MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
October 15, 2019
16 recorded votes, 12 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
ROLL CALL
Suspend the rules
Motion to suspend rules to allow Chris Porter to address the Council regarding upcoming festival in Lowell. So voted.
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“Motion to suspend rules to allow Chris Porter to address the Council regarding upcoming festival in Lowell. So voted..”
Minutes of City Council Meeting October 8th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting October 8th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
Order-Vacate, Discontinue and Abandon portion of Father Morissette Blvd
Adopt: Order-Vacate, Discontinue and Abandon portion of Father Morissette Blvd
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
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“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Kennedy)
National Grid / Verizon NE - Req. permission to relocate (1) JO pole at 493 Market Street
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid / Verizon NE - Req. permission to relocate (1) JO pole at 493 Market Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Crown Castle NG East, LLC - Req. permission to extend existing fiber network on Westford Street down Technology Drive
Refer to Wire Inspector: Crown Castle NG East, LLC - Req. permission to extend existing fiber network on Westford Street down Technology Drive
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
National Grid - Req. permission to install SCADA system to comply with latest safety standard at the intersection of...
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Req. permission to install SCADA system to comply with latest safety standard at the intersection of Hale...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Communication-Appoint Amy L. Pessia to Council on Aging
Approve: Communication-Appoint Amy L. Pessia to Council on Aging
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
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“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Vote-Accept.Expend Grant from Greater Lowell Health Alliance for Lowell 2020 Vision Program
Adopt: Vote-Accept.Expend Grant from Greater Lowell Health Alliance for Lowell 2020 Vision Program
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Leahy. 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. Leahy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Leahy)
Vote-Auth CM Ex. License Agreement with UMass Lowell for banners on light poles at various locations
Adopt: Vote-Auth CM Ex. License Agreement with UMass Lowell for banners on light poles at various locations
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, 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. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
Misc. - Broadway Pizza (Steve Xigoros - Owner) request City Council remove recent "Tow Zone" designation in front of...
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Broadway Pizza (Steve Xigoros - Owner) request City Council remove recent "Tow Zone" designation in...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to explore feasibility of developing a partnership between the City, Regional Business...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to explore feasibility of developing a partnership between the City, Regional Business Community...
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: Conway, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report to City Council regarding the possibility of having the City fund a new...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report to City Council regarding the possibility of having the City fund a new...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to forward to proper committee a request for a memorial bench paid for by Jodi Jaillet in...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to forward to proper committee a request for a memorial bench paid for by Jodi Jaillet in memory...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to develop a task force on fire safety infrastructure; to develop a strategic plan and identify...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to develop a task force on fire safety infrastructure; to develop a strategic plan and identify...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy)
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