MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
October 1, 2019
24 recorded votes, 22 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, James Milinazzo
Absent: Karen Cirillo, Rita Mercier
Every vote, in order
Recognition - Mayor For The Day: Anthony Leite
Take Item #9.7 out of order
Motion to take Item #9.7 out of order by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to take Item #9.7 out of order by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Take Items #9.8 and #6.1 out of order
Motion to take Items #9.8 and #6.1 out of order by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to take Items #9.8 and #6.1 out of order by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Nuon)
Update - Lowell Celebrates Kerouac
Accept and place on file: Update - Lowell Celebrates Kerouac
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)
Communication - Lowell Sister City with Kalamata, Greece
Accept and place on file: Communication - Lowell Sister City with Kalamata, Greece
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)
Minutes of City Council Meeting September 24th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting September 24th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, 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, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department provide City Council with a report as to how we are protecting the...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to have proper department provide City Council with a report as to how we are protecting the City’s government...
In City Council, Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, 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. 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 accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Refer to the Rules SC by C: Motion Responses
Motion to refer to Rules SC by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Rules SC by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Milinazzo)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Cirillo, C. Mercier). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Cirillo, C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
ORDER-60 DAY TRIAL
Adopt: ORDER-60 DAY TRIAL
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Cirillo, C. Mercier). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Cirillo, C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
National Grid / Verizon NE - Req. permission to relocate (1) JO pole at 493 Market Street
Send to a public hearing: National Grid / Verizon NE - Req. permission to relocate (1) JO pole at 493 Market Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on October 15, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on October 15, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Crown Castle NG East, LLC - Req. permission to extend existing fiber network on Westford Street down Technology Drive
Send to a public hearing: Crown Castle NG East, LLC - Req. permission to extend existing fiber network on Westford Street down Technology Drive
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on October 15, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Conway. 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
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on October 15, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Conway)
National Grid - Req. permission to install SCADA system to comply with latest safety standard at the intersection of...
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Req. permission to install SCADA system to comply with latest safety standard at the intersection of...
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on October 15, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, 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
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on October 15, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to report on new regulations for marijuana social consumption sites and home delivery...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to report on new regulations for marijuana social consumption sites and home delivery, including...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, 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. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to find ways and means to put City Hall clock back to full working order
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to find ways and means to put City Hall clock back to full working order
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon 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. The motion was filed by Rita Mercier, who is not shown as present, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon referred to City Manager. So voted..” (second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to provide update on application to Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide update on application to Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, 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. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Leahy)
Request: City Council begin the process to appoint a member to the Greater Lowell Vocational School Board to fill...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council begin the process to appoint a member to the Greater Lowell Vocational School Board to fill...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager/Mayor. 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. Elliott, referred to City Manager/Mayor. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Elliott)
Post for two weeks after which time establish meeting to interview and select candidate
Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by M. Samaras to post for two weeks after which time establish meeting to interview and select candidate. 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
“Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by M. Samaras to post for two weeks after which time establish meeting to interview and select candidate. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Samaras)
Ask the City Manager to instruct the proper department to install speed monitoring sign on Aiken Avenue
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to instruct the proper department to install speed monitoring sign on Aiken Avenue
In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzzo, 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. Milinazzzo, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to instruct the proper department to provide an update regarding the status of the City’s...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to instruct the proper department to provide an update regarding the status of the City’s...
In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzzo, 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. Milinazzzo, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Milinazzo)
Request: City and School Department work together to allow the Lowell Fire Department to introduce opioid safety...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City and School Department work together to allow the Lowell Fire Department to introduce opioid safety...
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, 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. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Kennedy)
Request: City of Lowell begin the formal process to establish a sister-city relationship with Kalamata, Greece
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City of Lowell begin the formal process to establish a sister-city relationship with Kalamata, Greece
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager/Mayor. 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. Kennedy, referred to City Manager/Mayor. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding ongoing projects being completed in cooperation between the City...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding ongoing projects being completed in cooperation between the City of...
In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzzo, 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. Milinazzzo, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Milinazzo)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Conway, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Conway, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Milinazzo)
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