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May 7, 2019
19 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
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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 April 30th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting April 30th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, 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” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Loan Order-343,399,220 to pay cost of designing constructing equipping and furnishing an addition and reno project...
Refer to Clerk’s Office: Loan Order-343,399,220 to pay cost of designing constructing equipping and furnishing an addition and reno project at LHS
Motion to adopt and refer to Clerk’s Office for 20 days by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt and refer to Clerk’s Office for 20 days by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Vote-Accept Chapter 44 s.64 Payment of Bills in Excess of Appropriations
Adopt: Vote-Accept Chapter 44 s.64 Payment of Bills in Excess of Appropriations
Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Cirillo, 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. Cirillo, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Mercier)
Refer to Housing SC: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Elliott to refer to Housing SC and have Law Department prepare vote for public hearing. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Elliott to refer to Housing SC and have Law Department prepare vote for public hearing. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Elliott)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
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-Declare various properties surplus and authorize the City
Adopt: Vote-Declare various properties surplus and authorize the City
Motion to adopt as amended by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt as amended by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
Remove 20 Favor Street item from vote: Vote-Declare various properties surplus and authorize the City
Motion to remove 20 Favor Street item from vote by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to remove 20 Favor Street item from vote by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Vote-Auth CM Execute Purchase and Sale-Parcels A and B from Post 662 VFW to the City
Adopt: Vote-Auth CM Execute Purchase and Sale-Parcels A and B from Post 662 VFW to the City
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-Auth Mgr. Ex. Project Scope and Budget Agmt and Project Funding Agmt between MSBA and City re LHS Project
Adopt: Vote-Auth Mgr. Ex. Project Scope and Budget Agmt and Project Funding Agmt between MSBA and City re LHS Project
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)
Resolution-Support Congresswoman Trahan's efforts urging US Census Bureau to include Khmer, Hmong and Lao
Adopt: Resolution-Support Congresswoman Trahan's efforts urging US Census Bureau to include Khmer, Hmong and Lao
Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Environment & Flood Issues SC May 7, 2019
Accept the report: Environment & Flood Issues SC May 7, 2019
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions of the subcommittee by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions of the subcommittee by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Misc. - Lupoli Companies Thorndike Exchange (Mark Conserva - Metro Sign & Awning) request installation of...
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Lupoli Companies Thorndike Exchange (Mark Conserva - Metro Sign & Awning) request installation of overhanging...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, 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. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Request: the City Manager find ways & means to have Spring St. paved
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager find ways & means to have Spring St. paved
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: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Request: the City Manager direct the proper department to look into options on how to improve the lighting for the...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager direct the proper department to look into options on how to improve the lighting for the...
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: Cirillo, second: Nuon)
Request: the City Manager provide the City Council with a progress update from the Homelessness Task Force
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager provide the City Council with a progress update from the Homelessness Task Force
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)
Request: Mayor present to the Superintendent of Schools and School Committee a letter requesting 5th graders to...
Refer to the Mayor: Request: Mayor present to the Superintendent of Schools and School Committee a letter requesting 5th graders to design shirts...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to Mayor. 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 Mayor. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Elliott)
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, M. Samaras stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and to adjourn from Executive Session (8:30 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call lists David Conway as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“In City Council, M. Samaras stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and to adjourn from Executive Session (8:30 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn in Executive Session 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
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn in Executive Session by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
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