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June 20, 2023
16 recorded votes, 2 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
2023-055 - Order - MGL c.40A - Section 3A Compliance Plan
Approve 2023-055 - Order - MGL c.40A - Section 3A Compliance Plan
Motion to approve by Councillor Andronico, Seconded by Councillor Devine
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Andronico, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Andronico, second: Devine)
2023-074 - Appropriation - $6,835,751.03 Year End Transfers
Approve 2023-074 - Appropriation - $6,835,751.03 Year End Transfers
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain
From the minutes
“2023-074 - Appropriation - $6,835,751.03 Year End Transfers - Mayor Koch Eric Mason reviewed the order and the reasons behind the transfers Councillor Mahoney questioned the FICA deficit, salaries increase, judgement & settlements Solicitor Timmins addressed deficit in judgements and settlements needed for an eminent domain settlement Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Cain)
2023-075 - Appropriation - $1,500,000.00 to Water Enterprise Fund from Water Stabilization Fund
Approve 2023-075 - Appropriation - $1,500,000.00 to Water Enterprise Fund from Water Stabilization Fund
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain
From the minutes
“2023-075 - Appropriation - $1,500,000.00 to Water Enterprise Fund from Water Stabilization Fund - Mayor Koch Councillor Mahoney questioned why the estimated revenues for both water and sewer were not updated since 2021 in Munis and the Auditor needed to go to the DLS A2. Mr. Mason stated he will look into the issue. Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Cain)
2023-076 - Appropriation - $1,200,000.00 to Sewer Enterprise Fund from Sewer Stabilization Fund
Approve 2023-076 - Appropriation - $1,200,000.00 to Sewer Enterprise Fund from Sewer Stabilization Fund
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain
From the minutes
“2023-076 - Appropriation - $1,200,000.00 to Sewer Enterprise Fund from Sewer Stabilization Fund - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Cain)
2023-077 - Appropriation - $51,793.00 to Park Dept. Personal Services from Community Preservation Fund - Administration
Approve 2023-077 - Appropriation - $51,793.00 to Park Dept. Personal Services from Community Preservation Fund - Administration
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain
From the minutes
“2023-077 - Appropriation - $51,793.00 to Park Dept. Personal Services from Community Preservation Fund - Administration - Mayor Koch Councillor Mahoney discussed the position and the transparency for taxpayers on all salaries Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Cain)
2023-078 - Appropriation - $2,055,750.00 to Community Preservation Historic & Recreation Projects
Approve 2023-078 - Appropriation - $2,055,750.00 to Community Preservation Historic & Recreation Projects
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain
From the minutes
“2023-078 - Appropriation - $2,055,750.00 to Community Preservation Historic & Recreation Projects - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Cain)
2023-079 - Appropriation - $900,000.00 to Traffic, Parking, Alarm & Lighting Personal Services from Reserve for...
Approve 2023-079 - Appropriation - $900,000.00 to Traffic, Parking, Alarm & Lighting Personal Services from Reserve for Appropriation - Parking Receipts
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Cain)
2023-080 - Appropriation - $40,000.00 to the Quincy Historical Society - Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Approve 2023-080 - Appropriation - $40,000.00 to the Quincy Historical Society - Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain
From the minutes
“2023-080 - Appropriation - $40,000.00 to the Quincy Historical Society - Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Cain)
2023-081 - Appropriation - $195,792.15 to the Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Approve 2023-081 - Appropriation - $195,792.15 to the Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain
From the minutes
“2023-081 - Appropriation - $195,792.15 to the Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism - Mayor Koch Councillor Mahoney pointed out that there are offsets done and can be done for other expenses in the budget Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Cain)
2023-082 - Appropriation - $1,660,000.00 to Quincy Public Schools & Quincy Access Television from Comcast
Approve 2023-082 - Appropriation - $1,660,000.00 to Quincy Public Schools & Quincy Access Television from Comcast
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain
From the minutes
“2023-082 - Appropriation - $1,660,000.00 to Quincy Public Schools & Quincy Access Television from Comcast - Mayor Koch Councillor Mahoney stated that there are 4 positions from being paid out of this account out of the QPS portion and actually work out of the Mayor's office that are not in the general fund and if the QATV staff receiving the same salary increases. Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Cain)
2023-083 - Appropriation - $400,000.00 to Park Department Capital Expenditure for Tree Offset
Approve 2023-083 - Appropriation - $400,000.00 to Park Department Capital Expenditure for Tree Offset
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain
From the minutes
“2023-083 - Appropriation - $400,000.00 to Park Department Capital Expenditure for Tree Offset - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Cain)
2023-084 - Appropriation - M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ Setting the limits of what may be expended in FY2024...
Approve 2023-084 - Appropriation - M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ Setting the limits of what may be expended in FY2024 from Departmental Revolving Accounts
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain
From the minutes
“2023-084 - Appropriation - M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ Setting the limits of what may be expended in FY2024 from Departmental Revolving Accounts - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Cain)
2023-085 - Appropriation - $8,630,260.00 to Stabilization Account from Free Cash
Approve 2023-085 - Appropriation - $8,630,260.00 to Stabilization Account from Free Cash
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain
From the minutes
“2023-085 - Appropriation - $8,630,260.00 to Stabilization Account from Free Cash - Mayor Koch Councillor Mahoney questioned the free cash used during setting the tax rate last year and the pension obligation stabilization status. Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Cain)
2023-086 - Order - Land - Order of Taking/Eminent Domain - 119 Parkingway
Refer to Finance and Ordinance Committees: 2023-086 - Order - Land - Order of Taking/Eminent Domain - 119 Parkingway
Motion by Councillor Phelan to refer to Finance and Ordinance Committees, 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
“2023-086 - Order - Land - Order of Taking/Eminent Domain - 119 Parkingway - Mayor Koch Councillor Mahoney questioned the need to take by eminent domain Mr. Walker stated that this was approved of during DIF 4 and is the way the lawyers suggest taking even if it ends up being a friendly taking. Motion by Councillor Phelan to refer to Finance and Ordinance Committees, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Phelan, second: McCarthy)
2023-087 - Gift - $1,250.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Approve 2023-087 - Gift - $1,250.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
From the minutes
“2023-087 - Gift - $1,250.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Andronico)
Approval of June 12, 2023 Minutes
Approve the minutes of June 12, 2023
Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Devine
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 June 12, 2023 Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Devine Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.” (Motion: Cain, second: Devine)
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