MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
November 12, 2019
10 recorded votes, 8 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, Rodney M. Elliott, Edward Kennedy, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, James Milinazzo
Absent: Karen Cirillo, David Conway
Every vote, in order
Minutes of City Council Meeting November 5th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting November 5th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Take Item #5.1 out of order
Motion to suspend rules to take Item #5.1 out of order by C. Nuon, seconded C. Milinazzo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules to take Item #5.1 out of order by C. Nuon, seconded C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
National Grid - Req. installation of heavy duty handhole in sidewalk at 15 Pearl Street
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Req. installation of heavy duty handhole in sidewalk at 15 Pearl Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
National Grid - Req. installation of SCADA gas pressure system to comply with safety standards in Callery Park area...
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Req. installation of SCADA gas pressure system to comply with safety standards in Callery Park area...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation 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. Mercier. 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. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Vote-Amend Acre Plan by Extending Termination Date
Adopt: Vote-Amend Acre Plan by Extending Termination Date
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Cirillo, C. Conway). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Cirillo, C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Vote-Transfer Funds to DPD S&W OT
Adopt: Vote-Transfer Funds to DPD S&W OT
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Cirillo, C. Conway). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Cirillo, C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Milinazzo)
National Grid/Verizon NE - Req. relocation of (1) JO Pole #1 at 834 Andover Street (on Harland Avenue)
Send to a public hearing: National Grid/Verizon NE - Req. relocation of (1) JO Pole #1 at 834 Andover Street (on Harland Avenue)
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on November 26, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on November 26, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to have Transportation Engineer evaluate traffic calming measures to implement on West Meadow Road
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Transportation Engineer evaluate traffic calming measures to implement on West Meadow Road
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Leahy)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo)
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