MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
May 29, 2018
28 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, Rita Mercier, James Milinazzo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes of Zoning SC May 22nd; City Council Meeting May 22nd; Ad-Hoc Election Laws SC May 23rd, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Zoning SC May 22nd; City Council Meeting May 22nd; Ad-Hoc Election Laws SC May 23rd, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, 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. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Ordinance-Amend Ch. 270 by creating a new section Prohibiting Single-Use Plastic Bags
Adopt: Ordinance-Amend Ch. 270 by creating a new section Prohibiting Single-Use Plastic Bags
Motion to adopt C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 6 yeas, 3 present (C. Conway, C. Elliott, C. Mercier). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Kennedy, Leahy, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasAbstained: Conway, Elliott, MercierThe roll call names the councilors not voting yes and gives 6 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes. David Conway, Rodney M. Elliott and Rita Mercier abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 6 yeas, 3 present (C. Conway, C. Elliott, C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo)
Ordinance-Amend Ch. 150 Re fines relative to prohibition of plastic bags and consumption of marijuana
Adopt: Ordinance-Amend Ch. 150 Re fines relative to prohibition of plastic bags and consumption of marijuana
Motion to adopt C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott)
Ordinance-Amend Ch. 222 Peace and Good Order by prohibiting the consumption of marijuana in public
Adopt: Ordinance-Amend Ch. 222 Peace and Good Order by prohibiting the consumption of marijuana in public
Motion to adopt as amended by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt as amended by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Amend by deleting “front yard”, “backyard” and “driveway
Motion to amend by deleting “front yard”, “backyard” and “driveway” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to amend by deleting “front yard”, “backyard” and “driveway” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Conway)
Ordinance-Amend Ch. 290 Entitled Zoning by extending existing INST zoning district to include all of 39 Plymouth Street
Continue June 26, 2018 at 7 PM: Ordinance-Amend Ch. 290 Entitled Zoning by extending existing INST zoning district to include all of 39 Plymouth...
In City Council, Hearing opened and Motion to continue June 26, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Hearing opened and Motion to continue June 26, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
National Grid request permission to install underground electric conduit along Quebec Street from Blossom Street to...
Continue June 26, 2018 at 7 PM: National Grid request permission to install underground electric conduit along Quebec Street from Blossom Street...
In City Council, Hearing opened and Motion to continue June 26, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. 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, Hearing opened and Motion to continue June 26, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Informational
Accept and place on file: Informational
In City Council, 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, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Refer to the Environment: Informational
B) West Street Flood Pump Station Project – Motion to refer to Environment and Flood Issues SC by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“B) West Street Flood Pump Station Project – Motion to refer to Environment and Flood Issues SC by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Accept timely receipt of Budget FY19
Adopt: Vote-Accept timely receipt of Budget FY19
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Vote-Approve FY19 Budget Appropriations
Send to a public hearing: Vote-Approve FY19 Budget Appropriations
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion “To refer to Public Hearing on June 12, 2018 at 6 PM” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Kennedy. 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 June 12, 2018 at 6 PM” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Kennedy. So Voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Kennedy)
Vote-Endorse the FY19-FY23 Capital Plan
Send to a public hearing: Vote-Endorse the FY19-FY23 Capital Plan
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion “To refer to Public Hearing on June 12, 2018 at 6 PM” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. 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 June 12, 2018 at 6 PM” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So Voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Suspend City Council Rule 5 to begin meeting scheduled for June 12, 2018 at 5:30 PM and to begin all public hearings scheduled for that day at 6 PM
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott to suspend City Council Rule 5 to begin meeting scheduled for June 12, 2018 at 5:30 PM and to begin all public hearings scheduled for that day at 6 PM. 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
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott to suspend City Council Rule 5 to begin meeting scheduled for June 12, 2018 at 5:30 PM and to begin all public hearings scheduled for that day at 6 PM. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Vote-Apply, Accept, Expend 40,000 from MassDEP under SMRP Grant
Adopt: Vote-Apply, Accept, Expend 40,000 from MassDEP under SMRP Grant
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 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. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Authorize City
Adopt: Vote-Authorize City
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, 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. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Nuon)
Vote-Transfer 20,000 to Disability Commission Revolving Fund
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 20,000 to Disability Commission Revolving Fund
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)
Loan Order-2019 Capital Improvements
Send to a public hearing: Loan Order-2019 Capital Improvements
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion “To refer to Public Hearing on June 12, 2018 at 6 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 June 12, 2018 at 6 PM” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So Voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Loan Order-Garage Construction
Send to a public hearing: Loan Order-Garage Construction
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion “To refer to Public Hearing on June 12, 2018 at 6 PM” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. 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 June 12, 2018 at 6 PM” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So Voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Ordinance Amend Ch. 272-87 entitled Annual Sewer Use Charge
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance Amend Ch. 272-87 entitled Annual Sewer Use Charge
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion “To refer to Public Hearing on June 12, 2018 at 6 PM” by C. Elliott, 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 June 12, 2018 at 6 PM” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. So Voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Ordinance-Amend Ch. 272 Article VI s. 272-86 Metered Service Water
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Amend Ch. 272 Article VI s. 272-86 Metered Service Water
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion “To refer to Public Hearing on June 12, 2018 at 6 PM” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Kennedy. 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 June 12, 2018 at 6 PM” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Kennedy. So Voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Kennedy)
Ordinance-Establish Revolving Funds pursuant to MGL Ch. 44, section 53E and one half
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Establish Revolving Funds pursuant to MGL Ch. 44, section 53E and one half
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion “To refer to Public Hearing on June 12, 2018 at 6 PM” by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. 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 June 12, 2018 at 6 PM” by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. So Voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
Ordinance-Amend Ch. 266 Parking Rates
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Amend Ch. 266 Parking Rates
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion “To refer to Public Hearing on June 12, 2018 at 6 PM” 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 City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion “To refer to Public Hearing on June 12, 2018 at 6 PM” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So Voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Ordinance-Amend zoning 232, 234 Mt Vernon St and 268 Mt Vernon, 294 School St and 5 Farnham St
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Amend zoning 232, 234 Mt Vernon St and 268 Mt Vernon, 294 School St and 5 Farnham St
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion To refer to Planning Board for report and recommendation and to refer to Public Hearing on June 12, 2018 at 6 PM by C. Leahy, 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, Given 1st Reading, Motion To refer to Planning Board for report and recommendation and to refer to Public Hearing on June 12, 2018 at 6 PM by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Nuon. So Voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Nuon)
Ad-Hoc Election Laws SC May 23, 2018
Accept the report: Ad-Hoc Election Laws SC May 23, 2018
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. 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
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Municipal Facilities SC May 29, 2018
Accept the report: Municipal Facilities SC May 29, 2018
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. 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
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to report on the status on funding for turnout gear for the LFD
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to report on the status on funding for turnout gear for the LFD
In City Council, no second needed, 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. Filed by Rodney M. Elliott and John J. Leahy; Rodney M. Elliott is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the status of the installation of washer ejector units in fire houses
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the status of the installation of washer ejector units in fire houses
In City Council, no second needed, 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. Filed by Rodney M. Elliott and John J. Leahy; Rodney M. Elliott is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Kennedy. 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Kennedy)
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