MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
January 30, 2018
27 recorded votes, 24 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
Recognition - African Cultural Association's distinguished guest, Professor Plo Lumumba
Accept and place on file: Recognition - African Cultural Association's distinguished guest, Professor Plo Lumumba
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Recognition - Lowell Sustainability Council Green Award winners
Accept and place on file: Recognition - Lowell Sustainability Council Green Award winners
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Mercier)
Minutes Of City Council Meeting January 23rd, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Meeting January 23rd, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Order-Abandon Portion Of Newell Street. (Cont.)
Refer Clerk’s Office for seven days and to City Manager for dispute resolution
Motion to refer Clerk’s Office for seven days and to City Manager for dispute resolution by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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“Motion to refer Clerk’s Office for seven days and to City Manager for dispute resolution by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Elliott)
Motion Responses:
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses:
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Kennedy)
Refer to the Municipal Facilities SC: Motion Responses:
A) Deferred Maintenance Issues in All Municipal Buildings – Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon to refer matter to Municipal Facilities SC. So voted.
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“A) Deferred Maintenance Issues in All Municipal Buildings – Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon to refer matter to Municipal Facilities SC. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Refer to the Finance SC by C: Motion Responses:
E) Western Ave Studios Tax Assessments – Motion to refer to Finance SC by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted.
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“E) Western Ave Studios Tax Assessments – Motion to refer to Finance SC by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Kennedy)
Informational:
Refer to Ad Hoc Election Laws SC: Informational:
O) Inactive Voter List – Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo to refer to Ad Hoc Election Laws SC. So voted.
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“O) Inactive Voter List – Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo to refer to Ad Hoc Election Laws SC. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Vote-Appropriate $752,000 of Water Enterprise Fund Certified Retained Earnings
Adopt: Vote-Appropriate $752,000 of Water Enterprise Fund Certified Retained Earnings
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Order-60 day trial (various)
Adopt: Order-60 day trial (various)
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Ordinance-Amend C. 56 Personnel Ordinance
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Amend C. 56 Personnel Ordinance
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 13, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 13, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Claims - (3) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (3) Property Damage
In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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“In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to apply for funding from Gateway Communities Program from the State for planting of trees program
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to apply for funding from Gateway Communities Program from the State for planting of trees program
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department remove sign infrastructure at police garage on Middlesex Street
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department remove sign infrastructure at police garage on Middlesex Street
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to initiate street/sidewalk/parking plan for Branch Street business corridor to coincide with...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to initiate street/sidewalk/parking plan for Branch Street business corridor to coincide with...
In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report to the Finance SC regarding FY18 property valuation assessments; 3rd...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report to the Finance SC regarding FY18 property valuation assessments; 3rd Quarter...
In City Council, no second needed, 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. Filed by Rodney M. Elliott and John J. Leahy; Rodney M. Elliott is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to have DPD provide a report regarding the progress on finding a new location in the City for...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have DPD provide a report regarding the progress on finding a new location in the City for the...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to work with Downtown Redevelopment SC to identify and enhance the types of businesses that DPD...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with Downtown Redevelopment SC to identify and enhance the types of businesses that DPD is...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to work with DPD to establish and enhance marketing campaign for City of Lowell
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with DPD to establish and enhance marketing campaign for City of Lowell
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to provide update regarding prior motion for Utopia Park including the status of it as well as...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide update regarding prior motion for Utopia Park including the status of it as well as the...
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to take all necessary steps to reinstate the Article
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to take all necessary steps to reinstate the Article
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the scope of the project and parking proposal for the William...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the scope of the project and parking proposal for the William...
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the status of the voting rights litigation against the City
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the status of the voting rights litigation against the City
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to work with proper departments to ensure pedestrian safety and walk-ability at the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with proper departments to ensure pedestrian safety and walk-ability at the intersection...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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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 meet with representatives from the OFO Bike Sharing Program and provide City Council with a...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to meet with representatives from the OFO Bike Sharing Program and provide City Council with a...
In City Council, no second needed, 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. Filed by Edward Kennedy and Karen Cirillo; Edward Kennedy is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy)
Executive Session - Update on matters of litigation public discussion of which could have a detrimental effect on...
Go into executive session: Executive Session - Update on matters of litigation public discussion of which could have a detrimental effect on the...
In City Council, M. Samaras stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Kennedy to enter Executive Session for stated purpose (8:55 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, M. Samaras stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Kennedy to enter Executive Session for stated purpose (8:55 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Kennedy)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In Executive Session, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted.
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“In Executive Session, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Kennedy)
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