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February 12, 2024
5 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, Daniel Minton, Ian Cain
Absent: David McCarthy
Every vote, in order
2024-019 - Appropriation - $5,200,000 for the purchase of a new Quincy Fire Department Ladder Truck and Two Fire Engines
Refer to Finance Committee and advertise: 2024-019 - Appropriation - $5,200,000 for the purchase of a new Quincy Fire Department Ladder Truck and Two Fire Engines
Motion by Councillor Liang to refer to Finance Committee and advertise, 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
“2024-019 - Appropriation - $5,200,000 for the purchase of a new Quincy Fire Department Ladder Truck and Two Fire Engines - Mayor Koch Motion to waive the reading by Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang to refer to Finance Committee and advertise, Seconded by Councillor Devine Yeas have it.” (Motion: Liang, second: Devine)
2024-020 - Appropriation - $600,000 to Hotel/Motel Tax -Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax - Open Space
Approve 2024-020 - Appropriation - $600,000 to Hotel/Motel Tax -Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax - Open Space
Motion to approve by Councillor Devine, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Devine, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Devine, second: Campbell)
2024-021 - Appropriation - $600,000 to Quincy400 from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Approve 2024-021 - Appropriation - $600,000 to Quincy400 from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Motion to approve by Councillor Devine, Seconded by Councillor Minton
From the minutes
“2024-021 - Appropriation - $600,000 to Quincy400 from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Devine, Seconded by Councillor Minton The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Devine, second: Minton)
2024-022 - Order - Nominations for Park & Recreation Board Appointments
Appoint Paul Bergoli, Kevin Esdale and Thomas Lester to the Park & Recreation Board: 2024-022 - Order - Nominations for Park & Recreation Board Appointments
Motion to appoint Paul Bergoli, Kevin Esdale and Thomas Lester to the Park & Recreation Board by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2024-022 - Order - Nominations for Park & Recreation Board Appointments Mayor Koch President Cain opened nominations for the Park & Recreation Board Appointment Councillor Liang nominated Paul Bergoli, Kevin Esdale and Thomas Lester to the Park & Recreation Board and thanked them for their ongoing service to the board and city. President Cain closed nominations. Motion to appoint Paul Bergoli, Kevin Esdale and Thomas Lester to the Park & Recreation Board by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: DiBona)
Approval of February 5, 2024 Minutes
Approve the minutes of February 5, 2024
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 February 5, 2024 Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The minutes are approved as circulated. Yeas have it.” (Motion: Liang, second: DiBona)
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