MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
May 8, 2018
28 recorded votes, 24 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
Presentation regarding FY19 School Administration Budget
Refer to the joint City Council Finance SC: Presentation regarding FY19 School Administration Budget
Motion “To refer to joint City Council Finance SC and School Committee Finance SC, by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion “To refer to joint City Council Finance SC and School Committee Finance SC, by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Draft a resolution supporting adjusting the State funding education formula
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott to draft a resolution supporting adjusting the State funding education formula. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott to draft a resolution supporting adjusting the State funding education formula. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Minutes of City Council Meeting May 1st, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting May 1st, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, 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. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
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. Noun. 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. Noun. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Refer to Neighborhoods SC: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Noun, seconded by C. Kennedy to refer to Neighborhoods SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Noun, seconded by C. Kennedy to refer to Neighborhoods SC. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Kennedy)
Go into executive session: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Milinazzo to enter into Executive Session if warranted by questions posed due to the report. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Milinazzo to enter into Executive Session if warranted by questions posed due to the report. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Milinazzo)
Communication - Reappoint Gerard Frechette to Planning Board
Approve: Communication - Reappoint Gerard Frechette to Planning Board
In City Council, read, 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, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Kennedy)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 abstain (M. Samaras). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, NuonAbstained: SamarasThe roll call names the councilors not voting yes and gives 8 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes. William Samaras abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 abstain (M. Samaras). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Vote - Authorize City
Adopt: Vote - Authorize City
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 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. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, 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 twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Resolution - Support MA House Bill 2683 Senate Bill 1845
Adopt: Resolution - Support MA House Bill 2683 Senate Bill 1845
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 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. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Economic Development SC May 8, 2018
Accept the report: Economic Development SC May 8, 2018
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Milinazzo)
Misc. - Ralph DePrenda (Lowell, Ma.) request installation of street light on existing pole #4 located across from 83...
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Ralph DePrenda (Lowell, Ma.) request installation of street light on existing pole #4 located across from 83...
In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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“In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Misc. - E. Carole Carr (Lowell, Ma.) request installation of street light on existing pole #41 located on East...
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - E. Carole Carr (Lowell, Ma.) request installation of street light on existing pole #41 located on East Merrimack...
In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted.
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“In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to initiate a program to involve community/business members to assist in beautifying the City
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to initiate a program to involve community/business members to assist in beautifying the City
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: Leahy, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to invite Comcast, Verizon and National Grid to a meeting to discuss double poles and hanging...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to invite Comcast, Verizon and National Grid to a meeting to discuss double poles and hanging...
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: Leahy, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to work with DPW to develop best practices for inventory control as it pertains to land and...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with DPW to develop best practices for inventory control as it pertains to land and...
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: Leahy, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding why sidewalks are not being done as part of paving projects in...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding why sidewalks are not being done as part of paving projects in the...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department remove the barrel from North Llewellyn Street and fill the whole or...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department remove the barrel from North Llewellyn Street and fill the whole or make...
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 find ways and means to have street light installed on pole #41 on East Merrimack Street at...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to find ways and means to have street light installed on pole #41 on East Merrimack Street at...
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: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to have Law Dept. draft an ordinance which would require City bid construction/development...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Law Dept. draft an ordinance which would require City bid construction/development...
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 develop a recording, reporting and accountability process with regular public meetings among...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to develop a recording, reporting and accountability process with regular public meetings among...
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 direct proper department (DPD, Neighborhood Services, LRTA) to organize a public information...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to direct proper department (DPD, Neighborhood Services, LRTA) to organize a public information...
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 report on the status of the crossing light at Douglas Road and Andover Street
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to report on the status of the crossing light at Douglas Road and Andover Street
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: Conway, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to provide update on road construction at the VFW Highway across the street from Top Donut and...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide update on road construction at the VFW Highway across the street from Top Donut and the...
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: Conway, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to have DPW look into repaving the playground at the Rogers School
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have DPW look into repaving the playground at the Rogers School
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: Samaras, second: Kennedy)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Refer Neighborhoods SC
Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier to refer Neighborhoods SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier to refer Neighborhoods SC. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
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