MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
November 26, 2019
23 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 Meeting November 19th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting November 19th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Kennedy)
Vote-Appoint Tina Masiello to City Auditor position and establish salary
Approve: Vote-Appoint Tina Masiello to City Auditor position and establish salary
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 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, absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
Afford Ms. O’Beirne a day off for her service
Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier to afford Ms. O’Beirne a day off for her service. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, absent (C. Cirillo). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier to afford Ms. O’Beirne a day off for her service. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Mercier)
National Grid/Verizon NE - Req. relocation of (1) JO Pole #1 at 834 Andover Street (on Harland Avenue)
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid/Verizon NE - Req. relocation of (1) JO Pole #1 at 834 Andover Street (on Harland Avenue)
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation 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 Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. 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. Nuon, 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. 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. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Vote-Accept Gift of 14,360 from Middlesex Community College
Adopt: Vote-Accept Gift of 14,360 from Middlesex Community College
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)
Vote-Accept Gift of Hydro Sculpture from COOL
Adopt: Vote-Accept Gift of Hydro Sculpture from COOL
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Vote-Authorize CM Execute Access Agreement with Comcast Cable Communications Mgmt LLC for property 191 Mt. Pleasant St
Adopt: Vote-Authorize CM Execute Access Agreement with Comcast Cable Communications Mgmt LLC for property 191 Mt. Pleasant St
Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, 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. Kennedy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Vote-Establish Minimum Residential Factor FY 2020
Send to a public hearing: Vote-Establish Minimum Residential Factor FY 2020
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on December 10, 2019 at 7 PM 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
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on December 10, 2019 at 7 PM by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Vote-Supplemental Appropriation of 800,000 for Fire Department
Adopt: Vote-Supplemental Appropriation of 800,000 for Fire Department
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)
Order-60 day trial-various
Adopt: Order-60 day trial-various
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Cirillo). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Resolution-To support fully funding the Bond Bill re Design and Construction of a new permanent bridge to replace...
Adopt: Resolution-To support fully funding the Bond Bill re Design and Construction of a new permanent bridge to replace the temporary Rourke Bridge
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)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - Req. installation of heavy duty handhole in sidewalk at 15 Pearl Street
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Req. installation of heavy duty handhole in sidewalk at 15 Pearl Street
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Conway, seconded by C. Kennedy. 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 adopt the accompanying order by C. Conway, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Kennedy)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - Req. installation of SCADA gas pressure system to comply with safety standards in...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Req. installation of SCADA gas pressure system to comply with safety standards in Callery Park area across...
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order 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
“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Claims - (2) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (2) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Conway, 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 Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
Misc. - Eric Faulkner (Warp and Weft) request installation of overhanging sign located at 197 Market Street
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Eric Faulkner (Warp and Weft) request installation of overhanging sign located at 197 Market Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation 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
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Milinazzo)
Misc. - Power Juice (Heather DeBerio) request installation of two (2) overhanging signs at 120-122 Merrimack Street
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Power Juice (Heather DeBerio) request installation of two (2) overhanging signs at 120-122 Merrimack Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. 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 Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to allow a memorial plaque or sign at McPherson Park in Centralville in honor of Michael...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to allow a memorial plaque or sign at McPherson Park in Centralville in honor of Michael “Sully”...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to find ways and means to address the dilapidated and deteriorating conditions at Cawley...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to find ways and means to address the dilapidated and deteriorating conditions at Cawley Stadium...
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: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department instruct MBTA to clean debris left by the homeless shelter along the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department instruct MBTA to clean debris left by the homeless shelter along the...
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: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding plan and responsibility for setting up polling booths for...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding plan and responsibility for setting up polling booths for handicap...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. 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 C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy)
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