MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
September 24, 2019
41 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
Discussion - Selection of City Auditor
Re-post position of the City Auditor for an additional two weeks
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Leahy to re-post position of the City Auditor for an additional two weeks. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Leahy to re-post position of the City Auditor for an additional two weeks. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Leahy)
Minutes of Cannabis Control SC September 5th; City Council Meeting September 10th; Rules SC September 17th, for...
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Cannabis Control SC September 5th; City Council Meeting September 10th; Rules SC September 17th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted.
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“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department provide City Council with a report as to how we are protecting the...
Postpone to a later meeting: Ask the City Manager to have proper department provide City Council with a report as to how we are protecting the...
In City Council, Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to refer matter to October 1, 2019 meeting. so voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to refer matter to October 1, 2019 meeting. so voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
ORDER-VACATE, DISCONTINUE AND ABANDON PORTION OF EATON ST
Adopt: ORDER-VACATE, DISCONTINUE AND ABANDON PORTION OF EATON ST
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Milinazzo)
ORDER-VACATE, DISCONTINUE AND ABANDON PORTION OF MONTREAL ST
Adopt: ORDER-VACATE, DISCONTINUE AND ABANDON PORTION OF MONTREAL ST
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
National Grid/Verizon NE - Request relocation of (2) JO Poles on Varnum Avenue at Old Ferry Road
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid/Verizon NE - Request relocation of (2) JO Poles on Varnum Avenue at Old Ferry Road
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Conway)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Delay discussion of item until meeting on October 1, 2019
A) Motion Response - Barbara St. and LaPlume Ave. – Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Conway to delay discussion of item until meeting on October 1, 2019. So voted.
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“A) Motion Response - Barbara St. and LaPlume Ave. – Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Conway to delay discussion of item until meeting on October 1, 2019. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Conway)
Communication-Appoint Stephanie Call to Lowell Cultural Council
Accept and place on file: Communication-Appoint Stephanie Call to Lowell Cultural Council
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Conway)
Communication-Reappoint Richard Lockhart to Planning Board
Approve: Communication-Reappoint Richard Lockhart to Planning Board
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Conway)
Bundle Items #7.1 to #7.3
Motion by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott to bundle Items #7.1 to #7.3. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott to bundle Items #7.1 to #7.3. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
Adopt: Communication - City
Motion by C. Elliott seconded by C. Mercier to adopt Items #7.1 to #7.3. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott seconded by C. Mercier to adopt Items #7.1 to #7.3. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Vote-Accept gift of 7,500 from Digital Federal Credit Union to Fire Department
Adopt: Vote-Accept gift of 7,500 from Digital Federal Credit Union to Fire Department
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)
Vote-Accept gift of coffee brewer from The Friends of Lowell Council on Aging for the Council on Aging
Adopt: Vote-Accept gift of coffee brewer from The Friends of Lowell Council on Aging for the Council on Aging
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)
Vote-Accept gift of scale from The Greater Lowell Health Alliance for use by Council on Aging
Adopt: Vote-Accept gift of scale from The Greater Lowell Health Alliance for use by Council on Aging
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)
Vote-Authorize City Council approve Amendment to the Consent Decree
Adopt: Vote-Authorize City Council approve Amendment to the Consent Decree
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)
Vote-Place non-binding ballot questions on 11.5.19 municipal election ballot
Adopt: Vote-Place non-binding ballot questions on 11.5.19 municipal election ballot
Motion to adopt by C. Milinazzo, 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. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Nuon)
Bundle and adopt Items #7.6 to #7.7
Motion by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier to bundle and adopt Items #7.6 to #7.7. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier to bundle and adopt Items #7.6 to #7.7. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Mercier)
Adopt: Vote-Place non-binding ballot questions on 11.5.19 municipal election ballot
Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..”
Vote-Transfer 110,000 to cover easements and right-of-way acquisitions for two MassDOT projects-Engineering
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 110,000 to cover easements and right-of-way acquisitions for two MassDOT projects-Engineering
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, 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. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Mercier)
Vote-Transfer 45,000 to fund maintenance contracts for new capital equipment-Police Dept
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 45,000 to fund maintenance contracts for new capital equipment-Police Dept
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, 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. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Mercier)
Order-60 Day Trial-various
Adopt: Order-60 Day Trial-various
Motion to adopt as amended by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt as amended by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Withdraw Sections 266-45 and 266-57 from order and place on agenda on meeting of October 1, 2019
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Conway to withdraw Sections 266-45 and 266-57 from order and place on agenda on meeting of October 1, 2019. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Conway to withdraw Sections 266-45 and 266-57 from order and place on agenda on meeting of October 1, 2019. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Conway)
Order-Vacate, Discontinue and Abandon portion of Father Morissette Blvd
Send to a public hearing: Order-Vacate, Discontinue and Abandon portion of Father Morissette Blvd
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on October 8, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on October 8, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Conway)
Rules SC September 17, 2019
Accept the report: Rules SC September 17, 2019
Motion to accept the report as report of progress by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as report of progress by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
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. Leahy. 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. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Leahy)
Bundle and adopt Items #10.2 to #10.6
Motion to bundle and adopt Items #10.2 to #10.6 by C. Conway, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to bundle and adopt Items #10.2 to #10.6 by C. Conway, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Milinazzo)
Misc. - Germain Amezquita (for the benefit of Marilyn Figueroa) request installation of handicap parking sign at 56...
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Germain Amezquita (for the benefit of Marilyn Figueroa) request installation of handicap parking sign at...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Milinazzo. 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 Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Milinazzo)
Misc. - Valerie Kind request installation of handicap parking sign at 2 Lewis Street from its current location...
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Valerie Kind request installation of handicap parking sign at 2 Lewis Street from its current location...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Milinazzo. 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 Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Milinazzo)
Misc. - Michael Califano request City Council review traffic safety at the corner of Moore and Whidden Streets
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Michael Califano request City Council review traffic safety at the corner of Moore and Whidden Streets
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Milinazzo. 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 Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Milinazzo)
Misc. - Richard Galyon request installation of Stop Sign at River Place on Auxiliary Road
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Richard Galyon request installation of Stop Sign at River Place on Auxiliary Road
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Milinazzo. 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 Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Milinazzo)
Misc. - Nilo Cunha (Minas Lunch Corporation) request installation of "Customer Only" parking signs at 191 Appleton...
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Nilo Cunha (Minas Lunch Corporation) request installation of "Customer Only" parking signs at 191...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Milinazzo. 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 Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to schedule a minimum of three educational sessions regarding the two election choice options...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to schedule a minimum of three educational sessions regarding the two election choice options that...
In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzzo, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzzo, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to have City Solicitor work with appropriate parties to amend the Consent Decree requiring that...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have City Solicitor work with appropriate parties to amend the Consent Decree requiring that...
In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzzo, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzzo, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Request: City Council specify the vote counting method to be used with the at-large ranked choice option
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council specify the vote counting method to be used with the at-large ranked choice option
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 name Henri Marchand the City magician
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to name Henri Marchand the City magician
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: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to resume the practice of providing City Council with quarterly reports regarding status of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to resume the practice of providing City Council with quarterly reports regarding status of City...
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: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to instruct LPD to enforce traffic restrictions on Maryl Drive
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to instruct LPD to enforce traffic restrictions on Maryl Drive
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: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report on the impact of EEE virus in the Lowell area and the response by the City...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report on the impact of EEE virus in the Lowell area and the response by the City 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: Samaras, second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Nuon, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Nuon, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy)
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