MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
December 4, 2023
28 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Ian Cain, James Devine, William Harris, Nina Liang, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Charles Phelan, Noel DiBona
Absent: Anthony Andronico
Every vote, in order
2023-121 - Appropriation - $3,255,457 to Community Preservations Accounts
Approve 2023-121 - Appropriation - $3,255,457 to Community Preservations Accounts
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Devine
From the minutes
“2023-121 - Appropriation - $3,255,457 to Community Preservations Accounts - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Devine)
2023-122 - Appropriation - $8,829,906.56 for Short-Term and Long-Term Debt from District Improvement Fund (DIF)
Approve 2023-122 - Appropriation - $8,829,906.56 for Short-Term and Long-Term Debt from District Improvement Fund (DIF)
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Devine
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Devine)
2023-123 - Appropriation - $2,209,572.24 to various FY24 Accounts from Prior Years Encumbrances & Various Accounts
Approve 2023-123 - Appropriation - $2,209,572.24 to various FY24 Accounts from Prior Years Encumbrances & Various Accounts
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Devine
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Devine)
2023-124 - Appropriation - $4,984,854.59 from Stabilization to Reduce Tax Rate
Approve 2023-124 - Appropriation - $4,984,854.59 from Stabilization to Reduce Tax Rate
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Devine
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Devine)
2023-125 - Appropriation - $5,250,000.00 from Reserve from Appropriation - POB Reserve
Approve 2023-125 - Appropriation - $5,250,000.00 from Reserve from Appropriation - POB Reserve
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Devine Finance Chair Councillor Phelan stated that these funds are coming from the reserve account and is currently fully funded, and this excess will be returned to the general fund to lower the tax rate. Councillor Mahoney reviewed the source of the funds, the overage in the fund and impact this will have on the Pension fund.
From the minutes
“2023-125 - Appropriation - $5,250,000.00 from Reserve from Appropriation - POB Reserve - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Devine Finance Chair Councillor Phelan stated that these funds are coming from the reserve account and is currently fully funded, and this excess will be returned to the general fund to lower the tax rate. Councillor Mahoney reviewed the source of the funds, the overage in the fund and impact this will have on the Pension fund. The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Devine)
2023-126 - Appropriation - $1,500,000.00 from OPEB Stabilization to Pay Retiree Health Insurance Costs Reducing the...
Approve 2023-126 - Appropriation - $1,500,000.00 from OPEB Stabilization to Pay Retiree Health Insurance Costs Reducing the FY24 Budget Healthcare Line
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Devine
From the minutes
“2023-126 - Appropriation - $1,500,000.00 from OPEB Stabilization to Pay Retiree Health Insurance Costs Reducing the FY24 Budget Healthcare Line - Mayor Koch Councillor Mahoney questioned the reason for the available funds. Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Devine)
2023-127- Adopting - Residential Factor of 87.8749 for FY24
Adopt 2023-127- Adopting - Residential Factor of 87.8749 for FY24
Motion to adopt by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Devine
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Devine)
2023-128 - Adopting - Percentages of Local Tax by Each Class of Real & Personal Property for FY24
Approve 2023-128 - Adopting - Percentages of Local Tax by Each Class of Real & Personal Property for FY24
Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give only the count (7-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 7-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: McCarthy)
2023-129 - Order - Authorizing Abandonment of Rights in Real Estate - Lenox Street
Approve 2023-129 - Order - Authorizing Abandonment of Rights in Real Estate - Lenox Street
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Liang
From the minutes
“2023-129 - Order - Authorizing Abandonment of Rights in Real Estate - Lenox Street - Mayor Koch Councillor McCarthy reviewed the need for this abandonment to clear up the deed. Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Liang)
Approval of November 20, 2023 Minutes
Approve the minutes of November 20, 2023
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
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 November 20, 2023 Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The minutes are approved as amended. Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
2023-058 - Traffic - Add Tow Zone 12 am - 6am on the west side of Quarterdeck Road
Approve 2023-058 - Traffic - Add Tow Zone 12 am - 6am on the west side of Quarterdeck Road
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
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
“2023-058 - Traffic - Add Tow Zone 12 am - 6am on the west side of Quarterdeck Road Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2023-059 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the east side of Quarterdeck Road
Approve 2023-059 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the east side of Quarterdeck Road
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
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
“2023-059 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the east side of Quarterdeck Road Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2023-060- Traffic - Add Tow Zone 12 am - 6am on the west side of Doane St.
Approve 2023-060- Traffic - Add Tow Zone 12 am - 6am on the west side of Doane St.
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
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
“2023-060- Traffic - Add Tow Zone 12 am - 6am on the west side of Doane St. Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2023-061- Traffic - Add No Parking on the east side of Doane St.
Approve 2023-061- Traffic - Add No Parking on the east side of Doane St.
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
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
“2023-061- Traffic - Add No Parking on the east side of Doane St. Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2023-062 - Traffic - Add No Parking on both sides of Yardarm Ln.
Approve 2023-062 - Traffic - Add No Parking on both sides of Yardarm Ln.
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
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
“2023-062 - Traffic - Add No Parking on both sides of Yardarm Ln. Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2023-063 - Traffic - Add No Parking on both sides of Palmer Street from the rotary to Taffrail Road
Approve 2023-063 - Traffic - Add No Parking on both sides of Palmer Street from the rotary to Taffrail Road
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
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
“2023-063 - Traffic - Add No Parking on both sides of Palmer Street from the rotary to Taffrail Road Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2023-064 - Traffic - Add Tow Zone 12 am - 6am on the odd side Taffrail Road
Approve 2023-064 - Traffic - Add Tow Zone 12 am - 6am on the odd side Taffrail Road
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
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
“2023-064 - Traffic - Add Tow Zone 12 am - 6am on the odd side Taffrail Road Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2023-065 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the even side of Taffrail Road
Approve 2023-065 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the even side of Taffrail Road
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
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
“2023-065 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the even side of Taffrail Road Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2023-066 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the even side of Figurehead Lane
Approve 2023-066 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the even side of Figurehead Lane
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
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
“2023-066 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the even side of Figurehead Lane Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2023-067 - Traffic - Add Tow Zone 12 am - 6am on the south side of Quadrant Circle.
Approve 2023-067 - Traffic - Add Tow Zone 12 am - 6am on the south side of Quadrant Circle.
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
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
“2023-067 - Traffic - Add Tow Zone 12 am - 6am on the south side of Quadrant Circle. Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2023-068 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the north side of Quadrant Circle.
Approve 2023-068 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the north side of Quadrant Circle.
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
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
“2023-068 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the north side of Quadrant Circle. Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2023-069 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the odd side of Sextant Circle
Approve 2023-069 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the odd side of Sextant Circle
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
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
“2023-069 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the odd side of Sextant Circle Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2023-070 - Traffic - Add Tow Zone 12 am - 6am on the even side of Sextant Circle.
Approve 2023-070 - Traffic - Add Tow Zone 12 am - 6am on the even side of Sextant Circle.
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
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
“2023-070 - Traffic - Add Tow Zone 12 am - 6am on the even side of Sextant Circle. Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2023-071 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 26 Hawthorne Street
Approve 2023-071 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 26 Hawthorne Street
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
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
“2023-071 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 26 Hawthorne Street Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2023-111 - Order - Discontinuance of a portion of Parkingway from Walter Hannon Parkway to Dead End
Approve 2023-111 - Order - Discontinuance of a portion of Parkingway from Walter Hannon Parkway to Dead End
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2023-111 - Order - Discontinuance of a portion of Parkingway from Walter Hannon Parkway to Dead End Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2023-112 - Order - Acceptance of the General James C. McConville Way layout as a Public Right-of-Way
Approve 2023-112 - Order - Acceptance of the General James C. McConville Way layout as a Public Right-of-Way
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2023-112 - Order - Acceptance of the General James C. McConville Way layout as a Public Right-of-Way Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2023-113 - Order - Acceptance of Walter J. Hannon Parkway layout from Parkingway to the former Ross Way as a Public...
Approve 2023-113 - Order - Acceptance of Walter J. Hannon Parkway layout from Parkingway to the former Ross Way as a Public Right-of-Way
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2023-113 - Order - Acceptance of Walter J. Hannon Parkway layout from Parkingway to the former Ross Way as a Public Right-of-Way Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2023-114 - Order - Acceptance of the General Joseph F. Dunford Drive layout as a Public Right-of-Way
Approve 2023-114 - Order - Acceptance of the General Joseph F. Dunford Drive layout as a Public Right-of-Way
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2023-114 - Order - Acceptance of the General Joseph F. Dunford Drive layout as a Public Right-of-Way Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
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