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July 23, 2019
44 recorded votes, 39 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 Arts and Culture SC July 9th; City Council Meeting July 9th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Arts and Culture SC July 9th; City Council Meeting July 9th, 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)
Order-Vacate, Discontinue and Abandon Lequin Avenue
Refer to Clerk’s Office: Order-Vacate, Discontinue and Abandon Lequin Avenue
Motion to refer to Clerk’s Office for 7 days by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Clerk’s Office for 7 days by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Order-Vacate, Discontinue and Abandon portion of Middlesex St. and portion of Thorndike St
Refer to Clerk’s Office: Order-Vacate, Discontinue and Abandon portion of Middlesex St. and portion of Thorndike St
Motion to refer to Clerk’s Office for 7 days by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Clerk’s Office for 7 days by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Nuon)
National Grid - Req. installation of (1) SO Pole at 90 Old Ferry Road
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Req. installation of (1) SO Pole at 90 Old Ferry Road
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Milinazzo)
Refer site area of Market Basket to Transportation SC for further study and review
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Leahy to refer site area of Market Basket to Transportation SC for further study and review. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Leahy to refer site area of Market Basket to Transportation SC for further study and review. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Leahy)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Milinazzo)
Take Item #5.3 out of order
M. Samaras requested Item #5.3 be taken out of order. No objections. So voted.
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From the minutes
“M. Samaras requested Item #5.3 be taken out of order. No objections. So voted..”
Refer to Finance SC: Motion Responses
Motion to refer to Finance SC for discussion and presentation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Finance SC for discussion and presentation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Communication-Accept resignation of Thomas F. O'Brien from Election Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication-Accept resignation of Thomas F. O'Brien from Election Commission
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)
Communication-Reappoint Clifford R. Krieger to License Commission
Approve: Communication-Reappoint Clifford R. Krieger to License Commission
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 abstain (C. Elliott), 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted.
The roll call gives 8 yeas, 0 nays, 1 abstaining or present and names 1 councilor; this does not add up to the 8 councilors shown present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 abstain (C. Elliott), 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Communication-Appoint John J. Sexton to Civic Stadium Commission
Approve: Communication-Appoint John J. Sexton to Civic Stadium Commission
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 abstain (C. Elliott), 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted.
The roll call gives 8 yeas, 0 nays, 1 abstaining or present and names 1 councilor; this does not add up to the 8 councilors shown present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 abstain (C. Elliott), 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
Take Item #11.1 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo to take Item #11.1 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo to take Item #11.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
VOTE-AUTH CM EX LICENSE AGREEMENT LD HOLDINGS LLC-76 MERRIMACK ST-SIDEWALK SEATING
Delay matter until next meeting of August 13, 2019
Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon to delay matter until next meeting of August 13, 2019. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon to delay matter until next meeting of August 13, 2019. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Nuon)
Vote-Accept-Expend 30,000 from MassDevelopment for Transit Oriented Development around Gallagher Terminal
Adopt: Vote-Accept-Expend 30,000 from MassDevelopment for Transit Oriented Development around Gallagher Terminal
Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
Vote-Accept-Expend 7,500.00 from Barclay-Giel Seed Grant program to fund Lowell Opioid Storybook Project-Health Dept
Adopt: Vote-Accept-Expend 7,500.00 from Barclay-Giel Seed Grant program to fund Lowell Opioid Storybook Project-Health Dept
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Elliott)
Vote-Designate Members of Planning Board of the City of Lowell as Special Municipal Employees
Adopt: Vote-Designate Members of Planning Board of the City of Lowell as Special Municipal Employees
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Transfer 25,000.00 to provide seed funding for employee suggestion award program
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 25,000.00 to provide seed funding for employee suggestion award program
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Kennedy). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Leahy)
Loan Order-Repairs to Various School Buildings 305,425.00
Send to a public hearing: Loan Order-Repairs to Various School Buildings 305,425.00
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on August 13, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on August 13, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Ordinance-Create one Director of Homelessness Initiatives position and salary in the Department of Planning and...
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Create one Director of Homelessness Initiatives position and salary in the Department of Planning and Development
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on August 13, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on August 13, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Nuon)
Lowell Commission on Disability July 19, 2019
Accept the report: Lowell Commission on Disability July 19, 2019
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Mercier)
Housing SC July 23, 2019
Accept the report: Housing SC July 23, 2019
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt the motions of the subcommittee by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt the motions of the subcommittee by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Milinazzo)
Bundle and adopt the accompanying orders of Items #9.3 to #9.8 inclusive
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo to bundle and adopt the accompanying orders of Items #9.3 to #9.8 inclusive. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo to bundle and adopt the accompanying orders of Items #9.3 to #9.8 inclusive. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Wire Insp. - Waveguide - Req. installation of 450 feet of underground and below bridge conduit at Pawtucket St....
Adopt: Wire Insp. - Waveguide - Req. installation of 450 feet of underground and below bridge conduit at Pawtucket St. Bridge over Northern Canal....
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - request installation of (1) JO Pole located at 12 Manchester Street
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - request installation of (1) JO Pole located at 12 Manchester Street
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - request installation of (1) JO Pole located at Manchester and Quebec Streets
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - request installation of (1) JO Pole located at Manchester and Quebec Streets
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - request installation of (1) JO Pole located on Court Street
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - request installation of (1) JO Pole located on Court Street
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - request installation of (1) JO Pole on Lundberg Street
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - request installation of (1) JO Pole on Lundberg Street
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Wire Insp. - Waveguide (for Extenet Systems, Inc.) - request installation of cell antenna at Pawtucket Street Bridge...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - Waveguide (for Extenet Systems, Inc.) - request installation of cell antenna at Pawtucket Street Bridge over Northern Canal...
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Misc. - Vilmaira Maldonado request permission to address City Council regarding parking in front of Olympia...
Refer matter to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Vilmaira Maldonado request permission to address City Council regarding parking in front of...
In City Council, Motion “To refer matter to Transportation Engineer” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Leahy. 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 matter to Transportation Engineer” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Leahy)
Misc. - Eastern Bank (Richard Batten - Batten Bros., Inc.) request installation of an overhanging sign at premises...
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Eastern Bank (Richard Batten - Batten Bros., Inc.) request installation of an overhanging sign at premises...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. 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. Cirillo, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Nuon)
Siena Engineering (TC Systems/AT&T) - Request installation of underground telecommunications conduit on Andover...
Send to a public hearing: Siena Engineering (TC Systems/AT&T) - Request installation of underground telecommunications conduit on Andover Street...
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on August 13, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Conway, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on August 13, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Conway, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department find a location for the Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra to rehearse
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department find a location for the Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra to rehearse
In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Conway)
Ask the City Manager to find ways and means to upgrade Hovey Field so that the old playground equipment be replaced...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to find ways and means to upgrade Hovey Field so that the old playground equipment be replaced by new equipment so...
In City Council, C. Mercier withdrew motion. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, C. Mercier withdrew motion. So voted..”
Ask the City Manager to have proper department develop a plan to connect Western Avenue to the Hamilton Canal...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department develop a plan to connect Western Avenue to the Hamilton Canal...
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 work with offices of Congresswoman Lori Trahan as well as Senators Warren and Markey to...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with offices of Congresswoman Lori Trahan as well as Senators Warren and Markey to conduct...
In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzo, 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. Milinazzo, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding bunt-out homes on Sagamore, Shaw and Arthur Streets
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding bunt-out homes on Sagamore, Shaw and Arthur Streets
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to update City Council regarding Central Street bridge construction
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to update City Council regarding Central Street bridge construction
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to invite State delegation and School Department to meet with City Council regarding current...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to invite State delegation and School Department to meet with City Council regarding current...
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 provide a report regarding developing on-line building applications and permits
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding developing on-line building applications and permits
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: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department analyze all of Lowell's elementary and middle school's playground...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department analyze all of Lowell's elementary and middle school's playground...
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to work with the Lowell Police Department to provide the City Council with a vandalism report...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with the Lowell Police Department to provide the City Council with a vandalism report on...
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 proper department draft a Memorandum of Understanding between the City, UMass Lowell...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department draft a Memorandum of Understanding between the City, UMass Lowell...
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. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier)
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