MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
April 3, 2018
19 recorded votes, 13 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 Zoning SC March 27th; City Council Special Meeting March 27th; City Council Meeting March 27th, For...
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Zoning SC March 27th; City Council Special Meeting March 27th; City Council Meeting March 27th, 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)
Ordinance-Create new position and salary Lowell Community Opioid Outreach Program (Co-op) Supervisor in the HHS Dept
Adopt: Ordinance-Create new position and salary Lowell Community Opioid Outreach Program (Co-op) Supervisor in the HHS Dept
Motion to adopt C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier)
Ordinance-Amend c.266 re Parking rates and fines
Refer to Finance SC: Ordinance-Amend c.266 re Parking rates and fines
Motion “To refer to Finance SC for further study” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To refer to Finance SC for further study” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Take an item out of order
Motion to Suspend the Rules to take 6.1 out of order by C. Elliot, seconded by C. Conway. So Voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to Suspend the Rules to take 6.1 out of order by C. Elliot, seconded by C. Conway. So Voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Motion to Suspend the Rules to take 5.3 out of order by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So Voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to Suspend the Rules to take 5.3 out of order by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So Voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Broadway Street Holdings, Inc. request license for storage of flammables (3,000 gals. Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel #2...
Adopt: Broadway Street Holdings, Inc. request license for storage of flammables (3,000 gals. Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel #2; AST) at 706 Broadway Street
Motion to adopt C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
Motion Responses In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion Responses In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Leahy)
Vote-Transfer $156,435 for purchase and installation of equipment needed to meet intended purchase of mobile...
Adopt: Vote-Transfer $156,435 for purchase and installation of equipment needed to meet intended purchase of mobile production van
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, 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. Kennedy, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Leahy)
Vote-Transfer $6,000 in funds for the purchase of new computer equipment for use within the Health Department
Adopt: Vote-Transfer $6,000 in funds for the purchase of new computer equipment for use within the Health Department
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, 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 twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Zoning SC April 3, 2018
Accept the report: Zoning SC April 3, 2018
Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Mercier “To refer Ordinance to the Law Department for proper vote and to accept the report as a report of progress”. So Voted
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Mercier “To refer Ordinance to the Law Department for proper vote and to accept the report as a report of progress”. So Voted.” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Mercier)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request installation of heavy duty handhole and electric conduit in front of 43 Market...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request installation of heavy duty handhole and electric conduit in front of 43 Market Street
In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept the accompanying order by C. Conway, 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 adopt and accept the accompanying order by C. Conway, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, 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. Milinazzo, 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. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Nuon)
Misc. - Silvette Figueroa request installation of (1) handicap parking sign at
Refer to Traffic Engineer: Misc. - Silvette Figueroa request installation of (1) handicap parking sign at
In Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation 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 Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding condition of fire stations in the City
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding condition of fire stations in the City
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 provide list of names and terms of service for City boards and commissions
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide list of names and terms of service for City boards and commissions
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: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to provide update regarding downtown spring cleaning
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide update regarding downtown spring cleaning
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: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Executive Session - To discuss pending contract negotiations with incoming City
Go into executive session: Executive Session - To discuss pending contract negotiations with incoming City
In City Council, M. Samaras stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and adjourn from Executive Session (8:53 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote, 6 yeas, 3 nays (C. Cirillo, C. Leahy, M. Samaras. So voted.
Yes: Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Mercier, Milinazzo, NuonNo: Cirillo, Leahy, SamarasThe roll call names the no votes and gives 6 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“In City Council, M. Samaras stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and adjourn from Executive Session (8:53 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote, 6 yeas, 3 nays (C. Cirillo, C. Leahy, M. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Kennedy)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In Executive Session, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In Executive Session, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
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