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March 3, 2020
20 recorded votes, 13 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 Cannabis Control SC February 25th; Election Laws/Redistricting SC Joint with Rules SC February 25th; City...
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Cannabis Control SC February 25th; Election Laws/Redistricting SC Joint with Rules SC February 25th; City...
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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“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)
Take Items #4.3 to #4.6 out of order
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to suspend rules and take Items #4.3 to #4.6 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to suspend rules and take Items #4.3 to #4.6 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
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. Elliott. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
Informational Report
Refer to the Finance SC by C: Informational Report
E) Information Report - FY21 School Budget Proposal – Motion to refer to Finance SC by C. Elliott, seconded by Nuon. So voted.
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“E) Information Report - FY21 School Budget Proposal – Motion to refer to Finance SC by C. Elliott, seconded by Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott)
Communication-Appoint Amy E. Wilson, MLIS to Pollard Memorial Library Board of Trustees as Associate Member
Approve: Communication-Appoint Amy E. Wilson, MLIS to Pollard Memorial Library Board of Trustees as 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-Appoint David Feehan to Disability Commission
Approve: Communication-Appoint David Feehan to Disability Commission
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Communication-Appoint Erica Harvey to Disability Commission
Approve: Communication-Appoint Erica Harvey to Disability Commission
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Chau, 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. Chau, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Elliott)
Communication Reappoint George Villaras and Troy Depeiza to Historic Board
Approve: Communication Reappoint George Villaras and Troy Depeiza to Historic Board
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, 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. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Nuon)
Vote-Authorize CM Ex. Temporary License Agreement-20 Favor Street
Adopt: Vote-Authorize CM Ex. Temporary License Agreement-20 Favor Street
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)
Vote-Authorize CM Ex. MOU between City and Lowell Police Association, Inc. 7.1.18-6.30.21
Adopt: Vote-Authorize CM Ex. MOU between City and Lowell Police Association, Inc. 7.1.18-6.30.21
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Samaras)
Vote-Transfer funds to provide funding associated with the Lowell Police Assn. Inc. collective bargaining contract
Adopt: Vote-Transfer funds to provide funding associated with the Lowell Police Assn. Inc. collective bargaining contract
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Ordinance-Amend certain sections of 10.3 entitled Hamilton Canal District Form Based Code
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Amend certain sections of 10.3 entitled Hamilton Canal District Form Based Code
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Planning Board for report and recommendation and to public hearing before City Council on April 14, 2020 at 7PM by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Planning Board for report and recommendation and to public hearing before City Council on April 14, 2020 at 7PM by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Conway)
Subcommittee Reports. 1) Zoning SC March 3, 2020
Accept the report: Subcommittee Reports. 1) Zoning SC March 3, 2020
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request installation of ten feet of underground electric conduit to service 336 Central...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request installation of ten feet of underground electric conduit to service 336 Central Street
In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
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. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Misc. - Carmen Tinajero Bveno for the benefit of Isaac Soto request installation of handicap parking sign at 335 W....
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Carmen Tinajero Bveno for the benefit of Isaac Soto request installation of handicap parking sign at 335...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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“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 a report regarding construction plans for LHS and procedures in which to inform...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding construction plans for LHS and procedures in which to inform...
In City Council, no second needed, 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. Filed by Rita Mercier and Rodney M. Elliott; Rita Mercier is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding available summer jobs, programs and/or activities for the youth...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding available summer jobs, programs and/or activities for the youth of...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Elliott)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
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