MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
May 14, 2019
26 recorded votes, 23 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
Suspend the rules
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo to suspend rules to allow Alex Gonsalves to address the body regarding environmental and human rights in Cambodia. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo to suspend rules to allow Alex Gonsalves to address the body regarding environmental and human rights in Cambodia. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Take Item #9.1 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy to take Item #9.1 out of order with understanding that scheduled public hearings will begin at 7:00 PM. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy to take Item #9.1 out of order with understanding that scheduled public hearings will begin at 7:00 PM. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Minutes of City Council Meeting May 7th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting May 7th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Informational - FY18 Audited Financial Statements; FY18 Management Letter; and FY18 SEFA
Accept and place on file: Informational - FY18 Audited Financial Statements; FY18 Management Letter; and FY18 SEFA
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” and refer to Finance SC by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” and refer to Finance SC by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Cirillo)
Ordinance-Amend Chapter 9 Boards, Commissions, Committees by establishing a Monument Committee
Continue the hearing: Ordinance-Amend Chapter 9 Boards, Commissions, Committees by establishing a Monument Committee
Motion to continue public hearing until May 21, 2019 by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to continue public hearing until May 21, 2019 by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ordinance-Create one new full-time grant funded position entitled Project
Adopt: Ordinance-Create one new full-time grant funded position entitled 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)
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. Cirillo. 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. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Cirillo)
Informational Reports
Refer to the Finance SC by C: Informational Reports
D) Informational - FY18 Audit Response – Motion to refer to Finance SC by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“D) Informational - FY18 Audit Response – Motion to refer to Finance SC 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. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call lists Rodney M. Elliott as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Nuon)
Vote-Apply, Accept, Expend MassDEP Grant 7,500.00
Adopt: Vote-Apply, Accept, Expend MassDEP Grant 7,500.00
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call lists Rodney M. Elliott as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Transfer 50,000 to cover spring workload to maintain buildings and street and fleet operations
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 50,000 to cover spring workload to maintain buildings and street and fleet operations
Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call lists Rodney M. Elliott as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Nuon)
Vote-Transfer 50,000 to properly fund Gas and Motor Oil account for FY19 and to purchase necessary supplies for...
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 50,000 to properly fund Gas and Motor Oil account for FY19 and to purchase necessary supplies for Parks Staff
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)
Vote-Transfer 10,000 to cover various financial obligations in Development Services
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 10,000 to cover various financial obligations in Development Services
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)
Rules SC May 14, 2019
Accept the report: Rules SC May 14, 2019
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions of the subcommittee by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. 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. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Misc. - Luana Mazon request removal of handicap parking sign at 400 Gorham Street at corner of 3 Auburn Street
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Luana Mazon request removal of handicap parking sign at 400 Gorham Street at corner of 3 Auburn Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
National Grid - Req. installation of (1) SO Pole at 500 Wentworth Avenue
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Req. installation of (1) SO Pole at 500 Wentworth Avenue
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 28, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 28, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
National Grid - Req. installation of (1) SO Pole on Woburn Street at intersection of Easton Street
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Req. installation of (1) SO Pole on Woburn Street at intersection of Easton Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 28, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 28, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
National Grid - Req. installation of 2-3 inch underground electric conduit 27 West Third Street
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Req. installation of 2-3 inch underground electric conduit 27 West Third Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 28, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 28, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Request: to authorize City Manager hire an expert in construction and procurement methods, including construction...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: to authorize City Manager hire an expert in construction and procurement methods, including construction...
Substitute Motion by C. Milinazzo seconded by C. Nuon to refer back to City Manager to prepare report regarding motions 9.1 and 9.2 to provide further information. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 nays (C. Elliott, C. Mercier). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Kennedy, Leahy, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasNo: Elliott, 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
“Substitute Motion by C. Milinazzo seconded by C. Nuon to refer back to City Manager to prepare report regarding motions 9.1 and 9.2 to provide further information. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 nays (C. Elliott, C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to prepare a report on the status of the bridge reconstruction project on Newhall Street which...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to prepare a report on the status of the bridge reconstruction project on Newhall Street which...
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: Milinazzo, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department install a "15 Minute Parking" sign at 262 Middlesex Street
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department install a "15 Minute Parking" sign at 262 Middlesex Street
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 have the proper department replace the, "No Left Turn " sign for Elm Street in front of the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department replace the, "No Left Turn " sign for Elm Street in front of the...
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 have the proper department work with the theater and arts community to have a Lowell "Letter...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department work with the theater and arts community to have a Lowell "Letter...
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)
Request: Mayor present citations to 2019 Teacher and Paraprofessional of the Year at selected Council meeting
Refer to the Mayor: Request: Mayor present citations to 2019 Teacher and Paraprofessional of the Year at selected Council meeting
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to Mayor. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to Mayor. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding program for police details to be filled by LPD retirees
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding program for police details to be filled by LPD retirees
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)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Leahy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Leahy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo)
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