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June 6, 2022
22 recorded votes, 21 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, Anne Mahoney, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan, Nina Liang, William Harris
Absent: David McCarthy
During the meeting:
- Nina Liang arrived after the meeting began (at 7:59 pm.).
- William Harris arrived after the meeting began (at 8:24 pm.).
Every vote, in order
2022-076 - Appropriation - $900,000 to Traffic, Parking, Alarm & Lighting Personal Services from Reserve for...
Approve 2022-076 - Appropriation - $900,000 to Traffic, Parking, Alarm & Lighting Personal Services from Reserve for Appropriation - Parking Receipts
Councillor Cain Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 8 councillors were present for this vote (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, Anne Mahoney, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan, Nina Liang and William Harris). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2022-076 - Appropriation - $900,000 to Traffic, Parking, Alarm & Lighting Personal Services from Reserve for Appropriation - Parking Receipts - Mayor Koch Motion to waive the reading by Councillor Cain Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The motion was approved by 5-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: Andronico)
2022-077 - Appropriation - $50,476.70 to Park Dept. Personal Services from Community Preservation Fund - Administration
Approve 2022-077 - Appropriation - $50,476.70 to Park Dept. Personal Services from Community Preservation Fund - Administration
Councillor Cain Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 8 councillors were present for this vote (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, Anne Mahoney, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan, Nina Liang and William Harris). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2022-077 - Appropriation - $50,476.70 to Park Dept. Personal Services from Community Preservation Fund - Administration Motion to waive the reading by Councillor Cain Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The motion was approved by 5-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: Andronico)
2022-078 - Appropriation - $1,355,237.00 to Community Preservation Historic & Recreation Projects
Waive the reading
Motion to waive the reading by Councillor Cain Councillor Mahoney requested additional information on the recreational projects B&C and requested that the item be held until the next City Council meeting
The minutes give the count as 5 yeas, but 8 councillors were present for this vote (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, Anne Mahoney, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan, Nina Liang and William Harris). Showing the count only. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“2022-078 - Appropriation - $1,355,237.00 to Community Preservation Historic & Recreation Projects - Mayor Koch Motion to waive the reading by Councillor Cain Councillor Mahoney requested additional information on the recreational projects B&C and requested that the item be held until the next City Council meeting The motion to hold until next meeting was approved, 5 yeas.” (Motion: Cain)
2022-079 - Appropriation - $40,000 to the Quincy Historical Society - Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Approve 2022-079 - Appropriation - $40,000 to the Quincy Historical Society - Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Councillor Cain Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 8 councillors were present for this vote (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, Anne Mahoney, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan, Nina Liang and William Harris). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2022-079 - Appropriation - $40,000 to the Quincy Historical Society - Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism - Mayor Koch Motion to waive the reading by Councillor Cain Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The motion was approved by 5-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: Andronico)
2022-080 - Appropriation - $170,744.24 to the Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Refer to Finance Committee: 2022-080 - Appropriation - $170,744.24 to the Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Motion by Councillor Phelan to refer to Finance Committee, Seconded by Councillor Cain
The minutes give the count as 5 yeas, but 8 councillors were present for this vote (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, Anne Mahoney, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan, Nina Liang and William Harris). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2022-080 - Appropriation - $170,744.24 to the Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor to waive the reading Motion by Councillor Phelan to refer to Finance Committee, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved, 5 yeas.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Cain)
2022-081 - Appropriation - $1,660,000 to Quincy Public Schools & Quincy Access Television from Comcast
Approve 2022-081 - Appropriation - $1,660,000 to Quincy Public Schools & Quincy Access Television from Comcast
Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 8 councillors were present for this vote (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, Anne Mahoney, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan, Nina Liang and William Harris). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2022-081 - Appropriation - $1,660,000 to Quincy Public Schools & Quincy Access Television from Comcast - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The motion was approved by 5-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: Andronico)
2022-082 - Appropriation - M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ Setting the limits of what may be expended in FY2023...
Refer to Finance Committee: 2022-082 - Appropriation - M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ Setting the limits of what may be expended in FY2023 from Departmental Revolving Accounts
Motion by Councillor Phelan to refer to Finance Committee, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
The minutes give the count as 5 yeas, but 8 councillors were present for this vote (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, Anne Mahoney, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan, Nina Liang and William Harris). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2022-082 - Appropriation - M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ Setting the limits of what may be expended in FY2023 from Departmental Revolving Accounts - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Phelan to refer to Finance Committee, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The motion was approved, 5 yeas.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Andronico)
2022-057 - Appropriation - $4,330,000 MWRA I/I Reduction Program for Sewer System Improvements
Hold till end of meeting: 2022-057 - Appropriation - $4,330,000 MWRA I/I Reduction Program for Sewer System Improvements
Motion by Councillor Phelan to hold till end of meeting, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney
The minutes give the count as 5 yeas, but 8 councillors were present for this vote (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, Anne Mahoney, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan, Nina Liang and William Harris). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2022-057 - Appropriation - $4,330,000 MWRA I/I Reduction Program for Sewer System Improvements - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Phelan to hold till end of meeting, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney The motion was approved, 5 yeas.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Mahoney)
2022-058 - Appropriation - $7,128,700 MSRF Loan for 2023 Sewer Improvement Construction
Hold till end of meeting: 2022-058 - Appropriation - $7,128,700 MSRF Loan for 2023 Sewer Improvement Construction
Motion by Councillor Phelan to hold till end of meeting, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney
The minutes give the count as 5 yeas, but 8 councillors were present for this vote (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, Anne Mahoney, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan, Nina Liang and William Harris). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2022-058 - Appropriation - $7,128,700 MSRF Loan for 2023 Sewer Improvement Construction - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Phelan to hold till end of meeting, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney The motion was approved, 5 yeas.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Mahoney)
2022-074 - Order - Approval of Quincy Housing Production Plan (2022 - 2027)
Approve 2022-074 - Order - Approval of Quincy Housing Production Plan (2022 - 2027)
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain
The minutes give the count as 7-0, but 8 councillors were present for this vote (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, Anne Mahoney, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan, Nina Liang and William Harris). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Cain)
2022-083 - Order - Land - Animal Shelter - East Squantum Street
Refer to Finance Committee: 2022-083 - Order - Land - Animal Shelter - East Squantum Street
Motion to refer to Finance Committee by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
The minutes give the count as 7 yeas, but 8 councillors were present for this vote (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, Anne Mahoney, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan, Nina Liang and William Harris). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2022-083 - Order - Land - Animal Shelter - East Squantum Street - Mayor Koch Motion to refer to Finance Committee by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved, 7 yeas.” (Motion: Cain, second: Phelan)
2022-051 - Ordinance - Amendment to Chapter 375 - Zoning Code - Section 8.0 - Special Districts - 8.5 Transit...
Approve 2022-051 - Ordinance - Amendment to Chapter 375 - Zoning Code - Section 8.0 - Special Districts - 8.5 Transit Oriented Districts
Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Cain
The minutes give the count as 7-0, but 8 councillors were present for this vote (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, Anne Mahoney, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan, Nina Liang and William Harris). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Cain)
2022-006 - Order - Amending 2022 City Council Meeting Schedule
Approve 2022-006 - Order - Amending 2022 City Council Meeting Schedule
Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
The minutes give the count as 7-0, but 8 councillors were present for this vote (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, Anne Mahoney, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan, Nina Liang and William Harris). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2022-006 - Order - Amending 2022 City Council Meeting Schedule - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: Andronico)
2022-084 - Resolve - Seeking Update on Recent Land Purchases and Special Revenue Account
Approve and refer to Oversight Committees: 2022-084 - Resolve - Seeking Update on Recent Land Purchases and Special Revenue Account
Motion to approve and refer to Oversight Committees by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
The minutes give the count as 7-0, but 8 councillors were present for this vote (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, Anne Mahoney, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan, Nina Liang and William Harris). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2022-084 - Resolve - Seeking Update on Recent Land Purchases and Special Revenue Account - Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Andronico Motion by Councillor Mahoney to waive the reading Motion to approve and refer to Oversight Committees by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Andronico)
2022-085 - Gift - $250.00 from Sean Farrell Excavation Inc. for D.A.R.E.
Approve 2022-085 - Gift - $250.00 from Sean Farrell Excavation Inc. for D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney
The minutes give the count as 7-0, but 8 councillors were present for this vote (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, Anne Mahoney, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan, Nina Liang and William Harris). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2022-085 - Gift - $250.00 from Sean Farrell Excavation Inc. for D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Mahoney)
2022-057 - Appropriation - $4,330,000 MWRA I/I Reduction Program for Sewer System Improvements
Approve 2022-057 - Appropriation - $4,330,000 MWRA I/I Reduction Program for Sewer System Improvements
Motion to approve by Councillor Andronico, 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, Anne Mahoney, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan, Nina Liang and William Harris). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2022-057 - Appropriation - $4,330,000 MWRA I/I Reduction Program for Sewer System Improvements - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Andronico, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Andronico, second: Phelan)
2022-058 - Appropriation - $7,128,700 MSRF Loan for 2023 Sewer Improvement Construction
Approve 2022-058 - Appropriation - $7,128,700 MSRF Loan for 2023 Sewer Improvement Construction
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain Commissioner Grazioso stated this is a 2% loan as an economic justice community there is an opportunity that we may get a rate as low as 1.5% over 20 years, but final terms are still pending. Councillor Mahoney questioned not using ARPA funds for this appropriation and is concerned with the economy and what the city is bonding. Councillor Liang discussed the potential of using grants to fund and asked that the Council receive an update when the final rate and if any grants are approved for this project.
The minutes give only the count (6-1), not how each councillor voted. 8 councillors were present.
From the minutes
“2022-058 - Appropriation - $7,128,700 MSRF Loan for 2023 Sewer Improvement Construction - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain Commissioner Grazioso stated this is a 2% loan as an economic justice community there is an opportunity that we may get a rate as low as 1.5% over 20 years, but final terms are still pending. Councillor Mahoney questioned not using ARPA funds for this appropriation and is concerned with the economy and what the city is bonding. Councillor Liang discussed the potential of using grants to fund and asked that the Council receive an update when the final rate and if any grants are approved for this project. The motion was approved by 6-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Cain)
Approval of May 16, 2022 Minutes
Approve the minutes of May 16, 2022
Motion to approve by Councillor Andronico, Seconded by Councillor Cain
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 May 16, 2022 Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor Andronico, Seconded by Councillor Cain Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.” (Motion: Andronico, second: Cain)
Referred to Public Works Committee for scheduling & advertising Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Myrtle Street
Referred to Public Works Committee for scheduling & advertising Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Myrtle Street Motion by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Liang to refer to Public Works Committee
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
“Referred to Public Works Committee for scheduling & advertising Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Myrtle Street Motion by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Liang to refer to Public Works Committee Yeas have it.” (Motion: Cain, second: Liang)
2022-054 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2023 General Fund Budget
Approve 2022-054 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2023 General Fund Budget
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved by 7-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Cain)
2022-055 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2023 Sewer Enterprise Budget
Approve 2022-055 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2023 Sewer Enterprise Budget
Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2022-055 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2023 Sewer Enterprise Budget - Mayor Koch The Finance Committee approved the FY23 Sewer Enterprise Budget as presented 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)
2022-056 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2023 Water Enterprise Budget
Approve 2022-056 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2023 Water Enterprise Budget
Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Councillor Mahoney will not be supporting the budget due to the bond that was approve this evening
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2022-056 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2023 Water Enterprise Budget - Mayor Koch The Finance Committee approved the FY23 Water Enterprise Budget as presented Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Councillor Mahoney will not be supporting the budget due to the bond that was approve this evening The motion was approved by 7-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Palmucci)
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