MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
May 5, 2025
18 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video
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Attendance
Present: Richard Ash, Ian Cain, Scott Campbell, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton, David McCarthy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2025-053 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2026 General Fund Budget
Refer to Finance Committee: 2025-053 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2026 General Fund Budget
Motion to refer to Finance Committee by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeah have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2025-053 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2026 General Fund Budget - Mayor Koch Motion to refer to Finance Committee by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeah have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2025-054 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2026 Sewer Enterprise Budget
Refer to Finance Committee: 2025-054 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2026 Sewer Enterprise Budget
Motion to refer to Finance Committee by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeah have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2025-054 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2026 Sewer Enterprise Budget - Mayor Koch Motion to refer to Finance Committee by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Campbell Yeah have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Campbell)
2025-055 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2026 Water Enterprise Budget
Refer to Finance Committee: 2025-055 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2026 Water Enterprise Budget
Motion to refer to Finance Committee by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeah have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2025-055 - Appropriation - Fiscal 2026 Water Enterprise Budget - Mayor Koch Motion to refer to Finance Committee by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Campbell Yeah have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Campbell)
2025-056 - Order - Nomination & Election of City Clerk
Councillor to approve Liang: 2025-056 - Order - Nomination & Election of City Clerk
Motion by Councillor to approve Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes do not name the mover.
From the minutes
“2025-056 - Order - Nomination & Election of City Clerk - President Cain President Cain opened the floor for nominations Nomination of Nicole Crispo by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy No other nominations were made, nominations were closed Motion by Councillor to approve Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy With unanimous approval the motion passes.” (second: McCarthy)
2025-057 - Order - Designation of Early Polling Places for a Preliminary Election Saturday, August 23
Approve 2025-057 - Order - Designation of Early Polling Places for a Preliminary Election Saturday, August 23
Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2025-057 - Order - Designation of Early Polling Places for a Preliminary Election Saturday, August 23, 2025 through Thursday, August 28, 2025 and Election Saturday, October 25, 2025 through Friday, October 31, 2025 - at Quincy City Hall - Clerk Crispo Councillor DiBona discussed the logistics of early voting and the concerns with having early voting and the election prior to the primary. Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Campbell)
2025-058 - Ordinance - Amending Zoning Section 8.5 - Transit-Oriented Districts
Refer to Ordinance Committee: 2025-058 - Ordinance - Amending Zoning Section 8.5 - Transit-Oriented Districts
Councillor Devine Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor Liang
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeah have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“2025-058 - Ordinance - Amending Zoning Section 8.5 - Transit-Oriented Districts - Councillor Devine Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor Liang Yeah have it.” (Motion: Liang)
2025-059 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 12 - Establishing a Public Art & Place Making Program
Refer to Ordinance Committee: 2025-059 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 12 - Establishing a Public Art & Place Making Program
Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor Ash
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeah have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“2025-059 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 12 - Establishing a Public Art & Place Making Program - Councillor Ash, Councillor Campbell, Mayor Koch Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor Ash Yeah have it.” (Motion: Ash)
2025-060 - Gift - $100.00 from Richard & Mary Cox for Quincy Animal Shelter
Approve 2025-060 - Gift - $100.00 from Richard & Mary Cox for Quincy Animal Shelter
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2025-060 - Gift - $100.00 from Richard & Mary Cox for Quincy Animal Shelter - 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)
2025-061 - Gift - $500.00 from Fowler House Cafe to D.A.R.E.
Approve 2025-061 - Gift - $500.00 from Fowler House Cafe to D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2025-061 - Gift - $500.00 from Fowler House Cafe 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 April 14, 2025 Minutes
Approve the minutes of April 14, 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 April 14, 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)
2025-045 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Conduit - Sea St at Southern Artery & Overlook Rd
Approve 2025-045 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Conduit - Sea St at Southern Artery & Overlook Rd
Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2025-045 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Conduit - Sea St at Southern Artery & Overlook Rd 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)
2025-046- Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Pole - Sea Street at Southern Artery
Approve 2025-046- Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Pole - Sea Street at Southern Artery
Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2025-046- Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Pole - Sea Street at Southern Artery 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)
2025-047- Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Electric/Verizon -59 Spear Street
Approve 2025-047- Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Electric/Verizon -59 Spear Street
Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2025-047- Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Electric/Verizon -59 Spear 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)
2025-052 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Penn Street @ Thomas Burgin Parkway - MBTA Bus...
Approve 2025-052 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Penn Street @ Thomas Burgin Parkway - MBTA Bus Maintenance Facility
Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2025-052 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid Gas - Penn Street @ Thomas Burgin Parkway - MBTA Bus Maintenance Facility 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)
2025-027 - Order - Amendment to Zoning Code Section 8.1 - Flood Plain Overlay District
Approve 2025-027 - Order - Amendment to Zoning Code Section 8.1 - Flood Plain Overlay District
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Devine
From the minutes
“2025-027 - Order - Amendment to Zoning Code Section 8.1 - Flood Plain Overlay District Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Devine)
2025 - 048 -Traffic - Add Stop sign on Lancaster St @ Grafton St
Approve 2025 - 048 -Traffic - Add Stop sign on Lancaster St @ Grafton St
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2025 - 048 -Traffic - Add Stop sign on Lancaster St @ Grafton 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 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Campbell)
2025 - 050 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 53 Spear St.
Approve 2025 - 050 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 53 Spear St.
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2025 - 050 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 53 Spear 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 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Campbell)
2025 - 051 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 232 Billings Rd.
Approve 2025 - 051 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 232 Billings Rd.
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2025 - 051 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 232 Billings Rd. 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)
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