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January 22, 2019
29 recorded votes, 20 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 Zoning SC January 15th; City Council Meeting January 15th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Zoning SC January 15th; City Council Meeting January 15th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, 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. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Take Item #9.1 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo to take Item #9.1 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo to take Item #9.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
Take Item #7.1 out of order
C. Elliott requested that Item #7.1 be taken out of order under suspension. No objections. So voted.
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From the minutes
“C. Elliott requested that Item #7.1 be taken out of order under suspension. No objections. So voted..”
Communication - FY19 YTD Budget Report - December
Accept and place on file: Communication - FY19 YTD Budget Report - December
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Milinazzo, 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. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Elliott)
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. Milinazzo. 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. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Communication-Reappoint JoAnn Howell-CTI to Hunger Homeless Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication-Reappoint JoAnn Howell-CTI to Hunger Homeless Commission
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Kennedy. 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. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Kennedy)
Communication-Appoint Helen Littlefield to Pollard Memorial Library Board of Trustees
Approve: Communication-Appoint Helen Littlefield to Pollard Memorial Library Board of Trustees
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. 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. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, 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, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Vote-Authorize City
Adopt: Vote-Authorize City
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Vote-Authorize Mgr. Ex. MOU Traffic Supervisors 7.1.18-6.30.21
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Mgr. Ex. MOU Traffic Supervisors 7.1.18-6.30.21
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Kennedy)
Vote-Transfer funding for DPW for Public Building, Schools and Fleet
Adopt: Vote-Transfer funding for DPW for Public Building, Schools and Fleet
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Milinazzo)
Resolution-City Council Support Massachusetts Senate Docket 101, the Education Promise Act
Adopt: Resolution-City Council Support Massachusetts Senate Docket 101, the Education Promise Act
Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Mercier)
Animal Advisory Commission Report
Accept the report: Animal Advisory Commission Report
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Conway, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Conway, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Kennedy)
Take Item #4.4 out of order
Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo to take Item #4.4 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo to take Item #4.4 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Environment & Flood Issues SC January 22, 2019
Accept the report: Environment & Flood Issues SC January 22, 2019
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motion supported by the subcommittee by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motion supported by the subcommittee by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Wire Insp. - Verizon NE - Request installation of underground conduit to replace overhead services at 165 Thorndike...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - Verizon NE - Request installation of underground conduit to replace overhead services at 165 Thorndike Street and Highland Street
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Misc. - David St. Hilaire, Jr. request amendment of City ordinances to allow residents to keep miniature pigs as pets
Refer to the Animal Advisory Commission: Misc. - David St. Hilaire, Jr. request amendment of City ordinances to allow residents to keep miniature...
In Council, Motion to refer to Animal Advisory Commission 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 Animal Advisory Commission for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Request: State Senator and State Representatives revisit the State’s bullying policy, Chapter 71, Section 370, to...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: State Senator and State Representatives revisit the State’s bullying policy, Chapter 71, Section 370, to amend...
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager, Education Partnerships SC and Youth Services SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager, Education Partnerships SC and Youth Services SC. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
Refer to the Education Partnerships SC to present bullying program: Request: State Senator and State Representatives revisit the State’s bullying...
Motion by M. Samaras, seconded by C. Mercier to refer matter to Education Partnerships SC to present bullying program. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by M. Samaras, seconded by C. Mercier to refer matter to Education Partnerships SC to present bullying program. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Mercier)
Request: City Council solicit the opinion, through a ballot question, of the voters of the City of Lowell on whether...
Go into executive session: Request: City Council solicit the opinion, through a ballot question, of the voters of the City of Lowell on whether...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, Motion to refer to Executive Session on January 22, 2019 by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, Motion to refer to Executive Session on January 22, 2019 by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Kennedy)
Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Kennedy to refer matter to Executive Session. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Kennedy to refer matter to Executive Session. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to work with the LRTA to incorporate a courtesy button program which will provide buttons for...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with the LRTA to incorporate a courtesy button program which will provide buttons for our...
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 have the proper department review the, "Age Friendly Boston Action Plan 2017" and provide a...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department review the, "Age Friendly Boston Action Plan 2017" and provide a...
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager/Senior Citizens SC. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager/Senior Citizens SC. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Refer to the Senior Citizens SC as well: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department review the, "Age Friendly Boston Action Plan 2017" and...
Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott to refer matter to Senior Citizens SC as well. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott to refer matter to Senior Citizens SC as well. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to report to City Council regarding a plan to reorganize the DPW and the Parks Department
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to report to City Council regarding a plan to reorganize the DPW and the Parks Department
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 instruct DPD to provide City Council with a report regarding all pending and potential...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to instruct DPD to provide City Council with a report regarding all pending and potential economic...
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager/Economic Development SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager/Economic Development SC. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Refer to the Economic Development SC by C: Ask the City Manager to instruct DPD to provide City Council with a report regarding all pending and...
Motion to refer to Economic Development SC by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Economic Development SC by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department look into the installation of a bus shelter at the LRTA stop on...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department look into the installation of a bus shelter at the LRTA stop on Broadway...
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)
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. Milinazzo to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and adjourn from Executive Session (9:30 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, M. Samaras stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Milinazzo to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and adjourn from Executive Session (9:30 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Milinazzo)
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