MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
April 24, 2018
32 recorded votes, 21 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, James Milinazzo
Absent: Rita Mercier
Every vote, in order
Minutes of Environment & Flood Issues SC April 10th; City Council Meeting April 10th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Environment & Flood Issues SC April 10th; City Council Meeting April 10th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Take items 8.9 and 8.5 out of order
C. Kennedy requested items 8.9 and 8.5 be taken out of order. No objections. So voted.
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From the minutes
“C. Kennedy requested items 8.9 and 8.5 be taken out of order. No objections. So voted..”
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. 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, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Communication Reappoint Jonathan Geer to Sustainability Council
Approve: Communication Reappoint Jonathan Geer to Sustainability Council
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). 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. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). 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. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Accept MGL c.64N s.3 impose an excise on retail marijuana sales
Send to a public hearing: Vote-Accept MGL c.64N s.3 impose an excise on retail marijuana sales
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 15, 2018 at 7 PM 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, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 15, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Auth City Mgr Execute Non-binding Preliminary Agreement
Adopt: Vote-Auth City Mgr Execute Non-binding Preliminary Agreement
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 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). 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 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Vote-Auth CM Accept Permanent Conservation Easement from Mass Mills III Limited Partnership
Adopt: Vote-Auth CM Accept Permanent Conservation Easement from Mass Mills III Limited Partnership
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). 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. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Auth CM Ex. Construction Access Agreement 159 Bridge St
Adopt: Vote-Auth CM Ex. Construction Access Agreement 159 Bridge St
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). 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. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Vote-Auth CM Execute Conservation Easement Agreement w Mass Mills III Limited Partnership
Adopt: Vote-Auth CM Execute Conservation Easement Agreement w Mass Mills III Limited Partnership
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). 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. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Bundle items: Vote-Auth CM Execute Conservation Easement Agreement w Mass Mills III Limited Partnership
C. Kennedy requested that Items # 4.6; 4.7; and 4.8 be bundled as one. No objections. So voted.
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From the minutes
“C. Kennedy requested that Items # 4.6; 4.7; and 4.8 be bundled as one. No objections. So voted..”
Vote-Transfer 220,000 to provide adequate funding for medical expenses for various injury accounts
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 220,000 to provide adequate funding for medical expenses for various injury accounts
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). 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. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Transfer 30,000 Cemetery hazardous tree removal, service of monuments and Memorial Day Prep etc
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 30,000 Cemetery hazardous tree removal, service of monuments and Memorial Day Prep etc
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). 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. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Transfer 71,860 Library for replacement of books, repairs to damaged furniture, equipment, janitorial supplies...
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 71,860 Library for replacement of books, repairs to damaged furniture, equipment, janitorial supplies due to flooding in January
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). 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. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Resolution-Amend Lowell Municipal Aggregation Plan
Adopt: Resolution-Amend Lowell Municipal Aggregation Plan
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). 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. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Environment & Flood Issues SC April 10, 2018
Have City Manager refer matter to Law Department to prepare ordinance to ban plastic bags in the City of Lowell beginning in January of 2019
Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy to have City Manager refer matter to Law Department to prepare ordinance to ban plastic bags in the City of Lowell beginning in January of 2019. Adopted per Roll Call vote 6 yeas, 2 nays (C. Conway, C. Elliott), 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Kennedy, Leahy, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasNo: Conway, ElliottThe roll call names the no votes and gives 6 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy to have City Manager refer matter to Law Department to prepare ordinance to ban plastic bags in the City of Lowell beginning in January of 2019. Adopted per Roll Call vote 6 yeas, 2 nays (C. Conway, C. Elliott), 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Amend to include a biodegradable bag option in the proposed plastic bag ordinance
Motion to Amend to include a biodegradable bag option in the proposed plastic bag ordinance by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Motion failed per Roll Call vote, 2 yeas, 6 nays (C. Cirillo, C. Kennedy, C. Leahy, C. Milinazzo, C. Nuon, M. Samaras), 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted.
Yes: Conway, ElliottNo: Cirillo, Kennedy, Leahy, 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
“Motion to Amend to include a biodegradable bag option in the proposed plastic bag ordinance by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Motion failed per Roll Call vote, 2 yeas, 6 nays (C. Cirillo, C. Kennedy, C. Leahy, C. Milinazzo, C. Nuon, M. Samaras), 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Have Law Department prepare a Resolution to send to Legislature to support House Bill 2121 (banning plastic bags)
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to have Law Department prepare a Resolution to send to Legislature to support House Bill 2121 (banning plastic bags). Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to have Law Department prepare a Resolution to send to Legislature to support House Bill 2121 (banning plastic bags). Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Accept the report: Environment & Flood Issues SC April 10, 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)
Finance SC April 24, 2018
Have City Manager meet with property owners and landlords downtown to discuss and investigate possible grouping discounts for those businesses
Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Elliott to have City Manager meet with property owners and landlords downtown to discuss and investigate possible grouping discounts for those businesses. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Elliott to have City Manager meet with property owners and landlords downtown to discuss and investigate possible grouping discounts for those businesses. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Elliott)
Accept the report: Finance SC April 24, 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)
Claim - (2) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claim - (2) Property Damage
In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, 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. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Misc. - Jerry Cunha on behalf of Nakaleya Margaret request installation of (1) handicap parking sign at 733 Central...
Refer to Traffic Engineer: Misc. - Jerry Cunha on behalf of Nakaleya Margaret request installation of (1) handicap parking sign at 733 Central Street
In Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding AIR BNB zoning regulations and rental of units to students
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding AIR BNB zoning regulations and rental of units to students
In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzo, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzo, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Milinazzo)
City Council discuss setting up syringe disposal response unit and provide training for additional employees
Refer to the City Manager: City Council discuss setting up syringe disposal response unit and provide training for additional employees
In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, 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. Conway, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Ask the City Manager to direct Law Dept. to officially record, at the Registry of Deeds, the deed reflecting the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to direct Law Dept. to officially record, at the Registry of Deeds, the deed reflecting 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. The motion was filed by Rita Mercier, who is not shown as present, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to and Law Dept. review the feasibility of drafting and implementing an ordinance prohibiting...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to and Law Dept. review the feasibility of drafting and implementing an ordinance prohibiting the...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager and Law Department. 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 and Law Department. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to add Park Avenue West to the next re-paving contract
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to add Park Avenue West to the next re-paving contract
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 explore feasibility of installing a “Do Not Enter” sign at the bottom of Meryl Drive
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to explore feasibility of installing a “Do Not Enter” sign at the bottom of Meryl Drive
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: Cirillo, second: Nuon)
Request: Economic Development SC host a presentation from developers regarding a new hotel and other potential...
Refer to Economic Development SC: Request: Economic Development SC host a presentation from developers regarding a new hotel and other potential...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to Economic Development SC. 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 Economic Development SC. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to and Board of Parks take necessary steps to ensure that the Page Softball Field at Shedd Park...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to and Board of Parks take necessary steps to ensure that the Page Softball Field at Shedd Park...
In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted. So voted.
Filed by Edward Kennedy, Karen Cirillo and William Samaras; Edward Kennedy is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Milinazzo, 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. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Nuon)
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