MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
July 10, 2018
34 recorded votes, 26 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 City Council Meeting June 26th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting June 26th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Take Item #4.5 out of order
C. Mercier requested Item #4.5 be taken out of order with no objections. So voted.
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From the minutes
“C. Mercier requested Item #4.5 be taken out of order with 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. 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. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Pursue Home Rule Petition regarding down wires
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Leahy to pursue Home Rule Petition regarding down wires. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Leahy to pursue Home Rule Petition regarding down wires. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Leahy)
Suspend the rules: Motion Responses
H) Motion Response - Plug in America – C. Elliott commented on the event and assistance with the costs. C. Elliott requested suspension of rules to allow speaker with no objections. So voted.
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“H) Motion Response - Plug in America – C. Elliott commented on the event and assistance with the costs. C. Elliott requested suspension of rules to allow speaker with no objections. So voted..”
Communication-Appoint Martin Hogan to Lowell Commission on Disability
Motion: Communication-Appoint Martin Hogan to Lowell Commission on Disability
In City Council, Matter withdrawn. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Matter withdrawn. So voted..”
Communication-Appoint David J. Cunningham to Water Board
Accept and place on file: Communication-Appoint David J. Cunningham to Water Board
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)
Communication-Appoint Sreypov Vary Colwell to Sustainability Council
Approve: Communication-Appoint Sreypov Vary Colwell to Sustainability Council
In City Council, read, 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, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Communication-Appoint Tooch Van to Hunger Homeless Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication-Appoint Tooch Van to Hunger Homeless Commission
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)
Communication-Reappointment of Louisa Varnum and Katelyn Bierdon to Conservation Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication-Reappointment of Louisa Varnum and Katelyn Bierdon to Conservation Commission
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Kennedy)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, 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, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Vote-Accept MGL Ch. 59 s.5N a Program for reduced Property Tax for Veterans or a spouse in Exchange for Volunteer Svcs
Send to a public hearing: Vote-Accept MGL Ch. 59 s.5N a Program for reduced Property Tax for Veterans or a spouse in Exchange for Volunteer Svcs
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on July 24, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on July 24, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
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. 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)
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)
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)
Refer to the Parks & Recreation SC by C: Vote-Authorize City
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt and refer to Parks & Recreation SC by C. Mercier, 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 and refer to Parks & Recreation SC by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Milinazzo)
Take Item #8.5 out of order
C. Leahy requested Item #8.5 be taken out of order with no objections. So voted.
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From the minutes
“C. Leahy requested Item #8.5 be taken out of order with no objections. So voted..”
Vote-Authorize CM Ex. Sidewalk Seating License Agreement-LD Holdings LLC dba Bar 74-76 Merrimack St
Deny: Vote-Authorize CM Ex. Sidewalk Seating License Agreement-LD Holdings LLC dba Bar 74-76 Merrimack St
Substitute Motion to deny by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Leahy. Denied per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Substitute Motion to deny by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Leahy. Denied per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Leahy)
Rules SC July 28, 2018
Accept the report: Rules SC July 28, 2018
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Conway)
Wire Insp. - National Grid request permission to install (1) new pole to service new home at 16 Clarendon Street
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid request permission to install (1) new pole to service new home at 16 Clarendon Street
In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept the accompanying order by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 nays (C. Elliott, C. Leahy). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Kennedy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasNo: Elliott, LeahyThe 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, Motion to adopt and accept the accompanying order by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 nays (C. Elliott, C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Cirillo)
Wire Insp. - National Grid request permission to install handhold to service 16 Clarendon Street
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid request permission to install handhold to service 16 Clarendon Street
In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept the accompanying order by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 nays (C. Elliott, C. Leahy). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Kennedy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasNo: Elliott, LeahyThe 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, Motion to adopt and accept the accompanying order by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 nays (C. Elliott, C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Nuon)
Wire Insp. - National Grid request permission to install underground electric conduit along Quebec Street from...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid request permission to install underground electric conduit along Quebec Street from Blossom Street to Maple Street
In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept the accompanying order by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 nays (C. Elliott, C. Leahy). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Kennedy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasNo: Elliott, LeahyThe 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, Motion to adopt and accept the accompanying order by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 nays (C. Elliott, C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Nuon)
Misc. - Chastity Baldwin request installation of (1) handicap parking sign at
Refer to Traffic Engineer: Misc. - Chastity Baldwin request installation of (1) handicap parking sign at
In Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer 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 Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Misc. - Simon Kaniu request reimbursement of towing charges
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Simon Kaniu request reimbursement of towing charges
In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Mercier)
Misc. - University of Massachusetts Lowell request City Council convey an easement over a small portion of the Howe...
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - University of Massachusetts Lowell request City Council convey an easement over a small portion of the Howe...
In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to update the City Council on Community Outreach procedures
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to update the City Council on Community Outreach procedures
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 update the City Council on Mental Health Resources throughout the City
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to update the City Council on Mental Health Resources throughout the City
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 update the City Council on 29 Frothingham Street
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to update the City Council on 29 Frothingham Street
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 John J. Leahy and Rodney M. Elliott; John J. Leahy is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy)
Suspend the rules: Ask the City Manager to update the City Council on 29 Frothingham Street
C. Leahy noted the property was a continued nuisance in the neighborhood. Manager Donoghue noted they would provide further information. C. Elliott requested suspension of rules to allow speaker with no objections. So voted.
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From the minutes
“C. Leahy noted the property was a continued nuisance in the neighborhood. Manager Donoghue noted they would provide further information. C. Elliott requested suspension of rules to allow speaker with no objections. So voted..”
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding pipeline excavation on recently paved streets
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding pipeline excavation on recently paved streets
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)
Request: City Council discuss establishing a Human Rights Commission similar to numerous other cities in the...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council discuss establishing a Human Rights Commission similar to numerous other cities in the Commonwealth
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 James Milinazzo; 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 work with LPD on the installation of surveillance cameras in high narcotics...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with LPD on the installation of surveillance cameras in high narcotics trafficking/usage...
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: Conway, second: Mercier)
Executive Session - Regarding matters of litigation, namely Huot et al. v. City of Lowell and other pending cases...
Go into executive session: Executive Session - Regarding matters of litigation, namely Huot et al. v. City of Lowell and other pending cases; as...
In City Council, M. Samaras stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and adjourn from Executive Session (8:50 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, M. Samaras stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and adjourn from Executive Session (8:50 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Mercier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In Executive Session, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In Executive Session, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
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