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January 28, 2020
32 recorded votes, 29 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 21st, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting January 21st, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Samaras)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Refer to the Elections SC by C: Motion Responses
Motion to refer matter to Elections SC by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer matter to Elections SC by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Include Rules SC as part of the process: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott to include Rules SC as part of the process. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott to include Rules SC as part of the process. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Take Item #4.4 out of order
Motion to suspend rules and take Item #4.4 out of order to establish committee by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules and take Item #4.4 out of order to establish committee by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Informational Reports
Refer to Finance SC: Informational Reports
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Suspend rules
Motion to suspend rules by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott to discuss Sullivan School. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott to discuss Sullivan School. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Communication-Accept resignation of Melissa Desroches from Board of Parks
Accept and place on file: Communication-Accept resignation of Melissa Desroches from Board of Parks
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Drinkwater)
Communication-Appoint Mary Callery, Conor Baldwin and Allison Lamey to Suggestion Award Board
Approve: Communication-Appoint Mary Callery, Conor Baldwin and Allison Lamey to Suggestion Award Board
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, 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. Samaras, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Mercier)
Vote-Accept Easements from Centennial Island Hydroelectric Co. pertaining to the Concord River Greenway Project
Adopt: Vote-Accept Easements from Centennial Island Hydroelectric Co. pertaining to the Concord River Greenway Project
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Samaras). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Conway, Drinkwater, Elliott, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, RourkeThe roll call lists William Samaras as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Samaras). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Vote-Accept Easements from Related Stirling Bay, LLC pertaining to Concord River Greenway Project
Adopt: Vote-Accept Easements from Related Stirling Bay, LLC pertaining to Concord River Greenway Project
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Samaras). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Conway, Drinkwater, Elliott, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, RourkeThe roll call lists William Samaras as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Samaras). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Chau)
Vote-To freeze new petitions for timed, free, on street parking spaces until parking study is completed
Adopt: Vote-To freeze new petitions for timed, free, on street parking spaces until parking study is completed
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Elliott)
Loan Order-Accelerated Repairs to various school buildings
Send to a public hearing: Loan Order-Accelerated Repairs to various school buildings
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on February 11, 2020 at 7PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on February 11, 2020 at 7PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Ordinance-Amend Ch. 9 Create Art. XIV entitled Community Preservation Committee
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Amend Ch. 9 Create Art. XIV entitled Community Preservation Committee
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on February 11, 2020 at 7PM 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, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on February 11, 2020 at 7PM by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Conway)
REPORTS (SUB/COMMITTEE, IF ANY)
Accept 2020 – 2021 City Council subcommittees
In City Council, Motion to accept 2020 – 2021 City Council subcommittees by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to accept 2020 – 2021 City Council subcommittees by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Misc. - Andres Rivera request installation of handicap parking sign at 5 Common Avenue
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Andres Rivera request installation of handicap parking sign at 5 Common Avenue
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Misc. - Mark Mello request permission to address Council regarding parking issues on Waite and Chelmsford Streets
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Mark Mello request permission to address Council regarding parking issues on Waite and Chelmsford Streets
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Drinkwater)
Install no parking here to corner sign at the location
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke to install no parking here to corner sign at the location. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke to install no parking here to corner sign at the location. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Misc. - Charles Kafasis request to address City Council regarding parking issues; including residential parking program
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Charles Kafasis request to address City Council regarding parking issues; including residential parking...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the process of revenue generated by the use of empty lots...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the process of revenue generated by the use of empty lots charging...
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: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Suspend rules to allow motion inadvertently left off agenda to be addressed
Motion to suspend rules to allow motion inadvertently left off agenda to be addressed by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules to allow motion inadvertently left off agenda to be addressed by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the process of revenue generated by the use of empty lots charging...
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: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to update Council regarding status of the Neighborhood Enhancement Enforcement Directive
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to update Council regarding status of the Neighborhood Enhancement Enforcement Directive
In City Council, seconded by C. Conway referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Conway referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Conway)
Ask the City Manager to meet with DPW and other departments to explore the feasibility of using a “Chip - Disc”...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to meet with DPW and other departments to explore the feasibility of using a “Chip - Disc” system...
In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Chau)
Ask the City Manager to have LPD provide a report regarding the number of response calls/missing persons reports...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have LPD provide a report regarding the number of response calls/missing persons reports from...
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: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to develop traffic management plan and parking solutions for the opening of the new court house
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to develop traffic management plan and parking solutions for the opening of the new court house
In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, 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. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Chau)
Ask the City Manager to invite Lowell General Hospital to make a presentation to the Council regarding their plans...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to invite Lowell General Hospital to make a presentation to the Council regarding their plans for...
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, 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. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the feasibility of holding a South East Asian New Year event at...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the feasibility of holding a South East Asian New Year event at 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: Chau, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding the status of signage for the area designated as Cambodia Town
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding the status of signage for the area designated as Cambodia Town
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: Chau, second: Elliott)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier)
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