MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
October 23, 2018
21 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, Edward Kennedy, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, James Milinazzo
Absent: Rodney M. Elliott
Every vote, in order
Minutes of Finance SC Joint With Lowell School Committee Finance SC October 16th; City Council Meeting October 16th...
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Finance SC Joint With Lowell School Committee Finance SC October 16th; City Council Meeting October 16th, for...
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)
Take Item #8.1 out of order
Motion to suspend rules to take Item #8.1 out of order by C. Leahy, 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
“Motion to suspend rules to take Item #8.1 out of order by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Milinazzo)
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. 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Kennedy)
Communication-Reappoint eight members of Council on Aging
Approve: Communication-Reappoint eight members of Council on Aging
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Accept and Expend FY2018 Earmarked state funds of 100,000 for Bicycle and Pedestrian Study to Support Rourke...
Adopt: Vote-Accept and Expend FY2018 Earmarked state funds of 100,000 for Bicycle and Pedestrian Study to Support Rourke Bridge Design
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 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). 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 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
Vote-Accept and Expend FY2018 Earmarked state funds of 250,000 for the creation of an Economic Development Grant Program
Adopt: Vote-Accept and Expend FY2018 Earmarked state funds of 250,000 for the creation of an Economic Development Grant 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 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). 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 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Vote-Accept gift from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell, Inc. of labor and materials for construction of a park...
Adopt: Vote-Accept gift from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell, Inc. of labor and materials for construction of a park at 16 Franklin St
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). 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. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Vote-Accept Gift from Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc. of 5,000 for the 2018 City of Lights Holiday Celebration
Adopt: Vote-Accept Gift from Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc. of 5,000 for the 2018 City of Lights Holiday Celebration
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). 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. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Cirillo)
Order-60 day trial (various)
Adopt: Order-60 day trial (various)
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). 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. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Kennedy)
Environment & Flood Issues SC October 23, 2018
Refer to DPD to develop program to discourage the use of plastic straws in the City
Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy to refer to DPD to develop program to discourage the use of plastic straws in the City. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy to refer to DPD to develop program to discourage the use of plastic straws in the City. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Accept the report: Environment & Flood Issues SC October 23, 2018
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Milinazzo, 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
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Conway)
Misc. - Brenda Gould (Habitat for Humanity) extend appreciation regarding pocket park on Franklin Street in the Acre...
Refer to the City Manager: Misc. - Brenda Gould (Habitat for Humanity) extend appreciation regarding pocket park on Franklin Street in the Acre...
In Council, Motion to refer to City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier. 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 City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Name park Franklin Street Green: Misc. - Brenda Gould (Habitat for Humanity) extend appreciation regarding pocket park on Franklin Street in the...
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo to name park Franklin Street Green. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo to name park Franklin Street Green. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
Misc. - JR Management for benefit of Marilyn Ortiz request installation of handicap parking sign at 276 West Sixth...
Refer to Traffic Engineer: Misc. - JR Management for benefit of Marilyn Ortiz request installation of handicap parking sign at 276 West Sixth Street
In Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, 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 Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Misc. - Ronald Namwanja request installation of street light on existing pole located at 914 Lakeview Avenue
Refer to Traffic Engineer: Misc. - Ronald Namwanja request installation of street light on existing pole located at 914 Lakeview Avenue
In Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, 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 Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Misc. - Victory Chapel (Craig Gardner) request permission to use public building for community event
Refer to the City Manager: Misc. - Victory Chapel (Craig Gardner) request permission to use public building for community event
In Council, Motion to refer to City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, 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 City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Ask the City Manager to place Andover Street on schedule to replace and/or repair sidewalks to handicap specifications
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to place Andover Street on schedule to replace and/or repair sidewalks to handicap specifications
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 David Conway; 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 provide a report regarding the status of the development on Ellis Avenue and in addition...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the status of the development on Ellis Avenue and in addition...
In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager/Zoning 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 John J. Leahy and Rodney M. Elliott; John J. Leahy is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager/Zoning SC. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy)
Refer to Zoning SC: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the status of the development on Ellis Avenue and in addition provide...
Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Milinazzo to refer to Zoning SC. 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 by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Milinazzo to refer to Zoning SC. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to review the potential to privatize some or all of the custodial and/or maintenance services...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to review the potential to privatize some or all of the custodial and/or maintenance services at...
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager/Auditor, Clerk & Personnel SC. 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/Auditor, Clerk & Personnel SC. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Cirillo)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, 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 City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
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