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April 28, 2020
34 recorded votes, 31 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...
Accept and place on file: Communication - Remote Participation. Pursuant to Governor Baker's Emergency Order modifying the State's Open Meeting...
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 April 14th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting April 14th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Conway)
Bundle Items #4.1 to #4.5
Motion to bundle Items #4.1 to #4.5 by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted.
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“Motion to bundle Items #4.1 to #4.5 by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
New Cingular Wireless (d/b/a AT&T) - Request permission to install small cell facility on existing pole located at...
Refer to Wire Inspector: New Cingular Wireless (d/b/a AT&T) - Request permission to install small cell facility on existing pole located at 319...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Drinkwater)
Refer to Wire Inspector: New Cingular Wireless (d/b/a AT&T) - Request permission to install small cell facility on existing pole located at 405...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Drinkwater)
Refer to Wire Inspector: New Cingular Wireless (d/b/a AT&T) - Request permission to install small cell facility on existing pole located at 56 Oak...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Drinkwater)
Refer to Wire Inspector: New Cingular Wireless (d/b/a AT&T) - Request permission to install small cell facility on existing pole located at 60...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Drinkwater)
Refer to Wire Inspector: New Cingular Wireless (d/b/a AT&T) - Request permission to install small cell facility on existing pole located at 878...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Drinkwater)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Rourke)
Extend payment of real and personal tax to June 1, 2020
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott to extend payment of real and personal tax to June 1, 2020. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott to extend payment of real and personal tax to June 1, 2020. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Elliott)
Refer to Rules SC: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Mercier to refer to Rules SC. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Mercier to refer to Rules SC. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Mercier)
Suspend rules for Covid-19 update
Motion to suspend rules for Covid-19 update by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules for Covid-19 update by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Refer financial implications due to Covid-19 to Finance SC
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to refer financial implications due to Covid-19 to Finance SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to refer financial implications due to Covid-19 to Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Communication - Reappoint Beverly Gonzalez to the Council on Aging
Approve: Communication - Reappoint Beverly Gonzalez to the Council on Aging
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Chau)
Vote - Auth CM Remove Restriction from Deed 39 First St Blvd
Adopt: Vote - Auth CM Remove Restriction from Deed 39 First St Blvd
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Chau)
Claims - (1) Property Damage; (1) Property Damage/Personal Injury
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (1) Property Damage; (1) Property Damage/Personal Injury
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)
National Grid - Request installation of underground electric conduit for pedestrian lighting at 199 Pawtucket Street
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request installation of underground electric conduit for pedestrian lighting at 199 Pawtucket Street
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on May 12, 2020 at 7PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on May 12, 2020 at 7PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Samaras)
National Grid - Request installation of underground electric conduit for power at 70 Fox Street
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request installation of underground electric conduit for power at 70 Fox Street
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on May 12, 2020 at 7PM 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, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on May 12, 2020 at 7PM by C. Chau, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Conway)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the number of health inspections/violations of health codes in...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the number of health inspections/violations of health codes in all...
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: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the number of health and safety complaints filed at the State...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the number of health and safety complaints filed at the State...
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: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to report on status of City finances and consider hiring freezes and spending limits on only...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to report on status of City finances and consider hiring freezes and spending limits on only...
In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager/Finance SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager/Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Ask the City Manager to look into the availability of open spaces; such as Cawley Stadium and Lelacheur Park, for...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to look into the availability of open spaces; such as Cawley Stadium and Lelacheur Park, for...
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: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to update Council regarding the status of the Lowell Junior Police Academy and the City’s Parks...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to update Council regarding the status of the Lowell Junior Police Academy and the City’s Parks...
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: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to contact the Massachusetts School Building Authority regarding the status on the money...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to contact the Massachusetts School Building Authority regarding the status on the money allotted...
In City Council, seconded by C. Samaras, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Samaras, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Ask the City Manager to conference with the appropriate department heads to explore the feasibility of offering...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to conference with the appropriate department heads to explore the feasibility of offering...
In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, 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. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Chau)
Ask the City Manager to reach out to Lowell nursing home administrators and the Board of Health to discuss the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to reach out to Lowell nursing home administrators and the Board of Health to discuss the “merits”...
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: Conway, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to meet with Law Department for the purpose of exploring and resolving the outstanding...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to meet with Law Department for the purpose of exploring and resolving the outstanding contractual...
In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, 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. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Chau)
Ask the City Manager to investigate the possible use of CDBG funds for emergency grants/loans to Lowell small...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to investigate the possible use of CDBG funds for emergency grants/loans to Lowell small...
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: Chau, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to develop a task force to create a strategy to assist downtown businesses in preparation of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to develop a task force to create a strategy to assist downtown businesses in preparation of reopening
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: Samaras, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to direct appropriate departments to survey essential grocery, retail and pharmacy businesses...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to direct appropriate departments to survey essential grocery, retail and pharmacy businesses 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: Drinkwater, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to work with appropriate departments to determine the feasibility of restricting third party...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with appropriate departments to determine the feasibility of restricting third party...
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: Drinkwater, second: Samaras)
Suspend rules to allow motion of M. Leahy which did not make agenda
Motion to suspend rules to allow motion of M. Leahy which did not make agenda by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules to allow motion of M. Leahy which did not make agenda by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Rourke)
Support “Take out Thursday” for month of May to assist with eating establishments in the City
Motion by M. Leahy, seconded by C. Elliott to support “Take out Thursday” for month of May to assist with eating establishments in the City. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by M. Leahy, seconded by C. Elliott to support “Take out Thursday” for month of May to assist with eating establishments in the City. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Elliott)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Chau, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Chau, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras)
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