MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
November 19, 2019
17 recorded votes, 14 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 Special Meeting joint with School Committee November 6th; City Council Meeting November...
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Special Meeting joint with School Committee November 6th; City Council Meeting November 12th...
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)
Take Item #3.2 out of order
Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott to take Item #3.2 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott to take Item #3.2 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Vote-Auth CM ex Lease w Nicholas Sarris Trustee of 107 Merrimack Street Realty Trust for 107 Merrimack St- Health...
Adopt: Vote-Auth CM ex Lease w Nicholas Sarris Trustee of 107 Merrimack Street Realty Trust for 107 Merrimack St- Health Human Serv Recreation Dept
Motion to adopt by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Conway)
Vote-Select Electoral System
Adopt: Vote-Select Electoral System
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. District & At-Large Election System (Hybrid) was adopted per Roll Call selection 8 in favor, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. District & At-Large Election System (Hybrid) was adopted per Roll Call selection 8 in favor, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Order-60 Day Trial
Adopt: Order-60 Day Trial
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to direct the executive director of the wastewater treatment plant to provide a report to the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to direct the executive director of the wastewater treatment plant to provide a report to the City...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to direct the Traffic Engineer to provide an update of the efforts to curtail traffic volume...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to direct the Traffic Engineer to provide an update of the efforts to curtail traffic volume and...
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: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to provide City Council with a report regarding the current and future plans of Lowell General...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide City Council with a report regarding the current and future plans of Lowell General...
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: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to provide update regarding negotiations with SIFI
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide update regarding negotiations with SIFI
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: Leahy, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to provide an updated regarding City’s Aggregate Energy Agreement
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an updated regarding City’s Aggregate Energy Agreement
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: Leahy, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to provide City Council with an update from the State regarding rehabilitation of the Rourke Bridge
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide City Council with an update from the State regarding rehabilitation of the Rourke Bridge
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: Leahy, second: Nuon)
Have Law Department draft resolution in support of transportation bond bill
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy to have Law Department draft resolution in support of transportation bond bill. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy to have Law Department draft resolution in support of transportation bond bill. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to meet with appropriate departments to explore the feasibility of developing a plan that will...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to meet with appropriate departments to explore the feasibility of developing a plan that will...
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: Conway, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to provide a list of sites for “Adopt An Island” and identify those islands that have been...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a list of sites for “Adopt An Island” and identify those islands that have been abandoned
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department update Master Plan as is required every five years
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department update Master Plan as is required every five years
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 put out RFP for “Expert” to do redistricting
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to put out RFP for “Expert” to do redistricting
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)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo)
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