MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
April 22, 2024
10 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
2024-045 - Order - Recognizing Lunar New Year as a Legal Holiday
Refer to Ordinance Committee: 2024-045 - Order - Recognizing Lunar New Year as a Legal Holiday
Motion by Councillor Liang refer to Ordinance Committee.
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“2024-045 - Order - Recognizing Lunar New Year as a Legal Holiday - Councillor Liang, Councillor Ash Councillor Cain, Councillor Campbell, Councillor DiBona Motion by Councillor Liang to waive the reading. Councillor Liang thanked her colleagues for their support and added that this request does not come without technical difficulties and looks forward to further discussion on committee. Motion by Councillor Liang refer to Ordinance Committee. Yeas have it.” (Motion: Liang)
2024-046 - Gift - $1,900.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Approve 2024-046 - Gift - $1,900.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2024-046 - Gift - $1,900.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: DiBona)
Approval of April 1, 2024 Minutes
Approve the minutes of April 1, 2024
Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
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 April 1, 2024 Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The minutes are approved as circulated. Yeas have it.” (Motion: Liang, second: Campbell)
2024-042 - Utility - Grant of Location - NGrid/Verizon - Field Street
Approve 2024-042 - Utility - Grant of Location - NGrid/Verizon - Field Street
Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2024-042 - Utility - Grant of Location - NGrid/Verizon - Field Street Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: DiBona)
2024-043 - Utility - Grant of Location - NGrid/Verizon - Fenno Street
Approve 2024-043 - Utility - Grant of Location - NGrid/Verizon - Fenno Street
Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2024-043 - Utility - Grant of Location - NGrid/Verizon - Fenno Street Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2024-044 - Traffic - Add 2 Way Stop Sign on Belmont Street at Lincoln Avenue
Approve 2024-044 - Traffic - Add 2 Way Stop Sign on Belmont Street at Lincoln Avenue
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2024-044 - Traffic - Add 2 Way Stop Sign on Belmont Street at Lincoln Avenue Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Campbell)
2024-035 - Appropriation - $7,000,000 MSRF Loan for FY25 Sewer System Improvements
Approve 2024-035 - Appropriation - $7,000,000 MSRF Loan for FY25 Sewer System Improvements
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2024-035 - Appropriation - $7,000,000 MSRF Loan for FY25 Sewer System Improvements 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)
2024-036 - Appropriation - $2,500,000 MWRA Loan for Lead Service Removal
Approve 2024-036 - Appropriation - $2,500,000 MWRA Loan for Lead Service Removal
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2024-036 - Appropriation - $2,500,000 MWRA Loan for Lead Service Removal 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)
2024-030 - Appropriation - $20,000,000 - 2024 Capital Improvement Plan
Approve 2024-030 - Appropriation - $20,000,000 - 2024 Capital Improvement Plan
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2024-030 - Appropriation - $20,000,000 - 2024 Capital Improvement Plan 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)
2024-031 - Appropriation - $4,000,000 - 2024 Capital Improvement Plan - Hotel/Motel Tax
Approve 2024-031 - Appropriation - $4,000,000 - 2024 Capital Improvement Plan - Hotel/Motel Tax
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Ash
From the minutes
“2024-031 - Appropriation - $4,000,000 - 2024 Capital Improvement Plan - Hotel/Motel Tax Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Ash The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Ash)
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