MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
October 16, 2018
20 recorded votes, 14 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, Rita Mercier, James Milinazzo
Absent: John J. Leahy
Every vote, in order
Minutes of Cannabis Control SC October 9th; Municipal Facilities SC Joint With Lowell School Committee Facilities SC...
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Cannabis Control SC October 9th; Municipal Facilities SC Joint With Lowell School Committee Facilities SC...
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. 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. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Suspend the rules: Minutes of Cannabis Control SC October 9th; Municipal Facilities SC Joint With Lowell School Committee Facilities SC October...
C. Kenedy requested Suspension of Rules with no objection regarding the upcoming Town & City Festival which is a 2 day music and arts festival October 19th and 20th throughout the Downtown. Chris Porter event organizer commented on festival. So Voted.
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From the minutes
“C. Kenedy requested Suspension of Rules with no objection regarding the upcoming Town & City Festival which is a 2 day music and arts festival October 19th and 20th throughout the Downtown. Chris Porter event organizer commented on festival. So Voted..”
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Communication-Appoint Kathleen Cullen-Lutter to Board of Health
Approve: Communication-Appoint Kathleen Cullen-Lutter to Board of Health
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
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. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). 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. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
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 7 yeas, 1 abstain (C. Milinazzo), 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Mercier, Nuon, SamarasAbstained: MilinazzoThe roll call names the councilors not voting yes and gives 7 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes. James Milinazzo abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting).
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 7 yeas, 1 abstain (C. Milinazzo), 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
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 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). 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 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
Communication - City Manager request approval of Constable Bonds for Jose L. Liriano and Steven J. Brouillette
Adopt: Communication - City Manager request approval of Constable Bonds for Jose L. Liriano and Steven J. Brouillette
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (c. Leahy). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (c. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Finance SC Joint With Lowell School Committee Finance SC October 16, 2018
Accept the report: Finance SC Joint With Lowell School Committee Finance SC October 16, 2018
Report accepted as a report of progress by Motion of C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. So Voted
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From the minutes
“Report accepted as a report of progress by Motion of C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. So Voted.” (Motion: Mercier)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request installation of electric conduit on Andrews Street for service to Markley Data...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request installation of electric conduit on Andrews Street for service to Markley Data Center
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Misc. - Sophanarath J. Yim (Yim's Variety Store) request installation of "15 Minute Park" sign at 742 Broadway Street
Refer to Traffic Engineer: Misc. - Sophanarath J. Yim (Yim's Variety Store) request installation of "15 Minute Park" sign at 742 Broadway Street
In Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer 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 Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Misc. - Universal Apartment Rentals, Inc. for benefit of Nelida Soto request installation of handicap parking sign...
Refer to Traffic Engineer: Misc. - Universal Apartment Rentals, Inc. for benefit of Nelida Soto request installation of handicap parking sign at...
In Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Conway. 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Conway)
Misc. - Maxine Ward request discussion regarding handicap discount at City parking garages
Refer to the City Manager: Misc. - Maxine Ward request discussion regarding handicap discount at City parking garages
In Council, Motion to refer to City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In Council, Motion to refer to City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department supply safety flags to school crossing guard personnel
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department supply safety flags to school crossing guard personnel
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 David Conway and James Milinazzo; David Conway is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Conway)
Ask the City Manager to invite Justice Jay Blitzman of the Juvenile Court to the Public Safety SC to provide an...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to invite Justice Jay Blitzman of the Juvenile Court to the Public Safety SC to provide an...
In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzo, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzo, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to have LPD and LFD provide a report regarding officer time spent responding to any incidents...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have LPD and LFD provide a report regarding officer time spent responding to any incidents at...
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: Nuon, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to instruct Transportation Engineer to report on feasibility of establishing "No Parking" zones...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to instruct Transportation Engineer to report on feasibility of establishing "No Parking" zones at...
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)
Executive Session - Provide an update to the Council on contract negotiations with the Lowell Police Association and...
Go into executive session: Executive Session - Provide an update to the Council on contract negotiations with the Lowell Police Association and...
In City Council, M. Samaras stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and adjourn from Executive Session (8:16 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote, 8 yeas, 1 absent (c. Leahy). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, M. Samaras stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and adjourn from Executive Session (8:16 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote, 8 yeas, 1 absent (c. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In Executive Session, Motion to Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In Executive Session, Motion to Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
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