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November 2, 2020
2 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Vice Chair Rita Mercier presiding.
Present: William Samaras, Sokhary Chau, David Conway, John Drinkwater, Rodney M. Elliott, Rita Mercier, Daniel P. Rourke
Absent: Vesna Nuon, John J. Leahy
Every vote, in order
Executive Session - Regarding matter of litigation, namely Huot et al v. City of Lowell, public discussion of which...
Go into executive session: Executive Session - Regarding matter of litigation, namely Huot et al v. City of Lowell, public discussion of which...
In City Council, Vice Chair Mercier stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and adjourn from Executive Session (5:05 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Nuon, M. Leahy). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Vice Chair Mercier stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and adjourn from Executive Session (5:05 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 absent (C. Nuon, M. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
ADJOURNMENT
Recess straight to Executive Session on date to be scheduled via Zoom
Motion to recess straight to Executive Session on date to be scheduled via Zoom by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to recess straight to Executive Session on date to be scheduled via Zoom by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Drinkwater)
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