MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
May 21, 2019
30 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, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, James Milinazzo
Absent: Edward Kennedy
Every vote, in order
Minutes of Neighborhoods SC with Zoning SC May 13th; Rules SC May 14th; City Council Meeting May 14th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Neighborhoods SC with Zoning SC May 13th; Rules SC May 14th; City Council Meeting May 14th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. 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. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ordinance-Amended Ordinance Creating Monument Committee-Chapter 9- Boards Commissions Committees (PH continued from...
Adopt: Ordinance-Amended Ordinance Creating Monument Committee-Chapter 9- Boards Commissions Committees (PH continued from 5/14/19)
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. 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. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Refer to Housing SC to review Planning Board decision with possible action
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to refer to Housing SC to review Planning Board decision with possible action. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to refer to Housing SC to review Planning Board decision with possible action. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Refer to Law Department to review possible violations of Planning Board decision and proposed action
Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Cirillo to refer to Law Department to review possible violations of Planning Board decision and proposed action. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Cirillo to refer to Law Department to review possible violations of Planning Board decision and proposed action. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Cirillo)
Refer to the Law Department to review possible banning of flavored: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to refer to Law Department to review possible banning of flavored and menthol tobacco in the City. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to refer to Law Department to review possible banning of flavored and menthol tobacco in the City. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Informational Reports
Refer to Law Department to draft proper vote to bring before the Council
G) Informational - Open Space Plan – Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to refer to Law Department to draft proper vote to bring before the Council. So voted.
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From the minutes
“G) Informational - Open Space Plan – Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to refer to Law Department to draft proper vote to bring before the Council. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, 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
“In City Council, read, 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)
Vote-Auth City Mgr Ex. Lease Agmt. w Nicholas Sarris as Trustee of One Hundred Seven Merrimack Street Realty Trust...
Adopt: Vote-Auth City Mgr Ex. Lease Agmt. w Nicholas Sarris as Trustee of One Hundred Seven Merrimack Street Realty Trust for 107 Merrimack...
Motion to adopt as amended by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt as amended by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
Vote-Authorize CM Execute License Agreement with Lupoli Companies, LLC for overhanging signs and lights at 165...
Adopt: Vote-Authorize CM Execute License Agreement with Lupoli Companies, LLC for overhanging signs and lights at 165 Thorndike St. at Thorndike...
Motion to adopt as amended by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt as amended by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Vote-Transfer 175,000-Police Dept. to purchase two cars and to cover the purchase of fuel for the remainder of FY19
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 175,000-Police Dept. to purchase two cars and to cover the purchase of fuel for the remainder of FY19
Motion to adopt as amended by C. Conway, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt as amended by C. Conway, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Transfer 890,000-Law to cover costs associated with Workers Compensation and 111F Obligations of the City
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 890,000-Law to cover costs associated with Workers Compensation and 111F Obligations of the City
Motion to adopt as amended by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt as amended by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
(1) Neighborhoods SC joint with Zoning SC May 13, 2019; (2) Technology & Utilities SC May 21, 2019
Accept the report: (1) Neighborhoods SC joint with Zoning SC May 13, 2019; (2) Technology & Utilities SC May 21, 2019
Motion to accept the reports as reports of progress and adopt motions of the subcommittees by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the reports as reports of progress and adopt motions of the subcommittees by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Wire Insp. - Siena Engineering Group Inc. (TC Systems Inc.) - Req. to install telecommunication underground conduit...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - Siena Engineering Group Inc. (TC Systems Inc.) - Req. to install telecommunication underground conduit on Gorham St....
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Nuon, 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 accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Wire Insp. - Axis Engineering Group - Req. to place fiber line to service 2 Prince Ave
Adopt: Wire Insp. - Axis Engineering Group - Req. to place fiber line to service 2 Prince Ave
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Nuon, 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 accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Claims - (1) Personal Injury; (2) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (1) Personal Injury; (2) Property Damage
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 - Request permission to replace existing gas main from 1847 Middlesex Street to Chelmsford town line
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request permission to replace existing gas main from 1847 Middlesex Street to Chelmsford town line
Motion to refer to refer to Public Hearing on June 25, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to refer to Public Hearing on June 25, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
National Grid - Request permission to replace existing gas main on Chelmsford Street between Howard and Liberty Street
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request permission to replace existing gas main on Chelmsford Street between Howard and Liberty Street
Motion to refer to refer to Public Hearing on June 25, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to refer to Public Hearing on June 25, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to explore possibility of establishing a resource recovery station for bulk items now being...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to explore possibility of establishing a resource recovery station for bulk items now being...
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: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to report on Capital Plan regarding a new fire truck at the Stevens Street Fire Station
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to report on Capital Plan regarding a new fire truck at the Stevens Street Fire Station
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 review inspection and enforcement procedures within Development Services to determine if...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to review inspection and enforcement procedures within Development Services to determine if better...
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 add Ames St. and Mill St. in the Back Central neighborhood to the paving list
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to add Ames St. and Mill St. in the Back Central neighborhood to the paving list
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: Cirillo, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to add Western Avenue in the Acre/Highlands to the paving list
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to add Western Avenue in the Acre/Highlands to the paving list
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 add a “Slow-Children At Play” sign on Mt. Washington St. off of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department add a “Slow-Children At Play” sign on Mt. Washington St. off of...
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)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department look into making the vacant lot at the corner of Merrill St. and...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department look into making the vacant lot at the corner of Merrill St. and...
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: Cirillo, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department look into making the vacant lot on Elm St. into neighborhood parking
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department look into making the vacant lot on Elm St. into neighborhood parking
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: Cirillo, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department provide a report to City Council regarding traffic plan surrounding...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department provide a report to City Council regarding traffic plan surrounding...
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: Leahy, second: Mercier)
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. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and to adjourn from Executive Session (8:50 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, M. Samaras stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and to adjourn from Executive Session (8:50 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn in Executive Session by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn in Executive Session by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
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