MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
December 18, 2018
22 recorded votes, 15 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 December 11th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting December 11th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, 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. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
Take Item #9.1 out of order
Motion to Suspend rules to take Item #9.1 out of order by C. Milinazzo, seconded by M. Samaras. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to Suspend rules to take Item #9.1 out of order by C. Milinazzo, seconded by M. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Samaras)
National Grid/Verizon NE - Request installation of new pole at 198 Riverside Street and Sarah Avenue
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid/Verizon NE - Request installation of new pole at 198 Riverside Street and Sarah Avenue
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Verizon NE - Request installation of underground conduit to replace overhead services at 165 Thorndike Street and...
Refer to Wire Inspector: Verizon NE - Request installation of underground conduit to replace overhead services at 165 Thorndike Street and...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Refer to Transportation SC: Motion Responses
I) 25 MPH Ordinance – Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy to refer matter to Transportation SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“I) 25 MPH Ordinance – Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy to refer matter to Transportation SC. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
J) Traffic Light Sequencing - Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy to refer matter to Transportation SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“J) Traffic Light Sequencing - Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy to refer matter to Transportation SC. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Communication-Accept resignation of Nancy Pitkin-Library Board of Trustees
Accept and place on file: Communication-Accept resignation of Nancy Pitkin-Library Board of Trustees
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Cirillo, 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. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
Vote-Accept Gift of 1,000.00 from Moses Greeley Parker Lectures to Pollard Memorial Library
Adopt: Vote-Accept Gift of 1,000.00 from Moses Greeley Parker Lectures to Pollard Memorial Library
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-Auth City
Adopt: Vote-Auth City
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Conway, 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. Conway, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Milinazzo)
Vote-Authorize City
Adopt: Vote-Authorize City
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)
Vote-Transfer 75,000 due to increases in the number of trials, expert witnesses and other related litigation expenses
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 75,000 due to increases in the number of trials, expert witnesses and other related litigation expenses
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Milinazzo)
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. 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)
Order of Taking-portion of 83 Pevey Street (Parcel 2)
Adopt: Order of Taking-portion of 83 Pevey Street (Parcel 2)
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)
Confirmatory Order of Taking-portion of 91 Pevey Street
Approve: Confirmatory Order of Taking-portion of 91 Pevey Street
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. 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. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Nuon)
Cannabis Control SC December 18, 2018
Accept the report: Cannabis Control SC December 18, 2018
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions of the subcommittee by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions of the subcommittee by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Mercier)
Misc. - Alaina Brackett (Purple Carrot Bakery) request permission to install overhanging sign at 107 Merrimack Street
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Alaina Brackett (Purple Carrot Bakery) request permission to install overhanging sign at 107 Merrimack Street
In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Leahy. 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. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Leahy)
Misc. - Brian Meade, Jr. (Neighborhood Rep.) opposition petition to MassDOT plan to reconfigure RT. 38 intersection...
Refer to the City Manager: Misc. - Brian Meade, Jr. (Neighborhood Rep.) opposition petition to MassDOT plan to reconfigure RT. 38 intersection at...
In Council, Motion to refer to City Manager/Transportation SC for report and recommendation and have City Manager begin discussion with MassDOT regarding progress of project 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 Council, Motion to refer to City Manager/Transportation SC for report and recommendation and have City Manager begin discussion with MassDOT regarding progress of project by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report to the city council and school committee/administration regarding school...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report to the city council and school committee/administration regarding school...
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)
Take Item #8.2 out of order
Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Conway to suspend rules and take Item #8.2 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. Conway to suspend rules and take Item #8.2 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Conway)
Executive Session - Regarding matter of litigation, namely Huot et al v. City of Lowell, public discussion of which...
Go into executive session: Executive Session - Regarding matter of litigation, namely Huot et al v. City of Lowell, public discussion of which...
In City Council, M. Samaras stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and adjourn from Executive Session (8:45 PM). 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
“In City Council, M. Samaras stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and adjourn from Executive Session (8:45 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote, 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn in Executive Session by C. Elliott, 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 City Council, Motion to Adjourn in Executive Session by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Milinazzo)
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