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November 13, 2018
25 recorded votes, 20 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
Minutes of City Council Meeting November 6th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting November 6th, 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)
Vote-Cancel Council Meetings 11.27.18, 12.25.18 and 1.1.19
Adopt: Vote-Cancel Council Meetings 11.27.18, 12.25.18 and 1.1.19
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call lists Rodney M. Elliott 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. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Communication - FY19 Budget Report YTD (September)
Accept and place on file: Communication - FY19 Budget Report YTD (September)
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Milinazzo, 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
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Elliott)
Take Item #7.1 out of order
Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Milinazzo to suspend rules to take Item #7.1 out of order. 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 suspend rules to take Item #7.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Milinazzo)
Ordinance-Create New Position and Salary of Syringe Collection Program Coordinator at Health and Human Services Dept
Adopt: Ordinance-Create New Position and Salary of Syringe Collection Program Coordinator at Health and Human Services Dept
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted by Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted by Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Cirillo, 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
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Elliott)
Communication-Appoint and Reappoint members to the Hunger Homeless Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication-Appoint and Reappoint members to the Hunger Homeless Commission
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” 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
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Vote-Accept and Expend Municipal Energy Technical Assistance Grant from DOER for up to 12,500.00
Adopt: Vote-Accept and Expend Municipal Energy Technical Assistance Grant from DOER for up to 12,500.00
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. 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. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Mercier)
Vote-Authorize City
Adopt: Vote-Authorize City
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Conway. 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Conway)
Vote-Authorize Mgr. Ex. MOU Local 1705A 7.1.18-6.30.21
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Mgr. Ex. MOU Local 1705A 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 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. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Order-60 Day Trial (Perry Street)
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Order-60 Day Trial (Perry Street)
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for further study and to eliminate 60 Day Trial 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, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for further study and to eliminate 60 Day Trial by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Zoning SC November 13, 2018
Accept the report: Zoning SC November 13, 2018
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress 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
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Bundle Items #9.1 to #9.6, inclusive and refer to proper departments
Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier to bundle Items #9.1 to #9.6, inclusive and refer to proper departments. 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. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier to bundle Items #9.1 to #9.6, inclusive and refer to proper departments. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Claims - (2) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (2) Property Damage
In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, 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 Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Misc. - Jorge Gomez request installation of handicap parking sign at 427 Lakeview Avenue
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Jorge Gomez request installation of handicap parking sign at 427 Lakeview Avenue
In Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, 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 Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Misc. - Luz Vallanilla request installation of handicap parking sign at 95 Lunberg Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Luz Vallanilla request installation of handicap parking sign at 95 Lunberg Street
In Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, 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 Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Misc. - Mildred Kercher request installation of handicap parking sign at 58 Fay Street #1
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Mildred Kercher request installation of handicap parking sign at 58 Fay Street #1
In Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, 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 Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Misc. - Vimalkumar Patel (Pacific Liquors) request installation of (1) "15 Minute" parking sign at 421 Central...
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Vimalkumar Patel (Pacific Liquors) request installation of (1) "15 Minute" parking sign at 421 Central...
In Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, 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 Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Misc. - Kim Hyder request permission to address Council regarding signage and safety concerns in the area of 219...
Refer to the City Manager: Misc. - Kim Hyder request permission to address Council regarding signage and safety concerns in the area of 219...
In Council, Motion to refer to City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, 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. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report from Elections Department regarding updating all voter equipment
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report from Elections Department regarding updating all voter equipment
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: Leahy, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding review of the physical locations of City Hall Departments to...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding review of the physical locations of City Hall Departments to ensure...
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 provide a report regarding evaluation and review of existing City Hall departments to ensure...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding evaluation and review of existing City Hall departments to ensure...
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 provide a report regarding steps that can be taken to increase the availability of parking...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding steps that can be taken to increase the availability of parking in...
In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzo, 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. Milinazzo, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Milinazzo)
Executive Session - Regarding matter of litigation, namely Huot et al v. City of Lowell, public discussion of any of...
Go into executive session: Executive Session - Regarding matter of litigation, namely Huot et al v. City of Lowell, public discussion of any of...
In City Council, Vice-Chair Nuon stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and adjourn from Executive Session (8:32 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Vice-Chair Nuon stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and adjourn from Executive Session (8:32 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In Executive Session, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, 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
“In Executive Session, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
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