MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
August 27, 2019
36 recorded votes, 26 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, David Conway, Rodney M. Elliott, Edward Kennedy, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, James Milinazzo
Absent: Karen Cirillo
Every vote, in order
VOTE-APPOINT CITY AUDITOR AND ESTABLISH SALARY
Appoint auditor: VOTE-APPOINT CITY AUDITOR AND ESTABLISH SALARY
Motion to appoint auditor by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. Appointment of Mr. Charles Anganes as City Auditor by vote of C. Kennedy, C. Leahy, C. Mercier, C. Milinazzo, C. Nuon and M. Samaras. Cheryl Dick received two votes of C. Conway and C. Elliott. C. Cirillo was absent. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to appoint auditor by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. Appointment of Mr. Charles Anganes as City Auditor by vote of C. Kennedy, C. Leahy, C. Mercier, C. Milinazzo, C. Nuon and M. Samaras. Cheryl Dick received two votes of C. Conway and C. Elliott. C. Cirillo was absent. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Meet with Mr. Anganes to discuss compensation
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to meet with Mr. Anganes to discuss compensation. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to meet with Mr. Anganes to discuss compensation. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Presentation - Habitat for Humanity on reaching housing production goal
Take Item #11.6 out of order
Motion to suspend rules to take Item #11.6 out of order by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to suspend rules to take Item #11.6 out of order by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Nuon)
Minutes of Special City Council Meeting August 12th, Public Safety SC August 13th; City Council Meeting August 13th...
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Special City Council Meeting August 12th, Public Safety SC August 13th; City Council Meeting August 13th...
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Vote-Accept provisions of MGL c.44B ss 3-7 known as Community Preservation Act
Adopt: Vote-Accept provisions of MGL c.44B ss 3-7 known as Community Preservation Act
Motion to adopt and place on ballot as a binding referendum by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt and place on ballot as a binding referendum by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
National Grid - Req. installation of approximately 1500 ft of conduit under roadway East Meadow Lane
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Req. installation of approximately 1500 ft of conduit under roadway East Meadow Lane
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
National Grid - Req. to install (1) SO Pole on Old Ferry Road
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Req. to install (1) SO Pole on Old Ferry Road
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
National Grid and Verizon NE - To install 1 new pole (P3.50) on Nesmith St. and relocating (14) poles along Nesmith...
Refer to Wire Inspector: 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 Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Take Items #7.1.1 and #11.3 out of order
Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon to take Items #7.1.1 and #11.3 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon to take Items #7.1.1 and #11.3 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Nuon)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Refer to Transportation SC: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to refer to Transportation SC for further discussion. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to refer to Transportation SC for further discussion. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Presentation on Potential Election System Options
Accept and place on file: Presentation on Potential Election System Options
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Kennedy. 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. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Kennedy)
VOTE-DETERMINE TWO ELECTORAL SYSTEMS FOR NONBINDING REFERENDUM QUESTIONS
Adopt: VOTE-DETERMINE TWO ELECTORAL SYSTEMS FOR NONBINDING REFERENDUM QUESTIONS
Ranked Choice Voting and place them on non-binding referendum ballot, by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call selection 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Ranked Choice Voting and place them on non-binding referendum ballot, by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call selection 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (second: Mercier)
Bundle and adopt Items #7.2 to #7.5, inclusive
Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway to bundle and adopt Items #7.2 to #7.5, inclusive. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway to bundle and adopt Items #7.2 to #7.5, inclusive. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
VOTE-ACCEPT BY DONATION EASEMENTS IN FURTHERANCE OF LORD OVERPASS
Adopt: VOTE-ACCEPT BY DONATION EASEMENTS IN FURTHERANCE OF LORD OVERPASS
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
VOTE-AUTH CM EX TEMPORARY ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH TAVARES LLC NORTH-179 BRIDGE ST
Adopt: VOTE-AUTH CM EX TEMPORARY ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH TAVARES LLC NORTH-179 BRIDGE ST
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
VOTE-AUTH CM EXECUTE MOU LOCAL 1705-AFSCME COUNCIL 93 AFL-CIO 7.1.18-6.30.21
Adopt: VOTE-AUTH CM EXECUTE MOU LOCAL 1705-AFSCME COUNCIL 93 AFL-CIO 7.1.18-6.30.21
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
VOTE-AUTH MGR EX LICENSE AGREEMENT LOYAL LOUNGE-177 MERRIMACK ST-OVERHANGING SIGN
Adopt: VOTE-AUTH MGR EX LICENSE AGREEMENT LOYAL LOUNGE-177 MERRIMACK ST-OVERHANGING SIGN
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
ORDER-60 DAY TRIAL (VARIOUS)
Adopt: ORDER-60 DAY TRIAL (VARIOUS)
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
ORDER-VACATE, DISCONTINUE AND ABANDON PORTION OF EATON ST
Send to a public hearing: ORDER-VACATE, DISCONTINUE AND ABANDON PORTION OF EATON ST
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on September 10, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on September 10, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
ORDER-VACATE, DISCONTINUE AND ABANDON PORTION OF MONTREAL ST
Send to a public hearing: ORDER-VACATE, DISCONTINUE AND ABANDON PORTION OF MONTREAL ST
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on September 10, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on September 10, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Parks & Recreation SC August 19, 2019
Accept the report: Parks & Recreation SC August 19, 2019
Motion to adopt motion and accept the report as report of progress by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt motion and accept the report as report of progress by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Wire Insp. - Siena Engineering (TC Systems/AT&T) - Request installation of underground telecommunications conduit on...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - Siena Engineering (TC Systems/AT&T) - Request installation of underground telecommunications conduit on Andover Street from...
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
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. 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)
Misc. - Paco Rodriguez (Salem Street Variety) request installation of a 15 minute parking only sign in front of 97...
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Paco Rodriguez (Salem Street Variety) request installation of a 15 minute parking only sign in front of...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. 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. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Misc. - Michael Wetherbee on behalf of Diane Jacquez request installation of handicap parking sign at 49-51 Pleasant...
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Michael Wetherbee on behalf of Diane Jacquez request installation of handicap parking sign at 49-51...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. 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. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Misc. - Thomas Megdanis (Jordan Street Residents) request "residential only" parking for Jordan Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Thomas Megdanis (Jordan Street Residents) request "residential only" parking for Jordan Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. 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. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the re-painting of cross walk lines that are in close proximity...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the re-painting of cross walk lines that are in close proximity to...
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: Vote of City Council to support a Resolution to NOT make Massachusetts a Sanctuary State for fear of losing...
Motion: Request: Vote of City Council to support a Resolution to NOT make Massachusetts a Sanctuary State for fear of losing federal funds
In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, DENIED per Roll Call vote 3 yeas, 5 nays (C. Kennedy, C. Leahy, C. Milinazzo, C. Nuon, M. Samaras), 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
Yes: Conway, Elliott, MercierNo: Kennedy, Leahy, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call names the no votes and gives 3 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, DENIED per Roll Call vote 3 yeas, 5 nays (C. Kennedy, C. Leahy, C. Milinazzo, C. Nuon, M. Samaras), 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Conway)
Ask the City Manager to work with Board of Parks to create standard policies by which permits are granted and fees...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with Board of Parks to create standard policies by which permits are granted and fees...
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: Nuon, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department talk to City of Newton about their recent launch of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department talk to City of Newton about their recent launch of On-Demand-Subsidized...
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: Nuon, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to have the Signature Bridge named after our former Congresswoman Niki Tsongas
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the Signature Bridge named after our former Congresswoman Niki Tsongas
In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
Filed by Vesna Nuon and William Samaras; Vesna Nuon is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have DPD and Inspectional Services develop a policy and/or ordinance to encourage temporary...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have DPD and Inspectional Services develop a policy and/or ordinance to encourage temporary...
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)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department review security procedures for Lowell City Hall
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department review security procedures for Lowell City Hall
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. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Conway)
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