MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
April 30, 2019
27 recorded votes, 24 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, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, James Milinazzo
Absent: Edward Kennedy
Every vote, in order
Recognition - Cork Ireland Learning City Delegation – Prof. Wooding commented on the progress of the program an...
Establish sister city relationship regarding the Learning City Program
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo to establish sister city relationship regarding the Learning City Program. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo to establish sister city relationship regarding the Learning City Program. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Minutes of Technology & Utilities SC April 23rd; City Council Meeting April 23rd, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Technology & Utilities SC April 23rd; City Council Meeting April 23rd, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Conway)
Take Item #12.2 out of order
Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Elliott to take Item #12.2 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Elliott to take Item #12.2 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Elliott)
Communication - FY19 Budget Report YTD (March)
Accept and place on file: Communication - FY19 Budget Report YTD (March)
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Mercier)
Take Item #12.6 out of order
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #12.6 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #12.6 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Siena Engineering Group Inc. (TC Systems Inc.) - Req. to install telecommunication underground conduit on Gorham St....
Refer to Wire Inspector: Siena Engineering Group Inc. (TC Systems Inc.) - Req. to install telecommunication underground conduit on Gorham St....
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercer, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercer, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Cirillo)
Axis Engineering Group - Req. to place fiber line to service 2 Prince Ave
Refer to Wire Inspector: Axis Engineering Group - Req. to place fiber line to service 2 Prince Ave
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Cirillo)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Vote-Approve and Accept FY14 Earmarked funds 15,000,000 from MassDot for design and construction of Lord Overpass...
Adopt: Vote-Approve and Accept FY14 Earmarked funds 15,000,000 from MassDot for design and construction of Lord Overpass reconfiguration
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 1 nay (C. Mercier), 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Elliott, Leahy, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasNo: MercierThe roll call names the no votes and gives 7 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 1 nay (C. Mercier), 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Order-60 day trial (various)
Adopt: Order-60 day trial (various)
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Ordinance-Amend Chapter 9 Boards, Commissions, Committees by establishing a Monument Committee
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Amend Chapter 9 Boards, Commissions, Committees by establishing a Monument Committee
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 14, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 14, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Nuon)
Refer to Rules SC: Ordinance-Amend Chapter 9 Boards, Commissions, Committees by establishing a Monument Committee
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to refer to Rules SC. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to refer to Rules SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Ordinance-Amend Zoning by extending LI District to include all of 264, 266 Plain St and 58 Montreal St
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Amend Zoning by extending LI District to include all of 264, 266 Plain St and 58 Montreal St
Motion to refer to Planning Board for report and recommendation (May 20, 2019) and to Public Hearing on June 11, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Planning Board for report and recommendation (May 20, 2019) and to Public Hearing on June 11, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Ordinance-Create one new full-time grant funded position entitled Project
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Create one new full-time grant funded position entitled Project
Motion to refer to refer to Public Hearing on May 14, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to refer to Public Hearing on May 14, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Elliott)
Housing SC April 30, 2019
Accept the report: Housing SC April 30, 2019
Motion to adopt motion of subcommittee and to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Motion to adopt motion of subcommittee and to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Mercier)
Disability Commission
Accept the report: Disability Commission
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Nuon)
Motion: Disability Commission
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy for point of personal privilege. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy for point of personal privilege. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
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. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department review ways to improve traffic and pedestrian safety along Salem...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department review ways to improve traffic and pedestrian safety along Salem Street...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department work with the LRTA to find ways of accommodating our community...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department work with the LRTA to find ways of accommodating our community who...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department contact the community stores which are adhering to the plastic...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department contact the community stores which are adhering to the plastic bag...
In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzo, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzo, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department look into providing a concrete base for the monument that is...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department look into providing a concrete base for the monument that is...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Elliott)
Request: City Council pass a resolution in support of Congresswoman Trahan’s efforts to urge US Census Bureau...
Refer to the Law Department/City Manager: Request: City Council pass a resolution in support of Congresswoman Trahan’s efforts to urge US Census...
In City Council, no second needed, referred to Law Department/City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted.
Filed by William Samaras and Vesna Nuon; William Samaras is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to Law Department/City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted..” (Motion: Samaras)
Request: City Council have City of Lowell recognize April 17th as Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day
Refer to the Law Department/City Manager: Request: City Council have City of Lowell recognize April 17th as Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day
In City Council, no second needed, referred to Law Department/City Manager. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted. Filed by William Samaras, Vesna Nuon and Rodney M. Elliott; William Samaras is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to Law Department/City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Elliott)
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