MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
May 1, 2018
35 recorded votes, 29 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 Finance SC April 24th; City Council Meeting April 24th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Finance SC April 24th; City Council Meeting April 24th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Communication from City Manager
Accept and place on file: Communication from City Manager
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Kennedy)
Refer report to Public Safety SC for further discussion
C) Motion Response - Emergency Management Plans – Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo to refer report to Public Safety SC for further discussion. So voted.
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“C) Motion Response - Emergency Management Plans – Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo to refer report to Public Safety SC for further discussion. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Refer report to Municipal Facilities SC: Communication from City Manager
Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Nuon to refer report to Municipal Facilities SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Nuon to refer report to Municipal Facilities SC. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Nuon)
Communication from the City
Accept and place on file: Communication from the City
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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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)
Motion: Communication from the City
C. Kennedy requested that Item #4.1 be taken up at this time. No objections. So voted.
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From the minutes
“C. Kennedy requested that Item #4.1 be taken up at this time. No objections. So voted..”
Lock in costs has established and presented by consultants for the selected option
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott to “lock in” costs has established and presented by consultants for the selected option. Defeated per Roll Call vote, 2 yeas, 7 nays (C. Cirillo, C. Conway, C. Kennedy, C. Leahy, C. Milinazzo, C. Nuon, M. Samaras). So voted.
Yes: Elliott, MercierNo: Cirillo, Conway, 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 by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott to “lock in” costs has established and presented by consultants for the selected option. Defeated per Roll Call vote, 2 yeas, 7 nays (C. Cirillo, C. Conway, C. Kennedy, C. Leahy, C. Milinazzo, C. Nuon, M. Samaras). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Communication-Accept Resignation of Geoffrey McDonough-Conservation Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication-Accept Resignation of Geoffrey McDonough-Conservation Commission
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Communication-Appoint Aurora Erickson to Historic Board as Historical Society Representative
Approve: Communication-Appoint Aurora Erickson to Historic Board as Historical Society Representative
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-Appoint Troy Depeiza to Historic Board as Architect Rep
Approve: Communication-Appoint Troy Depeiza to Historic Board as Architect Rep
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. 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. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Approve a preferred site for Lowell High School
Proceed to vote on preferred location of the high school C. Kennedy, seconded
In City Council, Motion to proceed to vote on preferred location of the high school C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to proceed to vote on preferred location of the high school C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Choose the preferred site for the new Lowell High School (Option 3A chosen)
On first ballot roll call 8 in favor of Option 3A; 1 in favor of Option 2A (C. Mercier). Option 3A declared preferred option. So voted.
A ballot choosing between site options, so MassVoter shows the result only. The minutes read: “On first ballot roll call 8 in favor of Option 3A; 1 in favor of Option 2A (C. Mercier). Option 3A declared preferred option.”
From the minutes
“On first ballot roll call 8 in favor of Option 3A; 1 in favor of Option 2A (C. Mercier). Option 3A declared preferred option. So voted..”
Vote-Transfer 45,000 to fund school priority projects
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 45,000 to fund school priority projects
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, 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. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Vote-Transfer 50,000 to provide design engineering services
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 50,000 to provide design engineering services
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 7 yeas, 1 nay (C. Leahy), 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Kennedy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasNo: LeahyThe roll call lists Rodney M. Elliott as absent for this vote; left out of it. The roll call names the no votes and gives 7 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 objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 1 nay (C. Leahy), 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Vote-Transfer 53,525 provide new police vehicle
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 53,525 provide new police vehicle
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Leahy, 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. Leahy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Nuon)
Ordinance-Amend Ch. 290 Entitled Zoning by extending existing INST zoning district to include all of 39 Plymouth Street
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Amend Ch. 290 Entitled Zoning by extending existing INST zoning district to include all of 39 Plymouth Street
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Planning Board for report and recommendation on May 21, 2018 and to Public Hearing before City Council on May 29, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Planning Board for report and recommendation on May 21, 2018 and to Public Hearing before City Council on May 29, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Communication - City Manager request approval of Constable Bond for Jason Burke
Adopt: Communication - City Manager request approval of Constable Bond for Jason Burke
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Claim - (1) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claim - (1) Property Damage
In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Comcast Cable request to amend license for additional storage of flammables 7,380 gals. Diesel (3,690 gals. Class...
Send to a public hearing: Comcast Cable request to amend license for additional storage of flammables 7,380 gals. Diesel (3,690 gals. Class II...
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.
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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)
National Grid - Req. permission to install 1,720 feet of new gas main from 1852 Middlesex Street to Chelmsford town line
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Req. permission to install 1,720 feet of new gas main from 1852 Middlesex Street to Chelmsford town line
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 22, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 22, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
National Grid - Req. permission to relay existing 2,100 feet of gas main on Chelmsford Street between Howard and...
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Req. permission to relay existing 2,100 feet of gas main on Chelmsford Street between Howard and Liberty...
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 22, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 22, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Misc. - Broadway Street Holdings, Inc. (Atty. George Theodorou) request zoning amendment to extend Urban
Refer to the Law Department to draft proper ordinance by C: Misc. - Broadway Street Holdings, Inc. (Atty. George Theodorou) request zoning...
In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department to draft proper ordinance by C. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department to draft proper ordinance by C. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department explore repair of Constance Drive and placing same on paving list
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department explore repair of Constance Drive and placing same on paving list
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to report on status regarding training and procedures in the Lowell Police Department
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to report on status regarding training and procedures in the Lowell Police Department
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Take Item #9.9 out of order
C. Milinazzo requested his motion Item #9.9 be taken out of order as they are similar. No objections. So voted.
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From the minutes
“C. Milinazzo requested his motion Item #9.9 be taken out of order as they are similar. No objections. So voted..”
Ask the City Manager to and Human Resource Dept. work with Supt. of Schools and School H/R department to explore...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to and Human Resource Dept. work with Supt. of Schools and School H/R department to explore means...
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: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to have Human Resource Department develop a recruitment policy and procedure for hiring purposes
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Human Resource Department develop a recruitment policy and procedure for hiring purposes
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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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 take necessary means to repair potholes on Marlborough Street
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to take necessary means to repair potholes on Marlborough Street
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 work with various departments (i.e. Elections Dept.) to begin listening sessions through the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with various departments (i.e. Elections Dept.) to begin listening sessions through the Ad...
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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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 have proper department review the work being done regarding gas repairs throughout Belvidere
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department review the work being done regarding gas repairs throughout Belvidere
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to honor the commitment by the City to replace sidewalks on Humphrey Street
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to honor the commitment by the City to replace sidewalks on Humphrey Street
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the 2016 incident in the police detention center as well as all...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the 2016 incident in the police detention center as well as all...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Nuon)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Refer discussion of above to Parks & Recreation SC for review
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott to refer discussion of above to Parks & Recreation SC for review. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott to refer discussion of above to Parks & Recreation SC for review. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Leahy)
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