MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
December 4, 2018
29 recorded votes, 21 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
Absent: James Milinazzo
Every vote, in order
Presentation - City of Lights Parade Awards
Take an item out of order
C. Conway moved, seconded by C. Mercier “To take 11.1 Out of Order”. So Voted.
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From the minutes
“C. Conway moved, seconded by C. Mercier “To take 11.1 Out of Order”. So Voted..” (Motion: Mercier)
Minutes of Public Safety SC November 20th; City Council Meeting November 20th; Neighborhoods SC November 26th, for...
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Public Safety SC November 20th; City Council Meeting November 20th; Neighborhoods SC November 26th, for...
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Cirillo, 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. Cirillo, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Mercier)
Vote-Adopt the Minimum Residential Factor for Fiscal Year 2019
Adopt: Vote-Adopt the Minimum Residential Factor for Fiscal Year 2019
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted by Roll Call vote, 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Milinazzo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted by Roll Call vote, 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Milinazzo). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
Loan Order-Wastewater Treatment Bond 450,000
Refer to Clerk’s Office: Loan Order-Wastewater Treatment Bond 450,000
Motion to adopt and refer to Clerk’s Office for 20 days by C. Conway, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted by Roll Call vote, 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Milinazzo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt and refer to Clerk’s Office for 20 days by C. Conway, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted by Roll Call vote, 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Milinazzo). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Cirillo)
Ordinance-Amend Ch. 56 entitled Personnel by amending various sections
Adopt: Ordinance-Amend Ch. 56 entitled Personnel by amending various sections
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote, 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Milinazzo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote, 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Milinazzo). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Mercier)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. ??, seconded by C. ??. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. ??, seconded by C. ??. So voted..”
Informational Reports
Motion: Informational Reports
C. Elliott moved, seconded by C. Nuon “To refer this report to the Finance Sub/Committee”. So voted.
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From the minutes
“C. Elliott moved, seconded by C. Nuon “To refer this report to the Finance Sub/Committee”. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Communication-Appoint Mary Donnelly and Beverly Gonsalves to Council on Aging
Approve: Communication-Appoint Mary Donnelly and Beverly Gonsalves to Council on Aging
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Milinazzo). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Milinazzo). So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Vote-Authorize Mgr. Ex. MOU MVEA II 7.1.18-6.30.21
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Mgr. Ex. MOU MVEA II 7.1.18-6.30.21
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 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Milinazzo). 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 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Milinazzo). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Vote-Authorize Mgr. Ex. MOU MVEA IIP 7.1.18-6.30.21
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Mgr. Ex. MOU MVEA IIP 7.1.18-6.30.21
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Milinazzo). 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. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Milinazzo). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
Vote-Authorizing the filing of Special Legislation to add 3 associate members to the Conservation Commission
Adopt: Vote-Authorizing the filing of Special Legislation to add 3 associate members to the Conservation Commission
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 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Milinazzo). 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 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Milinazzo). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Mercier)
Order-60 Day Trial-Maryl Drive. Registered Speakers
Adopt: Order-60 Day Trial-Maryl Drive. Registered Speakers
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Milinazzo). 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. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Milinazzo). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Ordinance-Amend Ch 290 Zoning by extending the Regional Retail District to include 55, 75 and 77-81 Phoenix Avenue
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Amend Ch 290 Zoning by extending the Regional Retail District to include 55, 75 and 77-81 Phoenix Avenue
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on January 29, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Conway, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on January 29, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Conway, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Cirillo)
Ordinance-Amend Ch. 9 , Article V Planning Board, s. 9-15 by increasing Associate Members from one to two
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Amend Ch. 9 , Article V Planning Board, s. 9-15 by increasing Associate Members from one to two
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on January 29, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on January 29, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Neighborhoods SC November 26, 2018
Accept the report: Neighborhoods SC November 26, 2018
C. Leahy commented that they also discussed operation Rosebud Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“C. Leahy commented that they also discussed operation Rosebud Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Claim - (1) Personal Injury
Refer to Law Department: Claim - (1) Personal Injury
In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Misc. - Eduardo Beato request reimbursement for towing charges
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Eduardo Beato request reimbursement for towing charges
In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
Misc. - Wendy Blom (Ex. Dir. Lowell Telecommunications Corporation) request installation of overhanging sign at 246...
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Wendy Blom (Ex. Dir. Lowell Telecommunications Corporation) request installation of overhanging sign at 246...
In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department 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 Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
National Grid/Verizon NE - Request installation of new pole at 198 Riverside Street and Sarah Avenue
Send to a public hearing: National Grid/Verizon NE - Request installation of new pole at 198 Riverside Street and Sarah Avenue
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on January 8, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on January 8, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Verizon NE - Request installation of underground conduit to replace overhead services at 165 Thorndike Street and...
Send to a public hearing: Verizon NE - Request installation of underground conduit to replace overhead services at 165 Thorndike Street and...
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on January 8, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on January 8, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the Joseph Cady Bicycle Race held at Shedd Park on 11/18/2018...
Take an item out of order
C. Cirillo moved seconded by C. Kennedy “To take 7.1 Out of Order”. So Voted.
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From the minutes
“C. Cirillo moved seconded by C. Kennedy “To take 7.1 Out of Order”. So Voted..” (Motion: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to have City Solicitor draft the proper vote on a resolution in opposition by City Council of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have City Solicitor draft the proper vote on a resolution in opposition by City Council of the...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to consider entering an Energy Savings Performance Agreement aimed at reducing energy costs in...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to consider entering an Energy Savings Performance Agreement aimed at reducing energy costs in all...
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)
Ask the City Manager to instruct the Transportation Engineer to review the efficiency of the traffic light...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to instruct the Transportation Engineer to review the efficiency of the traffic light sequencing...
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)
Request: School Department and/or Law Department provide the Council with a copy of the “soon to be completed”...
Refer to the Mayor: Request: School Department and/or Law Department provide the Council with a copy of the “soon to be completed” fiscal audit of...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to Mayor and the Law Department. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to Mayor and the Law Department. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to take the necessary steps to install a water-level gauge at the Pawtucket Falls
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to take the necessary steps to install a water-level gauge at the Pawtucket Falls
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 Edward Kennedy and Karen Cirillo; Edward Kennedy is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy)
City Manager place Starr Avenue on the paving list
Refer to the City Manager: City Manager place Starr Avenue on the paving list
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, 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. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to instruct proper departments prepare traffic mitigation plans in response to anticipated...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to instruct proper departments prepare traffic mitigation plans in response to anticipated opening...
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: Samaras, second: Cirillo)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Leahy)
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