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January 29, 2019
26 recorded votes, 26 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 Environment & Flood Issues SC January 22nd; City Council Meeting January 22nd, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Environment & Flood Issues SC January 22nd; City Council Meeting January 22nd, 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 #10.3 out of order
Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy to take Item #10.3 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. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy to take Item #10.3 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Informational - Free Cash Certification
Accept and place on file: Informational - Free Cash Certification
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)
Ordinance-Amend Ch 290 Zoning by extending the Regional Retail District to include 55, 75 and 77-81 Phoenix Avenue
Deny: Ordinance-Amend Ch 290 Zoning by extending the Regional Retail District to include 55, 75 and 77-81 Phoenix Avenue
Motion to DENY by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Kennedy. DENIED per Roll Call vote, 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
Yes: Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call lists Karen Cirillo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Motion to DENY by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Kennedy. DENIED per Roll Call vote, 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Kennedy)
Ordinance-Amend Ch. 9 , Article V Planning Board, s. 9-15 by increasing Associate Members from one to two
Adopt: Ordinance-Amend Ch. 9 , Article V Planning Board, s. 9-15 by increasing Associate Members from one to two
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
Yes: Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call lists Karen Cirillo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Kennedy)
FirstLight (Joyce Consulting Group) - Request permission to install underground fiber optic conduits at...
Refer to Wire Inspector: FirstLight (Joyce Consulting Group) - Request permission to install underground fiber optic conduits at intersections of...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Milinazzo. 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. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Milinazzo)
National Grid/Verizon NE - Request installation of new utility pole and underground conduit at 97 Tanner Street
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid/Verizon NE - Request installation of new utility pole and underground conduit at 97 Tanner Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation 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 Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
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. 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)
Take Item #6.9 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #6.9 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #6.9 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Refer to Law Department to prepare vote to established appropriate account
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Kennedy to refer to Law Department to prepare vote to established appropriate account. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
Yes: Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call lists Karen Cirillo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Kennedy to refer to Law Department to prepare vote to established appropriate account. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Kennedy)
Communication - Planning Board recommendation with respect to change of Zoning Ordinance to extend zoning district...
Accept and place on file: Communication - Planning Board recommendation with respect to change of Zoning Ordinance to extend zoning district...
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 - Planning Board recommendation with respect to amending Code of Ordinances, Ch. 9 (Boards...
Accept and place on file: Communication - Planning Board recommendation with respect to amending Code of Ordinances, Ch. 9 (Boards, Commissions...
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-Reappoint Matthew Donahue, Esq and Marjorie Miller to Lowell Civic Stadium Commission
Approve: Communication-Reappoint Matthew Donahue, Esq and Marjorie Miller to Lowell Civic Stadium Commission
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
Yes: Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call lists Karen Cirillo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Communication-Notification to Marjorie Miller of her designation of Chairperson to Lowell Civic Stadium Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication-Notification to Marjorie Miller of her designation of Chairperson to Lowell Civic Stadium Commission
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” 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 accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Communication-Accept resignation of George DeLuca Hunger Homeless Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication-Accept resignation of George DeLuca Hunger Homeless 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-Reappointments and Appointments to Hunger Homeless Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication-Reappointments and Appointments to Hunger Homeless Commission
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” 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 accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
Yes: Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call lists Karen Cirillo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Vote-Appropriate Certified Free Cash to various accounts
Adopt: Vote-Appropriate Certified Free Cash to various accounts
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
Yes: Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call lists Karen Cirillo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Milinazzo)
Vote-Transfer 10,000 in funds for Inspectors' Overtime in Development Services
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 10,000 in funds for Inspectors' Overtime in Development Services
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
Yes: Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call lists Karen Cirillo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
REPORTS (SUB/COMMITTEE, IF ANY)
Accept and place on file
Motion “To accept and place on file” 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
“Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Kennedy)
Claim - (1) Personal Injury; (1) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claim - (1) Personal Injury; (1) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation 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 refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have Transportation Engineer review the “dangerous” flow of traffic at the intersection of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Transportation Engineer review the “dangerous” flow of traffic at the intersection of...
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 provide a report regarding updated status of the Smith Baker building
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding updated status of the Smith Baker building
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department provide the City Council a plan to design and build Lowell's own...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department provide the City Council a plan to design and build Lowell's own...
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 instruct the DPD to assist the Dwelling House of Hope in finding an appropriate location for...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to instruct the DPD to assist the Dwelling House of Hope in finding an appropriate location for a...
In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, 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. Conway, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Leahy)
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