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January 15, 2019
31 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 Transportation SC January 7th; City Council Special Meeting January 8th; City Council Meeting January...
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Transportation SC January 7th; City Council Special Meeting January 8th; City Council Meeting January 8th...
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. 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. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, 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. Conway, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Milinazzo)
Communication-Reappoint Richard Lockhart to Historic Board (Planning Board Rep)
Approve: Communication-Reappoint Richard Lockhart to Historic Board (Planning Board Rep)
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, 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. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Leahy)
Bundle items #5.1 to #5.9, inclusive and to waive full reading and to adopt all
In City Council, Motion to bundle items #5.1 to #5.9, inclusive and to waive full reading and to adopt all by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to bundle items #5.1 to #5.9, inclusive and to waive full reading and to adopt all by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Auth Superintendent File Statement of Interest to MSBA-Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Adopt: Vote-Auth Superintendent File Statement of Interest to MSBA-Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Auth Superintendent File Statement of Interest to MSBA-Dr. Gertrude M. Bailey Elementary School
Adopt: Vote-Auth Superintendent File Statement of Interest to MSBA-Dr. Gertrude M. Bailey Elementary School
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Auth Superintendent File Statement of Interest to MSBA-Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School
Adopt: Vote-Auth Superintendent File Statement of Interest to MSBA-Fredrick T. Greenhalge Elementary School
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Auth Superintendent File Statement of Interest to MSBA-James F. Sullivan Middle School
Adopt: Vote-Auth Superintendent File Statement of Interest to MSBA-James F. Sullivan Middle School
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Auth Superintendent File Statement of Interest to MSBA-James S. Daley Middle School
Adopt: Vote-Auth Superintendent File Statement of Interest to MSBA-James S. Daley Middle School
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Auth Superintendent File Statement of Interest to MSBA-Lowell High School Freshman Academy
Adopt: Vote-Auth Superintendent File Statement of Interest to MSBA-Lowell High School Freshman Academy
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Auth Superintendent File Statement of Interest-Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School
Adopt: Vote-Auth Superintendent File Statement of Interest-Pawtucketville Memorial Elementary School
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Auth Superintendent File Statement of Interest-S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School
Adopt: Vote-Auth Superintendent File Statement of Interest-S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Auth Superintendent File Statement of Interest-STEM Academy at Rogers School
Adopt: Vote-Auth Superintendent File Statement of Interest-STEM Academy at Rogers School
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Authorize Mgr Accept Gift of 5,000 from Friends of Lowell Council on Aging of 5,000 for use towards purchasing...
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Mgr Accept Gift of 5,000 from Friends of Lowell Council on Aging of 5,000 for use towards purchasing new bus for Senior Center
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Milinazzo)
Vote-Authorize Mgr Ex. License Agreement Lowell Telecommunications Corp.-246 Market St. overhanging sign
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Mgr Ex. License Agreement Lowell Telecommunications Corp.-246 Market St. overhanging sign
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)
Vote-Authorize Mgr Ex. License Agreement Purple Carrot Bread Co LLC-107 Merrimack St. overhanging sign
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Mgr Ex. License Agreement Purple Carrot Bread Co LLC-107 Merrimack St. overhanging sign
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)
Zoning SC January 15, 2019
Accept the report: Zoning SC January 15, 2019
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Misc. - Minas Lunch Corporation (Nilo Cunha) request installation of (3) 15 Minute Parking signs 191 Appleton Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Minas Lunch Corporation (Nilo Cunha) request installation of (3) 15 Minute Parking signs 191 Appleton Street
In Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
National Grid/Verizon NE - Request installation of new utility pole and underground conduit at 97 Tanner Street
Send to a public hearing: National Grid/Verizon NE - Request installation of new utility pole and underground conduit at 97 Tanner Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on January 29, 2019 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 January 29, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department provide the City Council with a list of all City owned and State...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department provide the City Council with a list of all City owned and State...
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)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department inspect all City owned pedestrian crossing signs to see if they are...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department inspect all City owned pedestrian crossing signs to see if they are...
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..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to contact the State to inspect all State owned pedestrian crossing signs to see if they are...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to contact the State to inspect all State owned pedestrian crossing signs to see if they are...
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: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to direct the proper department to replant, in the Spring, the cherry blossom trees outside of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to direct the proper department to replant, in the Spring, the cherry blossom trees outside of the...
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: Cirillo, second: Milinazzo)
Request: City Council vote to place a moratorium on any additional Host Community Agreements on any marijuana...
Motion: Request: City Council vote to place a moratorium on any additional Host Community Agreements on any marijuana cultivation or medical...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, defeated per Roll Call vote 3 yeas, 6 nays (C. Cirillo, C. Kennedy, C. Leahy, C. Milinazzo, C. Nuon, M. Samaras). So voted.
Yes: Conway, Elliott, MercierNo: Cirillo, Kennedy, Leahy, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call names the no votes and gives 3 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, defeated per Roll Call vote 3 yeas, 6 nays (C. Cirillo, C. Kennedy, C. Leahy, C. Milinazzo, C. Nuon, M. Samaras). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department prepare a traffic safety study regarding the intersection of Foster...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department prepare a traffic safety study regarding the intersection of Foster and...
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: Conway, second: Leahy)
Request: City Auditor provide a written explanation and report for noncompliance issues found during the recent...
Refer to City Auditor: Request: City Auditor provide a written explanation and report for noncompliance issues found during the recent school...
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Auditor. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Leahy). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasNo: LeahyThe 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, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Auditor. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Cirillo)
Request: City Council draft a resolution in support of Massachusetts Senate Docket 101, an act providing rightful...
Refer to Law Department: Request: City Council draft a resolution in support of Massachusetts Senate Docket 101, an act providing rightful...
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to Law Department. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to Law Department. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to explore the possibility of assisting areas within Lowell National Historic Park with upkeep...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to explore the possibility of assisting areas within Lowell National Historic Park with upkeep...
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 William Samaras and Vesna Nuon; William Samaras is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras)
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 M. Samaras, seconded by C. Milinazzo to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and adjourn from Executive Session (9:20 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Vice Chair Nuon stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by M. Samaras, seconded by C. Milinazzo to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and adjourn from Executive Session (9:20 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Milinazzo)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn in Executive Session by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn in Executive Session by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
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