MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
October 3, 2022
25 recorded votes, 23 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, William Harris, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Charles Phelan, Noel DiBona, Brian Palmucci
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Brian Palmucci arrived after the meeting began (at 6:53 pm.).
Every vote, in order
2022-126 - Appropriation - $23,000,000 for Public Safety Headquarters - Construction and Area Transportation...
Refer to Finance Committees: 2022-126 - Appropriation - $23,000,000 for Public Safety Headquarters - Construction and Area Transportation Improvements
Motion to refer to Finance Committees by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci
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
“2022-126 - Appropriation - $23,000,000 for Public Safety Headquarters - Construction and Area Transportation Improvements - Mayor Koch Motion to refer to Finance Committees by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Yeas have it.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Palmucci)
2022-127 - Resolve - Establishing A Residency Requirement for All New City Employees
Approve & refer to Oversight Committees: 2022-127 - Resolve - Establishing A Residency Requirement for All New City Employees
Motion to approve & refer to Oversight Committees by Councillor Andronico, Seconded by Councillor Cain
The minutes give only the count (8-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve & refer to Oversight Committees by Councillor Andronico, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved by 8-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Andronico, second: Cain)
2022-128 - Gift - $1,950.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Approve 2022-128 - Gift - $1,950.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“2022-128 - Gift - $1,950.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.- Mayor Koch Councillor Palmucci requested at thank you letter be sent to donors. Motion to approve by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: Phelan)
2022-129 - Gift - $10,000.00 from Copeland Family Foundation Inc. for D.A.R.E.
Approve 2022-129 - Gift - $10,000.00 from Copeland Family Foundation Inc. for D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
From the minutes
“2022-129 - Gift - $10,000.00 from Copeland Family Foundation Inc. for D.A.R.E.- Mayor Koch Councillor Phelan requested at thank you letter be sent to donors. Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Andronico)
Approval of September 19, 2022 Minutes
Approve the minutes of September 19, 2022
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, 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 September 19, 2022 Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Andronico Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Andronico)
2022-103 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 190 Elm St
Approve 2022-103 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 190 Elm St
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, 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
“2022-103 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 190 Elm St - Councillor Andronico Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Andronico Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Andronico)
2022-104 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 100 Arnold St
Approve 2022-104 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 100 Arnold St
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, 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
“2022-104 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 100 Arnold St - Councillor Andronico Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Andronico Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Andronico)
2022-105 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 183 Safford St
Approve 2022-105 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 183 Safford St
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, 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
“2022-105 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 183 Safford St - Councillor Cain Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2022-106 - Traffic - Add No Parking Both sides Parker St Granite St to 470' West of Granite St
Approve 2022-106 - Traffic - Add No Parking Both sides Parker St Granite St to 470' West of Granite St
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, 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
“2022-106 - Traffic - Add No Parking Both sides Parker St Granite St to 470' West of Granite St - Councillor Cain Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2022-107 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 46 Smith St
Approve 2022-107 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 46 Smith St
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, 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
“2022-107 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 46 Smith St - Councillor Palmucci Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2022-108 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 44 Smith St
Approve 2022-108 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 44 Smith St
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, 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
“2022-108 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 44 Smith St - Councillor Palmucci Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2022-109 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 14 Centre St
Approve 2022-109 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 14 Centre St
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, 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
“2022-109 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 14 Centre St - Councillor Palmucci Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2022-110 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 9 West St
Approve 2022-110 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 9 West St
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, 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
“2022-110 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 9 West St - Councillor Palmucci Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2022-111 - Traffic - Add 2 Hour Parking on the North side of Greene St
Approve 2022-111 - Traffic - Add 2 Hour Parking on the North side of Greene St
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, 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
“2022-111 - Traffic - Add 2 Hour Parking on the North side of Greene St - Councillor Phelan Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
2022-112 - Traffic - Add 2 Hour Parking on the South side of Greene St
Approve 2022-112 - Traffic - Add 2 Hour Parking on the South side of Greene St
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, 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
“2022-112 - Traffic - Add 2 Hour Parking on the South side of Greene St - Councillor Phelan Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
2022-113 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 110 Greene St
Approve 2022-113 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 110 Greene St
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, 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
“2022-113 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 110 Greene St - Councillor Phelan Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
2022-114 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 117 Phillips St
Approve 2022-114 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 117 Phillips St
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, 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
“2022-114 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 117 Phillips St - Councillor Phelan Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
2022-115 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 60 Freeman St
Approve 2022-115 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 60 Freeman St
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, 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
“2022-115 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 60 Freeman St - Councillor Harris Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2022-116 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - Willard Street
Approve 2022-116 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - Willard Street
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, 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
“2022-116 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - Willard Street Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2022-117 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - Bates Avenue
Approve 2022-117 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - Bates Avenue
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, 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
“2022-117 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - Bates Avenue Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2022-118 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid - Broad St./Field St. - Public Safety Complex
Approve 2022-118 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid - Broad St./Field St. - Public Safety Complex
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, 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
“2022-118 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid - Broad St./Field St. - Public Safety Complex Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2022-119 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid - Field Street - Public Safety Complex
Approve 2022-119 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid - Field Street - Public Safety Complex
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, 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
“2022-119 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid - Field Street - Public Safety Complex Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2022-120 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Elec/Verizon - Columbia Street - MBTA Bus Garage
Approve 2022-120 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Elec/Verizon - Columbia Street - MBTA Bus Garage
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, 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
“2022-120 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Elec/Verizon - Columbia Street - MBTA Bus Garage Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2022-121 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - Columbia Street - MBTA Bus Garage
Approve 2022-121 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - Columbia Street - MBTA Bus Garage
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, 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
“2022-121 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric - Columbia Street - MBTA Bus Garage Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2022-125 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - 27 Franklin Street
Approve 2022-125 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - 27 Franklin Street
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, 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
“2022-125 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - 27 Franklin Street Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
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