MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
June 12, 2023
11 recorded votes, 6 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
2023-026 - Order - Designation of Polling Places - Updated
Approve 2023-026 - Order - Designation of Polling Places - Updated
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
From the minutes
“2023-026 - Order - Designation of Polling Places - Updated - Clerk Crispo Clerk Crispo addressed the need for the update in polling locations at W1P3, W1P5 & W5P1. Notices will be sent out to affected voters. Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Andronico)
2023-055 - Order - MGL c.40A - Section 3A Compliance Plan
Refer to Ordinance Committee: 2023-055 - Order - MGL c.40A - Section 3A Compliance Plan
Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Ordinance Committee, 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
“2023-055 - Order - MGL c.40A - Section 3A Compliance Plan - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Ordinance Committee, Seconded by Councillor Liang Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Liang)
2023-056 - Gift - $3,450.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Approve 2023-056 - Gift - $3,450.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
From the minutes
“2023-056 - Gift - $3,450.00 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 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Andronico)
2023-057 - Gift - $12,691.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. Camp
Approve 2023-057 - Gift - $12,691.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. Camp
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
From the minutes
“2023-057 - Gift - $12,691.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. Camp - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Andronico)
Approval of May 15, 2023 Minutes
Approve the minutes of May 15, 2023
Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, 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 15, 2023 Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Cain Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.” (Motion: Liang, second: Cain)
2023-054 - Utility Grant of Location - Verizon - Old Colony Avenue @ Beale Street
Approve 2023-054 - Utility Grant of Location - Verizon - Old Colony Avenue @ Beale Street
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2023-054 - Utility Grant of Location - Verizon - Old Colony Avenue @ Beale Street Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2023-046 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2024 General Fund Budget
Approve 2023-046 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2024 General Fund Budget
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give only the count (8-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Harris)
2023-047 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2024 Sewer Enterprise Budget
Approve 2023-047 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2024 Sewer Enterprise Budget
Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give only the count (8-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2023-047 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2024 Sewer Enterprise Budget The Finance Committee approved the FY24 Sewer Enterprise Budget as amended at $29,216,968.83 for approval Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Harris)
2023-048 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2024 Water Enterprise Budget
Approve 2023-048 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2024 Water Enterprise Budget
Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Devine
The minutes give only the count (8-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2023-048 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2024 Water Enterprise Budget The Finance Committee approved the FY24 Sewer Enterprise Budget as amended $23,864,153.83 for approval Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved by 8-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Devine)
2023-049 - Appropriation - 2023 Capital Improvement Plan - $4,500,000.00 for Public Buildings
Approve 2023-049 - Appropriation - 2023 Capital Improvement Plan - $4,500,000.00 for Public Buildings
Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2023-049 - Appropriation - 2023 Capital Improvement Plan - $4,500,000.00 for Public Buildings Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Harris)
2023-050 - Appropriation - $13,965,000.00 Furnace Brook Golf Course Club House and Forbes Hill Park Improvements
Approve 2023-050 - Appropriation - $13,965,000.00 Furnace Brook Golf Course Club House and Forbes Hill Park Improvements
Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain
The minutes give only the count (7-2), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2023-050 - Appropriation - $13,965,000.00 Furnace Brook Golf Course Club House and Forbes Hill Park Improvements Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor Phelan Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved by 7-2 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Cain)
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