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February 11, 2020
21 recorded votes, 16 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 February 4th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting February 4th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. 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. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Communication - Second Quarter FY20 Budget Report
Accept and place on file: Communication - Second Quarter FY20 Budget Report
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Samaras)
Loan Order-Accelerated Repairs to various school buildings
Take Item #5.2 out of order
In City Council, hearing opened, Motion by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway to take Item #5.2 out of order and discuss during public hearing. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, hearing opened, Motion by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway to take Item #5.2 out of order and discuss during public hearing. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Conway)
Refer to Clerk’s Office: Loan Order-Accelerated Repairs to various school buildings
Motion to adopt and refer to Clerk’s Office for 20 days by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt and refer to Clerk’s Office for 20 days by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Conway)
Ordinance-Amend Ch. 9 Create Art. XIV entitled Community Preservation Committee
Adopt: Ordinance-Amend Ch. 9 Create Art. XIV entitled Community Preservation Committee
Motion to adopt C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. 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. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Mercier)
Vote-Accept and Expend 5,500 in Grant Funding from the Greater Lowell Community Foundation to support Khmer Senior...
Adopt: Vote-Accept and Expend 5,500 in Grant Funding from the Greater Lowell Community Foundation to support Khmer Senior Outreach
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Chau)
Vote-Transfer 42,722 to Elections to meet its remaining obligations as well as anticipated election related costs in...
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 42,722 to Elections to meet its remaining obligations as well as anticipated election related costs in FY20
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Order of Taking-Permanent and Temporary Easements in furtherance of the Andover Street Improvement Project
Adopt: Order of Taking-Permanent and Temporary Easements in furtherance of the Andover Street Improvement Project
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Drinkwater)
Finance SC February 11, 2020
Accept the report: Finance SC February 11, 2020
Motion to adopt motions of subcommittee and accept the report as a report of progress by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to adopt motions of subcommittee and accept the report as a report of progress by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Mercier)
Economic / Downtown Development SC February 11, 2020
Accept the report: Economic / Downtown Development SC February 11, 2020
Motion to adopt motions of subcommittee and accept the report as a report of progress by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to adopt motions of subcommittee and accept the report as a report of progress by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Chau)
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.
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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)
Misc. - Lei Zhong (for benefit of Benecia Sandoval-Ferrera) request installation of handicap parking sign 25 18th Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Lei Zhong (for benefit of Benecia Sandoval-Ferrera) request installation of handicap parking sign 25...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation 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 Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Drinkwater)
Misc. - Steven O'Neill request to address City Council regarding on his property located at 10 Old Ferry Road
Request Conservation Commission remove item regarding this petition from their agenda for two weeks so that parties may attempt to resolve the matter
In City Council, Motion to request Conservation Commission remove item regarding this petition from their agenda for two weeks so that parties may attempt to resolve the matter by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke, Adopted per Roll Call vote 5 yeas, 4 nays (C. Conway, C. Drinkwater, C. Nuon, C. Samaras). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Elliott, Leahy, Mercier, RourkeNo: Conway, Drinkwater, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call names the no votes and gives 5 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to request Conservation Commission remove item regarding this petition from their agenda for two weeks so that parties may attempt to resolve the matter by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke, Adopted per Roll Call vote 5 yeas, 4 nays (C. Conway, C. Drinkwater, C. Nuon, C. Samaras). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Request: City Council create an ordinance or file a Home Rule Petition that prevents a City Councilor from holding...
Refer to Law Department: Request: City Council create an ordinance or file a Home Rule Petition that prevents a City Councilor from holding...
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to Law Department for a report and recommendation to develop ordinance or Home Rule petition regarding limitation. Adopted per Roll Call vote 5 yeas, 4 nays (C. Conway, C. Drinkwater, C. Nuon, C. Samaras). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Elliott, Leahy, Mercier, RourkeNo: Conway, Drinkwater, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call names the no votes and gives 5 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to Law Department for a report and recommendation to develop ordinance or Home Rule petition regarding limitation. Adopted per Roll Call vote 5 yeas, 4 nays (C. Conway, C. Drinkwater, C. Nuon, C. Samaras). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to create a team of first responders which includes fire, police, Trinity Ambulance and Lowell...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to create a team of first responders which includes fire, police, Trinity Ambulance and Lowell...
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager as amended. Adopted per Roll Call vote 5 yeas, 4 nays (C. Elliott, C. Mercier, C. Rourke, M. Leahy). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Conway, Drinkwater, Nuon, SamarasNo: Elliott, Leahy, Mercier, RourkeThe roll call names the no votes and gives 5 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager as amended. Adopted per Roll Call vote 5 yeas, 4 nays (C. Elliott, C. Mercier, C. Rourke, M. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Rourke)
Amend language to state review instead of create
Motion to amend language to state review instead of create by C. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 5 yeas, 4 nays (C. Elliott, C. Mercier, C. Rourke, M. Leahy). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Conway, Drinkwater, Nuon, SamarasNo: Elliott, Leahy, Mercier, RourkeThe roll call names the no votes and gives 5 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to amend language to state review instead of create by C. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 5 yeas, 4 nays (C. Elliott, C. Mercier, C. Rourke, M. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
Request: City Council vote to prohibit the use of non-disclosure agreements regarding legal settlements
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council vote to prohibit the use of non-disclosure agreements regarding legal settlements
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager/Law Department. 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/Law Department. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding Host Community Agreements along with potential sources of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding Host Community Agreements along with potential sources of revenue...
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: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have Hull Street Engineering come to a Neighborhoods/Flood Issues SC to discuss the purchase...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Hull Street Engineering come to a Neighborhoods/Flood Issues SC to discuss the purchase of...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager/Flood Issues SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager/Flood Issues SC. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott)
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