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March 9, 2021
30 recorded votes, 19 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): Rodney M. Elliott, 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
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. Samaras. So voted.
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From the minutes
“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. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Samaras)
Minutes Of Finance SC Joint With School Finance SC February 23rd; City Council Regular Meeting February 23rd; City...
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Finance SC Joint With School Finance SC February 23rd; City Council Regular Meeting February 23rd; City...
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Drinkwater)
Take Item #10.4 out of order
Motion to suspend rules to take Item #10.4 out of order by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Motion to suspend rules to take Item #10.4 out of order by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Ordinance-Extend UMF Zoning District To Include 4 Wiggin And 153 Willie Streets
Adopt: Ordinance-Extend UMF Zoning District To Include 4 Wiggin And 153 Willie Streets
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Ordinance-Amend Ch 28 Entitled Wetlands
Adopt: Ordinance-Amend Ch 28 Entitled Wetlands
Motion to adopt by C. Chau, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Chau, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Drinkwater)
Take Items #6.5 and #6.6 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau to suspend rules and take Items #6.5 and #6.6 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau to suspend rules and take Items #6.5 and #6.6 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Chau)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, 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. Chau, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Mercier)
Informational Reports
Refer to Finance SC: Informational Reports
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke to refer to Finance SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke to refer to Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Have City Manager prepare report regarding tree removals on Andover Street
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Conway to have City Manager prepare report regarding tree removals on Andover Street. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Conway to have City Manager prepare report regarding tree removals on Andover Street. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Conway)
Communication - Planning Board Recommendation On Proposed Zoning Amendment To Rezone Parcels On Wiggin/Willie...
Accept and place on file: Communication - Planning Board Recommendation On Proposed Zoning Amendment To Rezone Parcels On Wiggin/Willie Streets...
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. 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. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Bundle and waive full reading for Items #6.1 to #6.4 inclusive and Items #6.7 and #6.8
Motion to bundle and waive full reading for Items #6.1 to #6.4 inclusive and Items #6.7 and #6.8 by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to bundle and waive full reading for Items #6.1 to #6.4 inclusive and Items #6.7 and #6.8 by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Vote-Auth Mgr Ex Underground Electric Easement-National Grid 75 Arcand Dr
Adopt: Vote-Auth Mgr Ex Underground Electric Easement-National Grid 75 Arcand Dr
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Vote- Auth CM Execute Release Deed From City To Madjack 7 LLC
Adopt: Vote- Auth CM Execute Release Deed From City To Madjack 7 LLC
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Vote-Auth CM Accept And Expend Grant Of 10,000 To DPD For Connector Trail
Adopt: Vote-Auth CM Accept And Expend Grant Of 10,000 To DPD For Connector Trail
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Vote-Auth CM Accept And Expend Grant Of 30,000 To Health Dept
Adopt: Vote-Auth CM Accept And Expend Grant Of 30,000 To Health Dept
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Vote-Auth CM Accept Gift Of $10000 From Theodore Edson Parker Foundation
Adopt: Vote-Auth CM Accept Gift Of $10000 From Theodore Edson Parker Foundation
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Chau)
Vote-Auth CM Accept Gift Of 35,000 From Gr Lowell Comm Found
Adopt: Vote-Auth CM Accept Gift Of 35,000 From Gr Lowell Comm Found
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Vote-Auth CM Execute Final Binding Exch Agr And Boundary Revision Consent With NPS
Adopt: Vote-Auth CM Execute Final Binding Exch Agr And Boundary Revision Consent With NPS
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Vote-Transfer 330,000 Funds Within LPD
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 330,000 Funds Within LPD
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Order- 60 Day Trial
Adopt: Order- 60 Day Trial
Motion to adopt by C. Chau, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Chau, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Conway)
Ordinance-Amend Ch 242 Street Seats In Public Space
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Amend Ch 242 Street Seats In Public Space
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on March 23, 2021 at 7PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on March 23, 2021 at 7PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Elliott)
Wire Insp. - Verizon NE - Request Permission To Install 12 Four Inch PVC Telephone Conduit On Middlesex Street From...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - Verizon NE - Request Permission To Install 12 Four Inch PVC Telephone Conduit On Middlesex Street From Thorndike Street To...
In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Nuon)
Wire Insp. - TC Systems Inc. (AT&T) (Giomare Group) - Request Installation Of Underground Conduit For Small Cell...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - TC Systems Inc. (AT&T) (Giomare Group) - Request Installation Of Underground Conduit For Small Cell Antenna On Pole #5 On...
In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Chau)
Request: Law Department Prepare Vote To Amend City Charter To Allow For Removal Of City Elected Officials For...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: Law Department Prepare Vote To Amend City Charter To Allow For Removal Of City Elected Officials For...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager/Law Department/Rules SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager/Law Department/Rules SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update Regarding Allowing Retired Police Officers Being Assigned To Unfilled...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update Regarding Allowing Retired Police Officers Being Assigned To Unfilled...
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 David Conway and Rodney M. Elliott; David Conway is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Conway)
Ask the City Manager to Contact State And Federal Officials/Departments Concerning Possible Flood Insurance Rate...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Contact State And Federal Officials/Departments Concerning Possible Flood Insurance Rate Hikes...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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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 That Outlines The Steps That Have Been Taken Since The Signing Of The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report That Outlines The Steps That Have Been Taken Since The Signing Of The Lowell...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Request: City Council Congratulate The Hellenic Republic Of Greece On This The Bicentennial Of Greece’s Declaration...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Congratulate The Hellenic Republic Of Greece On This The Bicentennial Of Greece’s Declaration Of...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager/Mayor. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager/Mayor. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Mercier)
Request: City Council Adopt A Resolution Urging Community Engagement And Fair Employment Standards For Any Expansion...
Motion: Request: City Council Adopt A Resolution Urging Community Engagement And Fair Employment Standards For Any Expansion Of Amazon Involving...
Substitute Motion by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercer. So voted.
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“Substitute Motion by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercer. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Mercier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Drinkwater)
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