MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
April 4, 2022
5 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, Charles Phelan, Brian Palmucci
Absent: David McCarthy
During the meeting:
- Brian Palmucci arrived after the meeting began (at 7:34 pm.).
Every vote, in order
2022-050 - Order - Nomination & Election of City Clerk
Approve 2022-050 - Order - Nomination & Election of City Clerk
Motion by Councillor Phelan to approve, Seconded by Councillor Liang
From the minutes
“2022-050 - Order - Nomination & Election of City Clerk - President DiBona Nomination of Nicole Crispo by Councillor Charles Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Nina Liang No other nominations were made, nominations were closed Motion by Councillor Phelan to approve, Seconded by Councillor Liang With unanimous approval the motion passes.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Liang)
2022-051 - Ordinance - Amendment to Chapter 375 - Zoning Code - Section 8.0 - Special Districts - 8.5 Transit...
Refer to Ordinance Committee and Advertise: 2022-051 - Ordinance - Amendment to Chapter 375 - Zoning Code - Section 8.0 - Special Districts - 8.5 Transit Oriented Districts
Motion by Councillor Palmucci to refer to Ordinance Committee and Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Liang
The minutes give the count as 9 yeas, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, Charles Phelan and Brian Palmucci); David McCarthy is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2022-051 - Ordinance - Amendment to Chapter 375 - Zoning Code - Section 8.0 - Special Districts - 8.5 Transit Oriented Districts - Councillor Palmucci Motion by Councillor Palmucci to waive the reading Motion by Councillor Palmucci to refer to Ordinance Committee and Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved, 9 yeas.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Liang)
2022-052 - Resolve - Opposing the U.S. Veterans Affairs Closure of Quincy Facilities
Approve, refer to Veterans Committee and requested a copy be sent to the federal delegation: 2022-052 - Resolve - Opposing the U.S. Veterans Affairs Closure of Quincy Facilities
Motion to approve, refer to Veterans Committee and requested a copy be sent to the federal delegation by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Liang Councillor Harris thanked his colleagues for bringing this forward and it is a travesty that the 10 th largest community n the commonwealths veterans would have to travel so far for services and supports this 100 percent Councillor Andronico has
From the minutes
“Motion to approve, refer to Veterans Committee and requested a copy be sent to the federal delegation by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Liang Councillor Harris thanked his colleagues for bringing this forward and it is a travesty that the 10 th largest community n the commonwealths veterans would have to travel so far for services and supports this 100 percent Councillor Andronico has heard from the veteran's council that this is an issue and a concern of Quincy Veterans, and they will be happy to know that the City Council has taken action on it. Councillor Phelan asking aging veterans go travel farther for services and the convenience and quality of services from Manet should not be taken from our large veteran's community in Quincy Councillor DiBona moving services from Manet will create a hardship for our veterans to get services especially during covid and fully supports and thanks the sponsors for bringing it forward. The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Liang)
2022-053 - Gift - $100.00 from Copeland Package Store Inc. for D.A.R.E.
Approve 2022-053 - Gift - $100.00 from Copeland Package Store Inc. for D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“2022-053 - Gift - $100.00 from Copeland Package Store Inc. for D.A.R.E.- Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: Phelan)
Approval of March 21, 2022 Minutes
Approve the minutes of March 21, 2022
Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
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 March 21, 2022 Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Andronico Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Andronico)
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