MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
August 13, 2019
62 recorded votes, 41 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
Selection - City Auditor
Interview Kara McSwiggin in person due to SKYPE difficulties
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Kennedy to interview Kara McSwiggin in person due to SKYPE difficulties. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Kennedy to interview Kara McSwiggin in person due to SKYPE difficulties. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Kennedy)
Proclamation - Mandela Day of Service
Take Item #9.1 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo to take Item #9.1 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo to take Item #9.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
Minutes of Housing SC April 30th, May 28th and July 23rd; City Council Meeting July 23, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Housing SC April 30th, May 28th and July 23rd; City Council Meeting July 23, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Conway)
Order - Vacate, Discontinue and Abandon Lequin Avenue
Adopt: Order - Vacate, Discontinue and Abandon Lequin Avenue
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. 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
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Order - Vacate, Discontinue and Abandon portion of Middlesex St. and portion of Thorndike St
Adopt: Order - Vacate, Discontinue and Abandon portion of Middlesex St. and portion of Thorndike St
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. 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
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Loan Order - Repairs to Various School Buildings $305,425.00
Adopt: Loan Order - Repairs to Various School Buildings $305,425.00
Motion to adopt and to refer Clerk’s Office for 20 days by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt and to refer Clerk’s Office for 20 days by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ordinance - Create one Director of Homelessness Initiatives position and salary in the Department of Planning and...
Adopt: Ordinance - Create one Director of Homelessness Initiatives position and salary in the Department of Planning and Development
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)
Siena Engineering (TC Systems/AT&T) - Request installation of underground telecommunications conduit on Andover...
Refer to Wire Inspector: Siena Engineering (TC Systems/AT&T) - Request installation of underground telecommunications conduit on Andover Street...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
Take Item #12.9 out of order
Motion by C. Cirillo, second by C. Conway to take Item #12.9 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Cirillo, second by C. Conway to take Item #12.9 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
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)
Take Item #8.7 out of order
Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo to take Item #8.7 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo to take Item #8.7 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Informational Reports
Adopt: Informational Reports
Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott to adopt and accept the Task Force Action Plan. Adopted per roll call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott to adopt and accept the Task Force Action Plan. Adopted per roll call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Communication - Your Lowell-Your Vote - Community Engagement Meeting - Tuesday, August 20th at 6:00 PM at Lowell...
Accept and place on file: Communication - Your Lowell-Your Vote - Community Engagement Meeting - Tuesday, August 20th at 6:00 PM at Lowell...
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 - 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)
Communication-Reappoint James Gaffney III to the Veterans Commission
Approve: Communication-Reappoint James Gaffney III to the Veterans Commission
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
VOTE - AUTH CM EX LICENSE AGREEMENT LD HOLDINGS LLC-76 MERRIMACK ST-SIDEWALK SEATING
Deny: VOTE - AUTH CM EX LICENSE AGREEMENT LD HOLDINGS LLC-76 MERRIMACK ST-SIDEWALK SEATING
Motion to DENY by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Elliott. DENIED per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to DENY by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Elliott. DENIED per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Elliott)
License Commission Report - Bar 74 License Commission Report - Bar 74
Accept and place on file: License Commission Report - Bar 74 License Commission Report - Bar 74
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)
Vote-Accept Gift of 7,500 from Digital Federal Credit Union to Police Dept for Lowell Student Summer Police Academy...
Adopt: Vote-Accept Gift of 7,500 from Digital Federal Credit Union to Police Dept for Lowell Student Summer Police Academy and Community...
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Mercier)
Vote-Accept Gift of 7,500.00 from Digital Federal Credit Union to Pollard Memorial Library to replace equipment and...
Adopt: Vote-Accept Gift of 7,500.00 from Digital Federal Credit Union to Pollard Memorial Library to replace equipment and for various new...
Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
Vote-Accept Gift of refurbishing a World War I cannon
Adopt: Vote-Accept Gift of refurbishing a World War I cannon
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-Accept provisions of MGL c.44B ss 3-7 known as Community Preservation Act
Send to a public hearing: Vote-Accept provisions of MGL c.44B ss 3-7 known as Community Preservation Act
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on August 27, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on August 27, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Vote-Apply.Accept.Expend 12,000,000 MassWorks Infrastructure Grant- Realignment of Tanner Street
Adopt: Vote-Apply.Accept.Expend 12,000,000 MassWorks Infrastructure Grant- Realignment of Tanner Street
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Vote-Apply.Accept.Expend Grant 39,600 from MEMA
Adopt: Vote-Apply.Accept.Expend Grant 39,600 from MEMA
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Vote-Auth Mgr Ex. License Agreement Eastern Bank-50 Central St-Prescott St side-overhanging sign
Adopt: Vote-Auth Mgr Ex. License Agreement Eastern Bank-50 Central St-Prescott St side-overhanging sign
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Vote-Approve the exemption of Matthew Sandelli from MGL c. 268A, section 20
Adopt: Vote-Approve the exemption of Matthew Sandelli from MGL c. 268A, section 20
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-Authorize Mgr. Execute MOU Local 853-Fire 7.1.18-6.30.21
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Mgr. Execute MOU Local 853-Fire 7.1.18-6.30.21
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Vote-Transfer 450,000.00 to fund the MOU for IAFF Local 853
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 450,000.00 to fund the MOU for IAFF Local 853
Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Vote-Supplemental Appropriation of 2,954,280 Ch. 70 Funds and appropriate to Lowell Public Schools
Adopt: Vote-Supplemental Appropriation of 2,954,280 Ch. 70 Funds and appropriate to Lowell Public Schools
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Vote-Transfer 80,000.00 to Fund Bicycle Master Plan Study
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 80,000.00 to Fund Bicycle Master Plan Study
Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Vote-Transfer 94,710.00 to fund Homelessness Coordinator Position
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 94,710.00 to fund Homelessness Coordinator Position
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)
Take Item #12.8 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy to take Item #12.8 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy to take Item #12.8 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Order-60 day trial (various)
Adopt: Order-60 day trial (various)
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)
Public Safety SC August 13, 2019
Accept the report: Public Safety SC August 13, 2019
Motion to accept the report as report of progress by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as report of progress by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Cirillo)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - request installation of (1) SO Pole on Old Ferry Road
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - request installation of (1) SO Pole on Old Ferry Road
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Bundle and refer Items #11.1 to #11.6 to Law Department and Transportation Engineer
Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo to bundle and refer Items #11.1 to #11.6 to Law Department and Transportation Engineer. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo to bundle and refer Items #11.1 to #11.6 to Law Department and Transportation Engineer. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Claim - (3) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claim - (3) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Misc. - Frank LoNano request installation of handicap parking sign at 44 Lilley Avenue
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Frank LoNano request installation of handicap parking sign at 44 Lilley Avenue
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Misc. - Bridgewell, Rita McAteer request installation of handicap parking sign front of 35 Market Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Bridgewell, Rita McAteer request installation of handicap parking sign front of 35 Market Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Misc. - Hector Rodriguez address City Council re parking in front of their property @ 440 Central Street and reduce...
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Hector Rodriguez address City Council re parking in front of their property @ 440 Central Street and...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Misc. - Kim's Beauty Salon Request one hour parking only sign in front of 264 Branch Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Kim's Beauty Salon Request one hour parking only sign in front of 264 Branch Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Misc. - Allison Soukseunchay Loyal Lounge Req. approval to install overhanging sign @ 177 Merrimack Street
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Allison Soukseunchay Loyal Lounge Req. approval to install overhanging sign @ 177 Merrimack Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Bundle and refer Items #11.7 to #11.9 to Public Hearing on August 27, 2019 at 7 PM
Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo to bundle and refer Items #11.7 to #11.9 to Public Hearing on August 27, 2019 at 7 PM. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo to bundle and refer Items #11.7 to #11.9 to Public Hearing on August 27, 2019 at 7 PM. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
National Grid - Req. installation of approximately 1500 ft of conduit under roadway East Meadow Lane
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Req. installation of approximately 1500 ft of conduit under roadway East Meadow Lane
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on August 27, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on August 27, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
National Grid - Req. to install (1) SO Pole on Old Ferry Road
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Req. to install (1) SO Pole on Old Ferry Road
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on August 27, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on August 27, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
National Grid and Verizon NE - To install 1 new pole (P3.50) on Nesmith St. and relocating (14) poles along Nesmith...
Send to a public hearing: National Grid and Verizon NE - To install 1 new pole (P3.50) on Nesmith St. and relocating (14) poles along Nesmith St....
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on August 27, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on August 27, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to forward request to name the basketball court at North Common in memory of Ramon “Chung”...
Refer to the Board of Parks: Ask the City Manager to forward request to name the basketball court at North Common in memory of Ramon “Chung”...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to Board of Parks. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to Board of Parks. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Request: Parks & Recreation SC discuss re-establishing the youth baseball tournaments in the City for next season
Refer to Parks & Recreation SC: Request: Parks & Recreation SC discuss re-establishing the youth baseball tournaments in the City for next season
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to Parks & Recreation SC. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to Parks & Recreation SC. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department install “No Smoking” signs in public parks (specifically children’s...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department install “No Smoking” signs in public parks (specifically children’s...
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department mark two lanes for traffic coming down Steadman Street at the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department mark two lanes for traffic coming down Steadman Street at the...
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department report on possibility of restriping faded crosswalk lines in the City...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department report on possibility of restriping faded crosswalk lines in the City...
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 have proper departments formulate plan to slow speeding traffic at dangerous intersections...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper departments formulate plan to slow speeding traffic at dangerous intersections...
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)
Request: the City Manager for an update on the Home Rule Petition allowing retired police officers to return for...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager for an update on the Home Rule Petition allowing retired police officers to return for...
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: Conway, second: Nuon)
Request: the City Manager direct the Law Dept. to petition the court to amend the consent decree to include an...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager direct the Law Dept. to petition the court to amend the consent decree to include an...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Request: the City Manager have the proper department look into having a Summer weekend of kayaking on our canals
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager have the proper department look into having a Summer weekend of kayaking on our canals
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Mercier)
Take Items #12.9 and #8.5 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo to take Items #12.9 and #8.5 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Cirillo to take Items #12.9 and #8.5 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Cirillo)
Request: the City Manager have the proper department organize a Lowell Dog Association to promote responsible dog...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager have the proper department organize a Lowell Dog Association to promote responsible dog...
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)
Request: the City Manager work with the Lowell Veterans Commission to look into the Gold Star for Myron Charles that...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager work with the Lowell Veterans Commission to look into the Gold Star for Myron Charles that is...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Elliott)
Request: the City Manager have the proper department spearhead a project for construction of a dog park in South Lowell
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager have the proper department spearhead a project for construction of a dog park in South Lowell
In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzo, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzo, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Milinazzo)
Request: the City Manager have Inspectional Services address illegal dumping at clothing bins
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager have Inspectional Services address illegal dumping at clothing bins
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: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Request: the City Council file a resolution of support for pending legislation take away police power from...
Refer to Law Department: Request: the City Council file a resolution of support for pending legislation take away police power from constables and...
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to Law Department. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to Law Department. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Cirillo)
Request: the City Manager provide a response to motion of 6/11/19 regarding having the Transportation Engineer look...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager provide a response to motion of 6/11/19 regarding having the Transportation Engineer look...
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Kennedy)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott)
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