MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
October 7, 2024
12 recorded votes, 3 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
2024-096 - Appropriation - $1,800,000.00 for Preliminary Work for New Squantum Elementary School
Approve 2024-096 - Appropriation - $1,800,000.00 for Preliminary Work for New Squantum Elementary School
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)
2024-116 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code - Chapter 229 Pawnbrokers
Refer to Ordinance Committee and advertise: 2024-116 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code - Chapter 229 Pawnbrokers
Motion by Councillor Liang to refer to Ordinance Committee and advertise, 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
“2024-116 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code - Chapter 229 Pawnbrokers - Councillor McCarthy Motion to waive the reading by Councillor Liang Motion by Councillor Liang to refer to Ordinance Committee and advertise, seconded by Councillor Campbell Yeas have it.” (Motion: Liang, second: Campbell)
2024-117 - Gift - $800.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. In Memory of Sgt. John Ryan
Approve 2024-117 - Gift - $800.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. In Memory of Sgt. John Ryan
Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Liang
From the minutes
“2024-117 - Gift - $800.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. In Memory of Sgt. John Ryan - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Liang)
2024-118 - Gift - $4,025.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Approve 2024-118 - Gift - $4,025.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Liang
From the minutes
“2024-118 - Gift - $4,025.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Liang)
Approval of September 16, 2024 Minutes
Approve the minutes of September 16, 2024
Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbells
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 September 16, 2024 Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbells The minutes are approved as circulated. Yeas have it.” (Motion: Liang, second: Campbell)
2024-109 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Southern Artery, Bayview Street, River Street, Moore...
Approve 2024-109 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Southern Artery, Bayview Street, River Street, Moore Street, Graham Street, Silver Street
Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2024-109 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Southern Artery, Bayview Street, River Street, Moore Street, Graham Street, Silver 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 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: DiBona)
2024-110 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Willard Street from Copeland Street to I-93 to Ricciuti...
Approve 2024-110 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Willard Street from Copeland Street to I-93 to Ricciuti Drive
Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2024-110 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Willard Street from Copeland Street to I-93 to Ricciuti Drive 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 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: DiBona)
2024-111 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Furnace Brook Parkway at Lafayette Street
Approve 2024-111 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Furnace Brook Parkway at Lafayette Street
Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2024-111 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Furnace Brook Parkway at Lafayette 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 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: DiBona)
2024-107 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the odd side of Edgemere Rd from Adeline Pl. to Greenleaf St.
Approve 2024-107 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the odd side of Edgemere Rd from Adeline Pl. to Greenleaf St.
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2024-107 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the odd side of Edgemere Rd from Adeline Pl. to Greenleaf St. 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)
2024-108 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 98 Standish Ave
Approve 2024-108 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 98 Standish Ave
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2024-108 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 98 Standish Ave 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)
2024-041 - Ordinance - Amending Zoning - MBTA Bus Yard at 954 Hancock Street to Open Space
Approve 2024-041 - Ordinance - Amending Zoning - MBTA Bus Yard at 954 Hancock Street to Open Space
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
The minutes give the count as 7-0, but 8 councillors were present for this vote (Richard Ash, Scott Campbell, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2024-041 - Ordinance - Amending Zoning - MBTA Bus Yard at 954 Hancock Street to Open Space Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Campbell)
2024-089 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 175 Hazardous Materials - Adding Section VI -Hazardous Chemicals...
Approve 2024-089 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 175 Hazardous Materials - Adding Section VI -Hazardous Chemicals - Registration Fees, Fines and Response Costs
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2024-089 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 175 Hazardous Materials - Adding Section VI -Hazardous Chemicals - Registration Fees, Fines and Response Costs 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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