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2 meetings this evening, 47 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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
3 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Accept and place on file: Communication Remote / Zoom 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. Drinkwater, 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.
“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. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Elliott)
Adopt: Evaluations - City Manager; City Clerk; And City Auditor
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke to approve step increases for each position in accordance to contract and ordinance. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke to approve step increases for each position in accordance to contract and ordinance. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Note on these minutes: Mayor John J. Leahy presiding. Taking part remotely (Zoom): Vesna Nuon, 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
44 recorded votes, 33 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Accept and place on file: Communication Remote / Zoom 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
“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. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Chau)
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Environment & Flood Issues SC December 22nd; City Council Regular Meeting December 22nd, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” 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.
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Remove from Table
In City Council, Motion to remove from Table by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. 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.
“In City Council, Motion to remove from Table by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Payment Of Bills Incurred In Excess Of Appropriations
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Have Conor Baldwin (CFO) prepare brief report regarding meetings with school finance team
Motion by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier to have Conor Baldwin (CFO) prepare brief report regarding meetings with school finance team. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
“Motion by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier to have Conor Baldwin (CFO) prepare brief report regarding meetings with school finance team. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Mercier)
Refer to Clerk’s Office: Loan Order-Accelerated Repair Project
Motion to adopt and refer to Clerk’s Office for 20 days by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
“Motion to adopt and refer to Clerk’s Office for 20 days by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Conway)
Suspend Rules to discuss attending athletic events in the City
Motion to Suspend Rules to discuss attending athletic events in the City 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.
“Motion to Suspend Rules to discuss attending athletic events in the City by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Elliott)
Suspend Rules to discuss vaccination schedule for public safety employees
Motion by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon to Suspend Rules to discuss vaccination schedule for public safety employees. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
“Motion by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon to Suspend Rules to discuss vaccination schedule for public safety employees. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, 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.
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Bundle Item #6.3 and #6.4 and send letter of recognition to each person
M. Leahy recognized efforts on the part of the administration Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke to bundle Item #6.3 and #6.4 and send letter of recognition to each person. So voted.
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“M. Leahy recognized efforts on the part of the administration Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke to bundle Item #6.3 and #6.4 and send letter of recognition to each person. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Rourke)
Accept and place on file: Communication-Resignation Marianne Gries-Library
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, 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.
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Rourke)
Accept and place on file: Communication-Resignation Of Eric Lamarche COA
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, 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.
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Rourke)
Bundle and waive full reading of Items #7.1 to #7.8 inclusive
Motion to bundle and waive full reading of Items #7.1 to #7.8 inclusive by C. Mercier, 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.
“Motion to bundle and waive full reading of Items #7.1 to #7.8 inclusive by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Adopt: Vote-Accept By Donation Easement In Furtherance Of Newhall St Bridge Over River Meadow Brook Rehab
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Adopt: Vote- Accept Expend 15,000 JAG FY 2021 Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Adopt: Vote-Accept Expend FY21 Municipal Staffing Grant-LPD
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Adopt: Vote-Accept Expend FY21 Shannon Community Safety Initiative
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Adopt: Vote-Accept.Expend EOPSS 2021 Municipal Road Safety Grant 9 Mos.-LPD
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Adopt: Vote-Accept Expend FY21 Municipal Staffing-LFD
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Adopt: Vote-Accept.Expend State 911 Dept FY21 Support And Incentive Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Adopt: Vote-Accept.Expend State 911 Dept FY21 Training Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Adopt: Order-60 Day Various
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Bundle Items #9.1 to #9.3 inclusive
Motion to bundle Items #9.1 to #9.3 inclusive by C. Nuon, 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.
“Motion to bundle Items #9.1 to #9.3 inclusive by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request Installation Of Of 24 Feet Of Electric Conduit At 179 Bridge Street For Service To Riverwalk Phase II
In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order 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.
“In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Adopt: Wire Insp. - New Cingular Wireless (D/B/A AT&T) - Request Installation Of Wireless Small Cell Facility At 6 Industrial Avenue
In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order 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.
“In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Adopt: Wire Insp. - New Cingular Wireless (D/B/A AT&T) - Request Installation Of Wireless Small Cell Facility At 282 Appleton Street
In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order 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.
“In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
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. Chau. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Chau)
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Coalition For A Better Acre Request Permission To Install Two (2) Overhanging Bay Windows At 555 Merrimack Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Conway, 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.
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Drinkwater)
Send to a public hearing: National Grid / Verizon NE - Request Installation Of (1) JO Pole And Relocate (6) JO Poles Along Andover Street
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on January 26, 2021 at 7PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on January 26, 2021 at 7PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Chau)
Send to a public hearing: Crown Castle NG East, LLC - Request Installation Of 55 Feet Of 4 Inch Fiber Conduit To Existing Customer At 650 Suffolk...
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on January 26, 2021 at 7PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on January 26, 2021 at 7PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Chau)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Supt. Of LPD Identify Grants To Offset The Costs Of Video Cameras For Businesses...
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.
“In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Investigate The Feasibility Of A Voluntary PILOT Program For Residents, Business Owners And...
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.
“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Review Pedestrian Safety Along Branch Street Business Corridor...
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.
“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Elliott)
Refer matter regarding coalition to Economic/Downtown Development SC in a business in that district
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to refer matter regarding coalition to Economic/Downtown Development SC in a business in that district. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to refer matter regarding coalition to Economic/Downtown Development SC in a business in that district. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have City Assessor Place A Video On The City’s Website Relative To The Process Used To Apply...
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.
“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Pass A Resolution Reaffirming Our Belief In Democracy And Condemning The President’s Words And...
In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 present (C. Mercier, C. Rourke). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Conway, Drinkwater, Elliott, Leahy, Nuon, SamarasAbstained: Mercier, RourkeThe roll call names the councilors not voting yes and gives 7 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes. Rita Mercier and Daniel P. Rourke abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting). Filed by Vesna Nuon, John Drinkwater and Sokhary Chau; Vesna Nuon is shown as mover.
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 2 present (C. Mercier, C. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Meet With The DPW Commissioner And Develop A Plan To Increase Surveillance In The Shedd Park...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, 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.
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Investigate And Implement Immediate Remedial Traffic Solutions At The Lord Overpass
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.
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Mercier)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Investigate Trash Problem In The Vicinity Of River Meadow Brook And Research Potential Private...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, 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.
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Nuon)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update Regarding Parking Enforcement Procedures On City Streets During Declared Snow...
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.
“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Elliott)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Report To Council Regarding A 1, 3 And 5 Year Plan To Make The City Workforce Reflect The...
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.
“In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Drinkwater)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Report To Council Regarding Status On Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution And Testing Sites...
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.
“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Elliott)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Update For City Council Regarding Distribution Of The Vaccination For Covid-19...
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.
“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Elliott)
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Chau)
From the Lowell City Council’s official minutes, posted by the City Clerk in the city’s Agenda Center (City Council). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: the City of Lowell’s official councilor headshots, from each councilor’s page in the city’s staff directory (linked from “Meet the City Council” on lowellma.gov).
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