MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
June 21, 2022
23 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Attendance
Present: Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Charles Phelan, Brian Palmucci
Absent: Nina Liang
During the meeting:
- Brian Palmucci arrived after the meeting began (at 7:36 pm.).
Every vote, in order
2022-087 - Appropriation - $3,824,060.32 Year End Transfers
Approve 2022-087 - Appropriation - $3,824,060.32 Year End Transfers
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes say Brian Palmucci arrived after the meeting began; the count (7-0) leaves this councillor out, so this councillor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“2022-087 - Appropriation - $3,824,060.32 Year End Transfers - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: McCarthy)
2022-078 - Appropriation - $1,355,237.00 to Community Preservation Historic & Recreation Projects
Approve 2022-078 - Appropriation - $1,355,237.00 to Community Preservation Historic & Recreation Projects
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Andronico Councillor Mahoney questioned the difference in the memo and the appropriation
The minutes give the count as 6-0, but 8 councillors were present for this vote (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Charles Phelan and Brian Palmucci). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2022-078 - Appropriation - $1,355,237.00 to Community Preservation Historic & Recreation Projects - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Andronico Councillor Mahoney questioned the difference in the memo and the appropriation The motion was approved by 6-0.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Andronico)
2022-088 - Appropriation - $170,744.24 from Hotel/Motel Tax Open Space to Hotel/Motel Tax Tourism
Approve 2022-088 - Appropriation - $170,744.24 from Hotel/Motel Tax Open Space to Hotel/Motel Tax Tourism
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney
From the minutes
“2022-088 - Appropriation - $170,744.24 from Hotel/Motel Tax Open Space to Hotel/Motel Tax Tourism - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Mahoney)
2022-080 - Appropriation - $170,744.24 to the Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Approve 2022-080 - Appropriation - $170,744.24 to the Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“2022-080 - Appropriation - $170,744.24 to the Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Phelan)
2022-082 - Appropriation - M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ Setting the limits of what may be expended in FY2023...
Approve 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 to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
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 to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Phelan)
2022-089 - Appropriation - $400,000 to Park Department Capital Expenditure for Tree Offset
Approve 2022-089 - Appropriation - $400,000 to Park Department Capital Expenditure for Tree Offset
Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Harris Councillor Mahoney questioned the amount in the account and if the next quarters amount will be enough to cover. Auditor O'Connor stated there is currently a little over $5,000 but is still awaiting the state portion for the next quarter but if that total amount is not received to cover the offset the difference it will need to be raised on the recap.
From the minutes
“2022-089 - Appropriation - $400,000 to Park Department Capital Expenditure for Tree Offset - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Harris Councillor Mahoney questioned the amount in the account and if the next quarters amount will be enough to cover. Auditor O'Connor stated there is currently a little over $5,000 but is still awaiting the state portion for the next quarter but if that total amount is not received to cover the offset the difference it will need to be raised on the recap. The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Harris)
2022-090 - Appropriation - $4,007,127.97 to Stabilization Account from Pension Obligation Bond Debt Service
Approve 2022-090 - Appropriation - $4,007,127.97 to Stabilization Account from Pension Obligation Bond Debt Service
Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Councillor Mahoney discussed the pension obligation structure and reserves accounts
From the minutes
“2022-090 - Appropriation - $4,007,127.97 to Stabilization Account from Pension Obligation Bond Debt Service - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Councillor Mahoney discussed the pension obligation structure and reserves accounts The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Phelan)
2022-091 - Order - Adoption of PARS Public Agencies Post-Employment Benefits Trust
Approve 2022-091 - Order - Adoption of PARS Public Agencies Post-Employment Benefits Trust
Councillor Palmucci Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Andronico Chief Financial Officer Eric Mason addressed the body and gave an overview of need to adopt this language in order to participate in PARS Public Agencies Post-Employment Benefits Trust (the "Program") for the purpose of pre-funding pension obligations.
From the minutes
“2022-091 - Order - Adoption of PARS Public Agencies Post-Employment Benefits Trust - Mayor Koch, Councillor Palmucci Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Andronico Chief Financial Officer Eric Mason addressed the body and gave an overview of need to adopt this language in order to participate in PARS Public Agencies Post-Employment Benefits Trust (the "Program") for the purpose of pre-funding pension obligations. The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Andronico)
2022-092 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 72, Article 1 - Job Classifications and Salaries - City Councillors
Approve 2022-092 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 72, Article 1 - Job Classifications and Salaries - City Councillors
President DiBona Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“2022-092 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 72, Article 1 - Job Classifications and Salaries - City Councillors, President DiBona Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
2022-093 - Gift - $11,475.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Approve 2022-093 - Gift - $11,475.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
From the minutes
“2022-093 - Gift - $11,475.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Andronico)
Approval of June 6, 2022 Minutes
Approve the minutes of June 6, 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 June 6, 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)
2022-059 - Appropriation - $53,000,000 for District Improvement Financing
Approve 2022-059 - Appropriation - $53,000,000 for District Improvement Financing
Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2022-059 - Appropriation - $53,000,000 for District Improvement Financing Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 7-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Harris)
2022-060 - Order - Land - Order of Taking - 1455 Hancock Street - Schedule A
Approve 2022-060 - Order - Land - Order of Taking - 1455 Hancock Street - Schedule A
Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2022-060 - Order - Land - Order of Taking - 1455 Hancock Street - Schedule A Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 7-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: McCarthy)
2022-060 - Order - Land - Order of Taking - 1455 Hancock Street - Schedule B
Approve 2022-060 - Order - Land - Order of Taking - 1455 Hancock Street - Schedule B
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2022-060 - Order - Land - Order of Taking - 1455 Hancock Street - Schedule B Solicitor Timmins requested that damages in the amount agreed upon is $2,995,000 be awarded Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 7-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Harris)
2022-061 - Order - Land - Order of Taking - 1459 Hancock Street - Schedule A
Approve 2022-061 - Order - Land - Order of Taking - 1459 Hancock Street - Schedule A
Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2022-061 - Order - Land - Order of Taking - 1459 Hancock Street - Schedule A Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 7-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Harris)
2022-061 - Order - Land - Order of Taking - 1459 Hancock Street - Schedule B
Approve 2022-061 - Order - Land - Order of Taking - 1459 Hancock Street - Schedule B
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2022-061 - Order - Land - Order of Taking - 1459 Hancock Street - Schedule B Solicitor Timmins requested that damages in the amount agreed upon is $3,920,000 be awarded Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 7-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Harris)
2022-073 - Order - Land - Order of Taking - 1620 Hancock Street - Schedule A/Schedule B
Approve 2022-073 - Order - Land - Order of Taking - 1620 Hancock Street - Schedule A/Schedule B
Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2022-073 - Order - Land - Order of Taking - 1620 Hancock Street - Schedule A/Schedule B 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)
2022-073 - Order - Land - Order of Taking - 1620 Hancock Street - Schedule B
Approve 2022-073 - Order - Land - Order of Taking - 1620 Hancock Street - Schedule B
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2022-073 - Order - Land - Order of Taking - 1620 Hancock Street - Schedule B Solicitor Timmins requested that damages in the amount agreed upon is $2,200,000 be awarded Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Harris)
2022-072A - Appropriation - 2022 Capital Improvement Plan - $15,000,000 for Animal Shelter
Approve 2022-072A - Appropriation - 2022 Capital Improvement Plan - $15,000,000 for Animal Shelter
Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2022-072A - Appropriation - 2022 Capital Improvement Plan - $15,000,000 for Animal Shelter Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 7-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Harris)
2022-072B - Appropriation - 2022 Capital Improvement Plan - $3,000,000 for Vehicles
Approve 2022-072B - Appropriation - 2022 Capital Improvement Plan - $3,000,000 for Vehicles
Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2022-072B - Appropriation - 2022 Capital Improvement Plan - $3,000,000 for Vehicles Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 7-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: McCarthy)
2022-072C - Appropriation - 2022 Capital Improvement Plan - $7,000,000 for Public Buildings
Approve 2022-072C - Appropriation - 2022 Capital Improvement Plan - $7,000,000 for Public Buildings
Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes say Brian Palmucci arrived after the meeting began; the count (7-0) leaves this councillor out, so this councillor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“2022-072C - Appropriation - 2022 Capital Improvement Plan - $7,000,000 for Public Buildings Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 7-0.” (Motion: Phelan, second: McCarthy)
2022-083 - Order - Land - Animal Shelter - East Squantum Street
Approve 2022-083 - Order - Land - Animal Shelter - East Squantum Street
Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2022-083 - Order - Land - Animal Shelter - East Squantum Street Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 7-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Harris)
2022-086 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Myrtle Street
Approve 2022-086 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Myrtle Street
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
The minutes say Brian Palmucci arrived after the meeting began; the count (7-0) leaves this councillor out, so this councillor is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“2022-086 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Myrtle Street Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The motion was approved by 7-0.” (Motion: Harris, second: Andronico)
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.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →