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February 9, 2021
34 recorded votes, 27 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, 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
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. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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“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. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Chau)
Communication - City Council Chamber Will Be Closed For Renovations From February 9, 2021 Until March 15, 2021
Accept and place on file: Communication - City Council Chamber Will Be Closed For Renovations From February 9, 2021 Until March 15, 2021
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Vote - Appoint Interim City Auditor-Sheryl Wright
Approve: Vote - Appoint Interim City Auditor-Sheryl Wright
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Suspend rules to bring forward Items #9.7 and #9.10 to discuss
Motion to suspend rules to bring forward Items #9.7 and #9.10 to discuss by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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“Motion to suspend rules to bring forward Items #9.7 and #9.10 to discuss by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Rourke)
Minutes Of Economic / Downtown Development SC January 26th; City Council Regular Meeting January 26th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Economic / Downtown Development SC January 26th; City Council Regular Meeting January 26th, For Acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Verizon - Request Permission To Install 12 Four Inch PVC Telephone Conduit On Middlesex Street From Thorndike Street...
Refer to Wire Inspector: Verizon - Request Permission To Install 12 Four Inch PVC Telephone Conduit On Middlesex Street From Thorndike Street To...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, 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. Rourke, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Conway)
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. Samaras. 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. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Refer to Finance SC: Motion Responses
Motion of C. Conway, seconded by C. Rourke to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion of C. Conway, seconded by C. Rourke to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke)
Suspend rules to discuss use of retired police officers for details
Motion by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau to suspend rules to discuss use of retired police officers for details. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau to suspend rules to discuss use of retired police officers for details. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Chau)
Informational Reports
Bundle and adopt Items #5.3 to #5.5, inclusive
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau to bundle and adopt Items #5.3 to #5.5, inclusive. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau to bundle and adopt Items #5.3 to #5.5, inclusive. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Chau)
Communication-Appt Michael Desroches To Disability Commission
Adopt: Communication-Appt Michael Desroches To Disability Commission
In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Chau)
Communication-Reappt. Richard Lockhart To Historic Board As Planning Board Member
Adopt: Communication-Reappt. Richard Lockhart To Historic Board As Planning Board Member
In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Chau)
Communication-Jo-Ann Keegan Request For Leave Of Absence
Accept and place on file: Communication-Jo-Ann Keegan Request For Leave Of Absence
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)
Bundle and adopt Items #6.1 to #6.4, inclusive
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott to bundle and adopt Items #6.1 to #6.4, inclusive. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott to bundle and adopt Items #6.1 to #6.4, inclusive. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Vote-Accept Gift Of 2 Small Indian Maiden Sculptures In Honor Of Terry O'Connor
Adopt: Vote-Accept Gift Of 2 Small Indian Maiden Sculptures In Honor Of Terry O'Connor
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Chau)
Vote-Accept.Expend State 911 Grant-Emergency Medical Dispatch
Adopt: Vote-Accept.Expend State 911 Grant-Emergency Medical Dispatch
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Chau)
Vote-Accept.Expend Sub Grant From UML For 5,000.00
Adopt: Vote-Accept.Expend Sub Grant From UML For 5,000.00
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Chau)
Vote-License Agreement-Merrimack St-555 Overhanging Bay Window And Cornices
Adopt: Vote-License Agreement-Merrimack St-555 Overhanging Bay Window And Cornices
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Chau)
Finance SC February 9, 2021
Accept the report: Finance SC February 9, 2021
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress as well as adopt motions of the subcommittee by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress as well as adopt motions of the subcommittee by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Misc. - Deborah Agrella (For Benefit Of George Agrella) Request Installation Of Handicap Parking Sign At 192...
Refer to Traffic Engineer: Misc. - Deborah Agrella (For Benefit Of George Agrella) Request Installation Of Handicap Parking Sign At 192 Lawrence...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Conway)
TC Systems Inc. (AT&T) (Giomare Group) - Request Installation Of Underground Conduit For Small Cell Antenna On Pole...
Send to a public hearing: TC Systems Inc. (AT&T) (Giomare Group) - Request Installation Of Underground Conduit For Small Cell Antenna On Pole #5...
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on February 23, 2021 at 7PM by C. Chau, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on February 23, 2021 at 7PM by C. Chau, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Samaras)
Ask the City Manager to Work With Election Department To Provide Informational Report For Candidates And Voters...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Election Department To Provide Informational Report For Candidates And Voters...
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: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department To Host Informational Neighborhood Sessions Or Otherwise Educate...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department To Host Informational Neighborhood Sessions Or Otherwise Educate...
In City Council, seconded by C. Samaras, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Samaras, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Samaras)
Req, City Manager Direct The DPD To Create A Plan And Timeline To Update The Comprehensive Master Plan And Use The...
Refer to the City Manager: Req, City Manager Direct The DPD To Create A Plan And Timeline To Update The Comprehensive Master Plan And Use The...
In City Council, no second needed, 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. Filed by Vesna Nuon and Sokhary Chau; Vesna Nuon is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to And Appropriate Departments Explore Partnerships With Organizations Serving Medically...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to And Appropriate Departments Explore Partnerships With Organizations Serving Medically...
In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, 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. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Chau)
Ask the City Manager to Meet With LTC And Appropriate Medical Organizations To Develop A Video That Gives A...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Meet With LTC And Appropriate Medical Organizations To Develop A Video That Gives A...
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.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Explore The Feasibility Of Creating Partnerships With MCC, UML And Lowell Public Schools To...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Explore The Feasibility Of Creating Partnerships With MCC, UML And Lowell Public Schools To...
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.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
Request: City Council Discuss Setting Up Process To Expedite Hiring Of City Auditor
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Discuss Setting Up Process To Expedite Hiring Of City Auditor
In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager/ Human Relations. 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 David Conway; Rodney M. Elliott is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager/ Human Relations. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott)
Refer selection of hiring process to Auditor & Clerk & Personnel SC
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to refer selection of hiring process to Auditor & Clerk & Personnel SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to refer selection of hiring process to Auditor & Clerk & Personnel SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have Law Department Prepare Vote To Place Ballot Question To Allow Residents To Vote For Mayor
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Law Department Prepare Vote To Place Ballot Question To Allow Residents To Vote For Mayor
In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 6 yeas, 3 nays (C. Drinkwater, C. Nuon, C. Samaras). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Conway, Elliott, Leahy, Mercier, RourkeNo: Drinkwater, Nuon, SamarasThe roll call names the no votes and gives 6 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes. Filed by Rodney M. Elliott and Rita Mercier; Rodney M. Elliott is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 6 yeas, 3 nays (C. Drinkwater, C. Nuon, C. Samaras). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott)
Request: City Council Vote To Support Letter To Governor And Provide School Committee Vote To Move Teachers Up In...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Vote To Support Letter To Governor And Provide School Committee Vote To Move Teachers Up In The...
In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager/Mayor. 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 City Manager/Mayor. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott)
Request: City Council Begin Discussion Regarding Hiring Of New City Auditor
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Begin Discussion Regarding Hiring Of New City Auditor
In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager/Human Relations. 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. Conway, referred to City Manager/Human Relations. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Conway)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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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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