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March 6, 2018
31 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
Minutes Of Education Partnerships SC February 27th; City Council Meeting February 27th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Education Partnerships SC February 27th; City Council Meeting February 27th, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Cirillo, 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 City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to instruct the Law Department to begin procedures and preparation necessary for the eminent...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to instruct the Law Department to begin procedures and preparation necessary for the eminent...
In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Mercier). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasNo: MercierThe roll call names the no votes and gives 8 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, 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. 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Communication-Appoint Nathan Freehling to Veterans Commission
Approve: Communication-Appoint Nathan Freehling to Veterans Commission
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas
The minutes give the count (8 yeas, 0 nays) but do not name how each councilor voted, and 9 councilors are shown present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas.” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Motion: Communication-Appoint Nathan Freehling to Veterans Commission
, I absent (C. Conway). So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
Vote-Apply, Accept, Expend Grant from Mass. Div. of Energy Resources Green Communities Div. for 250,000
Adopt: Vote-Apply, Accept, Expend Grant from Mass. Div. of Energy Resources Green Communities Div. for 250,000
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call lists David Conway as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Mercier)
Vote-Auth. Mgr. Ex. License Agreement with Top Donut 2018-2021
Adopt: Vote-Auth. Mgr. Ex. License Agreement with Top Donut 2018-2021
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, 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 twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Vote-Authorize Mgr. Ex. Temporary License Agreement with Mark Van Der Hyde for a public art project
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Mgr. Ex. Temporary License Agreement with Mark Van Der Hyde for a public art project
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, 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. Cirillo, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Elliott)
Vote-Transfer 15,000 to fund appraisals for 75 Arcand Drive
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 15,000 to fund appraisals for 75 Arcand Drive
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. 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. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Vote-Transfer 36,000 to fund appraisals for Rt. 38 widening project
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 36,000 to fund appraisals for Rt. 38 widening project
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Kennedy)
Vote-Transfer 54,000 for additional expenses at Lowell Police Dept
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 54,000 for additional expenses at Lowell Police Dept
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Conway, 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. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
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. Conway, 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. Conway, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Milinazzo)
Bond Sale Premium Application Order
Adopt: Bond Sale Premium Application Order
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)
Ordinance-Create one new grant position Resource Room Navigator and establish salary in the Career Center of Lowell
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Create one new grant position Resource Room Navigator and establish salary in the Career Center of Lowell
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 20, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Conway, 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, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 20, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Conway, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Kennedy)
Ordinance-Create one Systems and Project Specialist position and establish salary in the Police Dept
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Create one Systems and Project Specialist position and establish salary in the Police Dept
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)
Neighborhoods SC March 6, 2018
Accept the report: Neighborhoods SC March 6, 2018
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress 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
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Claims - (4) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (4) Property Damage
In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation 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 Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
Misc. - CH LH CrossPoint Owners, LLC request license for additional storage of flammables (7,500 gals. AST Fuel Oil...
Send to a public hearing: Misc. - CH LH CrossPoint Owners, LLC request license for additional storage of flammables (7,500 gals. AST Fuel Oil...
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. Milinazzo. 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. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to Distribute To All Condominium Associations Multiple Copies Of The Parking Rates To Be Given...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Distribute To All Condominium Associations Multiple Copies Of The Parking Rates To Be Given To...
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)
Take Items #10.6 and 10.12 out of order
C. Cirillo noted the need to provide the information. C. Kennedy commented on sending notices out with other City forms. Manager Murphy noted each listed user of the garages will receive the rates as well. M. Samaras requested Items #10.6 and 10.12 be taken out of order as they pertain to similar issue. No objections. 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
“C. Cirillo noted the need to provide the information. C. Kennedy commented on sending notices out with other City forms. Manager Murphy noted each listed user of the garages will receive the rates as well. M. Samaras requested Items #10.6 and 10.12 be taken out of order as they pertain to similar issue. No objections. So voted..”
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report For Budgeted Cost And Implementation Regarding These Options For Bicycle...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report For Budgeted Cost And Implementation Regarding These Options For Bicycle...
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Mercier). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasNo: MercierThe roll call names the no votes and gives 8 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Updating The City Council Regarding The Lowell Complete Streets Policy...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Updating The City Council Regarding The Lowell Complete Streets Policy Enacted...
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 appoint a public safety personnel/security professional to the School Building Committee to...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to appoint a public safety personnel/security professional to the School Building Committee to...
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)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department post parking garage fees; especially for seniors (62 and up) monthly...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department post parking garage fees; especially for seniors (62 and up) monthly...
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, 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. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding the need for a supervisor for the CO-OP Team
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding the need for a supervisor for the CO-OP Team
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, 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. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have DPD organize a business group representing entities along the Branch and Middlesex...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have DPD organize a business group representing entities along the Branch and Middlesex Street...
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)
Ask the City Manager to have Elections Department and any other department work with UML and the Lowell Plan...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Elections Department and any other department work with UML and the Lowell Plan regarding...
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)
Ask the City Manager to have LPD provide a report regarding any incidents occurring at the Edge Dormitory Project
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have LPD provide a report regarding any incidents occurring at the Edge Dormitory Project
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Leahy). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasNo: LeahyThe roll call names the no votes and gives 8 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department improve sidewalk conditions along the Branch and Middlesex Street...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department improve sidewalk conditions along the Branch and Middlesex Street...
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: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to instruct the proper department make all city parking garage rates (including any senior or...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to instruct the proper department make all city parking garage rates (including any senior or...
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: Samaras, second: Mercier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn 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 Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
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