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RESUMEN DE REUNIÓNGenerado por IA

Concejo Municipal — 20 de enero de 2026

Esta fue una sesión ordinaria del Concejo Municipal, notable por los homenajes a tres líderes cívicos fallecidos recientemente —los exalcaldes Arthur Tobin y James Sheets, y Shirley Tobin—, así como por la presentación de varias ordenanzas de transparencia y fiscalización financiera. Los nueve concejales estuvieron presentes.

Reconocimientos iniciales

La sesión comenzó con un minuto de silencio en memoria del exalcalde Arthur Tobin, su esposa Shirley Tobin y el exalcalde James Sheets, quienes fallecieron el fin de semana anterior. El Presidente del Concejo Mahoney ofreció posteriormente un homenaje más extenso: Arthur Tobin se desempeñó como el 29.º Alcalde de Quincy (1978–1981) y luego como Secretario Magistrado del Tribunal de Distrito de Quincy durante más de 40 años; James Sheets ejerció como el 31.º Alcalde (1990–2002) y fue exconcejalal del Ward 4 y educador, quien falleció a los 90 años. El Concejal Ash señaló que Arthur y Shirley Tobin, casados por más de 70 años, serían velados y sepultados en St. John's Church en School Street —la misma iglesia donde contrajeron matrimonio—. El Concejal Riley también anunció el fallecimiento del residente de Squantum y vicepresidente retirado de State Street Bank, David Mercier, veterano de los Marines de los EE. UU., con servicios programados para el viernes.

El Concejo reconoció asimismo a dos residentes del Ward 1: Ryan Healey, cadete de la policía de Newton, y Kathleen Nent, inspectora de edificios de la ciudad, quienes juntos salvaron a un cliente que se estaba asfixiando en Off the Hook Bar and Grill en Houghs Neck. Nent detectó la emergencia y fue a buscar a Healey, quien realizó exitosamente la maniobra de Heimlich.

Punto 1 — Ordenanza 2026-006: Salvaguarda de la Transparencia, el Acceso Público a la Información y la Participación Democrática (Concejal Yuan, con copatrocinadores)

El Concejal Yuan presentó esta ordenanza para exigir que los materiales de apoyo de los puntos del orden del día sean compartidos con los concejales y el público con anticipación a las sesiones, y no únicamente durante las mismas. Señaló que, si bien la Ley de Sesiones Abiertas requiere la publicación del orden del día con 48 horas de antelación, los documentos de apoyo con frecuencia no están disponibles hasta el inicio de la sesión, lo que limita la participación informada del público y la deliberación del concejo. Reconoció posibles limitaciones prácticas relacionadas con el cumplimiento de la ADA, pero argumentó que estas no deben utilizarse como justificación para retener información. El punto fue remitido a los Comités de Ordenanzas y Reglamentos.

Votación: Remitido a comité — aprobado por votación a viva voz (unánime, todos a favor).

Punto 2 — Ordenanza 2026-007: Establecimiento de Salvaguardas Fiscales, Protecciones de Reservas y Transparencia Financiera (Concejal Mahoney, con copatrocinadores)

La Presidenta del Concejo Mahoney presentó esta ordenanza para fortalecer la fiscalización financiera, incluyendo requisitos de reporte más claros, divulgación de ingresos únicos versus recurrentes, y protecciones para la sostenibilidad financiera a largo plazo. Indicó que le gustaría que el Director Financiero de la ciudad compareciera ante el comité. El punto fue remitido a los Comités de Finanzas y Fiscalización.

Votación: Remitido a comité — aprobado por votación a viva voz (unánime, todos a favor).

Punto 3 — Orden 2026-008: Enmienda al Reglamento del Concejo – Establecimiento de Procedimientos de Participación Pública (Concejal Mahoney, con copatrocinadores)

Este punto fue objetado bajo la Regla 23 del Concejo, la cual establece que cualquier miembro puede objetar la aprobación de una medida en una misma sesión, en cuyo caso se pospone a la siguiente reunión. El punto no fue tramitado y volverá a considerarse en la próxima sesión.

Punto 4 — Ordenanza 2026-009: Fortalecimiento de las Atribuciones del Auditor Municipal (Concejal Mahoney, con copatrocinadores)

La Presidenta del Concejo Mahoney presentó esta ordenanza para restituir y clarificar la independencia y la autoridad de fiscalización del auditor municipal. Explicó que una ordenanza de 2008 (2008-272) creó el Departamento de Finanzas Municipales —cuyo director es designado por el alcalde— y centralizó de manera efectiva funciones que anteriormente eran competencia del auditor electo. Esta nueva ordenanza otorgaría al auditor acceso irrestricto a todos los registros financieros municipales en todos los departamentos y fondos, exigiría informes trimestrales de fiscalización financiera al Concejo, ordenaría auditorías anuales de proyectos de capital significativos y reforzaría la capacidad del auditor para informar de manera independiente sobre las condiciones fiscales. El punto fue remitido a los Comités de Ordenanzas y Fiscalización.

Votación: Remitido a comité — aprobado por votación a viva voz (unánime, todos a favor).

Puntos 8–11 — Órdenes 2026-013 a 2026-016 (Objetados)

Cuatro órdenes consecutivas (puntos 8–11 del orden del día) fueron objetadas individualmente por un concejal bajo la Regla 23. Surgió un breve debate de procedimiento sobre si un concejal podía presentar múltiples objeciones en una misma sesión. El Procurador Municipal Timmons aclaró, cuando se le consultó, que las reglas del concejo designan expresamente al secretario municipal como parlamentario y limitan su propio rol consultivo —pero señaló que las reglas no establecen ningún límite al número de objeciones que un miembro puede plantear—. Los cuatro puntos fueron pospuestos a la próxima sesión.

Puntos 5 y 6 — Ordenanzas 2026-010 y 2026-011: Aplicación de Normas sobre Descargas Prohibidas en Alcantarillado y Aguas Pluviales

El Comisionado de Obras Públicas Grazioso, en representación de la Alcaldesa Ko, presentó dos ordenanzas relacionadas que actualizan el código municipal en materia de descargas prohibidas en los sistemas de alcantarillado y aguas pluviales. El departamento ha trabajado con Servicios de Inspección y la Junta de Salud para educar a los más de 500 establecimientos de alimentos con licencia en Quincy sobre el manejo adecuado de grasas, aceites y residuos grasos (FOG, por sus siglas en inglés), los cuales han ocasionado obstrucciones en el alcantarillado y problemas de calidad del agua. Las ordenanzas ampliarían la autoridad de aplicación de la ciudad y establecerían multas de $1,000, $2,500 y $5,000 por infracciones. El Concejal Yuan expresó preocupaciones sobre el impacto de las altas multas en los residentes y los pequeños restaurantes, particularmente ante la ausencia de un proceso de apelaciones claro, y preguntó sobre los mecanismos de supervisión dentro del DPW. El comisionado indicó que se realizará una presentación completa en comité. Ambos puntos fueron remitidos a los Comités de Ordenanzas y de DPW, donde se entregará una presentación completa en PowerPoint y se invita al público a asistir.

Votación (2026-010 y 2026-011): Cada uno remitido a comité por separado — aprobado por votación a viva voz (unánime, todos a favor).

Punto 7 — Ordenanza 2026-012: Clasificación de Puestos y Escala Salarial (Capítulo 72)

El Concejal DiBona propuso remitir esta ordenanza al Comité de Ordenanzas sin debate extendido.

Votación: Remitido a comité — aprobado por votación a viva voz (unánime, todos a favor).

Punto 12 — Orden 2026-017: Arrendamiento de Energía Solar en Squanam Elementary School

El Comisionado de Edificios Públicos Paul Hines compareció para presentar una solicitud al alcalde para formalizar un arrendamiento y los acuerdos relacionados con un proyecto de energía solar en Squanam Elementary School. El punto fue remitido a los Comités de Edificios Públicos y Fiscalización para su revisión y recomendación.

Votación: Remitido a comité — aprobado por votación a viva voz (unánime, todos a favor).

Punto 13 — Resolución 2026-018: Análisis de la Exención del Impuesto sobre la Propiedad Residencial (MGL Capítulo 59, Sección 5C)

Un concejal (nombre no identificado claramente en la transcripción) presentó esta resolución solicitando que la administración y la Junta de Evaluadores presenten un análisis sobre la adopción de una exención del impuesto sobre la propiedad residencial, la cual beneficiaría a los propietarios-ocupantes y apoyaría la asequibilidad de la vivienda. El Concejal DiBona señaló que había solicitado ser añadido como copatrocinador. El punto fue remitido a los Comités de Ordenanzas y Fiscalización.

Votación: Remitido a comité — aprobado por votación a viva voz (unánime, todos a favor).

Punto 14 — Donación: $5,000 de la Copeland Family Foundation a Friends of Wollaston Beach

El Concejal Riley propuso aceptar una donación de $5,000 de la Copeland Family Foundation a los Friends of Wollaston Beach. El Concejo también solicitó que se enviara una nota de agradecimiento.

Votación (nominal): 9–0 a favor. Todos los concejales votaron a favor.

Puntos de Consentimiento / Asuntos de Trámite

El Concejo aprobó las actas de la sesión del 5 de enero de 2026. El secretario municipal remitió seis permisos de utilidades y tres solicitudes de tráfico y estacionamiento a los Comités de Obras Públicas y Ordenanzas para su programación y publicación, correspondientes a ubicaciones en los Wards 1–4 y 6.

Las próximas sesiones del Concejo están programadas para el lunes, 3 de febrero (corregido: 6 de febrero según la transcripción — fecha no confirmada) a las 6:30 p.m. y el lunes, 23 de febrero a las 6:30 p.m.

Puntos clave

Presentación de un paquete de transparencia y fiscalización: Se presentaron cuatro ordenanzas orientadas a la transparencia del concejo (materiales con anticipación), salvaguardas fiscales y la restitución del rol de fiscalización independiente del auditor municipal —esta última en respuesta a un cambio estructural realizado en 2008 que transfirió el control financiero a un funcionario designado por el alcalde—.

Cuatro puntos bloqueados por objeción: Las Órdenes 2026-013 a 2026-016 fueron objetadas individualmente bajo la Regla 23 y pospuestas; el procurador municipal confirmó que no existe límite al número de objeciones que un concejal puede plantear en una misma sesión.

Ordenanzas de aplicación sobre FOG remitidas a comité: Se están considerando nuevas herramientas de aplicación y multas significativas por la descarga indebida de grasas, aceites y residuos grasos en los sistemas de alcantarillado y aguas pluviales; las preocupaciones sobre equidad y procedimientos de apelación quedaron pendientes para revisión en comité.

Solicitud de análisis de exención del impuesto sobre la propiedad residencial: El Concejo aprobó por unanimidad solicitar un análisis formal del impacto de adoptar una exención residencial conforme a la ley estatal —una medida reiteradamente solicitada por los residentes para aliviar la carga tributaria sobre los propietarios de viviendas—.

Duelo en la comunidad: La ciudad perdió a dos exalcaldes (Arthur Tobin y James Sheets) y a Shirley Tobin en un mismo fin de semana; el Concejo rindió homenaje formal durante la sesión.

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Qué ocurrió en esta reunión

2026-006 – Ordenanza/Reglamento - Salvaguarda de la Transparencia, el Acceso Público a la Información del Councillor Yuan y la Participación Democrática en el Concejo Municipal Councillor Ryan Councillor Hubley Councillor Jacobs Councillor Mahoney Councillor Riley

Councillor Yuan introduced an ordinance on transparency and public access to information, emphasizing that supporting materials for agenda items should be made available to both the public and councillors in advance of meetings rather than only at the meeting itself. Yuan argued that timely access to materials enables councillors to ask more informed questions and allows the public to engage more effectively, though acknowledged practical considerations such as ADA compliance may require attention. The council voted to refer item 2026-006 to the ordinance and rules committees for further discussion and implementation details.

2026-007 – Ordenanza/Reglamento - Establecimiento de Salvaguardas Fiscales, Protecciones de Reserva Councillor Mahoney y Transparencia Financiera Councillor Jacobs Councillor McKee Councillor Riley Councillor Ryan Councillor Yuan

Councillor Mahoney presented an ordinance establishing fiscal safeguards and reserve protections, which includes measures for clear reporting, disclosures distinguishing one-time versus recurring revenues, and maintaining long-term financial sustainability. Mahoney requested that the item be referred to the finance and oversight committees with the goal of having the city's chief financial officer present and discuss the proposals. The council voted to refer item 2026-007 to the finance and oversight committees for review and recommendation.

2026-009 – Ordenanza - Enmienda al Código Municipal – Capítulo 66 Artículo III City Councillor Mahoney Auditor Fortalecimiento de las Facultades del Auditor Councillor Jacobs Councillor McKee Councillor Riley Councillor Ryan Councillor Yuan

# Summary of Item 2026-009

Item 2026-009 proposes amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 66, Article III to strengthen the independence and oversight authority of the city auditor, restoring powers that were reduced in 2008. The ordinance grants the auditor unrestricted authority to examine city books, records, accounts, and fiscal systems across all departments and funds, while establishing quarterly financial reports to city council and mandating annual audits of significant capital projects. Councillor Deb moved to refer the ordinance to the ordinance and oversight committees, and the motion passed unanimously.

Puntos de agenda (4)

Ordinance

1Ordinance2026-006 – Ordenanza/Reglamento - Salvaguarda de la Transparencia, el Acceso Público a la Información del Councillor Yuan y la Participación Democrática en el Concejo Municipal Councillor Ryan Councillor Hubley Councillor Jacobs Councillor Mahoney Councillor Riley

This ordinance would establish new rules to increase transparency and public access to information about City Council proceedings, ensuring residents can better participate in and monitor council activities.

Qué ocurrió

2Ordinance2026-007 – Ordenanza/Reglamento - Establecimiento de Salvaguardas Fiscales, Protecciones de Reserva Councillor Mahoney y Transparencia Financiera Councillor Jacobs Councillor McKee Councillor Riley Councillor Ryan Councillor Yuan

This ordinance would set up financial safeguards for the city, including requirements for budget reserves and increased transparency in how the city manages its money.

Qué ocurrió

4Ordinance2026-009 – Ordenanza - Enmienda al Código Municipal – Capítulo 66 Artículo III City Councillor Mahoney Auditor Fortalecimiento de las Facultades del Auditor Councillor Jacobs Councillor McKee Councillor Riley Councillor Ryan Councillor Yuan

This ordinance would strengthen the City Auditor's authority and powers, giving the auditor more tools to review city operations and finances on behalf of residents.

Qué ocurrió

Order

3Order2026-008 – Orden de Enmienda al Reglamento del Concejo – Establecimiento de Procedimientos de Participación Pública Councillor Mahoney para las Reuniones del Concejo Municipal Councillor Ash Councillor Hubley Councillor Jacobs Councillor McKee Councillor Riley Councillor Ryan Councillor Yuan

This rule change would establish procedures that allow the public to participate more easily in City Council meetings, making it clearer how residents can speak and be heard.

Votos adicionales registrados en actas

Refer Order 2026-006 to Ordinance and Rules Committees

aye 1

voice voteaye

Refer Order 2026-007 to Finance and Oversight Committees

aye 1

voice voteaye

Refer Order 2026-010 to Ordinance and DPW Committees

aye 1

voice voteaye

Refer Order 2026-011 to Ordinance and DPW Committees

aye 1

voice voteaye

Refer Order 2026-012 to Ordinance Committee

aye 1

voice voteaye

Refer Order 2026-017 to Public Buildings and Oversight Committees

aye 1

voice voteaye

Refer Order 2026-018 to Ordinance and Oversight Committees

aye 1

voice voteaye

Accept gift of $5,000 from Copeland Family Foundation to Friends of Wallis Beach (Order 2026-019)

aye 9

Anne Mahoneyaye

David Jacobsaye

Deborah Rileyaye

Maggie McKeeaye

Noel DiBonaaye

Richard Ashaye

Virginia Ryanaye

Walter Hubleyaye

Ziqiang Yuanaye

Approve minutes from January 5, 2026

aye 1

voice voteaye

Motion to adjourn

aye 1

voice voteaye

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We're going to call the or the the meeting to order. It is January 20th, 2026, 7:30, and the city council meeting is in order. So, um, can we call the the role, please, Madam Clerk? Councelor Ash, pres.

Councelor Debora, present. Councelor Hubley, present. Council Jacobs, present. Council McKe, present. Council Riley, present. Council Ryan, present. Council Unres. President Mahoney, present. Nine members, you have a quorum.

All right, we're going to open the meeting with a moment of silence. Before we do that tonight though, I just like to ask everyone to join me in a moment of silence to remember the former mayor Arthur Tobin and his wife, Shirley Tobin, and former mayor James Sheets, all of whom passed away this past weekend.

They'll be deeply missed by their families and friends and by the city of Quinsey. Thank you. Now, if we could stand for the pledge of allegiance. To the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands.

One nation under God, indeliverable, with liberty and justice for all. Could we have the re the open meeting law read in please? Pursuant to the open meeting law, any person may make an audio or video recording of this public meeting or may transmit the meeting through any medium.

Attendees are therefore advised that such recordings or transmissions are being made whether perceived or unpersceived by those present and are deemed acknowledged and permissible. Thank you very much.

Um and moving on to the first agenda. Um um madame clerk, could you announce that please? Honoring of Ryan Healey and Kathy Nent. Can I approach the Yes. Uh good evening. Um it's my honor tonight to introduce um two members uh two uh citizens of Quinsey uh from Ward One.

um uh Ryan Healey who is right over here and Kathleen Nent over here behind me who's also a uh a city building inspector here in Quinsey and um Ryan is a uh police cadet in uh Newton. Um, a few weeks ago it was brought to my attention uh that there was uh an event at Off the Hook Bar and Grill down in House Neck uh where a patron was choking um on their uh on their food and um Kathleen Kathleen Nent uh noticed this was happening um and was happening outside the restaurant and uh ran back in and got Mr.

Healey uh who performed a successful Heimlick maneuver um you know saving that person's life and uh I just thought it was you know worthwhile to recognize them uh for being able to act so calm, cool uh and collected during such a difficult uh situation.

They want to come up Um, and if we could just uh have a recess so we could take uh take pictures in the well for their families, that would be much appreciated. Okay, we're just taking a moment of recess.

Heat. Heat. We're back in session. All right. Um, moving on to um, item number one. Madam clerk, 2026006, ordinance, rules, safeguard, and transparency, public access to information, and democratic participation in the city council proceedings.

I recognize council. Thank you, Madame President. Colleagues, I'm introducing this ordinance because transparency is not just a value we talk about. It's something residents need to experience in practice.

And the open meeting law agendas are posted 48 hours in the once, but the supporting materials are often not available to the public or to counselors until the meeting itself. While counselors can discuss items at a later meeting, receiving materials in advance allow us to ask informed questions during the meeting when items are first presented, making meetings more efficient and enableing the public to engage more effectively.

This ordinance sets a clear expectation that when supporting materials are reasonably available, they should be shared in a timely way. I recognize they may be practical considerations such as meeting ADA compliance, but the technical challenges should not be used as an excuse to avoid doing the right thing, safeguarding public access to information.

This ordinance is about creating a cons consistent transparent process that helps both the public and the council do our work better. I look forward to discussing the details and implementation in committee.

Um by saying that I move that the city council I move that the city council refer order number 2026 06 to the ordinance and the ruth committees. Do I have a second? I second. Do you want to read a roll call?

Do we need a roll call on it? All those in favor. I Okay, so we're moving on to um item number two, 2026007 ordinance rules establishing fiscal safeguards, reserve protections, and financial transparency.

So, I'm going to wave the reading. This one I brought in. This is an ordinance to enhance our fiscal oversight and protect city reserves, including measures for clear reporting, disclosures of one-time versus recurring revenues, and maintaining long-term financial sustainability.

Um, I would like to move this into as a as a motion. I'm actually ask Debbie to do this, but we're going to want to bring this into finance and oversight with the hopes that we can have our chief financial officer come and speak with us in regards to these as well.

So, I'm looking for a motion for this. Motion. Yes. I move that city council report order number 2026-007 to the finance and oversight committees for review and recommendation. Second. And that's all those in favor?

Right. All those in favor? Okay. The eyes have it. And we're moving on to item number three. 2026008 order amending council rules. I object on the objection. Going on to number four, 2026 009 ordinance amending municipal code chapter 66 article 3 city auditors strengthening the powers of the auditor.

Okay, so that was number four. This ordinance is proposing to clarify and strengthen the independence oversight authority for the city auditor by expressing granting the auditor unrestricted authority to examine, audit, and evaluate the city books, records, accounts, and fiscal systems across all departments and funds.

It also establishes additional reporting requirements, including quarterly financial oversight reports to the city council and annual audits of significant capital projects. These enhancements are intended to improve fiscal accountability and transparency and public confidence in the municipal financial management.

Historically, the city auditor's authority in Quinsey was altered as part of the board's reorganization in city government in 2008. In that year, the city council adopted ordinance number 2008-272 establishing the department of municipal finance which assumed all accounting and financial responsibilities that previously had been performed by or under the authority of the city auditor.

Under that structure, many traditional auditing and internal financial review functions were centralized in that department whose director is appointed by the mayor rather than the elected council, effectively reducing the auditor's operational oversight role.

The current proposal seeks to restore and clarify the auditor's independent oversight role by res by ensuring unrestricted access to the city's financial records and systems subject only to lawful protections.

Recurring regular independent financial and performance audits, including large capital projects, mandating quarterly public oversight reports and council and reinforcing the auditor's ability to report independently and financially conditions affecting the city.

By re by by reinforcing these author authorities, the ordinance aims to strengthen the internal accountability structure, provide the council and the public with more timely, complete financial information, and support the city's long-term fiscal goals.

I'm I'm going to look for a motion for that. Deb. Yes. Hi. Um, I move that the city council refer order number 2026 amending the munal code to strengthen the powers and independence of the city auditor to enhance transparency, financial oversight and accountability and place this item into ordinance and oversight committees.

All those in favor did you need clarification? No. Okay, moving on to number five. 2026-010 ordinance amending chapter 270 sewer water adding article 4 prohibited discharge and enforcement on that order.

Council upon the recommendation of the commissioner question. Oh, she has a question. Okay. And I I have a couple questions. I would like to ask a commissioner of public works, Mr. Grant Zero. Do we have to have the motion first?

Through you, Madam Chair. Sorry, Madam President. Um, Commissioner Grazioso is here on behalf of Mayor Ko um introducing this ordinance. Uh the commissioner will give an overview of um the amendments to chapter 270 into chapter 300.

Um and then similarly afterwards we'll entertain a motion to move these into ordinance um and DPW uh committees. Thank you. Thank you. Good evening. Um through you um tonight we're asking uh for consideration to update the city code regarding prohibited discharges for sewer and storm water.

As a brief background, DPW has been working with the city inspectional services department and health department to you uh to to educate the Quinsey's five 500 plus licensed food establishments about the proper use of city sewer and storm water system.

We have focused on the licensed food establishments because uh a prohibited food discharge of fats, oils and grease into our sewer systems from restaurants and sometimes uh in production food production facilities um which has created sewer capacity limitations and sometimes blockages.

In additions, fats, oils, and grease have entered the storm water collection systems by way of direct and indirect discharges, which can lead to water quality issues. DPW performs fats, oils, and grease emergency response efforts and/or cleanup efforts more often than it's it's acceptable.

DP DPW has also found that we need to increase the strength of our city code regarding the department's abilities to address systemic non-compliance or neglig negligent use of public infrastructure and if necessary issue citations for major or continued prohibited discharges which impact our sewer system and our drainage system.

That is why we're asking for your consideration tonight uh for these code changes to chapter 270 water and sewer in chapter 300 storm water management. I respectfully request that they are advertised and moved into the ordinance and DPW committees where we will be able to give a full presentation and answer any questions you may have.

And I believe the presentation has been given to you that we will be giving it to the committee at a later date. Thanks. Fines of 1,00 2,500 and 5,000 are significant amounts for residents and small restaurants.

When fines are this high, mistakes can seriously hurt people, especially when there is no option to appeal. in the current process. That said, Commissioner, can you explain what oversight exists within the DPW when these fines are issued and how the department ensure enforcement is fair and the mistakes are identified and corrected?

Uh, I'll be prepared to talk about that in the committee meeting. Um, we had a presentation, but we were asked to give that in the committee meeting. Well, council Yuan. So, we're going to move this into committee and the full presentation will be done in the ordinance committee so it can be advertised and people can come and we can have all those questions ready and if you have questions in advance you can give them to the department head so they can have those questions ready for you.

Madame President, so in the committee meeting and the public also can attend to hear that. Well, you can have a public forum for the committee meeting too. Yes. Thank you very councelor Ash did nothing further madam president.

Um thank you commissioner. Uh we'll look forward to I'm sure your department will have um any all any and all questions and materials ready. Uh I know I received a PowerPoint today that you'll be presenting on in um the subcommittee meeting.

So um certainly we look forward to that presentation. Um, and I appreciate the overview and I would uh make a motion to move this into uh ordinance and DPW. Okay. I'd second. Okay. And on the motion, Council McKe.

Would you do the vote um yay and nay first to put that into committee? Nope. It's already it's been it's been um the motion's been made and seconded by um Councelor Ryan. And we you had on something on the motion.

So, do you have a question on the motion? I had a point of order about the objection. Gone. That's gone. That's gone. That's gone. Yeah. Okay. Okay. So, moving back. So, is this a yay? Yeah. So, all those in favor?

Okay. Thank you. Thank you. Council Ashley, do you want to do the next one, too? We have to do them separately. Number six. Oh, I'm sorry. Um the Yes. Um the second ordinance, I'm sorry. Number six on our agenda 2026-0 uh11 amending chapter 300 storm water management section 14D and enforcement violations and penalties.

I'd make a motion um to move this to ordinance and DPW committees. Do I have a second? Second. All those in favor? I. Okay. Moving on to number seven. That'll cl ordinance amending municipal code chapter 72 article 1 job classification and salary section 72-1 official salary schedule.

Mayor. Um, Councilman Dabona. Uh, thank you, Madam President. Uh if if I could, I'd like to make a motion to move this into ordinance. Do I have a second? Second. Second by Mr. G. All those in favor? All right, we're moving on to order number eight, 2026 013, order to repeal May.

Point of order. Can we please have a vote to um move this into committee? um after it's objected to it has no more um there's no more conversation about it until the next meeting. It goes on the agenda as right away.

Sorry. Thank you. Could you repeat that so I can understand the rule? It's rule 23 in your book. And it says objection. An ordinance, order, or resolution may be passed through all its stages of legislation in one session, provided that no member of the council objects to.

But if any member of the council objects, the measure shall be postponed for that meeting, rule 23 cannot be suspended. Okay. Council, I'm not clear. And so according to that rule only when the item have to go through pass through every process at a meet that meeting and only one member and object then it can stop.

But this one we just move it to the ordinance committee. It's not voted yet. So it doesn't count. It's up to the counselor um to object and if they do so then it would go on to the next agenda and Okay.

Did you have a question? Yeah. All right. We're just going to move on and we'll bring it back to the next meeting. Okay. Moving on. Item number nine. 2026 014 order to repeal. I object. City Council refer Order 2026.

I already objected. I got that right as a council. Good for you. Moving on to order number 10, 2026 015. I object from what I heard councelor can only object one time during the whole meeting. I want I would like to clarify with either city clerk or the solicited.

It does not say that anywhere here. any or ordinance order or resolution may be passed through all stages of legislation in one session provided that no member of the council object thereto but if any member of the council objects the measure shall be postponed for that meeting rule 23 cannot be suspended Timmons do you think it could come up and maybe just explain a little bit more.

I'm just gonna make Yeah, just for fun. Good evening, Madame President. Um, the council rules expressly provide that the parliamentarian is the city clerk. Um, further expressly provides, I believe, that I cannot do what I've just been asked to do.

That's funny. However, uh to provide an opinion, there's no limitation on um objections and these are three related matters. So, it seems that a member of the council is concerned about this particular issue and um he's lodged objections timely on each one.

So, thank you. I would agree. I Well, I don't disagree with the parliamentarian. Madame clerk, I understand. Thank you. Number 11. So, where are we now? 11. So, moving on to number 11. 2026-016. Order.

I object. All right. Moving on to item number 12. 2026 017. Order approval of location of lease for solar solar energy implementation on Swanum Elementary School. Mr. Pleasure before this constituted body for the first time for those I haven't met personally.

I am Paul Hines Commissioner of the Department of Public Buildings. Okay. Is he introducing it? It's going to committee. No, it's going to committee. Okay. Someone needs motion. All right. So, I'd like to make a motion um that the city uh the city council refer refer order number 2026-017 authorizing the mayor to execute a lease and related agreements for the implementation of solar energy project at the Squanam Elementary School to the public buildings and oversight committees for review and recommendation.

Second by by Ryan. Um all those in favor. All right. Cool. Thank you. Thanks. Moving on to item number 13. Number 13, 2026 018 resolve adoption of Mass General Law Chapter 59 section 5C establishing a residential property exemption.

Recognizing. Yes. um introducing this resolution requesting that the administration and board of assessors to present an analysis on the impact of adopting a residential property tax exemption under Massachusetts general law chapter 59 section 5C to support housing affordability for Quinsey residents.

This is something that has been brought forth in prior um council sessions. It is uh been asked for repeatedly by our residents and I would like to ask that we move this into ordinance and oversight committees.

All right. On the motion, Councelor Deona. Uh thank you, Madam President. I just uh thank you, Madam President. Just want to let you know I talked to um clerk of committees Jennifer Manning recently over the next few la last days and um she's added me to co-sponsoring this uh item on the agenda this particular resolve.

So just want to let the public know um that I'm going to u co-sponsor this with the rest of the counselors. Just want to put that into the record. Okay. All those in favor? All right. Moving on to item number 14, 2026 019, a gift for $5,000 from Copeland Family Foundation, Inc.

to the friends of Wallist Beach. Um, councelor Riley. Yes. I'd like to motion that we accept this gift of $5,000 from the Copeland Family Foundation to the friends of Wallist Beach. Second. All those in favor?

We need roll call for them. Sorry. Roll call. Okay. Councelor Ash. Yes. Council Deborah. Yes. Council Hubley. Yes. Council Jacob. Yes. Council McKe. Yes. Council Riley. Yes. Council Ryan. Yes. Councelor Yen.

Yes. President Mahoney. Yes. Nine members. And if we could if we could just please send a a note of acknowledgement. Thank you. Thank you very much. All right. That concludes our agenda items. Um, now we're moving on to approval of previous minutes from January 5th, 2026.

I'm going to need a motion to approve. Council Deona. Seconded by all those in favor. All right. All right. Communications and reports from the mayor and city officials, city officers, city boards, clerk, and traffic utilities.

Um, yes. Thank you, Madam President. I do have um some utilities to refer to public works committee for scheduling and advertising. Ward one, utility grant to location, Mass Electric, 100 Codington Street.

Ward one, utility grant of election, Mass Electric Verizon, 587C Street. Ward two, utility grant to location, Mass Electric Verizon, 10 Independence A. Ward three, utility grant to location, Mass Electric Verizon, 58 Taylor Street.

Ward four, utility granted location, Mass Electric Verizon, Willard Street. Ward six, utility granted location, Mass Electric Verizon, 137 Sagamore Street. Traffic request to refer to ordinance committee for advertising.

Ward two, Councelor Ash at handicap parking at 57 Grafton Street. Ward three, Council Hubley, add no parking on the south side of Carlson Street from 18 Carlson to 70 feet west of 18 Carlson Street. Ward 4, Councelor Ryan, remove no parking June through September on Mullanav from Okonnell A to accepted portion of Molina.

Thank you. And any communications from mayor's office? Should I act as the mayor? Just kidding. Unfinished business and proceeding meeting. Proceeding meetings. None. Reports of committees. We haven't had any.

So, none. Um, presentations of petitions, memorials, and remresses. Recognizing councelor Riley. Yes. I would like to um announce the passing of Squantum resident David Mercier who passed away on Friday.

He was the beloved husband of nearly 60 years to his wife Jerry. They settled in Squantum nearly 60 years ago and raised their three daughters, Carolyn, April, and Adrien, who gave them seven wonderful grandchildren.

David began his career as a teller at Colonial Federal Savings Bank and retired as a vice president of State Street Bank and Trust. David was also a proud United States Marine. His services will be held on Friday 9 to 10:00 a.m.

at the Ham Hammond Lidle F uh Chapel followed by his funeral mass at Sacred Heart Church. David was a beloved member of the Squan community and will be deeply missed. Thank you. Anybody else? Okay, so I would like to actually take a few minutes to remember and honor some remarkable individuals a little bit more deeply.

This past weekend, the city of Quinsey lost three members of our community we all hold dear. Former Mayor Arthur Tobin and his wife Shirley Tobin and the former mayor James Sheets. Former Mayor Arthur Tobin devoted his life to public service.

Over the course of several decades, he served as the Quinsey as a city councelor, council president, state representative, state senator, and the 29th mayor of the city of Quinsey from 1978 to 1981. Following his time as mayor, he continued to serve as the clerk magistrate of Quinsey District Courts for more than 40 years.

His leadership, integrity, and commitment to the people of Quinsey left a la lasting legacy of our city. Alongside author was his wife Shirley Tobin. Shirley Tobin was a woman of deep faith, kindness, and quiet strength.

She was devoted to her family, active in her church, and known for her love of music, poetry, and learning. Together, Arthur and Shirley shared more than 70 years of marriage marked by a love and partnership of resilience.

They endured the profound loss of their son, Matthew, at a tra a tragedy that shaped their lives and strengthened their bonds of their family. Arthur and Shirley Tobin will be remembered not only for the public service, but their humanity, their devotion to their family, and the values they lived every day.

We also remember former mayor James Sheets, who passed away this past weekend as well at the age of 90. James Sheets served Quinsey as the Ward 4 city councelor and then as our 31st mayor of Quinsey from 1990 to 2002, guiding the city with dignity, respect, and a deep commitment to the people.

Beyond his work as mayor, he was an educator and a mentor who mentor who touched countless lives. All three, Arthur Tobin, Shirley Tobin, and James Sheets, will be deeply missed by their families, friends, and the city of Quinsey, as well as by many people beyond our community whose lives they've touched.

As we honor their memories, I ask that you keep their families in your thoughts and your prayers. Thank you. Does anybody else have any councelor Ash through you? Uh Madame President, thank you. Um just to to add um certainly my condolences to all three families.

Um it's beautiful and sad that the uh Mr. and Mrs. Tobin will be waked and buried this Thursday and Friday in the same church that they were married 70 years ago. So I um certainly wanted to to mention that.

uh married September 5th um of 1955, I believe, was the date. And um they'll be together at the the altar where they said their vows. Um on Friday at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday, the viewing hours are 3:00 to 7 uh St.

John's on School Street. Thank you. Anyone else have anything to share? Okay. Um moving on to scheduling of committee meetings and public hearings. Do we have any meetings to schedule? Unfortunately, anybody?

All right. So, um, our next meeting will be Monday, um, February 7th. I mean, February 6nd. I think we're going to be starting that one at 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. And then Monday, February 23rd at 6:30 p.m.