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March 26, 2019
27 recorded votes, 22 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
ROLL CALL
Take Item #7.1 out of order
Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #7.1 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #7.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Minutes of Parks & Recreation SC March 19th; City Council Meeting March 19th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Parks & Recreation SC March 19th; City Council Meeting March 19th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. 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. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Vote-Cancel Council Meeting of April 16, 2019
Adopt: Vote-Cancel Council Meeting of April 16, 2019
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Communication
Refer to Finance SC: Communication
In City Council, Motion “To refer to Finance SC” by C. Milinazzo, seconded by M. Samaras. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To refer to Finance SC” by C. Milinazzo, seconded by M. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Samaras)
Take Item #5.3 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott to take Item #5.3 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott to take Item #5.3 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Ordinance-Delete two PT and Create one FT Clinical Recovery Specialist in HHS Dept
Adopt: Ordinance-Delete two PT and Create one FT Clinical Recovery Specialist in HHS Dept
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 8 yeas, 1 abstain (C. Conway). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasAbstained: ConwayThe roll call names the councilors not voting yes and gives 8 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes. David Conway abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 8 yeas, 1 abstain (C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Kennedy)
Refer to the Law Department to draft proper vote to engage vendor: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy to refer to Law Department to draft proper vote to engage vendor and to refer to Technology & Utilities SC for discussion. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy to refer to Law Department to draft proper vote to engage vendor and to refer to Technology & Utilities SC for discussion. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Communication-Appoint Sebastian Nash to Disability Commission
Approve: Communication-Appoint Sebastian Nash to Disability Commission
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. 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. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Vote-Accept and Expend a Rapid LED Streetlight Conversion Grant from the Mass. DOER
Adopt: Vote-Accept and Expend a Rapid LED Streetlight Conversion Grant from the Mass. DOER
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Conway)
Vote-Accept and Expend FY19 Four Earmarked State Funds totaling 1,000,000 from the Dept of Conservation and...
Adopt: Vote-Accept and Expend FY19 Four Earmarked State Funds totaling 1,000,000 from the Dept of Conservation and Recreation for Economic Development
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 present (C. Elliott). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasAbstained: ElliottThe roll call names the councilors not voting yes and gives 8 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes. Rodney M. Elliott abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 present (C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Conway)
Vote-Auth Mgr Ex. Easement to Mass Electric for access to Parcel A off YMCA Drive
Adopt: Vote-Auth Mgr Ex. Easement to Mass Electric for access to Parcel A off YMCA Drive
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Vote-Auth Mgr Ex. License Agreement-Simply Dental of Lowell, PLLC-155 Market St-overhanging sign
Adopt: Vote-Auth Mgr Ex. License Agreement-Simply Dental of Lowell, PLLC-155 Market St-overhanging sign
Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Nuon)
Economic Development SC March 26, 2019
Accept the report: Economic Development SC March 26, 2019
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
Misc. - Renaissance On The River (Karen Lee) request parking along Riverwalk Way be exclusive for residents
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Renaissance On The River (Karen Lee) request parking along Riverwalk Way be exclusive for residents
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Nuon)
Misc. - Myriam Andrade request installation of handicap parking sign at 42 Union Street (back)
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Myriam Andrade request installation of handicap parking sign at 42 Union Street (back)
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Mercier)
National Grid - Request replacement of existing gas main from 474 to 556 Douglas Road
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request replacement of existing gas main from 474 to 556 Douglas Road
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 9, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 9, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Leahy)
National Grid - Request replacement of existing gas main with new plastic pipe along Greendale Avenue to service...
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request replacement of existing gas main with new plastic pipe along Greendale Avenue to service...
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 9, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 9, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Mercier)
National Grid - Request installation of underground electric conduit for lighting on the Aiken Street Bridge
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request installation of underground electric conduit for lighting on the Aiken Street Bridge
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 9, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, 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 refer to Public Hearing on April 9, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to meet with appropriate departments to develop a monetary employee incentive program; which...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to meet with appropriate departments to develop a monetary employee incentive program; which...
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to direct the proper department install two additional signs indicating “area under video...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to direct the proper department install two additional signs indicating “area under video...
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 provide City Council with city-wide Spring cleaning schedule
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide City Council with city-wide Spring cleaning schedule
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 provide City Council with city-wide Spring tree planting schedule
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide City Council with city-wide Spring tree planting schedule
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 re-establish the collective of City Officials meeting with the neighborhood Presidents to...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to re-establish the collective of City Officials meeting with the neighborhood Presidents to walk...
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 place Madonna Circle on the list of streets needed to be addressed due to truck turnaround...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to place Madonna Circle on the list of streets needed to be addressed due to truck turnaround...
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: Mercier, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to update City Council regarding reorganization of the DPW and the Parks Department
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to update City Council regarding reorganization of the DPW and the Parks Department
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: Leahy, second: Mercier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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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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