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February 14, 2019
23 recorded votes, 22 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Note on these minutes: The roll call line reads “7 present, 1 absent (M. Samaras)”, but nine councilors were seated and the first roll call vote is 8 yeas with only Mayor Samaras absent, so eight councilors are shown present. The minutes add that Vesna Nuon was absent after Item 5.3; later roll calls list him as absent and leave him out. Councilor Rita Mercier presiding.
Present: Vesna Nuon, Karen Cirillo, David Conway, Rodney M. Elliott, Edward Kennedy, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, James Milinazzo
Absent: William Samaras
Every vote, in order
ROLL CALL
Take Item #5.3 out of order
Motion to suspend rules by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #5.3 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #5.3 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Nuon)
Remain under suspension of rules to allow discussion regarding Winterfest 2019
Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Leahy to remain under suspension of rules to allow discussion regarding Winterfest 2019. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Leahy to remain under suspension of rules to allow discussion regarding Winterfest 2019. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Leahy)
Minutes of Transportation SC February 4th; City Council Special Meeting February 5th; City Council Meeting February...
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Transportation SC February 4th; City Council Special Meeting February 5th; City Council Meeting February 5th...
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Vote-Cancel Council Meeting of February 19, 2019
Adopt: Vote-Cancel Council Meeting of February 19, 2019
Motion to adopt by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (M. Samaras; C. Noun). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, MilinazzoThe roll call lists Vesna Nuon as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (M. Samaras; C. Noun). So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Kennedy)
Vote-Reappoint Bryan Perry to the position of City Auditor
Refer to the City Council meeting February 26: Vote-Reappoint Bryan Perry to the position of City Auditor
In City Council, Motion to refer to City Council meeting February 26, 2019 by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to City Council meeting February 26, 2019 by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Leahy)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Kennedy)
Communication-Reappoint Aurora Erickson to Historic Board-Historical Society Rep
Approve: Communication-Reappoint Aurora Erickson to Historic Board-Historical Society Rep
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (M. Samaras, C. Nuon). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, MilinazzoThe roll call lists Vesna Nuon as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (M. Samaras, C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (M. Samaras, C. Nuon). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, MilinazzoThe roll call lists Vesna Nuon as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (M. Samaras, C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Vote-Accept MGL c.40 s.5B 4th paragraph
Send to a public hearing: Vote-Accept MGL c.40 s.5B 4th paragraph
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 26, 2019 at 7 PM 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
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 26, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Conway, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Milinazzo)
Vote-Auth CM Ex Temp Access Agreement-150 Douglas Road-surveying services.docx
Adopt: Vote-Auth CM Ex Temp Access Agreement-150 Douglas Road-surveying services.docx
Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (M. Samaras, C. Nuon). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, MilinazzoThe roll call lists Vesna Nuon as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (M. Samaras, C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
Vote-Authorize Submission of Schematic Design to MSBA
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Submission of Schematic Design to MSBA
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Samaras). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Samaras). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Request City Manager have discussions with Cobblestones regarding their concerns and work towards resolution of those concerns
Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway to request City Manager have discussions with Cobblestones regarding their concerns and work towards resolution of those concerns. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway to request City Manager have discussions with Cobblestones regarding their concerns and work towards resolution of those concerns. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Order-60 Day Trial (various)
Adopt: Order-60 Day Trial (various)
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (M. Samaras, C. Nuon). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, MilinazzoThe roll call lists Vesna Nuon as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (M. Samaras, C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Leahy)
Ordinance-Quarterly Traffic-January 2019
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Quarterly Traffic-January 2019
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 26, 2019 at 7 PM 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
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 26, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Resolution-Support Veterans Commission by affording them notice, decisions or actions and opportunities to be heard...
Adopt: Resolution-Support Veterans Commission by affording them notice, decisions or actions and opportunities to be heard on issues affecting vets
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (M. Samaras, C. Nuon). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, MilinazzoThe roll call lists Vesna Nuon as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (M. Samaras, C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department consult with the gas utility company to see if possible to install...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department consult with the gas utility company to see if possible to install gas...
In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (M. Samaras, C. Nuon). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, MilinazzoThe roll call lists Vesna Nuon as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (M. Samaras, C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Conway)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department provide a report regarding the status and progress of all sewer...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department provide a report regarding the status and progress of all sewer, water...
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: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to work with Middlesex North Register of Deeds, Richard Howe, Jr., to compile a report...
Refer to the Council meeting on February 26: Ask the City Manager to work with Middlesex North Register of Deeds, Richard Howe, Jr., to compile a...
In City Council, Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy to refer to Council meeting on February 26, 2019. 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 by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy to refer to Council meeting on February 26, 2019. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to provide update regarding renovations at the Lowell police department headquarters
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide update regarding renovations at the Lowell police department headquarters
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding the previous motion to allow retired policemen to work details
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding the previous motion to allow retired policemen to work details
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: Leahy, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to have the CFO prepare a report highlighting costs associated with salary and wages for the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the CFO prepare a report highlighting costs associated with salary and wages for the...
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 prepare a list of work items that could potentially be completed by an outside contractor...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to prepare a list of work items that could potentially be completed by an outside contractor for...
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)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
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