MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
November 20, 2018
23 recorded votes, 19 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 Zoning SC November 13th; City Council Meeting November 13th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Zoning SC November 13th; City Council Meeting November 13th, for acceptance
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)
Suspend rules in order to present proclamation
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to suspend rules in order to present proclamation. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to suspend rules in order to present proclamation. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
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. Mercier. 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. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Communication-Designate Andrew Hostetler as Chairperson of Council on Aging
Accept and place on file: Communication-Designate Andrew Hostetler as Chairperson of Council on Aging
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Communication-Appoint Linda M. Kilbride to Pollard Memorial Library Board of Trustees
Approve: Communication-Appoint Linda M. Kilbride to Pollard Memorial Library Board of Trustees
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Conway)
Communication-Appoint Bradley Buitenhuys to Conservation Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication-Appoint Bradley Buitenhuys to Conservation Commission
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” 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
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
Communication - City
Suspend rules to allow (2) out of state travel request from LPD to come before body for adoption
In City Council, read, Motion to suspend rules to allow (2) out of state travel request from LPD to come before body for adoption by C. Conway, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to suspend rules to allow (2) out of state travel request from LPD to come before body for adoption by C. Conway, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Cirillo)
Adopt: Communication - City
Motion to adopt all by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt all by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Conway)
Vote-Adopt the Minimum Residential Factor for Fiscal Year 2019
Send to a public hearing: Vote-Adopt the Minimum Residential Factor for Fiscal Year 2019
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on December 4, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on December 4, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Vote-Auth. CM Ex. Limited Access Agreement to Perkins Eastman relative to
Adopt: Vote-Auth. CM Ex. Limited Access Agreement to Perkins Eastman relative to
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 abstain (C. Elliott, C. Mercier). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Kennedy, Leahy, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasAbstained: Elliott, MercierThe roll call names the councilors not voting yes and gives 7 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes. Rodney M. Elliott and Rita Mercier 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. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 abstain (C. Elliott, C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Vote-Auth. CM. Ex. Limited Access Agreement to Skanska USA relative to 75 Arcand Drive
Adopt: Vote-Auth. CM. Ex. Limited Access Agreement to Skanska USA relative to 75 Arcand Drive
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 7 yeas, 2 abstain (C. Elliott, C. Mercier). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Kennedy, Leahy, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasAbstained: Elliott, MercierThe roll call names the councilors not voting yes and gives 7 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes. Rodney M. Elliott and Rita Mercier 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. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 abstain (C. Elliott, C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Kennedy)
Vote-Authorize Mgr. Ex. License Agreement 1317 Middlesex St at Foster St.- Luke's Roast Beef LLC (overhanging awning)
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Mgr. Ex. License Agreement 1317 Middlesex St at Foster St.- Luke's Roast Beef LLC (overhanging awning)
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
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. Cirillo, 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. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
Loan Order-Wastewater Treatment Bond 450,000
Send to a public hearing: Loan Order-Wastewater Treatment Bond 450,000
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on December 4, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on December 4, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Ordinance-Amend Ch. 56 entitled Personnel by amending various sections
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Amend Ch. 56 entitled Personnel by amending various sections
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on December 4, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on December 4, 2018 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Public Safety SC November 20, 2018
Adopt: Public Safety SC November 20, 2018
Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier to adopt the recommendation of the subcommittee and explore expansion of the program in the schools. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier to adopt the recommendation of the subcommittee and explore expansion of the program in the schools. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Accept the report: Public Safety SC November 20, 2018
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Claim - (1) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claim - (1) Property Damage
In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Conway)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding signage and accessibility at polling locations throughout the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding signage and accessibility at polling locations throughout the City...
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Leahy)
Request: Mayor introduce a motion before the School Committee requesting the LHS social studies department write a...
Refer to the Mayor: Request: Mayor introduce a motion before the School Committee requesting the LHS social studies department write a more...
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to Mayor. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to Mayor. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to have DPW provide an update regarding upgrading of City street lights to LED
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have DPW provide an update regarding upgrading of City street lights to LED
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Suspend the rules
Motion to suspend rules by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to discuss recent event as Shedd Park. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to discuss recent event as Shedd Park. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Kennedy)
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