MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
July 9, 2019
27 recorded votes, 17 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
Take Item #9.2 out of order
Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #9.2 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #9.2 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Presentation - Healthy Aging Initiative
Support advancement of the program: Presentation - Healthy Aging Initiative
Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy to support advancement of the program. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy to support advancement of the program. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Minutes of Economic Development SC March 26th and June 25th; City Council Meeting June 25th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Economic Development SC March 26th and June 25th; City Council Meeting June 25th, 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)
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)
Increase to 45% renewables over 26 month contract
Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy to increase to 45% renewables over 26 month contract. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy to increase to 45% renewables over 26 month contract. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
VOTE-ACCEPT DONATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 78 LEXINGTON AVENUE
Adopt: VOTE-ACCEPT DONATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 78 LEXINGTON AVENUE
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)
VOTE-APPLY, ACCEPT, EXPEND MASSDEP GRANT
Adopt: VOTE-APPLY, ACCEPT, EXPEND MASSDEP GRANT
Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Elliott)
VOTE-AUTH CM EX TEMPORARY ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH BROADWAY STREET HOLDINGS INC RE 234 MT VERNON ST, 268 MT VERNON ST...
Adopt: VOTE-AUTH CM EX TEMPORARY ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH BROADWAY STREET HOLDINGS INC RE 234 MT VERNON ST, 268 MT VERNON ST and 5 FARNHAM ST
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
VOTE-AUTH CM EXECUTE SEWER USE AGREEMENT
Adopt: VOTE-AUTH CM EXECUTE SEWER USE AGREEMENT
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
VOTE-APPROVAL TO EXPAND THE CITY OF LOWELL'S COMMUNITY CHOICE POWER SUPPLY PROGRAM
Adopt: VOTE-APPROVAL TO EXPAND THE CITY OF LOWELL'S COMMUNITY CHOICE POWER SUPPLY PROGRAM
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
ORDER-60 DAY TRIAL (VARIOUS)
Adopt: ORDER-60 DAY TRIAL (VARIOUS)
Motion to adopt by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Nuon)
Economic Development June 25, 2019
Accept the report: Economic Development June 25, 2019
Motion to accept the report as report of progress by C. Conway, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as report of progress by C. Conway, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Cirillo)
Arts and Culture SC July 9, 2019
Accept the report: Arts and Culture SC July 9, 2019
Motion to accept the report as report of progress by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as report of progress by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Claim - (1) Property Damage; (1) Personal Injury
Refer to Law Department: Claim - (1) Property Damage; (1) Personal Injury
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. 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. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to meet with Supt. of Police to develop a plan to re- activate the “Crime Stoppers Hotline”
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to meet with Supt. of Police to develop a plan to re- activate the “Crime Stoppers Hotline”
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: Conway, second: Kennedy)
Request: Monument Committee designate location at City Hall for a monument for Columbian community
Refer to the City Manager: Request: Monument Committee designate location at City Hall for a monument for Columbian community
In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager/Monument Committee. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
Filed by Rodney M. Elliott and Rita Mercier; Rodney M. Elliott is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager/Monument Committee. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott)
Suspend rules to discuss City Auditor selection
Motion to suspend rules to discuss City Auditor selection by C. Milinazzo, seconded by M. Samaras. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules to discuss City Auditor selection by C. Milinazzo, seconded by M. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Samaras)
Extend posting time for three additional weeks in addition to placing ad in Boston Globe
Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo to extend posting time for three additional weeks in addition to placing ad in Boston Globe. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo to extend posting time for three additional weeks in addition to placing ad in Boston Globe. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department install a guardrail or 3 bollards in front of 74 White Street
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department install a guardrail or 3 bollards in front of 74 White 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: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have Law Department provide a report regarding possibility of placing restrictions on large...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Law Department provide a report regarding possibility of placing restrictions on large...
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: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
Request: the City Manager provide the City Council with an update as to the installation of an up-river gauge to use...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager provide the City Council with an update as to the installation of an up-river gauge to use...
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)
Request: the Environmental and Flood Sub/Committee meet with regards to the City of Lowell being at the table during...
Refer to Environment & Flood Issues SC: Request: the Environmental and Flood Sub/Committee meet with regards to the City of Lowell being at the...
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to Environment & Flood Issues SC. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to Environment & Flood Issues SC. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Request: the City Manager have the proper department look into the crumbling concrete where the new Cherry Blossom...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager have the proper department look into the crumbling concrete where the new Cherry Blossom...
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)
Request: the City Manager have the proper department report to the City Council as to the condition of the memorials...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager have the proper department report to the City Council as to the condition of the memorials of...
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)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Suspend the rules
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy to suspend rules to comment on recent letter regarding downtown establishment. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy to suspend rules to comment on recent letter regarding downtown establishment. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Kennedy)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
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