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February 26, 2019
24 recorded votes, 16 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 City Council Meeting February 14th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting February 14th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. 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. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Vote-Reappoint Bryan Perry to the position of City Auditor. (Cont. from February 14, 2019)
Approve: Vote-Reappoint Bryan Perry to the position of City Auditor. (Cont. from February 14, 2019)
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)
Refer Auditor report upon completion to Finance SC
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to refer Auditor report upon completion to Finance SC. 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to refer Auditor report upon completion to Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Vote-Accept MGL c.40 s.5B 4th paragraph
Adopt: Vote-Accept MGL c.40 s.5B 4th paragraph
Motion to adopt by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Nuon)
Ordinance-Quarterly Traffic-January 2019
Adopt: Ordinance-Quarterly Traffic-January 2019
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
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.
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-Appoint Kerry Regan Jenness to Historic Board as Gr. Lowell Bar Assoc. Member
Approve: Communication-Appoint Kerry Regan Jenness to Historic Board as Gr. Lowell Bar Assoc. Member
In City Council, read, 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, Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
Communication-Reappoint Richard Lockhart as Planning Board Mbr and James Wilde as at Large Member to Historic Board
Approve: Communication-Reappoint Richard Lockhart as Planning Board Mbr and James Wilde as at Large Member to Historic Board
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt as to James Wilde 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 as to James Wilde by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Accept.Expend Funds 5,000 from Mass Cultural Council Districts Initiative Funding Grant
Adopt: Vote-Accept.Expend Funds 5,000 from Mass Cultural Council Districts Initiative Funding Grant
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-Auth. CM Ex. Temporary Access Agreement with WinnDevelopment re 193 Jackson St and 239 Jackson St aka Parcel 8...
Adopt: Vote-Auth. CM Ex. Temporary Access Agreement with WinnDevelopment re 193 Jackson St and 239 Jackson St aka Parcel 8 and 9 of HCID, Lowell
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Vote-Establish Municipal Facility Stabilization Fund pursuant to MGL c. 40 s.5B 4th paragraph
Adopt: Vote-Establish Municipal Facility Stabilization Fund pursuant to MGL c. 40 s.5B 4th paragraph
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)
Public Safety SC February 26, 2019
Request Mayor organize fellow Merrimack Valley mayors to request federal assistance to combat drug dealing in addiction in the local area
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to request Mayor organize fellow Merrimack Valley mayors to request federal assistance to combat drug dealing in addiction in the local area. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to request Mayor organize fellow Merrimack Valley mayors to request federal assistance to combat drug dealing in addiction in the local area. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Accept the report: Public Safety SC February 26, 2019
Motion to adopt the motions of the subcommittee and accept the report as a report of progress by C. Milinazzo, 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 adopt the motions of the subcommittee and accept the report as a report of progress by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Mercier)
Claims - (2) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (2) 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)
Misc. - Leena Pen request permission to address Council regarding parking along Wannalancit Street
Refer to the City Manager: Misc. - Leena Pen request permission to address Council regarding parking along Wannalancit Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to City Manager 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 City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Misc. - Lee Properties, LLC (Jonathan Cozzens) request installation of overhanging sign for Bridge Street Laundromat...
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Lee Properties, LLC (Jonathan Cozzens) request installation of overhanging sign for Bridge Street Laundromat...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation 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 refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Misc. - White Street Residents request new Resident Parking Program for portions of Fourth Ave., Mt. Hope St., White...
Refer to Law Department/Parking Department: Misc. - White Street Residents request new Resident Parking Program for portions of Fourth Ave., Mt....
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department/Parking 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/Parking Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
National Grid - Request installation of electric conduits on Quebec Street between Blossom and Maple Streets
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request installation of electric conduits on Quebec Street between Blossom and Maple Streets
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 12, 2019 at 7 PM 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
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 12, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to work with Middlesex North Register of Deeds, Richard Howe, Jr., to compile a report...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with Middlesex North Register of Deeds, Richard Howe, Jr., to compile a report regarding...
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 review boards and commissions to determine whether additional associate and/or alternate...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to review boards and commissions to determine whether additional associate and/or alternate...
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 Vesna Nuon and Edward Kennedy; Vesna Nuon is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have Transportation Engineer revisit the traffic light at the corner of Broadway and...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Transportation Engineer revisit the traffic light at the corner of Broadway and Pawtucket...
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 have proper department provide City Council with a newly drafted 10 year, City of Lowell...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department provide City Council with a newly drafted 10 year, City of Lowell...
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 work with appropriate department to develop a report that will explain how the City complies...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with appropriate department to develop a report that will explain how the City complies...
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: Conway, second: Mercier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Cirillo, 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. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Nuon)
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