-Neutral Language
Refer to Ordinance Committee and Advertise: 2022-034 - Order - Amending the Rules of the City Council with Gender-Neutral Language
Councillor Liang Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee and Advertise 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
“2022-034 - Order - Amending the Rules of the City Council with Gender-Neutral Language - Councillor Liang Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee and Advertise by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Yeas have it.” (Motion: Liang, second: Phelan)
2022-035 - Resolve - Quincy Retirement Board appear before the City Council to discuss the situation involving
Approve & refer to Oversight Committees: 2022-035 - Resolve - Quincy Retirement Board appear before the City Council to discuss the situation involving
Motion by Councillor Palmucci to approve & refer to Oversight Committees, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
From the minutes
“2022-035 - Resolve - Quincy Retirement Board appear before the City Council to discuss the situation involving the loss of $3.5M in funds - Councillors Palmucci, Andronico, DiBona, Harris, Liang, Mahoney, Phelan Motion by Councillor Palmucci to approve & refer to Oversight Committees, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Andronico)
2022-036 - Resolve - Quincy Retirement Board appear before the City Council to discuss the transfer of funds to PRIM...
Approve & refer to Oversight Committee: 2022-036 - Resolve - Quincy Retirement Board appear before the City Council to discuss the transfer of funds to PRIM - Councillors Palmucci, Andronico,...
Motion by Councillor Palmucci to approve & refer to Oversight Committee, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
From the minutes
“2022-036 - Resolve - Quincy Retirement Board appear before the City Council to discuss the transfer of funds to PRIM - Councillors Palmucci, Andronico, DiBona, Harris, Liang, Mahoney, Phelan Motion by Councillor Palmucci to approve & refer to Oversight Committee, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Andronico)
2022-037 - Resolve - Opposition to H908/S511 - An Act Relative to Recreation on Private Tidelands
Approve 2022-037 - Resolve - Opposition to H908/S511 - An Act Relative to Recreation on Private Tidelands
Motion by Councillor Harris to approve, Seconded by Councillor Liang
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, Brian Palmucci and Charles Phelan). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2022-037 - Resolve - Opposition to H908/S511 - An Act Relative to Recreation on Private Tidelands - Councillor Harris Councillor Harris waived the reading and addressed the bodies need to protect waterfront property owners and oppose this legislation. Motion by Councillor Harris to approve, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Liang)
2022-038 - Resolve - Seeing Update on New Animal Shelter
Approve & refer to Finance Committee: 2022-038 - Resolve - Seeing Update on New Animal Shelter
Motion by Councillor Mahoney to approve & refer to Finance Committee, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
From the minutes
“2022-038 - Resolve - Seeing Update on New Animal Shelter - Councillor Mahoney Councillor Mahoney would like an update on the spending, status & temporary location of the Animal Shelter. Motion by Councillor Mahoney to approve & refer to Finance Committee, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Andronico)
2022-039 - Resolve - Seeing Update on Downtown Incremental Financing (DIF) Fund
Approve & refer to Finance & Oversight Committee: 2022-039 - Resolve - Seeing Update on Downtown Incremental Financing (DIF) Fund
Motion by Councillor Mahoney to approve & refer to Finance & Oversight Committee, Seconded by Councillor Liang
From the minutes
“2022-039 - Resolve - Seeing Update on Downtown Incremental Financing (DIF) Fund - Councillor Mahoney Councillor Mahoney feels an update on the DIF is needed and any upcoming downtown plans Motion by Councillor Mahoney to approve & refer to Finance & Oversight Committee, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Liang)
2022-040 - Gift - $1,500.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Approve 2022-040 - Gift - $1,500.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2022-040 - Gift - $1,500.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Harris)
Approval of February 14, 2022 Minutes
Approve the minutes of February 14, 2022
Motion to approve 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
“Approval of February 14, 2022 Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Harris)
2021-031 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Quincy Avenue
Approve 2021-031 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Quincy Avenue
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“2021-031 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Quincy 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 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Phelan)
2021-032 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - Quincy Street/73 Liberty Street
Approve 2021-032 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - Quincy Street/73 Liberty Street
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2021-032 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - Quincy Street/73 Liberty Street 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 7-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Phelan)
2022-020 - Appropriation - $2,300,000 for the purchase of a new Quincy Fire Department Engine and Ladder Truck
Approve 2022-020 - Appropriation - $2,300,000 for the purchase of a new Quincy Fire Department Engine and Ladder Truck
Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2022-020 - Appropriation - $2,300,000 for the purchase of a new Quincy Fire Department Engine and Ladder Truck - Mayor Koch Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Harris)
2022-021 - Appropriation - $1,500,000 for feasibility study for a new Squantum Elementary in accordance with the...
Approve 2022-021 - Appropriation - $1,500,000 for feasibility study for a new Squantum Elementary in accordance with the MSBA process
Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang
From the minutes
“2022-021 - Appropriation - $1,500,000 for feasibility study for a new Squantum Elementary in accordance with the MSBA process - Mayor Koch Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Liang)
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