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April 23, 2019
28 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
Minutes of City Council April 9th; Transportation SC for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council April 9th; Transportation SC for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So Voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So Voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ordinance-Amend Chapter 39 Library, specifically s.39-1 entitled Board of Trustees
Adopt: Ordinance-Amend Chapter 39 Library, specifically s.39-1 entitled Board of Trustees
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)
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.
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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. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So Voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion “To adopt” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So Voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Vote-Accept Chapter 44 s.64 Payment of Bills in Excess of Appropriations
Send to a public hearing: Vote-Accept Chapter 44 s.64 Payment of Bills in Excess of Appropriations
Motion “To refer to Public Hearing on May 7, 2019 at 7PM” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. So Voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion “To refer to Public Hearing on May 7, 2019 at 7PM” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. So Voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
Loan Order-343,399,220 to pay cost of designing constructing equipping and furnishing an addition and reno project...
Send to a public hearing: Loan Order-343,399,220 to pay cost of designing constructing equipping and furnishing an addition and reno project at LHS
Motion “To refer to Public Hearing on May 7, 2019 at 7PM” by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. So Voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion “To refer to Public Hearing on May 7, 2019 at 7PM” by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. So Voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
Order-60 Day Trial (various)
Adopt: Order-60 Day Trial (various)
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)
Motion: Order-60 Day Trial (various)
After further discussion C. Leahy moved, seconded by C. Conway “To have the street revert back to two way whole length of the street” roll call vote 3 yeas, 6 nays (C. Kennedy, C. Mercier, C. Milinazzo, C. Nuon, M. Samaras, C. Cirillo). Motion defeated. So Voted.
Yes: Conway, Elliott, LeahyNo: Cirillo, Kennedy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call names the no votes and gives 3 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“After further discussion C. Leahy moved, seconded by C. Conway “To have the street revert back to two way whole length of the street” roll call vote 3 yeas, 6 nays (C. Kennedy, C. Mercier, C. Milinazzo, C. Nuon, M. Samaras, C. Cirillo). Motion defeated. So Voted..” (Motion: Conway)
Adopt: Order-60 Day Trial (various)
Order – 60 Day Trial then read and adopted on roll call vote 9 yeas. So Voted.
From the minutes
“Order – 60 Day Trial then read and adopted on roll call vote 9 yeas. So Voted..”
Technology & Utilities SC April 23, 2019
Motion: Technology & Utilities SC April 23, 2019
C. Leahy noted there was a motion made “To amend the aggregation program to allow for greener rate which includes Class I REC’s”, seconded by C. Cirillo. So Voted
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From the minutes
“C. Leahy noted there was a motion made “To amend the aggregation program to allow for greener rate which includes Class I REC’s”, seconded by C. Cirillo. So Voted.” (Motion: Cirillo)
Adopt: Technology & Utilities SC April 23, 2019
After further discussion Motion “To adopt motion of subcommittee” on roll call vote 9 yeas. So Voted.
From the minutes
“After further discussion Motion “To adopt motion of subcommittee” on roll call vote 9 yeas. So Voted..”
Accept the report: Technology & Utilities SC April 23, 2019
Motion “To accept as a report of progress” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion “To accept as a report of progress” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Cirillo)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - Replacing new gas main line 37 Greendale Avenue
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Replacing new gas main line 37 Greendale Avenue
In City Council, Motion “To adopt and to accept the accompanying report” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To adopt and to accept the accompanying report” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - Replacing new gas main line Douglas Road
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Replacing new gas main line Douglas Road
In City Council, Motion “To adopt and to accept the accompanying report” by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Elliott. 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 adopt and to accept the accompanying report” by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Elliott)
Claim - (2) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claim - (2) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion “To refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Cirillo. 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. Conway, seconded by C. Cirillo. So Voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Cirillo)
Misc. - Vilmona Maldonado request to address City Council regarding National Prayer date May 2, 2019
Refer to the City Manager: Misc. - Vilmona Maldonado request to address City Council regarding National Prayer date May 2, 2019
In City Council, Motion “To refer to City Manager for report and recommendation” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. 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. Conway. So Voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Request: the City Manager have the proper dept. put a crosswalk across Chelmsford St. to Buck’s Bar at 165 Chelmsford St
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager have the proper dept. put a crosswalk across Chelmsford St. to Buck’s Bar at 165 Chelmsford St
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)
Request: the City Manager make possible naming the North Common Roberto Clemente Park at North Common
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager make possible naming the North Common Roberto Clemente Park at North Common
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)
Request: the City Manager update the City Council on the budget for street line painting and also update City...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager update the City Council on the budget for street line painting and also update City Council...
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)
Request: the City Manager have the Traffic Engineer update the City Council on Perry Street
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager have the Traffic Engineer update the City Council on Perry Street
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, 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. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So Voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Nuon)
Request: the Arts and Culture Sub/Committee meet to have COOL make a presentation
Refer to the Arts: Request: the Arts and Culture Sub/Committee meet to have COOL make a presentation
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to Arts and Culture Sub/Committee. So Voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to Arts and Culture Sub/Committee. So Voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Nuon)
Request: the City Manager/DPD set up meeting with area Chamber of Commerce organizations and the Lowell Plan to...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager/DPD set up meeting with area Chamber of Commerce organizations and the Lowell Plan to develop...
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: Conway, second: Leahy)
Request: the City Manager work with Portuguese community leaders, to discuss options to recognize and honor Deolinda...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager work with Portuguese community leaders, to discuss options to recognize and honor Deolinda...
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: Elliott, second: Kennedy)
Request: the City Manager instruct Water Department provide a report on the conditions of the drinking water...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager instruct Water Department provide a report on the conditions of the drinking water...
In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzo, 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. Milinazzo, referred to City Manager. So Voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Milinazzo)
Request: the City Manager instruct the proper department to work with representatives of the Liberian Community on...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager instruct the proper department to work with representatives of the Liberian Community on the...
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: Samaras, second: Mercier)
Request: the City Manager instruct the proper department to develop standard procedures and protocols for community...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager instruct the proper department to develop standard procedures and protocols for community...
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 C. Nuon stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy “To enter Executive Session for stated purpose and to adjourn from Executive Session” (9 :12 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So Voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Vice Chair C. Nuon stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy “To enter Executive Session for stated purpose and to adjourn from Executive Session” (9 :12 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So Voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion “To Adjourn in Executive Session by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. 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 in Executive Session by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So Voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
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