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June 23, 2020
31 recorded votes, 18 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, Sokhary Chau, David Conway, John Drinkwater, Rodney M. Elliott, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, Daniel P. Rourke
Absent: Vesna Nuon
Every vote, in order
Communication Remote Participation
Accept and place on file: Communication Remote Participation
For Zoom - https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a- Meeting In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“For Zoom - https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a- Meeting In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rourke)
Minutes of City Council Meeting June 9th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting June 9th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Mercier)
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. Chau. 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. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Chau)
Suspend Rules
Motion to Suspend Rules by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras to allow discussion of upcoming event. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to Suspend Rules by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras to allow discussion of upcoming event. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Motion to Suspend Rules by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke to discuss Planet Aid boxes. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to Suspend Rules by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke to discuss Planet Aid boxes. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Appoint B. Boughner, S. Githae and R Gofstein to Cultural Council
Accept and place on file: Appoint B. Boughner, S. Githae and R Gofstein to Cultural Council
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, 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. Chau, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Rourke)
Appoint Brian Gorman and Walter O'Neil Jr. to Veterans Commission
Approve: Appoint Brian Gorman and Walter O'Neil Jr. to Veterans Commission
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Bundle and waive full reading of Items #5.1 to #5.11, inclusive
Motion to bundle and waive full reading of Items #5.1 to #5.11, inclusive by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to bundle and waive full reading of Items #5.1 to #5.11, inclusive by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Chau)
Vote- Accept Gift $10,000 from Eastern Bank Trustees to support Lowell COA
Adopt: Vote- Accept Gift $10,000 from Eastern Bank Trustees to support Lowell COA
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Chau)
Vote- Accept.Expend $25,000 Fed COVID Relief Funds
Adopt: Vote- Accept.Expend $25,000 Fed COVID Relief Funds
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Chau)
Vote-Auth CM Execute Temporary Access Agreement 179 Bridge St
Adopt: Vote-Auth CM Execute Temporary Access Agreement 179 Bridge St
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Chau)
Vote-Ballpark Capital Transfer Vote
Adopt: Vote-Ballpark Capital Transfer Vote
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Chau)
Vote-Disability Commission Revolving 20K
Adopt: Vote-Disability Commission Revolving 20K
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Chau)
Vote-Parking Energy Transfer Vote
Adopt: Vote-Parking Energy Transfer Vote
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Chau)
Vote-Revolving Fund Spending Limits - FY21
Adopt: Vote-Revolving Fund Spending Limits - FY21
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Chau)
Vote-Rideshare Funding Transfer
Adopt: Vote-Rideshare Funding Transfer
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Chau)
Vote-Transfer Earmark - 9-11 Memorial
Adopt: Vote-Transfer Earmark - 9-11 Memorial
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Chau)
Vote-Wastewater Energy Transfer Vote
Adopt: Vote-Wastewater Energy Transfer Vote
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Chau)
Vote-Year End Payroll Adjustment
Adopt: Vote-Year End Payroll Adjustment
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Chau)
Finance SC June 23, 2020
Accept the report: Finance SC June 23, 2020
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motion of the subcommittee by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motion of the subcommittee by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, 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. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Request: Transportation/Public Safety subcommittees meet with Superintendent of Police to develop a plan to issue...
Refer to Transportation SC: Request: Transportation/Public Safety subcommittees meet with Superintendent of Police to develop a plan to issue...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to Transportation SC and Public Safety SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to Transportation SC and Public Safety SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have DPD prepare plan to submit a request to MassDOT for funding under the Shared Streets...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have DPD prepare plan to submit a request to MassDOT for funding under the Shared Streets and...
In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Chau)
Ask the City Manager to have Animal Advisory Board report on the assistance provided by the MSPCA during Covid crisis
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Animal Advisory Board report on the assistance provided by the MSPCA during Covid crisis
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department see to the clean-up of Ecumenical Plaza
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department see to the clean-up of Ecumenical Plaza
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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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 instruct Law Department draft an ordinance to establish a citizens advisory committee to...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to instruct Law Department draft an ordinance to establish a citizens advisory committee to help...
In City Council, second by C. Chau as C. Nuon was absent, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, second by C. Chau as C. Nuon was absent, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted..” (second: Chau)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report updating the progress of the task force to end homelessness and what has...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report updating the progress of the task force to end homelessness and what has been...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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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 have a coordinated effort among LPD; Tewksbury PD; Massachusetts Environmental Police; and...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have a coordinated effort among LPD; Tewksbury PD; Massachusetts Environmental Police; and the...
In City Council, seconded by C. M. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. M. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have Board of Election Commissioners hold a hearing to explore preparation for the upcoming...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Board of Election Commissioners hold a hearing to explore preparation for the upcoming...
In City Council, second by C. Samaras as C. Nuon was absent, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, second by C. Samaras as C. Nuon was absent, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (second: Samaras)
Ask the City Manager to provide an update on the status and progress of Rt. 133 (Andover Street) in regards to...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update on the status and progress of Rt. 133 (Andover Street) in regards to calming...
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: Conway, second: Mercier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Chau, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Chau, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke)
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