MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
December 22, 2020
38 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. Taking part remotely (Zoom): David Conway 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. 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 Public Safety SC December 8th; City Council Regular Meeting December 8th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Public Safety SC December 8th; City Council Regular Meeting December 8th, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
National Grid - Request Installation Of 24 Feet Of Underground Electric Conduit At Bridge Street At Mass Mills Drive
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request Installation Of 24 Feet Of Underground Electric Conduit At Bridge Street At Mass Mills Drive
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
National Grid/Verizon NE - Request Installation Of Two (2) Jointly Owned Utility Poles On Varnum Avenue At Elene Street
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid/Verizon NE - Request Installation Of Two (2) Jointly Owned Utility Poles On Varnum Avenue At Elene Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Conway)
Verizon - Request Permission To Install (1) JO Pole At 190 Butman Road
Refer to Wire Inspector: Verizon - Request Permission To Install (1) JO Pole At 190 Butman Road
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Rourke)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, 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. Rourke, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Drinkwater)
Take Item #8.1 out of order
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #8.1 out of order so that C. Samaras may issue Environmental & Flood Issues SC report. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #8.1 out of order so that C. Samaras may issue Environmental & Flood Issues SC report. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Take Item #10.11 out of order
H) Motion Response - Performance Evaluations – Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott to take Item #10.11 out of order as it pertains to evaluations. So voted.
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From the minutes
“H) Motion Response - Performance Evaluations – Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott to take Item #10.11 out of order as it pertains to evaluations. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Informational Reports
Refer to the Cannabis Control SC: Informational Reports
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to refer to Cannabis Control SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to refer to Cannabis Control SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Reappt Of Joanie L. Bernes-Tenant Rep LHA
Adopt: Reappt Of Joanie L. Bernes-Tenant Rep LHA
In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Suspend rules to accept resignation of Vanna Howard from the Lowell Housing Authority Board and place on file
Motion to suspend rules to accept resignation of Vanna Howard from the Lowell Housing Authority Board and place on file by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules to accept resignation of Vanna Howard from the Lowell Housing Authority Board and place on file by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Suspend rules to discuss Covid-19 testing sites
Motion to suspend rules to discuss Covid-19 testing sites by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules to discuss Covid-19 testing sites by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Communication - Lowell Sustainability Council Recommendation To Explore Possible Funding For Installing Solar Panels...
Refer to the City Manager: Communication - Lowell Sustainability Council Recommendation To Explore Possible Funding For Installing Solar Panels On...
In City Council, Motion “To refer to City Manager” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To refer to City Manager” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Bundle items: Communication - Lowell Sustainability Council Recommendation To Explore Possible Funding For Installing Solar Panels On Roof Of...
Motion to bundle and waive full reading Items #6.1 to #6.4 inclusive and Items #6.6 and #6.7. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to bundle and waive full reading Items #6.1 to #6.4 inclusive and Items #6.6 and #6.7. So voted..”
Vote- Accept Gift Of 7,500 From Digital Federal Credit Union
Adopt: Vote- Accept Gift Of 7,500 From Digital Federal Credit Union
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Vote- Accept.Expend 60K MassDEP Grant
Adopt: Vote- Accept.Expend 60K MassDEP Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Vote-Auth CM Ex Lease W.115 Merrimack St. Realty Trust For Property Located At 107 Merrimack St. -Career Ctr
Adopt: Vote-Auth CM Ex Lease W.115 Merrimack St. Realty Trust For Property Located At 107 Merrimack St. -Career Ctr
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Vote-Auth Mgr Ex. License Agreement 900 Chelmsford St. Crosspoint Rooftop
Adopt: Vote-Auth Mgr Ex. License Agreement 900 Chelmsford St. Crosspoint Rooftop
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Vote-Authorize Payment Of Bills Incurred In Excess Of Appropriations
Table: Vote-Authorize Payment Of Bills Incurred In Excess Of Appropriations
Motion to Table by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Elliott). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Conway, Drinkwater, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Rourke, SamarasNo: ElliottThe roll call names the no votes and gives 8 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to Table by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Vote-Transfer 55K To HR For Audit
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 55K To HR For Audit
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Vote-Transfer Parking
Adopt: Vote-Transfer Parking
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Loan Order-Accelerated Repair Project
Send to a public hearing: Loan Order-Accelerated Repair Project
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on January 12, 2021 at 7PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on January 12, 2021 at 7PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Environment & Flood Issues SC December 22, 2020
Accept the report: Environment & Flood Issues SC December 22, 2020
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Misc. - Ekaterini Prepas-Apostle & Family Request Dedication Added To An Existing Street Sign In Memory Of Maria...
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Ekaterini Prepas-Apostle & Family Request Dedication Added To An Existing Street Sign In Memory Of Maria Angelina...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Nuon)
Misc. - David Cohen On Behalf Of 146 Alma Realty Trust (Steven DeRosa, Trustee) Request City Council Abandon Paper...
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - David Cohen On Behalf Of 146 Alma Realty Trust (Steven DeRosa, Trustee) Request City Council Abandon Paper Street...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Chau, seconded by C. Rourke. 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. Chau, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Rourke)
Request: Economic / Downtown Development SC Meet To Develop Initiatives To Stimulate Economic Activity Downtown And...
Refer to Economic / Downtown Development SC: Request: Economic / Downtown Development SC Meet To Develop Initiatives To Stimulate Economic...
In City Council, no second needed, referred to Economic / Downtown Development SC. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted. Filed by Rodney M. Elliott and John J. Leahy; Rodney M. Elliott is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to Economic / Downtown Development SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding Status Of The HR Audit
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding Status Of The HR Audit
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: Elliott, second: Rourke)
Request: City Council Vote To Request State Funding For Police Station/Public Safety Complex
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Vote To Request State Funding For Police Station/Public Safety Complex
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)
Request: City Council Discuss Implementation Of “Blue Light” Snow Parking Ban Notification System In The City
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Discuss Implementation Of “Blue Light” Snow Parking Ban Notification System In The City
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: Elliott, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Have Supt. Of LPD Report To Council Information Relative To Changes In The Number Of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Supt. Of LPD Report To Council Information Relative To Changes In The Number Of Instances...
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: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Work With Appropriate Staff To Include Contact Information For The Following Support...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Appropriate Staff To Include Contact Information For The Following Support Resources...
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, 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. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council With An Updated Report Regarding Amount Of Funds The City Has Received...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council With An Updated Report Regarding Amount Of Funds The City Has Received...
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 Provide A Report Regarding Current Status Of The Spinners Baseball Team And Outlined Steps...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding Current Status Of The Spinners Baseball Team And Outlined Steps That...
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 Have Law Dept. Propose To The Plaintiffs’ Counsel Of Voting Rights Litigation To Have School...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Law Dept. Propose To The Plaintiffs’ Counsel Of Voting Rights Litigation To Have School...
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 On The Process By Which Both Public And Private Spaces May Be Utilized For...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On The Process By Which Both Public And Private Spaces May Be Utilized For...
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)
Request: City Council Call Special Meeting For December 29, 2020 Regarding Evaluations Of The City Manager; Clerk...
Refer to City Clerk: Request: City Council Call Special Meeting For December 29, 2020 Regarding Evaluations Of The City Manager; Clerk; And...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Clerk. 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 Clerk. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding MassHire And The Status Of Employment And Any Grant Availability
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding MassHire And The Status Of Employment And Any Grant Availability
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: Mercier, second: Elliott)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Rourke)
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