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September 11, 2018
28 recorded votes, 23 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
ROLL CALL
Suspend the rules
Motion to suspend rules to allow presentation for the “Welcoming Week Lowell” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules to allow presentation for the “Welcoming Week Lowell” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Minutes of Zoning SC August 28th; City Council Meeting August 28th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Zoning SC August 28th; City Council Meeting August 28th, 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)
Communication - FY18 YTD Budget Report (June 30, 2018)
Refer to Finance SC along with Item #4.2E (Informational – FY18 Year End) and Item #4.2F (Informational – OPEB Policy)
In City Council, Motion “To refer to Finance SC along with Item #4.2E (Informational – FY18 Year End) and Item #4.2F (Informational – OPEB Policy)” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To refer to Finance SC along with Item #4.2E (Informational – FY18 Year End) and Item #4.2F (Informational – OPEB Policy)” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Kennedy)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Informational Reports
Refer to the Environmental & Flood Issues SC by C: Informational Reports
G) Informational - Ongoing Recycling Efforts – Motion to refer matter to Environmental & Flood Issues SC by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted.
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“G) Informational - Ongoing Recycling Efforts – Motion to refer matter to Environmental & Flood Issues SC by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Kennedy)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Accept donation of $7,500 from Digital Federal Credit Union to Police Dept
Adopt: Vote-Accept donation of $7,500 from Digital Federal Credit Union to Police Dept
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)
Vote-Accept donation of a piano from Paul Belley to the Cultural Affairs and Special Events Office
Adopt: Vote-Accept donation of a piano from Paul Belley to the Cultural Affairs and Special Events Office
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)
Vote-apply.accept.expend $64,000 MassDEP SMRP Grant to City of Lowell Recycling Program
Adopt: Vote-apply.accept.expend $64,000 MassDEP SMRP Grant to City of Lowell Recycling Program
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-apply.accept.expend $917,007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Adopt: Vote-apply.accept.expend $917,007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Leahy. 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Leahy)
Ordinance-Amend Ch. 266 Vehicles and Traffic
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Amend Ch. 266 Vehicles and Traffic
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on September 25, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on September 25, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Public Safety SC September 11, 2018
Accept the report: Public Safety SC September 11, 2018
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Kennedy)
Wire Insp. - Verizon NE- Request permission to install underground conduit and hand-hole for access on Pawtucket...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - Verizon NE- Request permission to install underground conduit and hand-hole for access on Pawtucket Street over the Northern...
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. 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. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Wire Insp. - Verizon NE- Request permission to install 184 feet of underground conduit at 165 Thorndike Street
Adopt: Wire Insp. - Verizon NE- Request permission to install 184 feet of underground conduit at 165 Thorndike Street
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. 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. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Claims - (2) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (2) Property Damage
In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
National Grid/Verizon NE - Req. permission to install new pole located at 23 Holden Street
Suspend rules to open as a public hearing
In City Council, Motion to suspend rules to open as a public hearing by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to suspend rules to open as a public hearing by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid/Verizon NE - Req. permission to install new pole located at 23 Holden Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
Siena Engineering Group, Inc. on behalf TC Systems, Inc. (AT&T) request installation of telecommunications conduit...
Send to a public hearing: Siena Engineering Group, Inc. on behalf TC Systems, Inc. (AT&T) request installation of telecommunications conduit in...
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on September 25, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on September 25, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department explore feasibility of making Suttle Street/Avenue one-way at the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department explore feasibility of making Suttle Street/Avenue one-way at the...
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: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department install (2) 15 minute parking signs in front of the Olympia...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department install (2) 15 minute parking signs in front of the Olympia Restaurant...
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, 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. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to contact the MBTA regarding a timeline of when they will be clearing the debris that was left...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to contact the MBTA regarding a timeline of when they will be clearing the debris that was left by...
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: Cirillo, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department provide the City Council with an update as to the issuance of the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department provide the City Council with an update as to the issuance of 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: Cirillo, second: Elliott)
Request: City Council become a partner City with the City of Yorkville Illinois and 187 other Cities in their...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council become a partner City with the City of Yorkville Illinois and 187 other Cities in their...
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)
Ask the City Manager to invite representatives of the Lowell Spinners to an Economic Development SC to discuss...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to invite representatives of the Lowell Spinners to an Economic Development SC to discuss possible...
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: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Ask the City Manager to review trash contract and discounts for seniors relative to the size of their trash barrels
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to review trash contract and discounts for seniors relative to the size of their trash barrels
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: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Request: Finance SC meet with School Committee to discuss budget issues
Refer to Finance SC: Request: Finance SC meet with School Committee to discuss budget issues
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to Finance SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Suspend the rules
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Milinazzo to suspend rules to discuss letter from Secretary of State received by Election Department regarding recent election. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Milinazzo to suspend rules to discuss letter from Secretary of State received by Election Department regarding recent election. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Milinazzo)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
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