MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
April 10, 2018
24 recorded votes, 22 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
Vote - To execute the employment agreement between the City of Lowell and incoming City
Release contract from Executive Session: Vote - To execute the employment agreement between the City of Lowell and incoming City
Motion “To release contract from Executive Session” by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted on roll call vote 9 yeas. So Voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To release contract from Executive Session” by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted on roll call vote 9 yeas. So Voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Mercier)
Adopt: Vote - To execute the employment agreement between the City of Lowell and incoming City
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objection, Motion “To adopt and vote to execute the Employment Agreement between The City of Lowell and incoming City Manager Eileen M. Donoghue” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted on roll call vote 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Elliott). So Voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasNo: ElliottThe 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, Read twice, full reading waived with no objection, Motion “To adopt and vote to execute the Employment Agreement between The City of Lowell and incoming City Manager Eileen M. Donoghue” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted on roll call vote 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Elliott). So Voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Discussion - Update regarding Gas Leak Lowell High School
Motion: Discussion - Update regarding Gas Leak Lowell High School
C. Elliott then moved seconded by C. Mercier “That the new City Manager reach out to the School Building Authority and see if they will approve finances for fixes”. So Voted.
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“C. Elliott then moved seconded by C. Mercier “That the new City Manager reach out to the School Building Authority and see if they will approve finances for fixes”. So Voted..” (Motion: Mercier)
Accept and place on file: Discussion - Update regarding Gas Leak Lowell High School
After further discussion, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo. So Voted.
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“After further discussion, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo. So Voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
Minutes of Zoning SC April 3rd; City Council Meeting April 3rd, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Zoning SC April 3rd; City Council Meeting April 3rd, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file”, by C Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. So Voted.
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“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file”, by C Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. So Voted..” (Motion: 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. Cirillo. So Voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So Voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Refer to Zoning Sub/Committee: Motion Responses
A) Front Porches – C. Kennedy moved seconded by C. Nuon “To refer back to the Zoning Sub/Committee for further review”. C. Elliott questioned the need to refer back to Zoning Sub/Committee if the Director of Development Services Mr. Slagle thinks that it strikes the right balance. C. Elliott said the zoning is in place and if people want to do their porch they can apply for variance. C. Mercier again questioned why we would be referring this back after we have already received a response. C. Kennedy explained that the sub/committee will only meet on this if there is a proposal referred. C. Leahy agrees that we have a decision and if someone wants to put a porch on legally they can. C. Leahy said we have to prioritize here and does not see the need for more meetings when it has already been discussed. Mr. Slagle, Director of Development Services said he believes what is in place strikes the right balance. C. Kennedy then requested a roll call on his motion. Adopted on roll call vote 5 yeas, 4 nays (C. Mercier, C. Conway, C. Elliott and C. Leahy. So Voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Kennedy, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasNo: Conway, Elliott, Leahy, MercierThe roll call names the no votes and gives 5 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“A) Front Porches – C. Kennedy moved seconded by C. Nuon “To refer back to the Zoning Sub/Committee for further review”. C. Elliott questioned the need to refer back to Zoning Sub/Committee if the Director of Development Services Mr. Slagle thinks that it strikes the right balance. C. Elliott said the zoning is in place and if people want to do their porch they can apply for variance. C. Mercier again questioned why we would be referring this back after we have already received a response. C. Kennedy explained that the sub/committee will only meet on this if there is a proposal referred. C. Leahy agrees that we have a decision and if someone wants to put a porch on legally they can. C. Leahy said we have to prioritize here and does not see the need for more meetings when it has already been discussed. Mr. Slagle, Director of Development Services said he believes what is in place strikes the right balance. C. Kennedy then requested a roll call on his motion. Adopted on roll call vote 5 yeas, 4 nays (C. Mercier, C. Conway, C. Elliott and C. Leahy. So Voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Refer to Environment & Flood Issues Sub/Committee: Motion Responses
G) National Grid Gas Pipeline Replacement – C. Cirillo moved seconded by C. Elliott “To refer to the Environment & Flood Issues Sub/Committee for further review, discussion and presentation”. So Voted.
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“G) National Grid Gas Pipeline Replacement – C. Cirillo moved seconded by C. Elliott “To refer to the Environment & Flood Issues Sub/Committee for further review, discussion and presentation”. So Voted..” (Motion: Elliott)
Communication-Accept Resignation of Killian Minch from Sustainability Council
Accept and place on file: Communication-Accept Resignation of Killian Minch from Sustainability Council
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Mercier. So Voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Mercier. So Voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Mercier)
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. Milinazzo, seconded by C.Nuon. Adopted on 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 on roll call vote 9 yeas. So Voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Nuon)
Ordinance-Amend Zoning Ch. 290 by amending various sections regarding Marijuana
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Amend Zoning Ch. 290 by amending various sections regarding Marijuana
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion “To refer to Planning Board for report and recommendation (May 7, 2018) and to Public Hearing at 7PM on May 15, 2018 by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So Voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion “To refer to Planning Board for report and recommendation (May 7, 2018) and to Public Hearing at 7PM on May 15, 2018 by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So Voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Milinazzo)
Environment & Flood Issues SC April 10, 2018
Accept the report: Environment & Flood Issues SC April 10, 2018
After further discussion C. Elliot moved, seconded by C. Nuon “To accept the report as a report of progress”. So Voted.
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“After further discussion C. Elliot moved, seconded by C. Nuon “To accept the report as a report of progress”. So Voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Claims - (1) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (1) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion “To refer to the Law Department for report and recommendation” by C. Nuon, seconded by C.Cirillo. So Voted
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“In City Council, Motion “To refer to the Law Department for report and recommendation” by C. Nuon, seconded by C.Cirillo. So Voted.” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to find ways and means to create a children’s neighborhood playground next to 517 Moody St. on...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to find ways and means to create a children’s neighborhood playground next to 517 Moody St. on...
In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to the City Manager. So Voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to the City Manager. So Voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Conway)
Ask the City Manager to install civilian camera’s in the Treasurer’s/Collectors Office
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to install civilian camera’s in the Treasurer’s/Collectors Office
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to the City Manager. So Voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to the City Manager. So Voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to direct the Parks Department to install swings and slides on City Park located next to St....
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to direct the Parks Department to install swings and slides on City Park located next to St....
In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to the City Manager. So Voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to the City Manager. So Voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Conway)
Ask the City Manager to provide the City Council with a report on the potential installation of “Short Story...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide the City Council with a report on the potential installation of “Short Story...
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy. referred to the City Manager. So Voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy. referred to the City Manager. So Voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Adopt: Ask the City Manager to provide the City Council with a report on the potential installation of “Short Story Dispensers” at strategic locations
Councilors debated motion and Motion was adopted on roll call vote 7 yeas, 2 nays (C. Mercier, C. Elliott). So Voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Kennedy, Leahy, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasNo: Elliott, 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
“Councilors debated motion and Motion was adopted on roll call vote 7 yeas, 2 nays (C. Mercier, C. Elliott). So Voted..”
Ask the City Manager to instruct the proper department provide a report of any broken streetlights that are in need...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to instruct the proper department provide a report of any broken streetlights that are in need of...
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to the City Manager. So Voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to the City Manager. So Voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to instruct the Division of Planning and Development to compile an updated inventory of vacant...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to instruct the Division of Planning and Development to compile an updated inventory of vacant...
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to the 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 the City Manager. So Voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Request City
Refer to the City Manager: Request City
In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to the City Manager. So Voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to the City Manager. So Voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Ask the City Manager to add Glenellyn Road to the repaving list and take immediate steps to repair the potholes on...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to add Glenellyn Road to the repaving list and take immediate steps to repair the potholes on...
In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzo, referred to the 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. Milinazzo, referred to the City Manager. So Voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Request the LTC consider installing the apparatus necessary to televise the sub/committee meetings and other...
Refer to the City Manager: Request the LTC consider installing the apparatus necessary to televise the sub/committee meetings and other...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to the 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 the City Manager. So Voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
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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