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March 12, 2019
11 recorded votes, 9 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 March 5th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting March 5th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, 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, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
National Grid - Request installation of electric conduits on Quebec Street between Blossom and Maple Streets
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request installation of electric conduits on Quebec Street between Blossom and Maple Streets
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
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. 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 accept and place on file” by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Mercier)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. Rules suspended to add (1) request of HHS, with no objection. 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. Elliott. Rules suspended to add (1) request of HHS, with no objection. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
Vote-Authorize Mgr. Ex. MOU MVEA Wastewater Unit I 7.1.18-6.30.21
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Mgr. Ex. MOU MVEA Wastewater Unit I 7.1.18-6.30.21
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Milinazzo)
Ordinance-Delete two PT and Create one FT Clinical Recovery Specialist in HHS Dept
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Delete two PT and Create one FT Clinical Recovery Specialist in HHS Dept
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 26, 2019 at 7 PM 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.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 26, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Senior Citizens SC March 12, 2019
Accept the report: Senior Citizens SC March 12, 2019
Motion to adopt motion of subcommittee and accept as a report of progress by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to adopt motion of subcommittee and accept as a report of progress by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
Claim - (1) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claim - (1) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Leahy, 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
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Kennedy)
Misc. - Simply Dental of Lowell (Don Booth - NH Signs) request installation of overhanging sign at 155 Market Street
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Simply Dental of Lowell (Don Booth - NH Signs) request installation of overhanging sign at 155 Market Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department implement a “Resident Satisfaction Survey” to assess community...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department implement a “Resident Satisfaction Survey” to assess community...
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: Cirillo, second: Elliott)
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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