MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
February 6, 2018
21 recorded votes, 14 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 30th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting January 30th, 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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From the minutes
“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)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Informational
Refer to Finance SC: Informational
F) Ameresco Contract Scope and Savings – Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“F) Ameresco Contract Scope and Savings – Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Mercier)
Develop maintenance program to ensure further energy savings. On motion, C. Elliott wanted to be informed of costs associated with the request. M....
Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy to develop maintenance program to ensure further energy savings. On motion, C. Elliott wanted to be informed of costs associated with the request. M. Kennedy offered friendly amendment to motion to refer to Manager for a cost analysis report. No objections so voted
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy to develop maintenance program to ensure further energy savings. On motion, C. Elliott wanted to be informed of costs associated with the request. M. Kennedy offered friendly amendment to motion to refer to Manager for a cost analysis report. No objections so voted.” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Communication-Appoint Lisa Patenaude to Animal Advisory Committee as Resident Dog Owner
Approve: Communication-Appoint Lisa Patenaude to Animal Advisory Committee as Resident Dog Owner
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. 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. Leahy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Communication-Reappoint Dr. William J. Galvin III to Board of Health
Approve: Communication-Reappoint Dr. William J. Galvin III to Board of Health
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Auth CM and or Board of Trustees of LMA proceed under MGL c.30 for Mgmt Svcs-5 yr term w an option for an...
Adopt: Vote-Auth CM and or Board of Trustees of LMA proceed under MGL c.30 for Mgmt Svcs-5 yr term w an option for an additional 3 yr ext
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. 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. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Vote-Auth CM and or Treasurer proceed under MGL 30B for Banking Services-5 year term
Adopt: Vote-Auth CM and or Treasurer proceed under MGL 30B for Banking Services-5 year term
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. 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. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Nuon)
Vote-Transfer 5,000 to fund building inspector overtime
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 5,000 to fund building inspector overtime
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo. 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
Claims - (2) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (2) Property Damage
In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Misc. - National Grid request City Council grant easement on Franklin Street for electric distribution construction
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - National Grid request City Council grant easement on Franklin Street for electric distribution construction
In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Misc. - Carol LaMarche request installation of (1) handicap parking sign at 16 Methuen Street
Refer to Traffic Engineer: Misc. - Carol LaMarche request installation of (1) handicap parking sign at 16 Methuen Street
In Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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“In Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Misc. - Diane Allen request installation of (1) handicap parking sign in front of
Refer to Traffic Engineer: Misc. - Diane Allen request installation of (1) handicap parking sign in front of
In Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Request: City Council support naming the Parks Department building on Stedman Street in honor of Thomas R....
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council support naming the Parks Department building on Stedman Street in honor of Thomas R. Bellegarde...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Request: City Council create subcommittee on Municipal Health Insurance
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council create subcommittee on Municipal Health Insurance
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager/City Solicitor. Substitute Motion adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager/City Solicitor. Substitute Motion adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding cost analysis of recycling pick-up every week comparing it to...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding cost analysis of recycling pick-up every week comparing it to...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding Lowell Memorial Auditorium; said report to include updates on...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding Lowell Memorial Auditorium; said report to include updates on...
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: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to provide update regarding latest meeting with the Massachusetts School Building Authority
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide update regarding latest meeting with the Massachusetts School Building Authority
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 work with DCR to install appropriate signage at the entrance to Trotting Park Road directing...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with DCR to install appropriate signage at the entrance to Trotting Park Road directing...
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Leahy)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Request Educational Partnerships SC explore Lowell be designated as a global learning City
Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott to request Educational Partnerships SC explore Lowell be designated as a global learning City. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott to request Educational Partnerships SC explore Lowell be designated as a global learning City. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
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