MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
January 23, 2018
22 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor William Samaras presiding.
Present: William Samaras, Vesna Nuon, Karen Cirillo, David Conway, Rodney M. Elliott, Edward Kennedy, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, James Milinazzo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes of City Council Meeting January 16th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting January 16th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Conway)
Loan Order-Additional Bridge Repairs
Refer to Clerk’s Office: Loan Order-Additional Bridge Repairs
Motion to adopt and refer to Clerk’s Office for twenty (20) days by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt and refer to Clerk’s Office for twenty (20) days by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Kennedy)
Communication-Accept Resignation of Nick Speros Lowell Cultural Council
Accept and place on file: Communication-Accept Resignation of Nick Speros Lowell Cultural Council
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Communication-Accept resignation of Quinn Lawrence-Sustainability Council
Accept and place on file: Communication-Accept resignation of Quinn Lawrence-Sustainability Council
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Communication-Appoint Donna Scannell Richards to Pollard Memorial Library Board of Trustees
Approve: Communication-Appoint Donna Scannell Richards to Pollard Memorial Library Board of Trustees
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Mercier)
Communication-Reappoint Jo-Ann Keegan to Board of Health
Approve: Communication-Reappoint Jo-Ann Keegan to Board of Health
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - Request permission to install stub pole at corner of West Jenness and...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - Request permission to install stub pole at corner of West Jenness and Rexford Streets
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt and accept the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt and accept the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Claims - (5) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (5) Property Damage
In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Misc. - Stephen Malagodi request permission to address Council regarding support of immigrant families
Accept and place on file: Misc. - Stephen Malagodi request permission to address Council regarding support of immigrant families
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” and refer to Environmental SC by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” and refer to Environmental SC by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Misc. - Guillermina Rivera request installation of (1) handicap parking sign at
Refer to Traffic Engineer: Misc. - Guillermina Rivera request installation of (1) handicap parking sign at
In Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to review and explore other parcels of land in the downtown that may be available for the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to review and explore other parcels of land in the downtown that may be available for the...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 5 yeas, 4 nays (C. Cirillo, C. Kennedy, C. Nuon, M. Samaras). So voted.
Yes: Conway, Elliott, Leahy, Mercier, MilinazzoNo: Cirillo, Kennedy, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call names the no votes and gives 5 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 5 yeas, 4 nays (C. Cirillo, C. Kennedy, C. Nuon, M. Samaras). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Request: City Council name the basketball court at the Butler/Shaughnessy School on Gorham Street in honor of...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council name the basketball court at the Butler/Shaughnessy School on Gorham Street in honor of Lawrence...
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager/Board of Parks. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager/Board of Parks. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to meet with Supt. of Police, Supt. of Schools and other interested parties to re-establish the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to meet with Supt. of Police, Supt. of Schools and other interested parties to re-establish the...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to update the Council regarding the status of the “Crime Stoppers Hotline”
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to update the Council regarding the status of the “Crime Stoppers Hotline”
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have City Solicitor meet in an Executive Session with Council to discuss all current or...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have City Solicitor meet in an Executive Session with Council to discuss all current or...
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Kennedy)
Request: City Council have appropriate subcommittee hold meeting to determine methods on how to best protect senior...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council have appropriate subcommittee hold meeting to determine methods on how to best protect senior...
In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Conway)
Ask the City Manager to consider installing water detection devices at strategic locations in all municipal...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to consider installing water detection devices at strategic locations in all municipal buildings...
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to and Building Department provide a report regarding all abandoned homes in the City
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to and Building Department provide a report regarding all abandoned homes in the City
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Request: City Council establish subcommittees to address any issues regarding senior citizens and non-profit...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council establish subcommittees to address any issues regarding senior citizens and non-profit...
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Kennedy)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
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