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January 21, 2020
20 recorded votes, 15 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 Meeting January 14th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting January 14th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. 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. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Vote-Accept and Expend 100,000 from EOPSS re FY20 Municipal Staffing award Lowell Fire Dept
Adopt: Vote-Accept and Expend 100,000 from EOPSS re FY20 Municipal Staffing award Lowell Fire Dept
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Bundle items: Vote-Accept and Expend 100,000 from EOPSS re FY20 Municipal Staffing award Lowell Fire Dept
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier bundle Items #5.2 and #5.3 and take as one. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier bundle Items #5.2 and #5.3 and take as one. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Vote-Accept and Expend 162,500 from EOPSS re FY20 Municipal Staffing award for Lowell Police Dept
Adopt: Vote-Accept and Expend 162,500 from EOPSS re FY20 Municipal Staffing award for Lowell Police Dept
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Vote-Accept and Expend 634,861.81 FY20 Shannon Community Safety Initiative Grant from EOPSS for Lowell Police Dept
Adopt: Vote-Accept and Expend 634,861.81 FY20 Shannon Community Safety Initiative Grant from EOPSS for Lowell Police Dept
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
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 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)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request installation underground electric conduits and a new heavy duty hand hole at...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request installation underground electric conduits and a new heavy duty hand hole at 160 Middlesex Street
In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Claims - (3) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (3) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Samaras, 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. Samaras, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Mercier)
National Grid - Req. installation of new handhole and 100 feet of underground electric conduit at 15-21 Surrey Lane
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Req. installation of new handhole and 100 feet of underground electric conduit at 15-21 Surrey Lane
In City Council, Motion to refer to public hearing on February 4, 2020 at 7PM by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. 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 public hearing on February 4, 2020 at 7PM by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Drinkwater)
Request: City Council vote to request Statehouse delegation work with Administration to fund 4 million dollar...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council vote to request Statehouse delegation work with Administration to fund 4 million dollar earmark...
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: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Amend to include report regarding parking bond bill
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke to amend to include report regarding parking bond bill. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke to amend to include report regarding parking bond bill. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to /DPD report on status of properties located at 246.1 Market Street; the Power House and Coal...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to /DPD report on status of properties located at 246.1 Market Street; the Power House and Coal...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager/DPD. 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/DPD. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have Supt. Of Police provide a report regarding action taken to address violence in the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Supt. Of Police provide a report regarding action taken to address violence in the...
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: Samaras, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to provide update regarding employee incentive program offered by the City
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide update regarding employee incentive program offered by the City
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, 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. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Have City Assessor’s Office Hold Community Meetings throughout the City to Help Guide...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have City Assessor’s Office Hold Community Meetings throughout the City to Help Guide Residents...
In City Council, seconded by C. Samaras, 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. Samaras, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Samaras)
Ask the City Manager to Have Commissioner of Public Works Take Measures to Ensure Repaving Work Done by Contractors...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Commissioner of Public Works Take Measures to Ensure Repaving Work Done by Contractors is...
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 (Public Works, Parks) Initiate a Drop-Off Program for Unwanted...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Departments (Public Works, Parks) Initiate a Drop-Off Program for Unwanted...
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 Provide Report on City Clerk’s Office Efforts to Digitize Public Records and Make Them...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Report on City Clerk’s Office Efforts to Digitize Public Records and Make Them...
In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, 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. Conway, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Conway)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Rourke, 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 Adjourn C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier)
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