MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
March 11, 2024
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Richard Ash, Scott Campbell, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, David McCarthy, Daniel Minton, Ian Cain
Absent: James Devine
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
Approve 2024-019 - Appropriation - $5,200,000 for the purchase of a new Quincy Fire Department Ladder Truck and Two Fire Engines
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Campbell)
2024-023 - Order - Home-Rule Petition - An Act Relative to Retired Quincy Firefighter Kevin Bythrow
Approve 2024-023 - Order - Home-Rule Petition - An Act Relative to Retired Quincy Firefighter Kevin Bythrow
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 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Liang)
2024-024 - Order - Home-Rule Petition - An Act Authorizing the Appointment of Retires Firefighters as Special...
Approve 2024-024 - Order - Home-Rule Petition - An Act Authorizing the Appointment of Retires Firefighters as Special Firefighters in the City of Quincy
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Campbell)
2024-025 - Gift - $2,7000.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Approve 2024-025 - Gift - $2,7000.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2024-025 - Gift - $2,7000.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch President Cain requested a Thank You letter be sent. Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by8 -0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: DiBona)
2024-026 - Gift - $5,000.00 Copeland Family Foundation Inc. to Friends of Wollaston Beach
Approve 2024-026 - Gift - $5,000.00 Copeland Family Foundation Inc. to Friends of Wollaston Beach
Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2024-026 - Gift - $5,000.00 Copeland Family Foundation Inc. to Friends of Wollaston Beach - Mayor Koch Councillor DiBona thanked the Copeland Family for their continued support and the Friends of Wollaston Beach for their continued work. Councillor DiBona requested a Thank You letter be sent. Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: McCarthy)
Approval of February 12, 2024 Minutes
Approve the minutes of February 12, 2024
Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Liang
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 12, 2024 Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Liang The minutes are approved as circulated. Yeas have it.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Liang)
2024-016 - National Grid/Verizon - Grant of Location - Independence Ave Plymouth St
Approve 2024-016 - National Grid/Verizon - Grant of Location - Independence Ave Plymouth St
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2024-016 - National Grid/Verizon - Grant of Location - Independence Ave Plymouth St 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)
2024-017 - National Grid/Verizon - Grant of Location - Franklin St and Richie Rd
Approve 2024-017 - National Grid/Verizon - Grant of Location - Franklin St and Richie Rd
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2024-017 - National Grid/Verizon - Grant of Location - Franklin St and Richie Rd 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)
2024-018 - National Grid - Grant of Location - MBTA Charging Station Independence Ave, Federal Ave & Goddard St
Approve 2024-018 - National Grid - Grant of Location - MBTA Charging Station Independence Ave, Federal Ave & Goddard St
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2024-018 - National Grid - Grant of Location - MBTA Charging Station Independence Ave, Federal Ave & Goddard St 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)
2024-015 - Traffic - Add HP Parking @ 24 Walnut Street
Approve 2024-015 - Traffic - Add HP Parking @ 24 Walnut Street
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2024-015 - Traffic - Add HP Parking @ 24 Walnut Street Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Campbell)
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