MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
September 25, 2018
36 recorded votes, 30 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
Take Items #5.1 out of order
Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott to take Items #5.1; #5.2; and #5.3 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott to take Items #5.1; #5.2; and #5.3 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Minutes of Public Safety SC September 11th; City Council Meeting September 11th; Neighborhoods SC September 17th...
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Public Safety SC September 11th; City Council Meeting September 11th; Neighborhoods SC September 17th, for...
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. 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. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Ordinance-Amend Ch. 266 Vehicles and Traffic
Adopt: Ordinance-Amend Ch. 266 Vehicles and Traffic
Motion to adopt by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by 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
“Motion to adopt by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote, 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Mercier)
Siena Engineering Group, Inc. on behalf TC Systems, Inc. (AT&T) request installation of telecommunications conduit...
Refer to Wire Inspector: Siena Engineering Group, Inc. on behalf TC Systems, Inc. (AT&T) request installation of telecommunications conduit in...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, 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. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
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. Conway. 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. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Refer to Mayor’s Office to develop educational program as outlined above
Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway to refer to Mayor’s Office to develop educational program as outlined above. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway to refer to Mayor’s Office to develop educational program as outlined above. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Communication-Accept resignation of Kerry A. Hall-Board of Health
Accept and place on file: Communication-Accept resignation of Kerry A. Hall-Board of Health
In City Council, 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, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
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-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. 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-Chapter 70 Supplemental Appropriation of 1,149,211 to Lowell School Department
Adopt: Vote-Chapter 70 Supplemental Appropriation of 1,149,211 to Lowell School Department
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-Transfer 136,400 in Police Department to cover costs for Training for this fiscal year
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 136,400 in Police Department to cover costs for Training for this fiscal year
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Vote-Transfer 60,000 for Maintenance, Repair and Overtime to Cemetery Dept
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 60,000 for Maintenance, Repair and Overtime to Cemetery Dept
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Leahy, 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. Leahy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Nuon)
Loan Order-2,600,000 to pay costs to acquire by purchase, eminent domain or otherwise 75 Arcand Dr. to serve as site...
Send to a public hearing: Loan Order-2,600,000 to pay costs to acquire by purchase, eminent domain or otherwise 75 Arcand Dr. to serve as site of...
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on October 9, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. C. Kennedy requested roll call. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 present (C. Mercier). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasAbstained: MercierThe roll call names the councilors not voting yes and gives 8 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes. Rita Mercier abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on October 9, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. C. Kennedy requested roll call. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 present (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Resolution-Support of National Suicide Prevention Awareness in the month of September
Adopt: Resolution-Support of National Suicide Prevention Awareness in the month of September
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, 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. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
Neighborhoods SC September 17, 2018
Accept the report: Neighborhoods SC September 17, 2018
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Elliott)
Arts and Culture SC September 25, 2018
Accept the report: Arts and Culture SC September 25, 2018
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Kennedy)
Finance SC (Joint with School Committee Finance SC) September 25, 2018
Accept the report: Finance SC (Joint with School Committee Finance SC) September 25, 2018
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - Req. permission to install new pole located at 23 Holden Street
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - Req. permission to install new pole located at 23 Holden Street
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Misc. - Jasmin Ramos-Madonia request installation of overhanging sign at
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Jasmin Ramos-Madonia request installation of overhanging sign at
In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Misc. - Kimline Soth request installation of street lights on Harding Street
Refer to Traffic Engineer: Misc. - Kimline Soth request installation of street lights on Harding Street
In Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer 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 Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
National Grid - Request installation of electric conduit on Andrews Street for service to Markley Data Center
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request installation of electric conduit on Andrews Street for service to Markley Data Center
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on October 9, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, 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
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on October 9, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to establish a process to enable individuals the ability to donate a bench to the City in honor...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to establish a process to enable individuals the ability to donate a bench to the City in honor of...
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 proper department install commemorative inscribed bench at Shedd Park in memory of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department install commemorative inscribed bench at Shedd Park in memory of Craig...
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 have Supt. of Police provide opinion and report regarding costs for scheduling two mounted...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Supt. of Police provide opinion and report regarding costs for scheduling two mounted...
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 Rita Mercier and Rodney M. Elliott; Rita Mercier is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have Emergency Management Team provide an updated report regarding their practices and...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Emergency Management Team provide an updated report regarding their practices and...
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: Conway, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to work with the LPD to implement procedures to better keep our crossing guards and children safe
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with the LPD to implement procedures to better keep our crossing guards and children safe
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, 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. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department provide a report to the City Council as to installation of, "No Turn...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department provide a report to the City Council as to installation of, "No Turn On...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department provide a report regarding ways of making Boylston Street more...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department provide a report regarding ways of making Boylston Street more bicycle...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department prepare a report regarding installation of 15 MPH signs near all...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department prepare a report regarding installation of 15 MPH signs near all Lowell...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department assess the amount of accumulated waste in the Jackson Street area...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department assess the amount of accumulated waste in the Jackson Street area since...
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, 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. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to prepare a report on who is responsible for the upkeep of the grounds at all of our school...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to prepare a report on who is responsible for the upkeep of the grounds at all of our school...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, 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. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to review and or update any ordinances regarding parking of commercial vehicles on City streets...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to review and or update any ordinances regarding parking of commercial vehicles on City streets...
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: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Motion: Ask the City Manager to review and or update any ordinances regarding parking of commercial vehicles on City streets and in neighborhoods
C. Nuon noted he would await report. C. Kennedy requested his two motions be discussed together if no objections. So voted.
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From the minutes
“C. Nuon noted he would await report. C. Kennedy requested his two motions be discussed together if no objections. So voted..”
Ask the City Manager to re-organize the way in which the City addresses the deferred maintenance of school buildings...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to re-organize the way in which the City addresses the deferred maintenance of school buildings in...
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: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to develop an action plan aimed at eliminating the deferred maintenance in all of the schools...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to develop an action plan aimed at eliminating the deferred maintenance in all of the schools...
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 Edward Kennedy and Karen Cirillo; Edward Kennedy is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
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