MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
December 18, 2023
11 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
2023-131 - Appropriation - $2,115,518.00 for MSBA ARP Funding - Montclair Elementary Roof Replacement Project
Refer to Finance Committee and Advertise: 2023-131 - Appropriation - $2,115,518.00 for MSBA ARP Funding - Montclair Elementary Roof Replacement Project
Motion by Councillor Phelan to refer to Finance Committee and Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Liang
From the minutes
“2023-131 - Appropriation - $2,115,518.00 for MSBA ARP Funding - Montclair Elementary Roof Replacement Project - Mayor Koch Councillor Phelan addressed that these items can be put into Finance and approved in the next council session Motion by Councillor Phelan to refer to Finance Committee and Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved, 9 yeas.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Liang)
2023-132 - Appropriation - $1,440,327.00 for MSBA ARP Funding - Wollaston Elementary Roof Replacement Project
Refer to Finance Committee and Advertise: 2023-132 - Appropriation - $1,440,327.00 for MSBA ARP Funding - Wollaston Elementary Roof Replacement Project
Motion by Councillor Phelan to refer to Finance Committee and Advertise, Seconded by Councillor
The minutes say the motion was seconded but leave out the seconder's name.
From the minutes
“2023-132 - Appropriation - $1,440,327.00 for MSBA ARP Funding - Wollaston Elementary Roof Replacement Project - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Phelan to refer to Finance Committee and Advertise, Seconded by Councillor The motion was approved, 9 yeas.” (Motion: Phelan)
2023-133 - Appropriation - $1,768,629.00 for MSBA ARP Funding - Francis W. Parker Elementary Boiler Replacement Project
Refer to Finance Committee and Advertise: 2023-133 - Appropriation - $1,768,629.00 for MSBA ARP Funding - Francis W. Parker Elementary Boiler Replacement Project
Motion by Councillor Phelan to refer to Finance Committee and Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Devine
From the minutes
“2023-133 - Appropriation - $1,768,629.00 for MSBA ARP Funding - Francis W. Parker Elementary Boiler Replacement Project - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor Phelan to refer to Finance Committee and Advertise, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved, 9 yeas.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Devine)
2023-134 - Resolve - Support of House Bill 3260 An Act providing for a study to be conducted on the cost
Approve 2023-134 - Resolve - Support of House Bill 3260 An Act providing for a study to be conducted on the cost
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Liang)
Approval of December 4, 2023 Minutes
Approve the minutes of December 4, 2023
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
“Approval of December 4, 2023 Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The minutes are approved as circulated. Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Andronico)
2023-118 - Ordinance - Zoning - Amending Chapter 375 - Zoning - Section 8.0 - Special District - Adding
Approve 2023-118 - Ordinance - Zoning - Amending Chapter 375 - Zoning - Section 8.0 - Special District - Adding
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Devine
From the minutes
“2023-118 - Ordinance - Zoning - Amending Chapter 375 - Zoning - Section 8.0 - Special District - Adding Section 8.6 - MBTA Community Multi-Family Overlay District for Compliance with MGL C.40A Section 3A - Multi-Family Zoning Requirement for MBTA Communities - Mayor Koch Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Devine)
2023-119 - Land Disposition Agreement - Former Ross Lot
Approve 2023-119 - Land Disposition Agreement - Former Ross Lot
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“2023-119 - Land Disposition Agreement - Former Ross Lot - Mayor Koch Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Phelan)
2022-033 - Ordinance - Amending All Municipal Code with Gender-Neutral Language
Approve 2022-033 - Ordinance - Amending All Municipal Code with Gender-Neutral Language
Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“2022-033 - Ordinance - Amending All Municipal Code with Gender-Neutral Language - Councilor Liang Councillor Liang Councillor Liang addressed the need to change the language, and this is housekeeping to clean up the code. Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Phelan)
2022-034 - Order - Amending the Rules of the City Council with Gender-Neutral Language
Approve 2022-034 - Order - Amending the Rules of the City Council with Gender-Neutral Language
Councilor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Andronico
From the minutes
“2022-034 - Order - Amending the Rules of the City Council with Gender-Neutral Language - Councilor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Andronico The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Andronico)
2023-094 - Utility - Grant of Location - Verizon - Hancock Street at Commander Shea Blvd
Approve 2023-094 - Utility - Grant of Location - Verizon - Hancock Street at Commander Shea Blvd
Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Devine
From the minutes
“2023-094 - Utility - Grant of Location - Verizon - Hancock Street at Commander Shea Blvd Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Devine)
2023-130 - Utility - Grant of Location - Verizon - Broad Street/Field Street
Approve 2023-130 - Utility - Grant of Location - Verizon - Broad Street/Field Street
Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Devine
From the minutes
“2023-130 - Utility - Grant of Location - Verizon - Broad Street/Field Street Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Devine)
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