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May 1, 2023
3 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, James Devine, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Charles Phelan, Noel DiBona
Absent: William Harris
Every vote, in order
2023-043 - Order - Home-Rule Petition - An Act Authorizing the Appointment of Retired Firefighters as Special...
Approve 2023-043 - Order - Home-Rule Petition - An Act Authorizing the Appointment of Retired Firefighters as Special Firefighters in the City of Quincy
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
The minutes give the count as 7-0, but 8 councillors were present for this vote (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, James Devine, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Charles Phelan and Noel DiBona). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
2023-044 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code Chapter 270 - Sewers and Water - Section 2 - Payments
Refer to Ordinance Committee and Advertise: 2023-044 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code Chapter 270 - Sewers and Water - Section 2 - Payments
Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Ordinance Committee and Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Devine
From the minutes
“2023-044 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code Chapter 270 - Sewers and Water - Section 2 - Payments - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Ordinance Committee and Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved, 8 yeas.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Devine)
2023-045 - Gift - $900.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Approve 2023-045 - Gift - $900.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
From the minutes
“2023-045 - Gift - $900.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Councillor McCarthy requested a thank you letter be sent to donors. Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Andronico)
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