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April 2, 2019
31 recorded votes, 25 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 Items #7.2 and #9.5 out of order
Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Leahy to take Items #7.2 and #9.5 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Leahy to take Items #7.2 and #9.5 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Leahy)
Communication - Census Complete Count Committee Kickoff Event
Accept and place on file: Communication - Census Complete Count Committee Kickoff Event
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Motion Responses – Mayor
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses – Mayor
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, 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. Conway, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Cirillo)
Minutes of Economic Development SC March 26th; City Council Meeting March 26th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Economic Development SC March 26th; City Council Meeting March 26th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file the minutes of the City Council meeting” by C. Cirillo, 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 the minutes of the City Council meeting” by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
Take Item #9.7 out of order
Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Milinazzo to take Item #9.7 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Milinazzo to take Item #9.7 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Milinazzo)
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. Mercier. 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. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Vote-Auth. Mgr to negotiate and enter into a contract with Sifi Networks America LLC
Refer to the Technology & Utilities SC by C: Vote-Auth. Mgr to negotiate and enter into a contract with Sifi Networks America LLC
Substitute Motion to refer to Technology & Utilities SC by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Substitute Motion to refer to Technology & Utilities SC by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Milinazzo)
Vote-Authorize CM Approve Mass Mills Easements and License Agreements
Adopt: Vote-Authorize CM Approve Mass Mills Easements and License Agreements
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Kennedy)
Vote-Transfer 95,000 in funds to various accounts in Police Dept to cover training and expenses
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 95,000 in funds to various accounts in Police Dept to cover training and expenses
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Authorize CM Ex. Lease Eastern Bank-Police Substation 50 Central St
Adopt: Vote-Authorize CM Ex. Lease Eastern Bank-Police Substation 50 Central St
Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Elliott)
Order-60 Day Trial (various)
Adopt: Order-60 Day Trial (various)
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Neighborhoods SC Joint with Zoning SC April 1, 2019
Accept the report: Neighborhoods SC Joint with Zoning SC April 1, 2019
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress; to refer to City Manager to establish hotline for code violations; and to refer to City Manager to established working task force regarding zoning in the neighborhoods by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress; to refer to City Manager to establish hotline for code violations; and to refer to City Manager to established working task force regarding zoning in the neighborhoods by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request installation of electric conduits on Quebec Street between Blossom and Maple...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request installation of electric conduits on Quebec Street between Blossom and Maple Streets
In City Council, Motion to adopt and to accept the accompanying report by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to adopt and to accept the accompanying report by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
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. Conway, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Leahy)
Misc. - Elizabeth Silva (Silva's Mini Market) request City Council revert Perry Street back to two-way street
Refer to Law Department/Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Elizabeth Silva (Silva's Mini Market) request City Council revert Perry Street back to...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department/Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department/Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Leahy)
Refer to Transportation SC: Misc. - Elizabeth Silva (Silva's Mini Market) request City Council revert Perry Street back to two-way street
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy to refer to Transportation SC. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy to refer to Transportation SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Kennedy)
Siena Engineering Group Inc. (TC Systems Inc.) - Req. to install telecommunication underground conduit on Gorham St....
Send to a public hearing: Siena Engineering Group Inc. (TC Systems Inc.) - Req. to install telecommunication underground conduit on Gorham St....
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 30, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 30, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Nuon)
Siena Engineering Group Inc. (TC Sytems Inc.) - Req. to install telecommunication underground conduit on Gorham St....
Send to a public hearing: Siena Engineering Group Inc. (TC Sytems Inc.) - Req. to install telecommunication underground conduit on Gorham St....
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 30, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 30, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Leahy)
Axis Engineering Group - Req to place fiber line to service 2 Prince Ave
Send to a public hearing: Axis Engineering Group - Req to place fiber line to service 2 Prince Ave
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 30, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 30, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department install a sign at the First Street side of hill area under...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department install a sign at the First Street side of hill area under surveillance...
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: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department give the City Council an update on the Tour De Lowell race
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department give the City Council an update on the Tour De Lowell race
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to direct City Engineer make it explicit to contractors hired for paving and fixing our streets...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to direct City Engineer make it explicit to contractors hired for paving and fixing our streets...
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: Nuon, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to direct the Parking Department instruct their staff to check pay stations during daily routes...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to direct the Parking Department instruct their staff to check pay stations during daily routes...
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to have the DPD give updated status on the lighting at the Roberto Clemente Baseball Field
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the DPD give updated status on the lighting at the Roberto Clemente Baseball Field
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: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to reach out to the City of Cambridge to see if someone can come speak to the Council about the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to reach out to the City of Cambridge to see if someone can come speak to the Council about 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: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding permitting fees issued by the Board of Parks
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding permitting fees issued by the Board of Parks
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to instruct proper department to check the status of Little League fields in the city in...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to instruct proper department to check the status of Little League fields in the city in...
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to instruct proper department to study the intersection of Bowers St and Fletcher St by St....
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to instruct proper department to study the intersection of Bowers St and Fletcher St by St. George...
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: Samaras, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to instruct proper department work with the
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to instruct proper department work with 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: Samaras, second: Cirillo)
Executive Session - Regarding matter of litigation, namely Huot et al. v. City of Lowell, public discussion of which...
Go into executive session: Executive Session - Regarding matter of litigation, namely Huot et al. v. City of Lowell, public discussion of which...
In City Council, Vice Chair Nuon stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by M. Samaras to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and adjourn from Executive Session (9:00 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Vice Chair Nuon stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by M. Samaras to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and adjourn from Executive Session (9:00 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Samaras)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn in Executive Session by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn in Executive Session by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
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