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April 14, 2020
35 recorded votes, 28 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
Communication - Remote Participation Pursuant to Governor Baker's Emergency Order modifying the State's Open Meeting...
Accept and place on file: Communication - Remote Participation Pursuant to Governor Baker's Emergency Order modifying the State's Open Meeting Law...
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Minutes of City Council Meeting March 24th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting March 24th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Communication - Memo FY19 Audited Financial Statements
Refer to the Finance SC by C: Communication - Memo FY19 Audited Financial Statements
In City Council, Motion to refer matter to Finance SC by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer matter to Finance SC by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Communication - Memo Free Cash Certification
Refer to the Finance SC by C: Communication - Memo Free Cash Certification
In City Council, Motion to refer matter to Finance SC by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer matter to Finance SC by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Take Item #11.1 out of order
Motion to suspend rules to take Item #11.1 out of order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to suspend rules to take Item #11.1 out of order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ordinance-Amend certain sections of 10.3 entitled Hamilton Canal District Form Based Code
Adopt: Ordinance-Amend certain sections of 10.3 entitled Hamilton Canal District Form Based Code
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
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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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Samaras)
Take Item #7.6 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau to take Item #7.6 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau to take Item #7.6 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Chau)
Refer to Personnel SC: Motion Responses
B) Motion Response - Residency Requirement – Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke to refer matter to Personnel SC. So voted.
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“B) Motion Response - Residency Requirement – Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke to refer matter to Personnel SC. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
C) Motion Response - Sick Bank – Motion by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Chau to refer matter to Personnel SC. So voted.
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“C) Motion Response - Sick Bank – Motion by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Chau to refer matter to Personnel SC. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Chau)
Informational Reports
Refer to the Finance SC by C: Informational Reports
Q) Informational - FY2019 Audit Memo – Motion to refer to Finance SC by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Q) Informational - FY2019 Audit Memo – Motion to refer to Finance SC by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Communication - Planning Board recommendation regarding zoning amendments of 10.3 Hamilton Canal District Form Based...
Accept and place on file: Communication - Planning Board recommendation regarding zoning amendments of 10.3 Hamilton Canal District Form Based Code
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Chau)
Communication - Accept Resignation of Jeffrey Wilson from Lowell Commission on Disability
Accept and place on file: Communication - Accept Resignation of Jeffrey Wilson from Lowell Commission on Disability
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, 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. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Chau)
Communication - Appoint Mary Katherine Lapinski to Board of Parks
Approve: Communication - Appoint Mary Katherine Lapinski to Board of Parks
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Vote - Appropriate $7,462,706 from 7.1.19 Certified Free Cash
Adopt: Vote - Appropriate $7,462,706 from 7.1.19 Certified Free Cash
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Rourke)
Vote-Auth CM Accept Expend $1,125 from Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
Adopt: Vote-Auth CM Accept Expend $1,125 from Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Samaras)
Vote-Auth CM Accept Expend 10K from Mass State Historical Records Advisory Bd and Mass Genl Court
Adopt: Vote-Auth CM Accept Expend 10K from Mass State Historical Records Advisory Bd and Mass Genl Court
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Nuon)
Vote-Auth CM Execute Amendment #2-Mass Dept of Transportation - RMV Lease
Adopt: Vote-Auth CM Execute Amendment #2-Mass Dept of Transportation - RMV Lease
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Elliott)
Vote - Home Rule Petition for City Councilor Restrictions
Adopt: Vote - Home Rule Petition for City Councilor Restrictions
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. 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
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 5 yeas, 4 nays (C. Conway, C. Drinkwater, C. Nuon, C. Samaras). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Chau)
Resolution-Support HD4935 Moratorium on Evictions and Foreclosures during COVID 19 Emergency
Adopt: Resolution-Support HD4935 Moratorium on Evictions and Foreclosures during COVID 19 Emergency
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Claim - (1) Personal Injury
Refer to Law Department: Claim - (1) Personal Injury
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Samaras)
Bundle Items #10.2 to #10.6, inclusive, and refer each of them to a public hearing on April 28, 2014 at 7 PM
In City Council Motion to bundle Items #10.2 to #10.6, inclusive, and refer each of them to a public hearing on April 28, 2014 at 7 PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council Motion to bundle Items #10.2 to #10.6, inclusive, and refer each of them to a public hearing on April 28, 2014 at 7 PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
New Cingular Wireless (d/b/a AT&T) - Request permission to install small cell facility on existing pole located at...
Send to a public hearing: New Cingular Wireless (d/b/a AT&T) - Request permission to install small cell facility on existing pole located at 319...
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on April 28, 2020 at 7PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on April 28, 2020 at 7PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Send to a public hearing: New Cingular Wireless (d/b/a AT&T) - Request permission to install small cell facility on existing pole located at 405...
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on April 28, 2020 at 7PM by C. Elliott, 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 April 28, 2020 at 7PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Send to a public hearing: New Cingular Wireless (d/b/a AT&T) - Request permission to install small cell facility on existing pole located at 56...
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on April 28, 2020 at 7PM by C. Elliott, 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 April 28, 2020 at 7PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Send to a public hearing: New Cingular Wireless (d/b/a AT&T) - Request permission to install small cell facility on existing pole located at 60...
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on April 28, 2020 at 7PM by C. Elliott, 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 April 28, 2020 at 7PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Send to a public hearing: New Cingular Wireless (d/b/a AT&T) - Request permission to install small cell facility on existing pole located at 878...
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on April 28, 2020 at 7PM by C. Elliott, 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 April 28, 2020 at 7PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have Parking Director develop a plan to allow handicap residents from the Appleton Mills...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Parking Director develop a plan to allow handicap residents from the Appleton Mills...
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 find ways and means to have City vendors that are responsible for sending out property tax...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to find ways and means to have City vendors that are responsible for sending out property tax...
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 due to Covid-19 crisis, extend the appeals period for any citation, ticket or fine issued by...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to due to Covid-19 crisis, extend the appeals period for any citation, ticket or fine issued by...
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: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to and Law Department, due to Covid-19 crisis, consult with Non-Profit Housing Organizations...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to and Law Department, due to Covid-19 crisis, consult with Non-Profit Housing Organizations (CTI...
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: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department suspend parking ticketing during Stay At Home Order
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department suspend parking ticketing during Stay At Home Order
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 contact Comcast, Verizon and other internet providers to the City and request/negotiate...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to contact Comcast, Verizon and other internet providers to the City and request/negotiate reduced...
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 incorporate the standardized Covid-19 information provided by the Commonwealth of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to incorporate the standardized Covid-19 information provided by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Mercier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Samaras, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Samaras, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Conway)
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