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March 24, 2020
19 recorded votes, 12 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 Public Safety SC March 10th; City Council Meeting March 10th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Public Safety SC March 10th; City Council Meeting March 10th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Samaras, 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. Samaras, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Drinkwater)
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. Samaras. 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. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Samaras)
Communication - Accept Resignation of David Ellingson -Lowell Commission on Disability
Accept and place on file: Communication - Accept Resignation of David Ellingson -Lowell Commission on Disability
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” 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 accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Conway)
Vote-Accept and Expend Urban Grant from Exec Office of Housing and Economic Dev
Adopt: Vote-Accept and Expend Urban Grant from Exec Office of Housing and Economic Dev
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)
Vote-Auth CM Ex Project Funding Agreement-MSBA
Adopt: Vote-Auth CM Ex Project Funding Agreement-MSBA
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Vote-Auth CM Ex Tax Increment Financing Agreement-Legacy Hotel LLC
Adopt: Vote-Auth CM Ex Tax Increment Financing Agreement-Legacy Hotel LLC
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Vote-License Agreement-Jackson St-291
Adopt: Vote-License Agreement-Jackson St-291
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)
Order-60 day trial – various
Adopt: Order-60 day trial – various
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request installation of 50 feet of underground electric conduit at Bridge and French...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request installation of 50 feet of underground electric conduit at Bridge and French Streets
In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Chau, 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 adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Chau, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Drinkwater)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request permission to install 10 feet of underground electric conduit at Prescott and...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request permission to install 10 feet of underground electric conduit at Prescott and Merrimack Streets...
In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Nuon, 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 adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
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. 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)
Misc. - Rene/Maria Carrasquillo request updating crosswalk at intersection of Keene and Gorham Streets
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Rene/Maria Carrasquillo request updating crosswalk at intersection of Keene and Gorham Streets
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Chau, 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
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Chau, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Elliott)
Misc. - Sideth Kuch (for the benefit of Sambo Mak and Pharindy Lao) request installation of handicap parking sign...
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Sideth Kuch (for the benefit of Sambo Mak and Pharindy Lao) request installation of handicap parking...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation 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 refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Conway)
Misc. - Fengboa Xu (for the benefit of Jennifer Mallias) request installation of handicap parking sign at 740...
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Fengboa Xu (for the benefit of Jennifer Mallias) request installation of handicap parking sign at 740...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to appoint a coordinator of services to work with non- profits and volunteer organizations who...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to appoint a coordinator of services to work with non- profits and volunteer organizations who are...
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)
Request: City Council consider going to a Summer schedule for remaining Spring term
Adopt: Request: City Council consider going to a Summer schedule for remaining Spring term
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, Summer schedule to begin immediately adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, Summer schedule to begin immediately adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Rourke)
Request: City Council adopt a resolution in support of HD.4935, “An Act Providing for a Moratorium on Evictions and...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council adopt a resolution in support of HD.4935, “An Act Providing for a Moratorium on Evictions and...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager/Law Department. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager/Law Department. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to update the uniform Catastrophic Sick Bank Policy to make employees eligible for up to 30...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to update the uniform Catastrophic Sick Bank Policy to make employees eligible for up to 30 days...
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: Drinkwater, second: Elliott)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Elliott, 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 Adjourn C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Conway)
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