MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
November 24, 2020
27 recorded votes, 23 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor John J. Leahy presiding. Taking part remotely (Zoom): David Conway, Vesna Nuon and William Samaras.
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 / Zoom Participation
Accept and place on file: Communication Remote / Zoom Participation
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. 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. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Mercier)
Minutes Of City Council Regular Meeting November 10th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Regular Meeting November 10th, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Elliott)
Order-Abandon Portion Of Warren St And Portion Hurd St
Adopt: Order-Abandon Portion Of Warren St And Portion Hurd St
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Elliott)
National Grid - Request Installation Of 60 Feet Of 2 Inch Gas Main To Service
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request Installation Of 60 Feet Of 2 Inch Gas Main To Service
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
National Grid - Request Installation Of 50 Feet Of 2 Inch Gas Main To Service 106 Gilmore Street
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request Installation Of 50 Feet Of 2 Inch Gas Main To Service 106 Gilmore Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation 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
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Chau, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Drinkwater)
National Grid - Request Installation Of Underground Electric Conduit On Appleton Street For Service At 193 Appleton...
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request Installation Of Underground Electric Conduit On Appleton Street For Service At 193 Appleton Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, 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
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Mercier)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
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)
Suspend rules to discuss recent fire in the City
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau to suspend rules to discuss recent fire in the City. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau to suspend rules to discuss recent fire in the City. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Chau)
Refer to Housing SC: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon to refer matter to Housing SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon to refer matter to Housing SC. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Nuon)
Vote - MRF Vote FY2021
Send to a public hearing: Vote - MRF Vote FY2021
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on December 8, 2020 at 7PM by C. Rourke, 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, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on December 8, 2020 at 7PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Vote - Establish Equity And Inclusion Stabilization Fund
Adopt: Vote - Establish Equity And Inclusion Stabilization Fund
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)
Refer to Finance SC: Vote - Establish Equity And Inclusion Stabilization Fund
Motion by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Elliott)
Ordinance - Extend Outdoor Seating
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Extend Outdoor Seating
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on December 8, 2020 at 7PM by C. Rourke, 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 December 8, 2020 at 7PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
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.
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. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
National Grid - Request Installation Of Of 24 Feet Of Electric Conduit At 179 Bridge Street For Service To Riverwalk...
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request Installation Of Of 24 Feet Of Electric Conduit At 179 Bridge Street For Service To Riverwalk...
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on December 8, 2020 at 7PM by C. Chau, 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 December 8, 2020 at 7PM by C. Chau, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Nuon)
New Cingular Wireless (D/B/A AT&T) - Request Installation Of Wireless Small Cell Facility At 6 Industrial Avenue
Send to a public hearing: New Cingular Wireless (D/B/A AT&T) - Request Installation Of Wireless Small Cell Facility At 6 Industrial Avenue
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on December 8, 2020 at 7PM by C. Rourke, 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, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on December 8, 2020 at 7PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
New Cingular Wireless (D/B/A AT&T) - Request Installation Of Wireless Small Cell Facility At 282 Appleton Street
Send to a public hearing: New Cingular Wireless (D/B/A AT&T) - Request Installation Of Wireless Small Cell Facility At 282 Appleton Street
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on December 8, 2020 at 7PM by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Samaras. 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 December 8, 2020 at 7PM by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Samaras)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Place On The List For Cement Replacement, The Sidewalk In Front Of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Place On The List For Cement Replacement, The Sidewalk In Front Of The...
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: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Total Number Of Lowell Students Being Tutored In Lowell School Buildings By Outside...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Total Number Of Lowell Students Being Tutored In Lowell School Buildings By Outside...
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: Rourke, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report From All Outside Agencies That Tutor Lowell Public School Students In...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report From All Outside Agencies That Tutor Lowell Public School Students In Lowell...
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)
Request: City Council Discuss Process Of Changing System Of Electing Mayor To Allow Voters To Decide Rather Than...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Discuss Process Of Changing System Of Electing Mayor To Allow Voters To Decide Rather Than City...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, adopted and referred to City Manager/Law Department by Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, adopted and referred to City Manager/Law Department by Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Have Law Department provide various options regarding selection of Mayor which include the ability for all councilors to vie for the position and...
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to have Law Department provide various options regarding selection of Mayor which include the ability for all councilors to vie for the position and refer matter to Election Laws/Redistricting SC. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to have Law Department provide various options regarding selection of Mayor which include the ability for all councilors to vie for the position and refer matter to Election Laws/Redistricting SC. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to And Homeless Coordinator Address Large And Growing Homeless Camp Off Middlesex Street
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to And Homeless Coordinator Address Large And Growing Homeless Camp Off Middlesex Street
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: Elliott, second: Rourke)
Request: City Council Conduct Their Meetings In December 2020 Only By Way Of ZOOM Because Of The Spike In Covid Cases
Motion: Request: City Council Conduct Their Meetings In December 2020 Only By Way Of ZOOM Because Of The Spike In Covid Cases
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, defeated by Roll Call vote 4 yeas, 5 nays (C. Chau, C. Elliott, M. Leahy, C. Mercier, C. Rourke). So voted.
Yes: Conway, Drinkwater, Nuon, SamarasNo: Chau, Elliott, Leahy, Mercier, RourkeThe roll call names the no votes and gives 4 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, defeated by Roll Call vote 4 yeas, 5 nays (C. Chau, C. Elliott, M. Leahy, C. Mercier, C. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Investigate Upgrading School Street In The Area Between Liberty And Shaw Streets In Order To...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Investigate Upgrading School Street In The Area Between Liberty And Shaw Streets In Order To...
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: Chau, second: Elliott)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Discuss overlay account balances
In City Council, Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke to discuss overlay account balances. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke to discuss overlay account balances. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Rourke)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Rourke, 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 Adjourn by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Elliott)
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