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February 5, 2019
2 meetings this evening, 19 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: Rodney M. Elliott 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 Rodney M. Elliott as present. Mayor William Samaras presiding.
Present: William Samaras, Vesna Nuon, Karen Cirillo, Rodney M. Elliott, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, James Milinazzo
Absent: David Conway, Edward Kennedy
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, M. Samaras stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Milinazzo to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and adjourn from Executive Session (5:15 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 6 yeas, 3 absent (C. Conway, C. Elliott, C. Kennedy). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call lists Rodney M. Elliott as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“In City Council, M. Samaras stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Milinazzo to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and adjourn from Executive Session (5:15 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 6 yeas, 3 absent (C. Conway, C. Elliott, C. Kennedy). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Milinazzo)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn in Executive Session by C. Mercier, 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 in Executive Session by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
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
17 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Minutes of City Council Meeting January 29th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting January 29th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” 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 City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Milinazzo, 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 City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Cirillo)
Communication-Accept resignation of Patricia Sullivan Talty from Lowell Housing Authority
Accept and place on file: Communication-Accept resignation of Patricia Sullivan Talty from Lowell Housing Authority
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Communication-Appoint Philip L. Shea to Lowell Housing Authority to fill unexpired term of Patricia Sullivan Talty
Approve: Communication-Appoint Philip L. Shea to Lowell Housing Authority to fill unexpired term of Patricia Sullivan Talty
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Communication-Appoint Caleb Cheng to Planning Board as Associate Member
Approve: Communication-Appoint Caleb Cheng to Planning Board as Associate Member
In City Council, read, 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, Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
Communication-Reappoint Kathleen Cullen-Lutter to Board of Health
Approve: Communication-Reappoint Kathleen Cullen-Lutter to Board of Health
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Vote-Accept Gift from the Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School PTA in memory of Lt. Patrick Burns for use by the...
Adopt: Vote-Accept Gift from the Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School PTA in memory of Lt. Patrick Burns for use by the Police Dept
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 City Mgr enter into a contract with a Construction Management At- Risk Firm-HCID Parking Garage Project
Adopt: Vote-Auth City Mgr enter into a contract with a Construction Management At- Risk Firm-HCID Parking Garage Project
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 Filing Article 97 Special Legislation for new Lowell High School
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Filing Article 97 Special Legislation for new Lowell High School
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Kennedy)
Order-60 Day Trial (various)
Adopt: Order-60 Day Trial (various)
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Transportation SC February 4, 2019
Accept the report: Transportation SC February 4, 2019
Motion to adopt motions and to accept the report as a report of progress 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
“Motion to adopt motions and to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Claim - (2) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claim - (2) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, 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 City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Misc. - Brandon Matte request reimbursement of towing charges
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Brandon Matte request reimbursement of towing charges
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, 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 City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Request: Resolution that the Lowell Veterans Commission be included in any constructive participation in City...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: Resolution that the Lowell Veterans Commission be included in any constructive participation in City decisions...
In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager/Law Department. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager/Law Department. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Conway)
Request: Parks & Recreation SC meet to discuss renaming of park on Branch Street to Palin Park
Refer to Parks & Recreation SC: Request: Parks & Recreation SC meet to discuss renaming of park on Branch Street to Palin Park
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to Parks & Recreation SC. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to Parks & Recreation SC. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department look into the City of Lowell forming a partnership with The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department look into the City of Lowell forming a partnership with The Kerouac...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, 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. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn 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 Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
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