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May 15, 2023
15 recorded votes, 15 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
2023-046 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2024 General Fund Budget
Refer to Finance Committee and Advertise: 2023-046 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2024 General Fund Budget
Motion by Councillor Phelan to refer to Finance Committee and Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Liang
The minutes give the count as 9 yeas, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, James Devine, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Charles Phelan and Noel DiBona); William Harris is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2023-046 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2024 General Fund Budget - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Phelan to refer to Finance Committee and Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved, 9 yeas.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Liang)
2023-047 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2024 Sewer Enterprise Budget
Refer to Finance Committee and Advertise: 2023-047 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2024 Sewer Enterprise Budget
Motion by Councillor Phelan to refer to Finance Committee and Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
The minutes give the count as 9 yeas, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, James Devine, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Charles Phelan and Noel DiBona); William Harris is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2023-047 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2024 Sewer Enterprise Budget - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Phelan to refer to Finance Committee and Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The motion was approved, 9 yeas.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Andronico)
2023-048 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2024 Water Enterprise Budget
Refer to Finance Committee and Advertise: 2023-048 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2024 Water Enterprise Budget
Motion by Councillor Phelan to refer to Finance Committee and Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Devine
The minutes give the count as 9 yeas, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, James Devine, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Charles Phelan and Noel DiBona); William Harris is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2023-048 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2024 Water Enterprise Budget - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Phelan to refer to Finance Committee and Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved, 9 yeas.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Devine)
2023-049 - Appropriation - 2023 Capital Improvement Plan - $4,500,000.00 for Public Buildings
Refer to Finance Committee and Advertise: 2023-049 - Appropriation - 2023 Capital Improvement Plan - $4,500,000.00 for Public Buildings
Motion by Councillor Phelan to refer to Finance Committee and Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Liang
The minutes give the count as 9 yeas, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, James Devine, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Charles Phelan and Noel DiBona); William Harris is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2023-049 - Appropriation - 2023 Capital Improvement Plan - $4,500,000.00 for Public Buildings - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Phelan to refer to Finance Committee and Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved, 9 yeas.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Liang)
2023-050 - Appropriation - $13,965,000.00 Furnace Brook Golf Course Club House and Forbes Hill Park Improvements
Refer to Finance Committee and Advertise: 2023-050 - Appropriation - $13,965,000.00 Furnace Brook Golf Course Club House and Forbes Hill Park Improvements
Motion by Councillor Phelan to refer to Finance Committee and Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Cain
The minutes give the count as 9 yeas, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, James Devine, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Charles Phelan and Noel DiBona); William Harris is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2023-050 - Appropriation - $13,965,000.00 Furnace Brook Golf Course Club House and Forbes Hill Park Improvements - Mayor Koch Councillor Mahoney requested an update on the status and finances of the facility since the city has taken over. Motion by Councillor Phelan to refer to Finance Committee and Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved, 9 yeas.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Cain)
2023-051 - Order - Koch Club Fund Consolidation
Approve 2023-051 - Order - Koch Club Fund Consolidation
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, James Devine, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Charles Phelan and Noel DiBona); William Harris is not on it. Showing the count only. The minutes name William Harris as the seconder, but William Harris is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan)
2023-052 - Resolve - Review of Potential Adoption of Specialized Stretch Code
Approve as amended 2023-052 - Resolve - Review of Potential Adoption of Specialized Stretch Code
Motion to approve as amended by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney
The minutes give the count as 9 yeas, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, James Devine, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Charles Phelan and Noel DiBona); William Harris is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve as amended by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney The motion was approved, 9 yeas.” (Motion: Liang, second: Mahoney)
Approve & refer to Environmental & Public Health & Community Engagement Committees: 2023-052 - Resolve - Review of Potential Adoption of Specialized Stretch Code
Motion to approve & refer to Environmental & Public Health & Community Engagement Committees by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, James Devine, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Charles Phelan and Noel DiBona); William Harris is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve & refer to Environmental & Public Health & Community Engagement Committees by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Mahoney)
2023-053 - Gift - $600.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Approve 2023-053 - Gift - $600.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, James Devine, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Charles Phelan and Noel DiBona); William Harris is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2023-053 - Gift - $600.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch 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 April 24, 2023 Minutes
Approve the minutes of April 24, 2023
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 April 24, 2023 Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor Andronico, Seconded by Councillor Cain Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.” (Motion: Andronico, second: Cain)
Approval of May 1, 2023 Minutes
Approve the minutes of May 1, 2023
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, 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 1, 2023 Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Cain)
2023-036 - Appropriation - $10,000,000 State Revolving Fund Loan for Sewer & Drainage System Improvements
Approve 2023-036 - Appropriation - $10,000,000 State Revolving Fund Loan for Sewer & Drainage System Improvements
Chair Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, James Devine, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Charles Phelan and Noel DiBona); William Harris is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2023-036 - Appropriation - $10,000,000 State Revolving Fund Loan for Sewer & Drainage System Improvements Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chair Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: McCarthy)
2023-040 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Morton St @ Buckley St
Approve 2023-040 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Morton St @ Buckley St
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Devine
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, James Devine, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Charles Phelan and Noel DiBona); William Harris is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2023-040 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Morton St @ Buckley St Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Devine)
2023-041 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Morton St @ Common St
Approve 2023-041 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Morton St @ Common St
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Devine
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, James Devine, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Charles Phelan and Noel DiBona); William Harris is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2023-041 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Morton St @ Common St Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Devine)
2023-042 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on West St @ Common St
Approve 2023-042 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on West St @ Common St
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Devine
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Anthony Andronico, Ian Cain, James Devine, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Charles Phelan and Noel DiBona); William Harris is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2023-042 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on West St @ Common St Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Devine)
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.
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