MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
March 5, 2019
13 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
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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 Public Safety SC February 26th; City Council Meeting February 26th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Public Safety SC February 26th; City Council Meeting February 26th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
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. Cirillo. 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. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Refer report to Housing SC and to request DPD prepare a report regarding use of money made available through the Act as well as request Law...
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Kennedy to refer report to Housing SC and to request DPD prepare a report regarding use of money made available through the Act as well as request Law Department prepare necessary vote to enable referendum vote to establish the Act. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Kennedy to refer report to Housing SC and to request DPD prepare a report regarding use of money made available through the Act as well as request Law Department prepare necessary vote to enable referendum vote to establish the Act. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Kennedy)
Vote-Approve exemption of Peter Finnegan from MGL c. 268A s. 20
Adopt: Vote-Approve exemption of Peter Finnegan from MGL c. 268A s. 20
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Vote-Transfer funds to replace School Dept TV equipment, software and hardware for the operation of the Lowell...
Adopt: Vote-Transfer funds to replace School Dept TV equipment, software and hardware for the operation of the Lowell Educational channel
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)
Wire Insp. - FirstLight (Joyce Consulting Group) - Request permission to install underground fiber optic conduits at...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - FirstLight (Joyce Consulting Group) - Request permission to install underground fiber optic conduits at intersections of...
In City Council, Motion “To adopt and accept accompanying order” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To adopt and accept accompanying order” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - Request installation of new utility pole and underground conduit at 97...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - Request installation of new utility pole and underground conduit at 97 Tanner Street
In City Council, Motion “To adopt and accept accompanying order” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To adopt and accept accompanying order” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Misc. - Pineapple Realty, LLC (Geary & Geary, LLP) request zoning amendment to extend current Light Industrial
Refer to the Law Department to draft proper ordinance by C: Misc. - Pineapple Realty, LLC (Geary & Geary, LLP) request zoning amendment to extend...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department to draft proper ordinance by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department to draft proper ordinance by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to forward School Committee report regarding school playground equipment to appropriate...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to forward School Committee report regarding school playground equipment to appropriate department...
In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzo, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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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 Inspectional Services provide a report regarding winter shoveling ordinance compliance...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Inspectional Services provide a report regarding winter shoveling ordinance compliance and...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have Transportation Engineer review the intersection at Monadnock Avenue and Raynor Street...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Transportation Engineer review the intersection at Monadnock Avenue and Raynor Street for...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Request: Mayor invite Robert Merrill to the Council Chamber to present to him a Citation honoring his recent...
Refer to the Mayor: Request: Mayor invite Robert Merrill to the Council Chamber to present to him a Citation honoring his recent life-saving efforts
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to Mayor. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to Mayor. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Elliott)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
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