MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
June 16, 2025
24 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video
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Attendance
Present: Richard Ash, Scott Campbell, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Daniel Minton, Nina Liang
Absent: David McCarthy, Ian Cain
Every vote, in order
2025-081 - Appropriation - $2,611,904.96 Year End Transfers
Approve 2025-081 - Appropriation - $2,611,904.96 Year End Transfers
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2025-081 - Appropriation - $2,611,904.96 Year End Transfers - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: DiBona)
2025-082 - Appropriation - $97,602.80 to Park Dept. Personal Services from Community Preservation Fund - Administration
Approve 2025-082 - Appropriation - $97,602.80 to Park Dept. Personal Services from Community Preservation Fund - Administration
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2025-082 - Appropriation - $97,602.80 to Park Dept. Personal Services from Community Preservation Fund - Administration - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: DiBona)
2025-083 - Appropriation - $2,934,314 to Community Preservation Historic & Recreation Projects
Approve 2025-083 - Appropriation - $2,934,314 to Community Preservation Historic & Recreation Projects
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2025-083 - Appropriation - $2,934,314 to Community Preservation Historic & Recreation Projects - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: DiBona)
2025-084 - Appropriation - $950,000 to Traffic, Parking, Alarm & Lighting Personal Services from Reserve for...
Approve 2025-084 - Appropriation - $950,000 to Traffic, Parking, Alarm & Lighting Personal Services from Reserve for Appropriation - Parking Receipts
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2025-084 - Appropriation - $950,000 to Traffic, Parking, Alarm & Lighting Personal Services from Reserve for Appropriation - Parking Receipts - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Campbell)
2025-085 - Appropriation - $331,991 to the Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Approve 2025-085 - Appropriation - $331,991 to the Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2025-085 - Appropriation - $331,991 to the Tourism from Hotel/Motel Tax/Tourism - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: DiBona)
2025-086 - Appropriation - $1,660,000 to Quincy Public Schools & Quincy Access Television from Comcast
Approve 2025-086 - Appropriation - $1,660,000 to Quincy Public Schools & Quincy Access Television from Comcast
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2025-086 - Appropriation - $1,660,000 to Quincy Public Schools & Quincy Access Television from Comcast - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Campbell)
2025-087 - Appropriation - $300,000 to Park Department Capital Expenditure for Tree Offset
Approve 2025-087 - Appropriation - $300,000 to Park Department Capital Expenditure for Tree Offset
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2025-087 - Appropriation - $300,000 to Park Department Capital Expenditure for Tree Offset - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Campbell)
2025-088 - Appropriation - M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ Setting the limits of what may be expended in FY2026...
Approve 2025-088 - Appropriation - M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ Setting the limits of what may be expended in FY2026 from Departmental Revolving Accounts
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2025-088 - Appropriation - M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ Setting the limits of what may be expended in FY2026 from Departmental Revolving Accounts - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Campbell)
2025-089 - Appropriation - $1,430,272 to Fire Department Personnel Services from Free Cash
Approve 2025-089 - Appropriation - $1,430,272 to Fire Department Personnel Services from Free Cash
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2025-089 - Appropriation - $1,430,272 to Fire Department Personnel Services from Free Cash - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Campbell)
2025-090 - Appropriation - $997,652 from Sewer Retained Earnings / Free Cash Fund to Sewer Stabilization Fund
Approve 2025-090 - Appropriation - $997,652 from Sewer Retained Earnings / Free Cash Fund to Sewer Stabilization Fund
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2025-090 - Appropriation - $997,652 from Sewer Retained Earnings / Free Cash Fund to Sewer Stabilization Fund - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: DiBona)
2025-091 - Appropriation - $997,652 from Sewer Stabilization Fund to Sewer Enterprise Fund
Approve 2025-091 - Appropriation - $997,652 from Sewer Stabilization Fund to Sewer Enterprise Fund
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2025-091 - Appropriation - $997,652 from Sewer Stabilization Fund to Sewer Enterprise Fund - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: DiBona)
2025-092 - Appropriation - $3,447,030 from Water Retained Earnings / Free Cash Fund to Water Stabilization Fund
Approve 2025-092 - Appropriation - $3,447,030 from Water Retained Earnings / Free Cash Fund to Water Stabilization Fund
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2025-092 - Appropriation - $3,447,030 from Water Retained Earnings / Free Cash Fund to Water Stabilization Fund - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: DiBona)
2025-093 - Appropriation - $1,000,000 from Water Stabilization Fund to Water Enterprise Fund
Approve 2025-093 - Appropriation - $1,000,000 from Water Stabilization Fund to Water Enterprise Fund
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2025-093 - Appropriation - $1,000,000 from Water Stabilization Fund to Water Enterprise Fund - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: DiBona)
2025-094 - Order - Disposition of Land - 51 Parker Street
Approve 2025-094 - Order - Disposition of Land - 51 Parker Street
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
The minutes give the count as 6-0, but 7 councillors were present for this vote (Richard Ash, Scott Campbell, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Daniel Minton and Nina Liang). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 6-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: DiBona)
2025-095 - Order - Disposition of Land - 31 Spring Street
Approve 2025-095 - Order - Disposition of Land - 31 Spring Street
Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes give the count as 6-0, but 7 councillors were present for this vote (Richard Ash, Scott Campbell, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Daniel Minton and Nina Liang). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2025-095 - Order - Disposition of Land - 31 Spring Street - Mayor Koch Solicitor Timmins reviewed the order and the homeowners desire to own the city owned waterfront 50ft wide lot next to his home to give the homeowner a buffer. The council order will not allow development in this order. Councillor Ash discussed how the homeowner will be merging the lots. Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 6-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Harris)
2024-157 - Order - Correction of Municipal Broadband Project Use of Chapter 149A Construction Manager at Risk...
Approve 2024-157 - Order - Correction of Municipal Broadband Project Use of Chapter 149A Construction Manager at Risk Delivery Method
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2024-157 - Order - Correction of Municipal Broadband Project Use of Chapter 149A Construction Manager at Risk Delivery Method - Mayor Koch Chris Walker discussed the need to modify the order to change the order to IG office and requested that the Construction Manager at Risk be removed from the order. Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: DiBona)
2025-096 - Gift - $15,149.00 from 2025 D.A.R.E. Camp Fees for D.A.R.E
Approve 2025-096 - Gift - $15,149.00 from 2025 D.A.R.E. Camp Fees for D.A.R.E
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2025-096 - Gift - $15,149.00 from 2025 D.A.R.E. Camp Fees for D.A.R.E - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Campbell)
Approval of June 2, 2025 Minutes
Approve the minutes of June 2, 2025
Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, 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 June 2, 2025 Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The minutes are approved as circulated. Yeas have it.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Campbell)
2025-058 - Ordinance - Amending Zoning Section 8.5 - Transit-Oriented Districts
Approve 2025-058 - Ordinance - Amending Zoning Section 8.5 - Transit-Oriented Districts
Councillor DiBona Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Devine
From the minutes
“2025-058 - Ordinance - Amending Zoning Section 8.5 - Transit-Oriented Districts Positive Recommendation made by Councillor DiBona Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Devine)
2025-068 - Order - Amending Housing Development Zone and Plan (HDIP)
Approve 2025-068 - Order - Amending Housing Development Zone and Plan (HDIP)
Councillor DiBona Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Harris
From the minutes
“2025-068 - Order - Amending Housing Development Zone and Plan (HDIP) Positive Recommendation made by Councillor DiBona Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Harris The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Harris)
2025-075 - Appropriation - $8,250,000 for Equipment and Capital Improvements
Approve 2025-075 - Appropriation - $8,250,000 for Equipment and Capital Improvements
Councillor DiBona Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2025-075 - Appropriation - $8,250,000 for Equipment and Capital Improvements Positive Recommendation made by Councillor DiBona Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Campbell)
2025-078 - Grant of Location -National Grid/Verizon - Granite St at Walter Hannon Pkwy
Approve 2025-078 - Grant of Location -National Grid/Verizon - Granite St at Walter Hannon Pkwy
Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2025-078 - Grant of Location -National Grid/Verizon - Granite St at Walter Hannon Pkwy 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 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: DiBona)
2025-079 - Grant of Location - National Grid/Verizon - Elm Street and Edwards Street
Approve 2025-079 - Grant of Location - National Grid/Verizon - Elm Street and Edwards Street
Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2025-079 - Grant of Location - National Grid/Verizon - Elm Street and Edwards Street Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 7-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Campbell)
2025-080 - Grant of Location - National Grid/Verizon - Quincy Ave and Faxon Park Rd
Approve 2025-080 - Grant of Location - National Grid/Verizon - Quincy Ave and Faxon Park Rd
Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2025-080 - Grant of Location - National Grid/Verizon - Quincy Ave and Faxon Park Rd 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 7-0 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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