MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
February 25, 2020
35 recorded votes, 27 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
Presentation - Hoops For Hope (Jay Grasso)
Accept and place on file: Presentation - Hoops For Hope (Jay Grasso)
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. 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. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Minutes of Finance SC February 11th; Economic Downtown Development SC February 11th; City Council Meeting February...
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Finance SC February 11th; Economic Downtown Development SC February 11th; City Council Meeting February 11th...
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. 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. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Ordinance-Create Grant Funded Position and Salary entitled Youth Outreach Specialist at the HHS Dept
Adopt: Ordinance-Create Grant Funded Position and Salary entitled Youth Outreach Specialist at the HHS Dept
Motion to adopt C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Drinkwater, Elliott, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Rourke, SamarasThe roll call lists David Conway as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke)
National Grid - Request installation of ten feet of underground electric conduit to service 336 Central Street
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request installation of ten feet of underground electric conduit to service 336 Central Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, 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
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. 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. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Refer to Transportation SC: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke to refer to Transportation SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke to refer to Transportation SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Rourke)
Communication-Accept resignation of Sheila Hegarty from the Disability Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication-Accept resignation of Sheila Hegarty from the Disability Commission
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Chau)
Communication-Appoint AnnMarie Sreypov Porter to Council on Aging
Approve: Communication-Appoint AnnMarie Sreypov Porter to Council on Aging
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Elliott. 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. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Elliott)
Communication-Reappoint Lisa Golden to Board of Health
Approve: Communication-Reappoint Lisa Golden to Board of Health
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Communication-Reappoint Mark Briere to ZBA
Approve: Communication-Reappoint Mark Briere to ZBA
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Conway)
Vote-Accept.Expend Municipal Vulnerability Program Planning Grant 77,550.00
Adopt: Vote-Accept.Expend Municipal Vulnerability Program Planning Grant 77,550.00
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
Order of Taking Permanent and Temporary Easements for Municipal Purposes in furtherance of Route 38 Roadway and...
Adopt: Order of Taking Permanent and Temporary Easements for Municipal Purposes in furtherance of Route 38 Roadway and Intersection Improvement...
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
Order-60 day trial-various
Adopt: Order-60 day trial-various
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Mercier)
Communication - City Manager request approval of Constable Bond for Ronald Bertheim
Adopt: Communication - City Manager request approval of Constable Bond for Ronald Bertheim
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. 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. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Sub-Committee Reports. 1) Transportation SC February 19, 2020
Accept the report: Sub-Committee Reports. 1) Transportation SC February 19, 2020
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Chau)
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Mercier, 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
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Motion to adopt motions of subcommittee and accept the report as a report of progress by C. Mercier, 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 adopt motions of subcommittee and accept the report as a report of progress by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - Req. installation of new handhole and 100 feet of underground electric conduit at 15-21...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Req. installation of new handhole and 100 feet of underground electric conduit at 15-21 Surrey Lane
In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order 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 adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Conway)
Claim - (1) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claim - (1) 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. - 160 Middlesex Street, LLC (Geary & Geary, LLP) request license for overhanging decorative balconies at 160...
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - 160 Middlesex Street, LLC (Geary & Geary, LLP) request license for overhanging decorative balconies at 160...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, 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 Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Misc. - Flood Law Office, P.C. request no parking zone at corner of Rogers and Berkeley Streets
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Flood Law Office, P.C. request no parking zone at corner of Rogers and Berkeley Streets
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Chau, 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. Chau, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Conway)
Misc. - Steven Bickford request permission to address City Council regarding preservation of World War I Cannon Monument
Postpone to a later meeting: Misc. - Steven Bickford request permission to address City Council regarding preservation of World War I Cannon Monument
In City Council, Motion to refer to March 10, 2020 meeting by C. Elliott, 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 March 10, 2020 meeting by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
National Grid - Request installation of 50 feet of underground electric conduit at Bridge and French Streets
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request installation of 50 feet of underground electric conduit at Bridge and French Streets
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on March 10, 2020 at 7PM by C. Samaras, 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, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on March 10, 2020 at 7PM by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Rourke)
National Grid - Request permission to install 10 feet of underground electric conduit at Prescott and Merrimack...
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request permission to install 10 feet of underground electric conduit at Prescott and Merrimack Streets...
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on March 10, 2020 at 7PM by C. Drinkwater, 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, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on March 10, 2020 at 7PM by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have the newly formed Homeless Commission put together a booklet outlining all programs...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the newly formed Homeless Commission put together a booklet outlining all programs, meals...
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 meet with Public Health Department and contact the CDC (Center for Disease Control) and...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to meet with Public Health Department and contact the CDC (Center for Disease Control) and provide...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 6 yeas, 3 nays (C. Elliott, C. Mercier, C. Rourke). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Conway, Drinkwater, Leahy, Nuon, SamarasNo: Elliott, Mercier, RourkeThe roll call names the no votes and gives 6 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 6 yeas, 3 nays (C. Elliott, C. Mercier, C. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department clean up the waste from illegal dumping at sites across the City and...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department clean up the waste from illegal dumping at sites across the City and to...
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: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding the bicentennial planning effort of the City
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding the bicentennial planning effort of the City
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 DPD provide updated plans regarding vacant/dilapidated properties in the ACRE...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have DPD provide updated plans regarding vacant/dilapidated properties in the ACRE...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager/Economic Downtown Development SC. 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/Economic Downtown Development SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have Supt. Of Police hold community outreach sessions pertaining to Level 3 sex offenders in...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Supt. Of Police hold community outreach sessions pertaining to Level 3 sex offenders in...
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 provide updated report regarding prior motion to remove abandoned sign structures on City...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide updated report regarding prior motion to remove abandoned sign structures on City...
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 report on the status of the vacant/abandoned Hadley House on Broadway Street as well as the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to report on the status of the vacant/abandoned Hadley House on Broadway Street as well as 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: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Request: Economic/Downtown Development SC meet with small business owners throughout City’s various business...
Refer to Economic/Downtown Redevelopment SC: Request: Economic/Downtown Development SC meet with small business owners throughout City’s various...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to Economic/Downtown Redevelopment SC. 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 Economic/Downtown Redevelopment SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater)
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