MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
August 28, 2018
39 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 City Council Meeting August 14th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting August 14th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, 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, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Take Item #6.2 out of order
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo to suspend rules and take Item #6.2 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo to suspend rules and take Item #6.2 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to schedule a public meeting with new police superintendent as soon as possible after the hiring
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to schedule a public meeting with new police superintendent as soon as possible after the hiring
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to meet with the Director of the Middlesex Shelter and neighborhood representatives to discuss...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to meet with the Director of the Middlesex Shelter and neighborhood representatives to discuss...
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: Milinazzo, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to provide updated report regarding trash violations and fines collected to date
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide updated report regarding trash violations and fines collected to date
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: Milinazzo, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department install signage of updated parking rates replacing the old signage in...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department install signage of updated parking rates replacing the old signage in...
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: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Request: Environment & Flood Issues SC have the Lowell Sustainability Council present the Solarize Lowell Program
Refer to Environment & Flood Issues SC: Request: Environment & Flood Issues SC have the Lowell Sustainability Council present the Solarize Lowell...
In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to Environment & Flood Issues SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to Environment & Flood Issues SC. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department repair the perimeter fence at Eagle Park
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department repair the perimeter fence at Eagle Park
In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
Ordinance - Amend and Add New Article on Pilot Bicycle Share Service
Adopt: Ordinance - Amend and Add New Article on Pilot Bicycle Share Service
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted by Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted by Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Verizon NE- Request permission to install underground conduit and hand- hole for access on Pawtucket Street over the...
Refer to Wire Inspector: Verizon NE- Request permission to install underground conduit and hand- hole for access on Pawtucket Street over the...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Verizon NE- Request permission to install 184 feet of underground conduit at 165 Thorndike Street
Refer to Wire Inspector: Verizon NE- Request permission to install 184 feet of underground conduit at 165 Thorndike Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
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. 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)
Have Manager develop the commission: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to have Manager develop the commission. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to have Manager develop the commission. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Communication-Accept resignation of James Peters from Sustainability Council
Accept and place on file: Communication-Accept resignation of James Peters from Sustainability Council
In City Council, 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, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. 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. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Vote-Accept gift of 7,500 from Digital Federal Credit Union-DCU for use by Fire Department
Adopt: Vote-Accept gift of 7,500 from Digital Federal Credit Union-DCU for use by Fire Department
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call lists Rodney M. Elliott as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Vote-Approval to Expand the City of Lowell's Community Choice Power Supply Program
Adopt: Vote-Approval to Expand the City of Lowell's Community Choice Power Supply Program
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call lists David Conway as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Mercier)
Vote-Authorize City
Adopt: Vote-Authorize City
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, 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 twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
Suspend rules to allow individual to address Council regarding activity at the shelter
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo to suspend rules to allow individual to address Council regarding activity at the shelter. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo to suspend rules to allow individual to address Council regarding activity at the shelter. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Adopt: Vote-Authorize City
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-Accept by Donation or Settlement property interest in various parcels Rt. 38 Roadway and Intersection Project
Adopt: Vote-Accept by Donation or Settlement property interest in various parcels Rt. 38 Roadway and Intersection Project
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. 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. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. 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. Conway. 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. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Order-60 day trial (various)
Adopt: Order-60 day trial (various)
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)
Order of Taking-Permanent and Temp. Easements for Rt. 38 Roadway and Intersection Improvement Project
Adopt: Order of Taking-Permanent and Temp. Easements for Rt. 38 Roadway and Intersection Improvement Project
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)
Resolution-Support HB5754 political freedoms in Cambodia and SB2412 support Paris Peace Agreement implementation in...
Adopt: Resolution-Support HB5754 political freedoms in Cambodia and SB2412 support Paris Peace Agreement implementation in Cambodia
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)
Zoning SC August 28, 2018
Accept the report: Zoning SC August 28, 2018
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Kennedy)
Bundle items 10.2 to 10.6 inclusive and accept and adopt the accompanying orders
Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway to bundle items 10.2 to 10.6 inclusive and accept and adopt the accompanying orders. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway to bundle items 10.2 to 10.6 inclusive and accept and adopt the accompanying orders. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - Req. permission to install sole owned pole on Ellsworth Street for new feeder extension...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Req. permission to install sole owned pole on Ellsworth Street for new feeder extension for Markley Data Center
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - Req. permission to relocate Pole #2 on Maple Street towards Gorham Street
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - Req. permission to relocate Pole #2 on Maple Street towards Gorham Street
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - Req. permission to relocate utilities for bridge replacement on Pawtucket Street over...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Req. permission to relocate utilities for bridge replacement on Pawtucket Street over the Pawtucket Canal
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Req. permission to relocate utilities for bridge replacement on Pawtucket Street over the Northern Canal
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Wire Insp. - New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T) - Req. permission to install small cell site for mobile device...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T) - Req. permission to install small cell site for mobile device data delivery located at...
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Misc. - BPD Realty on behalf of Daisy Medina and son Eduardo Rosario request installation of handicap parking sign...
Refer to Traffic Engineer: Misc. - BPD Realty on behalf of Daisy Medina and son Eduardo Rosario request installation of handicap parking sign at...
In Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. 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. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Remove from table and waive 30 day rule the utility petition of National Grid/Verizon NE for Holden Street (tabled July 24, 2018) and refer matter...
Motion to remove from table and waive 30 day rule the utility petition of National Grid/Verizon NE for Holden Street (tabled July 24, 2018) and refer matter to public hearing on September 11, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to remove from table and waive 30 day rule the utility petition of National Grid/Verizon NE for Holden Street (tabled July 24, 2018) and refer matter to public hearing on September 11, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding status on the implementation of marijuana licenses
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding status on the implementation of marijuana licenses
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding paving on Pemberton Street
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding paving on Pemberton Street
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department clean two or three catch basins on Suffolk Street closest to Market...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department clean two or three catch basins on Suffolk Street closest to Market...
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Leahy)
Executive Session - Regarding matter of litigation, namely Huot et al. v. City of Lowell, public discussion of any...
Go into executive session: Executive Session - Regarding matter of litigation, namely Huot et al. v. City of Lowell, public discussion of any of...
In City Council, M. Samaras stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Conway, seconded by C. Leahy to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and adjourn from Executive Session (9:30 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. Conway, seconded by C. Leahy to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and adjourn from Executive Session (9:30 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Leahy)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In Executive Session, Motion to Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In Executive Session, Motion to Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Kennedy)
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