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October 30, 2018
21 recorded votes, 19 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call shows 8 present; the minutes add that Mayor William Samaras arrived at 7:25 PM and presided over the rest of the meeting, so he is shown present and left out of the roll calls that list him as absent. Vice Chair Vesna Nuon presiding. William Samaras arrived late (7:25 PM).
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 Environment & Flood Issues SC October 23rd; City Council Meeting October 23rd, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Environment & Flood Issues SC October 23rd; City Council Meeting October 23rd, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” 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, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, 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. 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 accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Communication-Appoint Zoe Arthur to Election Commission
Approve: Communication-Appoint Zoe Arthur to Election Commission
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Samaras). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, NuonThe roll call lists William Samaras as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Samaras). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Vote-Apply.Accept.Expend 182,400 from Executive Office of Elder Affairs for Council on Aging
Adopt: Vote-Apply.Accept.Expend 182,400 from Executive Office of Elder Affairs for Council on Aging
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Samaras). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, NuonThe roll call lists William Samaras as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Samaras). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Vote-Approval and endorsement of the Energy Efficiency Plan for the City of Lowell
Adopt: Vote-Approval and endorsement of the Energy Efficiency Plan for the City of Lowell
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Samaras). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, NuonThe roll call lists William Samaras as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Samaras). So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Authorize CM Execute License Agreement-16 Jackson St.-overhanging sign
Adopt: Vote-Authorize CM Execute License Agreement-16 Jackson St.-overhanging sign
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 (M. Samaras). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, NuonThe roll call lists William Samaras as absent for this vote; left out of it.
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 (M. Samaras). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Vote-Authorize Mgr. Ex. MOU MVEA Inspectors Unit 7.1.18-6.30.21
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Mgr. Ex. MOU MVEA Inspectors Unit 7.1.18-6.30.21
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 (M. Samaras). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, NuonThe roll call lists William Samaras as absent for this vote; left out of it.
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 (M. Samaras). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Vote-Authorize Mgr. Ex. MOU MVEA Unit C 7.1.18-6.30.21
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Mgr. Ex. MOU MVEA Unit C 7.1.18-6.30.21
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 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. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Vote-Authorize Mgr. Ex. MOU MVEA Unit D 7.1.18-6.30.21
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Mgr. Ex. MOU MVEA Unit D 7.1.18-6.30.21
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
Ordinance-Create New Position and Salary of Syringe Collection Program Coordinator at Health and Human Services Dept
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Create New Position and Salary of Syringe Collection Program Coordinator at Health and Human Services Dept
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on November 13, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Cirillo, 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 refer to Public Hearing on November 13, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
Finance SC Joint With Lowell School Committee Finance SC October 30, 2018
Accept the report: Finance SC Joint With Lowell School Committee Finance SC October 30, 2018
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Leahy, 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. Leahy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Conway)
Misc. - Ryan Bettencourt request installation of an overhanging fabric awning for a take-out restaurant (Luke's) at...
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Ryan Bettencourt request installation of an overhanging fabric awning for a take-out restaurant (Luke's) at 1317...
In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department 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 Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Kennedy)
Misc. - Sherri Barboza request installation of 4-Way Stop Sign at the intersection of High and Rogers Streets
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Sherri Barboza request installation of 4-Way Stop Sign at the intersection of High and Rogers Streets
In Council, Motion to refer to Transportation 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 Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department check on lighting along river and canal walkways throughout the City
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department check on lighting along river and canal walkways throughout the City
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 Vesna Nuon; 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 proper department provide a report regarding installation of cameras at intersections...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department provide a report regarding installation of cameras at intersections in...
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 Vesna Nuon; 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 Transportation Engineer provide a report regarding operations of pedestrian crossings...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Transportation Engineer provide a report regarding operations of pedestrian crossings in...
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 Vesna Nuon; 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 City Solicitor prepare proper vote to change election of City Council from 9 current...
Go into executive session: Ask the City Manager to have City Solicitor prepare proper vote to change election of City Council from 9 current...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier for discussion only, referred to an Executive Session. 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 for discussion only, referred to an Executive Session. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Cirillo to remove discussion of the motion to an Executive Session. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Elliott). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasNo: ElliottThe roll call names the no votes and gives 8 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Cirillo to remove discussion of the motion to an Executive Session. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Cirillo)
Request: City Council have Community Teamwork present program being implemented to address youth homelessness in the...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council have Community Teamwork present program being implemented to address youth homelessness in the City
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 Rodney M. Elliott and Rita Mercier; Rodney M. Elliott is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to meet with representatives from RCN to discuss bringing a second option to residents for...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to meet with representatives from RCN to discuss bringing a second option to residents for...
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: Milinazzo, second: Mercier)
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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