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January 8, 2019
2 meetings this evening, 24 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Lowell City Council · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
Note on these minutes: Edward Kennedy is listed as absent at the opening roll call but is named as moving or seconding a motion later in the meeting, so MassVoter counts Edward Kennedy as present. Vice Chair Vesna Nuon presiding.
Present: Vesna Nuon, Karen Cirillo, David Conway, Rodney M. Elliott, Edward Kennedy, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, James Milinazzo
Absent: William Samaras
2 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
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, Vice Chair Nuon 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 (5:05 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Kennedy, M. Samaras). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Elliott, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, NuonThe roll call lists Edward Kennedy as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Vice Chair Nuon 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 (5:05 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Kennedy, M. Samaras). So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn in Executive Session by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Kennedy. 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Kennedy)
Lowell City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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
22 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Minutes of Cannabis Control SC December 18th; City Council Meeting December 18th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Cannabis Control SC December 18th; City Council Meeting December 18th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Petition Response
Accept and place on file: Petition Response
In City Council, 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, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Communication-Accept resignation of Caitlin Nover from Conservation Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication-Accept resignation of Caitlin Nover from Conservation Commission
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, 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 accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Communication-Appoint Perry Downs to Conservation Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication-Appoint Perry Downs to Conservation Commission
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. 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. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Communication-Appoint Muriel Parseghian to Pollard Memorial Library Board of Trustees
Approve: Communication-Appoint Muriel Parseghian to Pollard Memorial Library Board of Trustees
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy. 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. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Communication-Reappoint Marieanne Gries to Pollard Memorial Library Board of Trustees
Approve: Communication-Reappoint Marieanne Gries to Pollard Memorial Library Board of Trustees
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy. 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. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Vote-Accept Gift from LHA's nonprofit affiliate Operation Returning Veterans, Inc. of 995.00 to Veterans Commission
Adopt: Vote-Accept Gift from LHA's nonprofit affiliate Operation Returning Veterans, Inc. of 995.00 to Veterans Commission
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)
Vote-Amend TIF Agreement between Kronos Inc and CP Assoc. LLC by amending property owner to CH LH Crosspoint Owner...
Adopt: Vote-Amend TIF Agreement between Kronos Inc and CP Assoc. LLC by amending property owner to CH LH Crosspoint Owner LLC-900 Chelmsford St
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Conway, 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. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
Order-60 Day Trial-South Street
Adopt: Order-60 Day Trial-South Street
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, 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. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Transportation SC January 7, 2019
Accept the report: Transportation SC January 7, 2019
Motion to adopt motion and to accept the report as a report of progress 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
“Motion to adopt motion and to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
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. 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 Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Misc. - Garibaldy Cruz (Infante Grocery) request installation of "15 Minute Parking" sign at 198 Broadway Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Garibaldy Cruz (Infante Grocery) request installation of "15 Minute Parking" sign at 198 Broadway Street
In Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Cirillo, 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. Cirillo, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Mercier)
Misc. - Enterprise Bank (Luke Bouchard - Facility Mgr.) request installation of two overhanging signs; one at the...
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Enterprise Bank (Luke Bouchard - Facility Mgr.) request installation of two overhanging signs; one at the...
In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. 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. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Nuon)
Misc. - Linnett Vega (For benefit of Silvia Flores) request installation of handicap parking sign at 22 North Street, #2
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Linnett Vega (For benefit of Silvia Flores) request installation of handicap parking sign at 22 North...
In Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. 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. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Nuon)
FirstLight (Joyce Consulting Group) - Request permission to install underground fiber optic conduits at...
Send to a public hearing: FirstLight (Joyce Consulting Group) - Request permission to install underground fiber optic conduits at intersections of...
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on January 22, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Elliott, 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
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on January 22, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to establish a working group to examine Judicial Center parking in the Hamilton Canal District...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to establish a working group to examine Judicial Center parking in the Hamilton Canal District...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call Vote 6 yeas, 3 nays (C. Conway, C. Elliott, C. Mercier). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Kennedy, Leahy, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasNo: Conway, Elliott, MercierThe roll call names the no votes and gives 6 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call Vote 6 yeas, 3 nays (C. Conway, C. Elliott, C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to provide update regarding progress on the Hamilton Canal Innovative District and schedule a...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide update regarding progress on the Hamilton Canal Innovative District and schedule a tour...
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: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to explore establishing pay maternity and family leave policy
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to explore establishing pay maternity and family leave policy
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, 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. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to explore possibility of using revenues from recreational marijuana sales to repair municipal...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to explore possibility of using revenues from recreational marijuana sales to repair municipal...
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: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to have a Handicap Parking sign installed at 438 Central Street for the benefit of Maria Menessis
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have a Handicap Parking sign installed at 438 Central Street for the benefit of Maria Menessis
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: Milinazzo, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the Hamilton Canal Innovative District parking garage; outlining...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the Hamilton Canal Innovative District parking garage; outlining...
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn 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 Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
From the Lowell City Council’s official minutes, posted by the City Clerk in the city’s Agenda Center (City Council). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: the City of Lowell’s official councilor headshots, from each councilor’s page in the city’s staff directory (linked from “Meet the City Council” on lowellma.gov).
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