MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
October 9, 2018
16 recorded votes, 13 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
Designation - American Planning Association regarding Canalway Cultural District as one of its "Great Neighborhoods"...
Accept and place on file: Designation - American Planning Association regarding Canalway Cultural District as one of its "Great Neighborhoods" of 2018
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. 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. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Minutes of Environment & Flood Issues SC October 2nd; City Council Meeting October 2nd, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Environment & Flood Issues SC October 2nd; City Council Meeting October 2nd, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Milinazzo. 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, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Milinazzo)
Loan Order-2,600,000 to pay costs to acquire by purchase, eminent domain or otherwise 75 Arcand Dr. to serve as site...
Adopt: Loan Order-2,600,000 to pay costs to acquire by purchase, eminent domain or otherwise 75 Arcand Dr. to serve as site of new High School
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted by Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 nays (C. Elliott, C. Mercier). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Kennedy, Leahy, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasNo: Elliott, MercierThe roll call names the no votes and gives 7 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted by Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 nays (C. Elliott, C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
National Grid - Request installation of electric conduit on Andrews Street for service to Markley Data Center
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request installation of electric conduit on Andrews Street for service to Markley Data Center
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Conway, 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 Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Kennedy. 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Kennedy)
Communication-Reappoint Gary Perrin to Zoning Board of Appeals
Approve: Communication-Reappoint Gary Perrin to Zoning Board of Appeals
In City Council, read, 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, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Communication-Reappoint Thomas Linnehan to Planning Board
Approve: Communication-Reappoint Thomas Linnehan to Planning Board
In City Council, read, 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, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Vote-Approve Supplemental Appropriation of 35,535 to allocate funding to the Election Office to provide staffing...
Adopt: Vote-Approve Supplemental Appropriation of 35,535 to allocate funding to the Election Office to provide staffing coverage for the November...
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Conway, 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. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
Cannabis Control SC October 9, 2018
Accept the report: Cannabis Control SC October 9, 2018
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercer. 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 accept the report as a report of progress by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercer. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Mercier)
Municipal Facilities SC Joint with Lowell School Committee Facilities SC October 9, 2018
Accept the report: Municipal Facilities SC Joint with Lowell School Committee Facilities SC October 9, 2018
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. 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 accept the report as a report of progress by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Wire Insp. - Siena Engineering Group, Inc. on behalf TC Systems, Inc. (AT&T) request installation of...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - Siena Engineering Group, Inc. on behalf TC Systems, Inc. (AT&T) request installation of telecommunications conduit in vicinity...
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Milinazzo, 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
“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Nuon)
Misc. - U.P.M. Real Estate on behalf of Bernette Joslin request installation of handicap parking sign at 142 Jewett...
Refer to Traffic Engineer: Misc. - U.P.M. Real Estate on behalf of Bernette Joslin request installation of handicap parking sign at 142 Jewett...
In Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Kennedy. 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 Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Kennedy)
Misc. - Jeff Sarra (Batten Brothers, Inc.) request refacing of (2) existing overhanging signs at 15 and 18 Hurd Street
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Jeff Sarra (Batten Brothers, Inc.) request refacing of (2) existing overhanging signs at 15 and 18 Hurd Street
In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Conway, 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
“In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have DPW provide a report regarding the repaving, sidewalk repair and curbing on Inland Street
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have DPW provide a report regarding the repaving, sidewalk repair and curbing on Inland Street
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: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to find ways and means to increase safety measures for pedestrians crossing in front of City...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to find ways and means to increase safety measures for pedestrians crossing in front of City Hall...
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: Mercier, second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, 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 Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
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