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January 22, 2024
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Richard Ash, Scott Campbell, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, David McCarthy, Daniel Minton, Ian Cain
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2024-002 - Order - Nomination and Election of the Clerk of Committees
Elect Jennifer L. Manning: 2024-002 - Order - Nomination and Election of the Clerk of Committees
Nomination of Jennifer L. Manning by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Devine No other nominations were made, nominations were closed
From the minutes
“2024-002 - Order - Nomination and Election of the Clerk of Committees - President Cain Nomination of Jennifer L. Manning by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Devine No other nominations were made, nominations were closed With unanimous approval the motion passes.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Devine)
2024-003 - Order - Introduction and Adoption of Rules of the City Council
Approve 2024-003 - Order - Introduction and Adoption of Rules of the City Council
President Cain Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy , Seconded by Councillor Devine
From the minutes
“2024-003 - Order - Introduction and Adoption of Rules of the City Council - President Cain Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy , Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Devine)
2024-004 - Order - Authorize City Clerk to have Council Rules Printed
Approve 2024-004 - Order - Authorize City Clerk to have Council Rules Printed
President Cain Motion to approve by Councillor Devine, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2024-004 - Order - Authorize City Clerk to have Council Rules PrintedPresident Cain Motion to approve by Councillor Devine, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Devine, second: McCarthy)
2024-005 - Order - Authorize City Clerk to have City Council Calendar Printed
Approve 2024-005 - Order - Authorize City Clerk to have City Council Calendar Printed
President Cain Motion to approve by Councillor Devine, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2024-005 - Order - Authorize City Clerk to have City Council Calendar Printed - President Cain Motion to approve by Councillor Devine, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Devine, second: McCarthy)
2024-006 - Order - Adoption of the 2024 City Council Meeting Schedule
Approve 2024-006 - Order - Adoption of the 2024 City Council Meeting Schedule
President Cain Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Devine
From the minutes
“2024-006 - Order - Adoption of the 2024 City Council Meeting Schedule - President Cain Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Devine)
2024-007 - Order - Conveyance of 6-10 McGrath Highway
Approve 2024-007 - Order - Conveyance of 6-10 McGrath Highway
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Devine
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Richard Ash, Scott Campbell, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, David McCarthy, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Devine)
2024-008 - Confirmation - Quincy Housing Authority Board Appointment
Confirm: 2024-008 - Confirmation - Quincy Housing Authority Board Appointment
Motion to confirm by Councillor Campbell, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2024-008 - Confirmation - Quincy Housing Authority Board Appointment - Mayor Koch This is the City Councils Confirmation of the Mayors appointment of Timothy Baker of 54 Ocean Street to the Quincy Housing Authority Board Motion to confirm by Councillor Campbell, Seconded by Councillor Harris The confirmation was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Campbell, second: Harris)
2024-009 - Resolve - Seeking a Citywide Review of Existing Zoning Codes
Approve and refer to Ordinance Committee: 2024-009 - Resolve - Seeking a Citywide Review of Existing Zoning Codes
Motion to approve and refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2024-009 - Resolve - Seeking a Citywide Review of Existing Zoning Codes - Councillor Liang, Councillor Ash, Councillor Devine, Councillor DiBona Councillor Liang waived the reading and reviewed the need for review of the current zoning code and its need to be reintroduced in this new session in order to continue reviewing. Motion to approve and refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: DiBona)
2024-010 - Resolve - Seeking Review of Potential Adoption of Specialized Stretch Code
Approve and refer to Ordinance Committee: 2024-010 - Resolve - Seeking Review of Potential Adoption of Specialized Stretch Code
Motion to approve and refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: DiBona)
Approval of December 18, 2023 Minutes
Approve the minutes of December 18, 2023
Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
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 18, 2023 Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The minutes are approved as circulated. Yeas have it.” (Motion: Liang, second: DiBona)
2023-131 - Appropriation - $2,115,518.00 for MSBA ARP Funding - Montclair Elementary Roof Replacement Project
Approve 2023-131 - Appropriation - $2,115,518.00 for MSBA ARP Funding - Montclair Elementary Roof Replacement Project
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2023-131 - Appropriation - $2,115,518.00 for MSBA ARP Funding - Montclair Elementary Roof Replacement Project - Mayor Koch Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2023-132 - Appropriation - $1,440,327.00 for MSBA ARP Funding - Wollaston Elementary Roof Replacement Project
Approve 2023-132 - Appropriation - $1,440,327.00 for MSBA ARP Funding - Wollaston Elementary Roof Replacement Project
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2023-132 - Appropriation - $1,440,327.00 for MSBA ARP Funding - Wollaston Elementary Roof Replacement Project - Mayor Koch Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: DiBona)
2023-133 - Appropriation - $1,768,629.00 for MSBA ARP Funding - Francis W. Parker Elementary Boiler Replacement Project
Approve 2023-133 - Appropriation - $1,768,629.00 for MSBA ARP Funding - Francis W. Parker Elementary Boiler Replacement Project
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2023-133 - Appropriation - $1,768,629.00 for MSBA ARP Funding - Francis W. Parker Elementary Boiler Replacement Project - Mayor Koch Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
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