MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
October 29, 2019
15 recorded votes, 10 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 City Council Meeting October 22nd, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting October 22nd, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. 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, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Vote-Cancel Council Meetings of December 3, December 24, and December 31, 2019
Adopt: Vote-Cancel Council Meetings of December 3, December 24, and December 31, 2019
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Cirillo, C. Leahy). So voted.
Yes: Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call lists John J. Leahy as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Cirillo, C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
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. 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
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Communication-Appoint James Pope to Election Commission
Approve: Communication-Appoint James Pope to Election Commission
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, 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. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Communication-Appoint Paul Ratha Yem to Election Commission
Approve: Communication-Appoint Paul Ratha Yem to Election Commission
In City Council, read, 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
“In City Council, read, 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)
Communication-Reappoint John Bond to Cemetery Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication-Reappoint John Bond to Cemetery Commission
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, 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
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Conway)
Vote-Approve payment of unpaid invoices from prior fiscal years for the School Dept
Adopt: Vote-Approve payment of unpaid invoices from prior fiscal years for the School Dept
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)
Vote-Approve and Establish Urban Center Housing-UCH-TIF-Zone and Plan for the City of Lowell
Adopt: Vote-Approve and Establish Urban Center Housing-UCH-TIF-Zone and Plan for the City of Lowell
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Vote-Auth CM Ex. Urban Center Housing Tax Increment Financing-UCH-TIF- Agreement with Hamilton Canal Limited Partnership
Adopt: Vote-Auth CM Ex. Urban Center Housing Tax Increment Financing-UCH-TIF- Agreement with Hamilton Canal Limited Partnership
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, 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. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Misc. - Petition requesting solution to upgrade safety at the City Hall crossing on Merrimack Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Petition requesting solution to upgrade safety at the City Hall crossing on Merrimack Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
National Grid - Req. installation of heavy duty handhole in sidewalk at 15 Pearl Street
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Req. installation of heavy duty handhole in sidewalk at 15 Pearl Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on November 12, 2019 at 7 PM 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
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on November 12, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
National Grid - Req. installation of SCADA gas pressure system to comply with safety standards in Callery Park area...
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Req. installation of SCADA gas pressure system to comply with safety standards in Callery Park area...
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on November 12, 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 November 12, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to invite representatives from Verizon and Comcast to attend a Technology SC meeting to discuss...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to invite representatives from Verizon and Comcast to attend a Technology SC meeting to discuss...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have Transportation Engineer feasibility of installing 4-Way Stop at the intersection of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Transportation Engineer feasibility of installing 4-Way Stop at the intersection of Newall...
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: Mercier, second: Leahy)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Leahy. 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 Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Leahy)
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