MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
June 11, 2019
40 recorded votes, 27 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
Discussion - Regarding filling position of City Auditor
Discuss Item #9.1 along with this item: Discussion - Regarding filling position of City Auditor
In City Council, Motion by M. Samaras, seconded by C. Milinazzo to discuss Item #9.1 along with this item. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion by M. Samaras, seconded by C. Milinazzo to discuss Item #9.1 along with this item. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Milinazzo)
Proceed with hiring Auditor in the same manner as done previously regarding advertising and accepting resumes; in addition ad CPA to job...
Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo to proceed with hiring Auditor in the same manner as done previously regarding advertising and accepting resumes; in addition ad CPA to job description if not already in there. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo to proceed with hiring Auditor in the same manner as done previously regarding advertising and accepting resumes; in addition ad CPA to job description if not already in there. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Place advertising for the position for three weeks
Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier to place advertising for the position for three weeks. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier to place advertising for the position for three weeks. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Advertise with a salary range of $100,000 to $111,000
Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Kennedy to advertise with a salary range of $100,000 to $111,000. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Kennedy to advertise with a salary range of $100,000 to $111,000. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Kennedy)
Provide different languages in posting of advertising if the need arises and that it would not delay any posting of advertising
Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy to provide different languages in posting of advertising if the need arises and that it would not delay any posting of advertising. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Mercier). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Leahy, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasNo: MercierThe roll call names the no votes and gives 8 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy to provide different languages in posting of advertising if the need arises and that it would not delay any posting of advertising. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Adjust range of salary for Auditor to fit in budget description being $113,000
Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Kennedy to adjust range of salary for Auditor to fit in budget description being $113,000. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Kennedy to adjust range of salary for Auditor to fit in budget description being $113,000. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Kennedy)
Allow one week for administration to formulate recommendation for interim auditor
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to allow one week for administration to formulate recommendation for interim auditor. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to allow one week for administration to formulate recommendation for interim auditor. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Have administration request services of Bob Healy
Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo to have administration request services of Bob Healy. Defeated by Roll Call vote, 2 yeas, 7 nays (C. Conway, C. Elliott, C. Leahy, C. Mercier, C. Milinazzo, C. Nuon, M. Samaras). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, KennedyNo: Conway, Elliott, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call names the no votes and gives 2 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo to have administration request services of Bob Healy. Defeated by Roll Call vote, 2 yeas, 7 nays (C. Conway, C. Elliott, C. Leahy, C. Mercier, C. Milinazzo, C. Nuon, M. Samaras). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Minutes of Technology & Utilities SC May 28th; City Council Meeting May 28th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Technology & Utilities SC May 28th; City Council Meeting May 28th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Cirillo, 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. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Nuon)
Ordinance-Amend Zoning by extending LI District to include all of 264, 266 Plain St and 58 Montreal St
Continue the hearing: Ordinance-Amend Zoning by extending LI District to include all of 264, 266 Plain St and 58 Montreal St
Motion to continue public hearing until June 25, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to continue public hearing until June 25, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Milinazzo)
VOTE-AUTHORIZE FY20 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS
Adopt: VOTE-AUTHORIZE FY20 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS
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)
LOAN ORDER-FY2020 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Refer to Clerk’s Office: LOAN ORDER-FY2020 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Motion to adopt and refer to Clerk’s Office for 20 days by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
LOAN ORDER –WASTEWATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS $67,000,000
Refer to Clerk’s Office: LOAN ORDER –WASTEWATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS $67,000,000
Motion to adopt and refer to Clerk’s Office for 20 days by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Elliott. 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. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Elliott)
LOAN ORDER-WATER ENTERPRISE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS $45,000,000
Refer to Clerk’s Office: LOAN ORDER-WATER ENTERPRISE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS $45,000,000
Motion to adopt and refer to Clerk’s Office for 20 days by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. 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. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Nuon)
ORDINANCE-AMEND s.28-42 LPD TRAINING ACCT REVOLVING FUND
Adopt: ORDINANCE-AMEND s.28-42 LPD TRAINING ACCT REVOLVING FUND
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
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)
Communication-Appoint Greg Studwell to the Sustainability Council
Approve: Communication-Appoint Greg Studwell to the Sustainability Council
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Elliott)
Communication-Reappoint Philip L. Shea to Lowell Housing Authority
Approve: Communication-Reappoint Philip L. Shea to Lowell Housing Authority
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. 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, read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. M. Samaras included on added out of state travel for MIS without objections. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. M. Samaras included on added out of state travel for MIS without objections. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Nuon)
VOTE-ENDORSE THE FY20-FY24 CAPITAL PLAN. (Cont. from 5/28/19)
Adopt: VOTE-ENDORSE THE FY20-FY24 CAPITAL PLAN. (Cont. from 5/28/19)
Motion to adopt as amended by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt as amended by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Accept gift of 1,000 from Circle Health Lowell General Hospital to the Health Department
Adopt: Vote-Accept gift of 1,000 from Circle Health Lowell General Hospital to the Health Department
Motion to adopt as amended by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt as amended by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Auth. CM Ex. License Agreement Powerhouse Juice LLC-120 Merrimack St-Sidewalk Seating
Adopt: Vote-Auth. CM Ex. License Agreement Powerhouse Juice LLC-120 Merrimack St-Sidewalk Seating
Motion to adopt as amended by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt as amended by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
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. 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)
Bundle Items #8.2 to #8.6
Motion to bundle Items #8.2 to #8.6 by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to bundle Items #8.2 to #8.6 by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
National Grid/Verizon NE - request installation of (1) JO Pole located at 12 Manchester Street
Send to a public hearing: National Grid/Verizon NE - request installation of (1) JO Pole located at 12 Manchester Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 25, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 25, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
National Grid/Verizon NE - request installation of (1) JO Pole located at Manchester and Quebec Streets
Send to a public hearing: National Grid/Verizon NE - request installation of (1) JO Pole located at Manchester and Quebec Streets
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 25, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 25, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
National Grid/Verizon NE - request installation of (1) JO Pole located on Court Street
Send to a public hearing: National Grid/Verizon NE - request installation of (1) JO Pole located on Court Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 25, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 25, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
National Grid/Verizon NE - request installation of (1) JO Pole on Lundberg Street
Send to a public hearing: National Grid/Verizon NE - request installation of (1) JO Pole on Lundberg Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 25, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 25, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Waveguide (for Extenet Systems, Inc.) - request installation of cell antenna at Pawtucket Street Bridge over...
Send to a public hearing: Waveguide (for Extenet Systems, Inc.) - request installation of cell antenna at Pawtucket Street Bridge over Northern...
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 25, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 25, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Request: City Council begin process to fill the position of City Auditor
Refer to the Mayor: Request: City Council begin process to fill the position of City Auditor
In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzo, referred to Mayor. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzo, referred to Mayor. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to meet with City Solicitor to develop a process to release the minutes of “Executive Sessions”...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to meet with City Solicitor to develop a process to release the minutes of “Executive Sessions”...
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: Conway, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to provide City Council with a city-wide yard waste pick-up schedule for the summer months
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide City Council with a city-wide yard waste pick-up schedule for the summer months
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: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to have Transportation Engineer find ways and means to promote public safety for the walking...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Transportation Engineer find ways and means to promote public safety for the walking...
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: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Provide Transportation SC with final report
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to provide Transportation SC with final report. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to provide Transportation SC with final report. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department install “No Loitering; No Trespassing; Police Take Notice “signs on...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department install “No Loitering; No Trespassing; Police Take Notice “signs on City...
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: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to evaluate weekly yard waste pick-up during July and August
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to evaluate weekly yard waste pick-up during July and August
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department help the Lowell Canalwaters Cleaners find a place for compostable...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department help the Lowell Canalwaters Cleaners find a place for compostable yard...
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department work with the Lowell art community to paint the hopscotch game on...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department work with the Lowell art community to paint the hopscotch game on...
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to instruct proper department look into a traffic alert protocol to alert residents of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to instruct proper department look into a traffic alert protocol to alert residents of...
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: Samaras, second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
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