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January 14, 2020
19 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor John J. Leahy presiding.
Present: William Samaras, Vesna Nuon, Sokhary Chau, David Conway, John Drinkwater, Rodney M. Elliott, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, Daniel P. Rourke
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes of City Council Inauguration January 6th; City Council Meeting January 7th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Inauguration January 6th; City Council Meeting January 7th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Mercier)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, 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 accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Communication-Appoint Sinead Gallivan to Planning Board-Associate Member
Approve: Communication-Appoint Sinead Gallivan to Planning Board-Associate Member
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Vote-Accept and Expend FY20 Housing Choice Community Capital Grant in the amount of 225,000
Adopt: Vote-Accept and Expend FY20 Housing Choice Community Capital Grant in the amount of 225,000
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Vote-Auth CM Accept Permanent and Temporary Easements from LRTA re Lord Overpass Project
Adopt: Vote-Auth CM Accept Permanent and Temporary Easements from LRTA re Lord Overpass Project
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Rourke)
Vote-Auth CM Ex. Temporary Access Agreement between City and Colonial Gas Co. re 157 West Forest Street, Lowell
Adopt: Vote-Auth CM Ex. Temporary Access Agreement between City and Colonial Gas Co. re 157 West Forest Street, Lowell
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Vote-Transfer 16,000 to pay for repairs to School St. Cemetery wall
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 16,000 to pay for repairs to School St. Cemetery wall
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Resolution-Support saving Minor League Baseball-Lowell Spinners
Adopt: Resolution-Support saving Minor League Baseball-Lowell Spinners
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Chau)
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. 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 refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Misc. - Family Rental Lilley, LLC (for the benefit of Nicky Silva) request installation of (1) handicap parking sign...
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Family Rental Lilley, LLC (for the benefit of Nicky Silva) request installation of (1) handicap parking...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, 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 refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Conway)
Ask the City Manager to provide update regarding review of inspection and enforcement procedures within...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide update regarding review of inspection and enforcement procedures within Developmental...
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: Nuon, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to have Parking Director instruct staff to check pay stations during daily routes and report...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Parking Director instruct staff to check pay stations during daily routes and report any...
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: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have proper departments (Law, Human Relations) provide a report on feasibility of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper departments (Law, Human Relations) provide a report on feasibility of residential...
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: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding status update on the Smith-Baker building
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding status update on the Smith-Baker building
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: Nuon, second: Elliott)
Request: City Council vote to establish a subcommittee on Election Redistricting
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council vote to establish a subcommittee on Election Redistricting
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager/Mayor. 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/Mayor. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding bridge construction on VFW highway at Beaver Brook
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding bridge construction on VFW highway at Beaver Brook
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager/Mayor. 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. Rourke, referred to City Manager/Mayor. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to meet with Police Superintendent and Fire Chief to provide a report and update regarding...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to meet with Police Superintendent and Fire Chief to provide a report and update regarding...
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: Conway, second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn 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 Adjourn C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott)
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