MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
October 16, 2023
13 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, Noel DiBona
Absent: Charles Phelan
Every vote, in order
2023-039A - Replace/relocating P55 Sea St approx. 24ft W of existing location., Replace/relocating P57 Sea St
Approve 2023-039A - Replace/relocating P55 Sea St approx. 24ft W of existing location., Replace/relocating P57 Sea St
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Devine
From the minutes
“2023-039A - Replace/relocating P55 Sea St approx. 24ft W of existing location., Replace/relocating P57 Sea St approx. 21ft W of existing location., Replace/relocating P59 Sea St approx. 7ft W of existing location. Installing P58-90 Sea St located approx. 50ft N of P58., Pole required to guy P58 Sea St. Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Devine)
2023-039B - Replace/relocating P76-90 Sea St approx. 26ft W of existing location., Replace/relocating P77 Sea St...
Approve 2023-039B - Replace/relocating P76-90 Sea St approx. 26ft W of existing location., Replace/relocating P77 Sea St approx. 10ft E of existing location.
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
From the minutes
“2023-039B - Replace/relocating P76-90 Sea St approx. 26ft W of existing location., Replace/relocating P77 Sea St approx. 10ft E of existing location. Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Andronico)
2023-039C - Replace/relocating P70 Sea St approx. 8ft E of existing location. Replace/relocating P74-90 Sea St...
Approve 2023-039C - Replace/relocating P70 Sea St approx. 8ft E of existing location. Replace/relocating P74-90 Sea St approx. 22ft E of existing location.
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
From the minutes
“2023-039C - Replace/relocating P70 Sea St approx. 8ft E of existing location. Replace/relocating P74-90 Sea St approx. 22ft E of existing location. Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Andronico)
2023-039D - Replace/relocating P85 Sea St approx. 11ft W of existing location., Replace/relocating P86 Sea St...
Approve 2023-039D - Replace/relocating P85 Sea St approx. 11ft W of existing location., Replace/relocating P86 Sea St approx. 8ft W of existing location.
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
From the minutes
“2023-039D - Replace/relocating P85 Sea St approx. 11ft W of existing location., Replace/relocating P86 Sea St approx. 8ft W of existing location. Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Andronico)
2023-039E - Replace/relocating P92 Sea St approx. 7ft W of existing location., Installing P94-84 Sea St located
Approve 2023-039E - Replace/relocating P92 Sea St approx. 7ft W of existing location., Installing P94-84 Sea St located
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
From the minutes
“2023-039E - Replace/relocating P92 Sea St approx. 7ft W of existing location., Installing P94-84 Sea St located approx. 65ft N of P94., This pole to replace old P94-84 in backyard of 468 Sea St., Replace/relocating P92 Sea St approx. 7ft W of existing location., Replace/relocating P95 Sea St approx. 8ft E of existing location. Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Andronico)
Approval of October 2, 2023 Minutes
Approve the minutes of October 2, 2023
Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
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 October 2, 2023 Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Andronico Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated..” (Motion: Cain, second: Andronico)
2023-104 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking at 22 Woodward Ave
Approve 2023-104 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking at 22 Woodward Ave
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
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
“2023-104 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking at 22 Woodward Ave Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Andronico Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Andronico)
2023-105 - Traffic - Add 4 Way Stop Signs on Endicott St @ Bradford St
Approve 2023-105 - Traffic - Add 4 Way Stop Signs on Endicott St @ Bradford St
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
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
“2023-105 - Traffic - Add 4 Way Stop Signs on Endicott St @ Bradford St Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Andronico Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Andronico)
2023-106 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Sherman St @ Elmwood Ave
Approve 2023-106 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Sherman St @ Elmwood Ave
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, 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
“2023-106 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Sherman St @ Elmwood Ave Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Devine Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Devine)
2023-107 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking at 65 Davis St
Approve 2023-107 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking at 65 Davis St
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, 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
“2023-107 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking at 65 Davis St Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Devine Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Devine)
2023-108 - Traffic - Add 4 Way Stop Signs on Hollis Ave @ Newbury Ave
Approve 2023-108 - Traffic - Add 4 Way Stop Signs on Hollis Ave @ Newbury Ave
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, 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
“2023-108 - Traffic - Add 4 Way Stop Signs on Hollis Ave @ Newbury Ave Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Devine Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Devine)
2023-095 - Utility - Grant of Location - Crown Castle Fiber - 743 Hancock St @ Merrymount Ave
Approve 2023-095 - Utility - Grant of Location - Crown Castle Fiber - 743 Hancock St @ Merrymount Ave
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2023-095 - Utility - Grant of Location - Crown Castle Fiber - 743 Hancock St @ Merrymount Ave 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 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2023-109 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Electric/Verizon - 38 Parkhurst Street
Approve 2023-109 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Electric/Verizon - 38 Parkhurst Street
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2023-109 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Electric/Verizon - 38 Parkhurst 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 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
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