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March 27, 2018
2 meetings this evening, 31 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Lowell City Council · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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
1 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Elliott, 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, Motion to Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Lowell City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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
30 recorded votes, 21 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
ROLL CALL
Suspend meeting until interviews with City Manager finalists are completed
Motion to suspend meeting until interviews with City Manager finalists are completed 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
“Motion to suspend meeting until interviews with City Manager finalists are completed by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
Communication – Selection of City Manager
Choose the City Manager (Eileen Donoghue chosen)
In City Council, Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Elliott to select City Manager. Roll Call indicated that Eileen Donoghue was selected next City Manager for Lowell on unanimous first ballot. So voted.
A vote choosing a person, so MassVoter shows the result only. The minutes read: “In City Council, Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Elliott to select City Manager. Roll Call indicated that Eileen Donoghue was selected next City Manager for Lowell on unanimous first ballot. So voted.”
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Elliott to select City Manager. Roll Call indicated that Eileen Donoghue was selected next City Manager for Lowell on unanimous first ballot. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Elliott)
Request Mayor and City Solicitor begin negotiations with Ms. Donoghue regarding position
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy to request Mayor and City Solicitor begin negotiations with Ms. Donoghue regarding position. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy to request Mayor and City Solicitor begin negotiations with Ms. Donoghue regarding position. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Kennedy)
Minutes Of Arts and Culture SC March 20th; City Council Meeting March 20th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Arts and Culture SC March 20th; City Council Meeting March 20th, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” 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, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Vote-Approve Temporary Appointment of Angela Gitschier as Acting City Clerk and establish temporary salary
Approve: Vote-Approve Temporary Appointment of Angela Gitschier as Acting City Clerk and establish temporary salary
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Kennedy)
Vote-Approve Temporary Appointment of Michael Q. Geary as Acting City
Approve: Vote-Approve Temporary Appointment of Michael Q. Geary as Acting City
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)
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. 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)
Refer to the Personnel SC design recruitment program: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo to refer matter to Personnel SC design recruitment program. 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 by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo to refer matter to Personnel SC design recruitment program. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Informational Informational
Refer to Finance SC: Informational Informational
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to refer to Finance SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to refer to Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Communication-Accept resignation Craig Kelly from Board of Health
Accept and place on file: Communication-Accept resignation Craig Kelly from Board of Health
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-Appoint Lisa Golden to Board of Health
Approve: Communication-Appoint Lisa Golden to Board of Health
In City Council, read, 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, Motion to adopt by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Nuon)
Communication-Appoint Dr. Anne Mulhern to Pollard Memorial Library Board of Trustees
Approve: Communication-Appoint Dr. Anne Mulhern to Pollard Memorial Library Board of Trustees
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. Cirillo. 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. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Apply.Accept.Expend 25,000 for the Commonwealth Places Grant Program through MassDevelopment and Patronicity
Adopt: Vote-Apply.Accept.Expend 25,000 for the Commonwealth Places Grant Program through MassDevelopment and Patronicity
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 5,000 to fund professional services related to Parcel 17 in the HCID
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 5,000 to fund professional services related to Parcel 17 in the HCID
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Conway, 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. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
Vote-Transfer 8,000 in funds to cover building inspector overtime.docx
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 8,000 in funds to cover building inspector overtime.docx
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)
Zoning SC March 27, 2018
Accept the report: Zoning SC March 27, 2018
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress 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 by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, 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. 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. - Evelia Ramirez request installation of handicap parking sign at 482 Moody Street
Refer to Traffic Engineer: Misc. - Evelia Ramirez request installation of handicap parking sign at 482 Moody Street
In Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, 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 Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Misc. - Morlai Tusay request permission to address City Council regarding filed property damage claim
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Morlai Tusay request permission to address City Council regarding filed property damage claim
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy to be returned next week. 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 refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy to be returned next week. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to place Phoenix Avenue on the re-paving list
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to place Phoenix Avenue on the re-paving list
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 have proper department include line item in City budget to supplement yearly allocation from...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department include line item in City budget to supplement yearly allocation from...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding costs of adding three to four electric charging stations in the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding costs of adding three to four electric charging stations in the...
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 report regarding how many and what type of City vehicles are up for renewal or...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding how many and what type of City vehicles are up for renewal or...
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: Cirillo, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding equal opportunity employment in the City
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding equal opportunity employment in 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: Nuon, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to review pedestrian safety along Branch Street business corridor; indicating if signage will...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to review pedestrian safety along Branch Street business corridor; indicating if signage will...
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 provide a report to the City Council regarding MassDOT proposed changes to traffic pattern...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report to the City Council regarding MassDOT proposed changes to traffic pattern at...
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 instruct downtown coordinator to develop a practical policy for decorating the display...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to instruct downtown coordinator to develop a practical policy for decorating the display windows...
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: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to and members of the Owner’s Project Management Team meet with representatives of Local Unions...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to and members of the Owner’s Project Management Team meet with representatives of Local Unions to...
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: Milinazzo, second: Elliott)
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)
From the Lowell City Council’s official minutes, posted by the City Clerk in the city’s Agenda Center (City Council). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: the City of Lowell’s official councilor headshots, from each councilor’s page in the city’s staff directory (linked from “Meet the City Council” on lowellma.gov).
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