MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
September 11, 2023
8 recorded votes, 4 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
2023-091 - Gift - $3,500.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Approve 2023-091 - Gift - $3,500.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Liang
From the minutes
“2023-091 - Gift - $3,500.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: Liang)
2023-092 - Gift - $675.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. Camp
Approve 2023-092 - Gift - $675.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. Camp
Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Devine
From the minutes
“2023-092 - Gift - $675.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. Camp - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: Devine)
2023-093 - Gift - $100.00 from Richard Cox for Animal Shelter
Approve 2023-093 - Gift - $100.00 from Richard Cox for Animal Shelter
Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2023-093 - Gift - $100.00 from Richard Cox for Animal Shelter - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Cain, second: McCarthy)
Approval of June 20, 2023 and September 5, 2023Minutes
Approve the minutes of June 20, 2023 and September 5, 2023
Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, 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
“Approval of June 20, 2023 and September 5, 2023Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.” (Motion: Cain, second: McCarthy)
2023-072 - Traffic - Add stop sign on Reservoir Rd at Myopia Rd
Approve 2023-072 - Traffic - Add stop sign on Reservoir Rd at Myopia Rd
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, 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
“2023-072 - Traffic - Add stop sign on Reservoir Rd at Myopia Rd Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Cain Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Cain)
2023-073 - Traffic -Add stop signs at the intersection of Forbes Hill Rd & Stoney Brae Rd
Approve 2023-073 - Traffic -Add stop signs at the intersection of Forbes Hill Rd & Stoney Brae Rd
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, 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
“2023-073 - Traffic -Add stop signs at the intersection of Forbes Hill Rd & Stoney Brae Rd Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Cain Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Cain)
2023-088 - Utility - Verizon - Utility Easement - Broad St., Field St. and Sea St. - Public Safety Headquarters
Approve 2023-088 - Utility - Verizon - Utility Easement - Broad St., Field St. and Sea St. - Public Safety Headquarters
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
From the minutes
“2023-088 - Utility - Verizon - Utility Easement - Broad St., Field St. and Sea St. - Public Safety Headquarters Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Andronico)
2023-089 - Utility - Grant of Location - Verizon - Hancock Street @ Saville Avenue
Approve 2023-089 - Utility - Grant of Location - Verizon - Hancock Street @ Saville Avenue
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor
The minutes say the motion was seconded but leave out the seconder's name.
From the minutes
“2023-089 - Utility - Grant of Location - Verizon - Hancock Street @ Saville Avenue Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris)
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