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36 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Richard Ash, Ian Cain, Scott Campbell, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, David McCarthy, Daniel Minton
Absent: None
Approve 2024-077 - Appropriation - $250,000.00 to Fiber Optic & Digital Infrastructure for Community Broadband
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang
“Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Liang)
Approve 2024-078 - Appropriation - $8,889,786.52 Year End Transfers
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
“2024-078 - Appropriation - $8,889,786.52 Year End Transfers - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
Approve 2024-079 - Appropriation - $66,950.00 to Park Dept. Personal Services from Community Preservation Fund - Administration
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
“2024-079 - Appropriation - $66,950.00 to Park Dept. Personal Services from Community Preservation Fund - Administration - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
Approve 2024-080 - Appropriation - $900,000 to Traffic, Parking, Alarm & Lighting Personal Services from Reserve for Appropriation - Parking Receipts
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
“2024-080 - Appropriation - $900,000 to Traffic, Parking, Alarm & Lighting Personal Services from Reserve for Appropriation - Parking Receipts - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
Approve 2024-081 - Appropriation - $245,399.20 to the Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
“2024-081 - Appropriation - $245,399.20 to the Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
Approve 2024-082 - Appropriation - $1,660,000 to Quincy Public Schools & Quincy Access Television from Comcast
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
“2024-082 - Appropriation - $1,660,000 to Quincy Public Schools & Quincy Access Television from Comcast - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
Approve 2024-083 - Appropriation - $400,000 to Park Department Capital Expenditure for Tree Offset
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
“2024-083 - Appropriation - $400,000 to Park Department Capital Expenditure for Tree Offset - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
Approve 2024-084 - Appropriation - M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ Setting the limits of what may be expended in FY2025 from Departmental Revolving Accounts
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
“2024-084 - Appropriation - M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ Setting the limits of what may be expended in FY2025 from Departmental Revolving Accounts - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
Approve 2024-085 - Appropriation - $1,059,103 to FY23 Health Expenses from Free Cash
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
“2024-085 - Appropriation - $1,059,103 to FY23 Health Expenses from Free Cash - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
Approve 2024-086 - Appropriation - $450,000 to Natural Resources Capital for Park Improvement from Interest on Short-term Debt
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
“2024-086 - Appropriation - $450,000 to Natural Resources Capital for Park Improvement from Interest on Short-term Debt - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
Approve 2024-087 - Order - Solar Canopy Public Safety Headquarters
Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris
“2024-087 - Order - Solar Canopy Public Safety Headquarters - Mayor Koch Motion to waive the reading by Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Harris)
Approve as amended 2024-088 - Order - New Squantum School Project Use of Chapter 149A Construction Manager at Risk Delivery Method
Motion to approve as amended by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
“2024-088 - Order - New Squantum School Project Use of Chapter 149A Construction Manager at Risk Delivery Method - Mayor Koch Motion to waive the reading by Councillor Harris Director of Public Buildings Paul Hines addressed an error in the order and asked that it be amended. Councillor Harris amended the chapter in the 2nd Whereas changed to chapter 149A Motion to approve as amended by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved as amended by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
Refer to Ordinance Committee and advertise: 2024-089 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 175 Hazardous Materials - Adding Section VI -Hazardous Chemicals - Registration Fees, Fines and Response Costs
Motion by Councillor Liang refer to Ordinance 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.
“2024-089 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 175 Hazardous Materials - Adding Section VI -Hazardous Chemicals - Registration Fees, Fines and Response Costs - Mayor Koch Motion to waive the reading by Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang refer to Ordinance Committee and advertise, seconded by Councillor Devine Yeas have it.” (Motion: Liang, second: Devine)
Councillor refer to Ordinance Committee and advertise: 2024-090 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 72 - Personnel Policies - Adding Sections § 72-7 - Salary of the Mayor of Quincy and § 72-8 - Salary...
Motion by Councillor refer to Ordinance 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. The minutes do not name the mover.
“2024-090 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 72 - Personnel Policies - Adding Sections § 72-7 - Salary of the Mayor of Quincy and § 72-8 - Salary of the Quincy City Council - Mayor Koch Motion by Councillor refer to Ordinance Committee and advertise, seconded by Councillor Devine Yeas have it.” (second: Devine)
Approve 2024-091 - Gift - $2,000.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
“2024-091 - Gift - $2,000.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Motion to waive the reading by 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)
Approve 2024-092 - Gift - $14,850.00 from 2024 D.A.R.E. Camp Fees for D.A.R.E.
Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
“2024-092 - Gift - $14,850.00 from 2024 D.A.R.E. Camp Fees for D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Motion to waive the reading by 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)
Approve the minutes of June 3, 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.
“Approval of June 3, 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)
Approve 2024-059 - Appropriation - $1,000,000.00 for Preliminary Work for New Squantum Elementary School
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor
The minutes say the motion was seconded but leave out the seconder's name.
“2024-059 - Appropriation - $1,000,000.00 for Preliminary Work for New Squantum Elementary School Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy)
Approve 2024-060 - Appropriation - $320,000.00 for MSBA - Montclair Elementary Roof Replacement Project
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
“2024-060 - Appropriation - $320,000.00 for MSBA - Montclair Elementary Roof Replacement Project 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)
Approve as amended 2024-056 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code - Chapter 72 - Article 1 - Job Classifications and Salaries, Sec. 72-1 - Official Salary Schedule - City
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve as amended by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
“2024-056 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code - Chapter 72 - Article 1 - Job Classifications and Salaries, Sec. 72-1 - Official Salary Schedule - City Councillors Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve as amended by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: DiBona)
Approve as amended 2024-055 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code - Chapter 72 - Article 1 - Job Classifications and Salaries, Sec. 72-1 - Official Salary Schedule
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve as amended by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
“2024-055 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code - Chapter 72 - Article 1 - Job Classifications and Salaries, Sec. 72-1 - Official Salary Schedule - Mayor Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve as amended by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: DiBona)
Approve as amended 2024-048 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2025 General Fund Budget as amended
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve as amended by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
“2024-048 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2025 General Fund Budget as amended Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve as amended by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: DiBona)
Approve 2024-049 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2025 Sewer Enterprise Budget
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
“2024-049 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2025 Sewer Enterprise Budget - 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)
Approve 2024-050 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2025 Water Enterprise Budget
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
“2024-050 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2025 Water Enterprise Budget - 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)
Approve 2024-065 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking to 1 Saville Ave.
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
“2024-065 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking to 1 Saville Ave. Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
Approve 2024-066 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking to 26 Winthrop St.
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
“2024-066 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking to 26 Winthrop St. Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
Approve 2024-067 - Traffic - Add 2 Hour Parking on the Odd-Numbered side of Woodward Ave, Huntly Rd to Russell Park
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
“2024-067 - Traffic - Add 2 Hour Parking on the Odd-Numbered side of Woodward Ave, Huntly Rd to Russell Park Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
Approve 2024-068 - Traffic - Add No Parking to Curtis Ave. Hanna St. to Washington Ct. Odd Side
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
“2024-068 - Traffic - Add No Parking to Curtis Ave. Hanna St. to Washington Ct. Odd Side Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
Approve 2024-069 - Traffic - Add No Parking to Curtis Ave. Baxter Ave to Hanna St. Even Side
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
“2024-069 - Traffic - Add No Parking to Curtis Ave. Baxter Ave to Hanna St. Even Side Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
Approve 2024-071 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking from 30 Ardell St.
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
“2024-071 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking from 30 Ardell St. Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
Approve 2024-072 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking to 76 Presidents Ln.
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
“2024-072 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking to 76 Presidents Ln. Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
Approve 2024-073 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign to Sims Rd at Fenno St.
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
“2024-073 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign to Sims Rd at Fenno St. Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
Approve 2024-074 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign to Perry Rd at Fenno St.
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
“2024-074 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign to Perry Rd at Fenno St. Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
Approve 2024-075 - Traffic - Add No Parking signs - Sachem St. Quincy Shore Dr. to 67ft West of Quincy Shore Dr.
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
“2024-075 - Traffic - Add No Parking signs - Sachem St. Quincy Shore Dr. to 67ft West of Quincy Shore Dr. Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
Approve 2024-063 - Order - Amendment to Tax Incremental Financing Agreement - Granite Telecommunications Corp./FoxRock Heritage One Realty, LLC, 61 Heritage Drive
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Richard Ash, Ian Cain, Scott Campbell, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, David McCarthy and Daniel Minton). Showing the count only.
“2024-063 - Order - Amendment to Tax Incremental Financing Agreement - Granite Telecommunications Corp./FoxRock Heritage One Realty, LLC, 61 Heritage Drive Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
Approve 2024-076 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - 108 Franklin Street
Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
“2024-076 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - 108 Franklin 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)
From the official minutes kept by the Quincy City Clerk (agendas and minutes). From the Quincy City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s City Council agendas and minutes page (2025 on) and in its meeting minutes archive (earlier years). We check every vote against the councillors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councillor photos: BallotReady candidate profiles (Anne Mahoney, Noel DiBona, Ziqiang Yuan, Richard Ash, Deborah Riley), the Green Voter Guide MA (Maggie McKee) and Quincy Access Television, November 2025 candidate messages (David Jacobs, Walter Hubley, Virginia Ryan). Former councillors show initials.
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