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December 11, 2018
27 recorded votes, 18 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
Recognition - Mayor's 2nd Annual Holiday Festival
Take Items #8.2 and #9.2 out of order
Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon to suspend rules to take Items #8.2 and #9.2 together and out of order and also #8.1 and #10.6 together and out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon to suspend rules to take Items #8.2 and #9.2 together and out of order and also #8.1 and #10.6 together and out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Minutes of City Council Meeting December 4th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting December 4th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. 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. Cirillo. 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. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Informational Report
Take Item #6.1 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy to take Item #6.1 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy to take Item #6.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Communication-Accept resignation of Wayne J. Sevigny Sr
Accept and place on file: Communication-Accept resignation of Wayne J. Sevigny Sr
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. 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. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Communication-Appoint Joanie L. Bernes to Lowell Housing Authority as the Tenant Representative
Approve: Communication-Appoint Joanie L. Bernes to Lowell Housing Authority as the Tenant Representative
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Mercier)
Communication-Reappoint C R Krieger to Hunger Homeless Commission as Ex Officio Member Mayors Designee
Accept and place on file: Communication-Reappoint C R Krieger to Hunger Homeless Commission as Ex Officio Member Mayors Designee
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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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)
Vote-Accept donation of a used van from the LRTA to the Fire Department
Adopt: Vote-Accept donation of a used van from the LRTA to the Fire Department
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Elliott. 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. Leahy, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Elliott)
Vote-Authorize CM Accept Gift from Mico H. Revocable Trust of bronze Indian Maiden sculpture
Adopt: Vote-Authorize CM Accept Gift from Mico H. Revocable Trust of bronze Indian Maiden sculpture
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 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. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Cirillo)
Vote-To increase the Cost of Living percentage rate for the City of Lowell Ordinance Employee's
Adopt: Vote-To increase the Cost of Living percentage rate for the City of Lowell Ordinance Employee's
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)
Vote-Transfer 184,835 to purchase Council on Aging Bus
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 184,835 to purchase Council on Aging Bus
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Vote-Transfer 50,000 to purchase new Animal Control Vehicle
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 50,000 to purchase new Animal Control Vehicle
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 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. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
Order-60 Day Order-Perry Street
Adopt: Order-60 Day Order-Perry Street
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Milinazzo, 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. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Mercier)
Resolution-Opposition of the FCC proposed funding cut for Public Access Stations
Adopt: Resolution-Opposition of the FCC proposed funding cut for Public Access Stations
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 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. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Kennedy)
Ad-Hoc Election Laws SC Final Report
Forward Items #8.1 and 10.6 to an Executive Session for further discussion on December 18, 2018
Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo to forward Items #8.1 and 10.6 to an Executive Session for further discussion on December 18, 2018. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo to forward Items #8.1 and 10.6 to an Executive Session for further discussion on December 18, 2018. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Take Item #10.1 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to suspend rules to take Item #10.1 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to suspend rules to take Item #10.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Take Item #9.1 out of order
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo to suspend rules to take Item #9.1 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo to suspend rules to take Item #9.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Misc. - Amy St. Amaud (Rep. of residents) request City Council improve access to Shedd Park and the J.G. Pyne Arts...
Refer to the City Manager: Misc. - Amy St. Amaud (Rep. of residents) request City Council improve access to Shedd Park and the J.G. Pyne Arts City...
In Council, Motion to refer to City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In Council, Motion to refer to City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to allow Youth Build students under the leadership of artist, Glen Szegedy, to paint and...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to allow Youth Build students under the leadership of artist, Glen Szegedy, to paint and restore...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
C, Cirillo - Req. City Manager provide an update to the City Council regarding what mechanisms that the City has to...
Refer to the City Manager: C, Cirillo - Req. City Manager provide an update to the City Council regarding what mechanisms that the City has to put...
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department review roadways in the City in order to take advantage of the new...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department review roadways in the City in order to take advantage of the new State...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Elliott)
Request: Environment & Flood Issues SC meet regarding groundwater issues and the Clay Brook Heights
Refer to Environmental & Flood Issues SC: Request: Environment & Flood Issues SC meet regarding groundwater issues and the Clay Brook Heights
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to Environmental & Flood Issues SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to Environmental & Flood Issues SC. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to instruct DPD to study downtown this winter and come up with recommendations to attract...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to instruct DPD to study downtown this winter and come up with recommendations to attract business...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon referred to City Manager. So voted.
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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 encourage City Solicitor to engage in mediation with plaintiffs, currently scheduled for...
Go into executive session: Ask the City Manager to encourage City Solicitor to engage in mediation with plaintiffs, currently scheduled for...
In City Council, no second needed, referred to executive session on December 18th. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted. Filed by Vesna Nuon and Edward Kennedy; Vesna Nuon is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to executive session on December 18th. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Request: City Council direct City Manager break out costs of transportation and adult education from cash...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council direct City Manager break out costs of transportation and adult education from cash contribution...
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)
Request: City Council instruct City Auditor to provide members of the School Committee with quarterly reports on the...
Refer to City Auditor: Request: City Council instruct City Auditor to provide members of the School Committee with quarterly reports on the money...
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Auditor. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Auditor. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Kennedy)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Kennedy)
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