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March 20, 2023
14 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, James Devine, William Harris, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Charles Phelan, Noel DiBona
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2023-029 - Order - Acceptance of Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022, An Act relative to Cost-Of-Living ("COLA")...
Approve 2023-029 - Order - Acceptance of Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022, An Act relative to Cost-Of-Living ("COLA") Adjustments for Retirees
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, James Devine, William Harris, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Charles Phelan and Noel DiBona). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2023-029 - Order - Acceptance of Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022, An Act relative to Cost-Of-Living ("COLA") Adjustments for Retirees - Mayor Koch Councillor Mahoney questioned the current COLA base - Auditor O'Connor stated it is currently $15,000 and will roughly give a $300 increase to each retiree. Councillor Phelan, a current retiree, recused himself from voting. Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2023-030 - Resolve - Seeking a Citywide Review of Existing Zoning Codes
Accept the amendment motion to accept: 2023-030 - Resolve - Seeking a Citywide Review of Existing Zoning Codes
Motion to accept the amendment by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion to accept
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the amendment by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion to accept the amendment was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
Approve as amended & refer to Ordinance Committee: 2023-030 - Resolve - Seeking a Citywide Review of Existing Zoning Codes
Motion to approve as amended & refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“Motion to approve as amended & refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved as amended by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
2023-031 - Resolve - Conditions at the CVS Pharmacy on Quincy Shore Drive
Offered an amendment add the Southern Artery CVS location to the resolve: 2023-031 - Resolve - Conditions at the CVS Pharmacy on Quincy Shore Drive
Councillor Harris offered an amendment add the Southern Artery CVS location to the resolve by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Liang
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
“Councillor Harris offered an amendment add the Southern Artery CVS location to the resolve by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Liang Yeas have it.” (Motion: Harris, second: Liang)
Approve as amendment & refer to Environmental & Public Health and Oversight Committees: 2023-031 - Resolve - Conditions at the CVS Pharmacy on Quincy Shore Drive
Motion to approve as amendment & refer to Environmental & Public Health and Oversight Committees by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
From the minutes
“Motion to approve as amendment & refer to Environmental & Public Health and Oversight Committees by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Andronico)
Approval of March 6, 2023 Minutes
Approve the minutes of March 6, 2023
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 March 6, 2023 Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Andronico Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Andronico)
2023-019 - Traffic - Remove HP Loading Zone at 316 Farrington Street
Approve 2023-019 - Traffic - Remove HP Loading Zone at 316 Farrington Street
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Cain
From the minutes
“2023-019 - Traffic - Remove HP Loading Zone at 316 Farrington Street Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Cain)
2023-020 - Traffic - Add HP Parking at 316 Farrington Street
Approve 2023-020 - Traffic - Add HP Parking at 316 Farrington Street
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Cain
From the minutes
“2023-020 - Traffic - Add HP Parking at 316 Farrington Street Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Cain)
2023-021 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Grove Street at Forest Avenue
Approve 2023-021 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Grove Street at Forest Avenue
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Liang
From the minutes
“2023-021 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Grove Street at Forest Avenue Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Liang)
2023-022 - Traffic - Add 15-Minute Parking at 371 Granite St. & 372 Granite St.
Approve 2023-022 - Traffic - Add 15-Minute Parking at 371 Granite St. & 372 Granite St.
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Cain
From the minutes
“2023-022 - Traffic - Add 15-Minute Parking at 371 Granite St. & 372 Granite St. Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Cain)
2023-023 - Traffic - Add All Way Stop Beach Street at Rawson Road
Approve 2023-023 - Traffic - Add All Way Stop Beach Street at Rawson Road
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“2023-023 - Traffic - Add All Way Stop Beach Street at Rawson Road Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
2023-024 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Roberts Lane at Dickens Street
Approve 2023-024 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Roberts Lane at Dickens Street
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“2023-024 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Roberts Lane at Dickens Street Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
2023-025 -- Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Lafayette Street at Putnam Street
Approve 2023-025 -- Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Lafayette Street at Putnam Street
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“2023-025 -- Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Lafayette Street at Putnam Street Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
2023-010 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Centre Street & Garfield Street
Approve 2023-010 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Centre Street & Garfield Street
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Devine
From the minutes
“2023-010 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Centre Street & Garfield Street Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Devine)
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