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October 2, 2018
17 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
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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 Arts and Culture SC September 25th; Finance SC Joint with School Committee Finance SC September 25; City...
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Arts and Culture SC September 25th; Finance SC Joint with School Committee Finance SC September 25; City...
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
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. Elliott. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Refer to Environment & Flood Issues SC to include in drafting of proposed ordinance
G. Senior Discounts on Trash Barrels – Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway to refer to Environment & Flood Issues SC to include in drafting of proposed ordinance. So voted.
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“G. Senior Discounts on Trash Barrels – Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway to refer to Environment & Flood Issues SC to include in drafting of proposed ordinance. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Informational Reports
Refer to Finance SC: Informational Reports
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy to refer to Finance SC. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy to refer to Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Kennedy)
Take Item #6.4 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott to suspend rules and take Item #6.4 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott to suspend rules and take Item #6.4 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Communication - Accept Resignation of Thel Sar - Election Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication - Accept Resignation of Thel Sar - Election Commission
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” 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, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
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 donation of bike racks from UML
Adopt: Vote - Accept donation of bike racks from UML
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy. 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. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Vote - Transfer 156,435 to outfit Creegan Studio van
Adopt: Vote - Transfer 156,435 to outfit Creegan Studio van
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Leahy)
Environment & Flood Issues SC October 2, 2018
Accept the report: Environment & Flood Issues SC October 2, 2018
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to investigate the feasibility of installing wide speed bumps at school locations
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to investigate the feasibility of installing wide speed bumps at school locations
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 David Conway; John J. Leahy is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to have LPD and LFD host a community workshop regarding job opportunities in each department as...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have LPD and LFD host a community workshop regarding job opportunities in each department as...
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)
Ask the City Manager to update City Council, in a future scheduled Executive Session, regarding contract...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to update City Council, in a future scheduled Executive Session, regarding contract negotiations...
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)
Request: permission for the Lowell Firefighters Association to move the Lowell Doughboys Statute to the North Common...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: permission for the Lowell Firefighters Association to move the Lowell Doughboys Statute to the North Common to...
In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager/Parks & Recreation SC. 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 Karen Cirillo; Rita Mercier is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager/Parks & Recreation SC. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier)
Refer to Parks & Recreation SC: Request: permission for the Lowell Firefighters Association to move the Lowell Doughboys Statute to the North...
Motion to refer to Parks & Recreation SC for review by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Parks & Recreation SC for review by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to work with National Grid to develop a presentation to the City Council on the steps and...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with National Grid to develop a presentation to the City Council on the steps and...
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: Samaras, second: Mercier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
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