MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
February 27, 2018
22 recorded votes, 20 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, Rodney M. Elliott, Edward Kennedy, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, James Milinazzo
Absent: David Conway
Every vote, in order
ROLL CALL
Take Item #2.2 out of order
Roll Call showed 8 present, 1 absent (C. Conway). M. Samaras presiding. C. Mercier requested moment of silence in darkened chamber for Rita Burke and Atty. James Flood. M. Samaras requested that Item #2.2 be taken out of order with no objections. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Roll Call showed 8 present, 1 absent (C. Conway). M. Samaras presiding. C. Mercier requested moment of silence in darkened chamber for Rita Burke and Atty. James Flood. M. Samaras requested that Item #2.2 be taken out of order with no objections. So voted..”
Discussion - Process and Procedure for selection of City Manager
Post only in-house and offer position to interested party to be interviewed
Amended Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy to post only in-house and offer position to interested party to be interviewed. Defeated per Roll Call vote, 2 yeas, 6 nays (C. Cirillo, C. Elliott, C. Kennedy, C. Milinazzo, C. Nuon, M. Samaras), 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted.
Yes: Leahy, MercierNo: Cirillo, Elliott, Kennedy, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call names the no votes and gives 2 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Amended Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy to post only in-house and offer position to interested party to be interviewed. Defeated per Roll Call vote, 2 yeas, 6 nays (C. Cirillo, C. Elliott, C. Kennedy, C. Milinazzo, C. Nuon, M. Samaras), 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Post position until March 14, 2018 on City website and Mass Municipal Association website; resumes sent to Council out of which top 3 selections...
Substitute Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo to post position until March 14, 2018 on City website and Mass Municipal Association website; resumes sent to Council out of which top 3 selections will be sent to Ms. Callery by March 20, 2018; interviews scheduled by Ms. Callery for the week of March 25, 2018. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 1 nay (C. Mercier), 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasNo: MercierThe roll call names the no votes and gives 7 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Substitute Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo to post position until March 14, 2018 on City website and Mass Municipal Association website; resumes sent to Council out of which top 3 selections will be sent to Ms. Callery by March 20, 2018; interviews scheduled by Ms. Callery for the week of March 25, 2018. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 1 nay (C. Mercier), 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Minutes of Parks & Recreation SC February 13th; City Council Meeting February 13th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Parks & Recreation SC February 13th; City Council Meeting February 13th, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Communication-Accept Resignation of Zachary Ware from Sustainability Council
Accept and place on file: Communication-Accept Resignation of Zachary Ware from Sustainability Council
In City Council, 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, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Communication-Reappoint George Villaras to Historic Board
Approve: Communication-Reappoint George Villaras to Historic Board
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
Educational Partnerships SC February 27, 2018
Accept the report: Educational Partnerships SC February 27, 2018
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and to refer to City Manager for organization of the festival by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and to refer to City Manager for organization of the festival by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Take Item #7.7 out of order
C. Leahy requested suspension of rules to take Item #7.7 out of order and to allow speakers on the matter. No objections. So voted.
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“C. Leahy requested suspension of rules to take Item #7.7 out of order and to allow speakers on the matter. No objections. So voted..”
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. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Misc. - Colonial Gas d/b/a National Grid request license for storage of flammables (19,600 gals. 50/50 water/glycol...
Send to a public hearing: Misc. - Colonial Gas d/b/a National Grid request license for storage of flammables (19,600 gals. 50/50 water/glycol Cl....
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 13, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 13, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
National Grid - Request installation of heavy duty handhole and electric conduit in front of 43 Market Street
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request installation of heavy duty handhole and electric conduit in front of 43 Market Street
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 20, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, 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, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 20, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to explore feasibility of implementing “Paws to Read” program at the Pollard Memorial Library
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to explore feasibility of implementing “Paws to Read” program at the Pollard Memorial Library
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 a report regarding road and sidewalk upgrades in Acre; in and around Mt. Washington...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding road and sidewalk upgrades in Acre; in and around Mt. Washington...
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 Spring cleaning procedures throughout the City
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding Spring cleaning procedures throughout the City
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: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to provide a status report regarding inspection of multi-family units per City ordinance
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a status report regarding inspection of multi-family units per City ordinance
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: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to instruct Perkins Eastman include an active shooter detection system (similar to Methuen High...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to instruct Perkins Eastman include an active shooter detection system (similar to Methuen High...
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: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to instruct the Law Department to begin procedures and preparation necessary for the eminent...
Delay for one week: Ask the City Manager to instruct the Law Department to begin procedures and preparation necessary for the eminent domain...
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, Motion to delay for one week by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, Motion to delay for one week by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to place Duren Avenue on paving list for 2018
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to place Duren Avenue on paving list for 2018
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: Leahy, second: Kennedy)
Request: Neighborhoods SC begin discussion regarding residential parking program throughout the City
Refer to Neighborhoods SC: Request: Neighborhoods SC begin discussion regarding residential parking program throughout the City
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to Neighborhoods SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to Neighborhoods SC. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Cirillo)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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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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