MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
September 10, 2019
31 recorded votes, 25 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
Minutes of Transportation SC August 26th; City Council Meeting August 27th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Transportation SC August 26th; City Council Meeting August 27th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Milinazzo, 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. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department provide City Council with a report as to how we are protecting the...
Take Item #6.1 out of order
Motion by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #6.1 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #6.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Mercier)
ORDER-VACATE, DISCONTINUE AND ABANDON PORTION OF EATON ST
Refer Clerk’s Office for 7 days: ORDER-VACATE, DISCONTINUE AND ABANDON PORTION OF EATON ST
Motion to refer Clerk’s Office for 7 days by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Motion to refer Clerk’s Office for 7 days by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
ORDER-VACATE, DISCONTINUE AND ABANDON PORTION OF MONTREAL ST
Refer Clerk’s Office for 7 days: ORDER-VACATE, DISCONTINUE AND ABANDON PORTION OF MONTREAL ST
Motion to refer Clerk’s Office for 7 days by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer Clerk’s Office for 7 days by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Mercier)
Take Item #9.2 out of order
Motion by C. Conway, seconded by C. Kennedy to take Item #9.2 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Conway, seconded by C. Kennedy to take Item #9.2 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Kennedy)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Petition Responses
Re-post the position for City Auditor: Petition Responses
Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon to re-post the position for City Auditor. FAILED per Roll Call vote 4 yeas, 4 nays (C. Conway, C. Elliott, C. Leahy, C. Mercier), 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
Yes: Kennedy, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasNo: Conway, Elliott, Leahy, MercierThe roll call names the no votes and gives 4 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon to re-post the position for City Auditor. FAILED per Roll Call vote 4 yeas, 4 nays (C. Conway, C. Elliott, C. Leahy, C. Mercier), 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Move forward with vote to appoint new auditor
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to move forward with vote to appoint new auditor. FAILED per Roll Call vote 4 yeas, 4 nays (C. Kennedy, C. Milinazzo, C. Nuon, M. Samaras), 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
Yes: Conway, Elliott, Leahy, MercierNo: Kennedy, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call names the no votes and gives 4 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to move forward with vote to appoint new auditor. FAILED per Roll Call vote 4 yeas, 4 nays (C. Kennedy, C. Milinazzo, C. Nuon, M. Samaras), 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Move matter before full Council: Petition Responses
Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon to move matter before full Council. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon to move matter before full Council. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Retain consultant to assist with filings from Auditor’s Office
Motion by C. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon to retain consultant to assist with filings from Auditor’s Office. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon to retain consultant to assist with filings from Auditor’s Office. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
Communication-Appoint Richard A. Cote and D. Matthew Elkins to Veterans Commission
Approve: Communication-Appoint Richard A. Cote and D. Matthew Elkins to Veterans Commission
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Communication-Accept resignation of Joseph Mullen from Election Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication-Accept resignation of Joseph Mullen from Election Commission
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Vote-Accept and Expend Grant from MassTrails Program
Adopt: Vote-Accept and Expend Grant from MassTrails Program
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 1 abstain (C. Elliott), 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
Yes: Conway, Kennedy, Leahy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasAbstained: ElliottThe roll call names the councilors not voting yes and gives 7 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes. Rodney M. Elliott abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 1 abstain (C. Elliott), 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Vote-Accept gift of floor hockey equipment for the Recreation Department
Adopt: Vote-Accept gift of floor hockey equipment for the Recreation Department
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. 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. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Order-Dedicate Signature Bridge in HCID for Nicola S. Tsongas
Adopt: Order-Dedicate Signature Bridge in HCID for Nicola S. Tsongas
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Resolution-To support House Bill No. 1372, An Act relative to Constables
Adopt: Resolution-To support House Bill No. 1372, An Act relative to Constables
Motion to adopt by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Kennedy)
Transportation SC August 26, 2019
Accept the report: Transportation SC August 26, 2019
Motion to accept the report as report of progress by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as report of progress by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Cannabis Control SC September 5, 2019
Require notice to the City Council regarding any Planning Board activity regarding licensing cannabis establishments
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy to require notice to the City Council regarding any Planning Board activity regarding licensing cannabis establishments. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy to require notice to the City Council regarding any Planning Board activity regarding licensing cannabis establishments. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Accept the report: Cannabis Control SC September 5, 2019
Motion to accept the report as report of progress and adopt motion of the subcommittee by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as report of progress and adopt motion of the subcommittee by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
Bundle Items #9.3 to #9.5 and accept and adopt accompanying order
Motion to bundle Items #9.3 to #9.5 and accept and adopt accompanying order by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to bundle Items #9.3 to #9.5 and accept and adopt accompanying order by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - Req. installation of approximately 1500 ft of conduit under roadway East Meadow Lane
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Req. installation of approximately 1500 ft of conduit under roadway East Meadow Lane
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, 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 accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - Req. to install (1) SO Pole on Old Ferry Road
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Req. to install (1) SO Pole on Old Ferry Road
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, 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 accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Wire Insp. - National Grid and Verizon NE - To install 1 new pole (P3.50) on Nesmith St. and relocating (14) poles...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid and Verizon NE - To install 1 new pole (P3.50) on Nesmith St. and relocating (14) poles along Nesmith St....
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, 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 accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Claim - (1) Personal Injury
Refer to Law Department: Claim - (1) Personal Injury
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department 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 Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
National Grid/Verizon NE - Request relocation of (2) JO Poles on Varnum Avenue at Old Ferry Road
Send to a public hearing: National Grid/Verizon NE - Request relocation of (2) JO Poles on Varnum Avenue at Old Ferry Road
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on September 24, 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 September 24, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to meet with proper departments; partners; and other entities to develop Lowell’s own...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to meet with proper departments; partners; and other entities to develop Lowell’s own historical...
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: Conway, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding the heating systems within City schools and other municipal...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding the heating systems within City schools and other municipal buildings
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: Conway, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to have Development Services and LPD investigate ways to stop trash build-up along the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Development Services and LPD investigate ways to stop trash build-up along the riverbank...
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: Mercier, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding barrel ordinance
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding barrel ordinance
In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzo, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzo, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding school repairs done during this past summer
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding school repairs done during this past summer
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: Leahy, second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo)
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