MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
February 24, 2025
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video
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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
Confirmatory Vote - 2024-059 - Appropriation - $1,000,000.00 for Preliminary Work for New Squantum Elementary School
Approve Confirmatory Vote - 2024-059 - Appropriation - $1,000,000.00 for Preliminary Work for New Squantum Elementary School
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“Confirmatory Vote - 2024-059 - Appropriation - $1,000,000.00 for Preliminary Work for New Squantum Elementary School - Mayor Koch Bond Council requested that a scribers error on the original order be corrected, and the Council take a confirmatory vote. The original order called stated that the City Council was authorized to borrow when it should have read Treasurer. Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
Confirmatory Vote - 2024-096 - Appropriation - $1,800,000.00 for Preliminary Work for New Squantum Elementary School
Approve Confirmatory Vote - 2024-096 - Appropriation - $1,800,000.00 for Preliminary Work for New Squantum Elementary School
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“Confirmatory Vote - 2024-096 - Appropriation - $1,800,000.00 for Preliminary Work for New Squantum Elementary School - Mayor Koch The same error that appeared in CO#2024-059 appeared in this order and similarly Bond Council requested that error be corrected, and a confirmatory vote be made by the Council. Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2025-023 - Gift - $ 500.00 from Elizabeth Hachey to D.A.R.E.
Approve 2025-023 - Gift - $ 500.00 from Elizabeth Hachey to D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2025-023 - Gift - $ 500.00 from Elizabeth Hachey to 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 January 21, 2025 Minutes
Approve the minutes of January 21, 2025
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 January 21, 2025 Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The minutes are approved as circulated. Yeas have it.” (Motion: Liang, second: Campbell)
2024-161 - Traffic - Add Handicapped Parking to 26 Plymouth St.
Approve 2024-161 - Traffic - Add Handicapped Parking to 26 Plymouth St.
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2024-161 - Traffic - Add Handicapped Parking to 26 Plymouth 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)
2025-012 - Traffic - Add No Drop Off/ Pickup From 7:45 to 8:45 AM & 2:00 to 3:00 PM Germain Ave/Clifford Marshall
Approve 2025-012 - Traffic - Add No Drop Off/ Pickup From 7:45 to 8:45 AM & 2:00 to 3:00 PM Germain Ave/Clifford Marshall
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2025-012 - Traffic - Add No Drop Off/ Pickup From 7:45 to 8:45 AM & 2:00 to 3:00 PM Germain Ave/Clifford Marshall 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)
2025-013 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Fowler St @ Lancaster St
Approve 2025-013 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Fowler St @ Lancaster St
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2025-013 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Fowler St @ Lancaster 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)
2025-014 - Traffic - Add Stop Signs at both ends of Alden St
Approve 2025-014 - Traffic - Add Stop Signs at both ends of Alden St
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2025-014 - Traffic - Add Stop Signs at both ends of Alden 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)
2025-015 - Traffic - Add Stop Signs at each end of Lowe St
Approve 2025-015 - Traffic - Add Stop Signs at each end of Lowe St
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2025-015 - Traffic - Add Stop Signs at each end of Lowe 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)
2025-016 - Traffic - Add a Stop sign on James St. @ Washington St.
Approve 2025-016 - Traffic - Add a Stop sign on James St. @ Washington St.
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2025-016 - Traffic - Add a Stop sign on James St. @ Washington 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)
2025-017 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking in front of 148 Franklin St.
Approve 2025-017 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking in front of 148 Franklin St.
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2025-017 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking in front of 148 Franklin 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)
2025-018 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the odd side of Hayden St. From Willard St. to West St.
Approve 2025-018 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the odd side of Hayden St. From Willard St. to West St.
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2025-018 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the odd side of Hayden St. From Willard St. to West 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)
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