MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
April 27, 2021
30 recorded votes, 22 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. Chau, seconded by C. Conway. 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. Chau, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Conway)
Take Items #7.2 out of order
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to take Items #7.2F and #7.2G out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to take Items #7.2F and #7.2G out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Minutes Of Economic/Downtown Development SC March 22nd And April 13th; Arts And Culture SC April 13th; City Council...
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Economic/Downtown Development SC March 22nd And April 13th; Arts And Culture SC April 13th; City Council...
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Assess The Condition Of The City Parking Kiosks And To Prepare A Plan...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Assess The Condition Of The City Parking Kiosks And To Prepare A Plan...
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)
Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On The Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plan And The Feasibility Of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On The Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plan And The Feasibility Of...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Notify The Lowell Delegation Regarding The Support Of The City Council For SD. 1323 And HD....
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Notify The Lowell Delegation Regarding The Support Of The City Council For SD. 1323 And HD....
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: Chau, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Contact MassDOT Regarding Remedial Actions Needed To Enhance The Safety At The End Of The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Contact MassDOT Regarding Remedial Actions Needed To Enhance The Safety At The End Of The...
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: Chau, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Send Letter To Hannaford Requesting That They Keep Their Rogers Street Pharmacy Department...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Send Letter To Hannaford Requesting That They Keep Their Rogers Street Pharmacy Department Open...
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: Leahy, second: Nuon)
Order - Abandon Portion Of Canal St. (Continued From April 13, 2021)
Refer to Clerk’s Office: Order - Abandon Portion Of Canal St. (Continued From April 13, 2021)
Motion to refer to Clerk’s Office for 7 days by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Clerk’s Office for 7 days by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
National Grid - Request Reconstruction Of Gas Pressure Regulator Station And Add A SCADA System At The Intersection...
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request Reconstruction Of Gas Pressure Regulator Station And Add A SCADA System At The Intersection Of...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Chau)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Samaras)
Refer to Zoning SC: Motion Responses
B) Motion Response - Short-Term Rentals – Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to refer matter to Zoning SC. So voted.
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“B) Motion Response - Short-Term Rentals – Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to refer matter to Zoning SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Informational Reports
Refer to Transportation SC: Informational Reports
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to refer matter to Transportation SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to refer matter to Transportation SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Communication-Appoint Mark Paton-Election Commission
Approve: Communication-Appoint Mark Paton-Election Commission
In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Elliott)
Bundle and waive full reading of Items #8.1 to #8.5, inclusively
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras to bundle and waive full reading of Items #8.1 to #8.5, inclusively. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras to bundle and waive full reading of Items #8.1 to #8.5, inclusively. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Vote-Accept.Expend 250,000 MassCall3 Grant
Adopt: Vote-Accept.Expend 250,000 MassCall3 Grant
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)
Vote-Auth CM Execute License Agreement-160 Merrimack St-Overhanging Signs
Adopt: Vote-Auth CM Execute License Agreement-160 Merrimack St-Overhanging Signs
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)
Vote-Declare Surplus And Convey To Lupoli Companies LLC
Adopt: Vote-Declare Surplus And Convey To Lupoli Companies LLC
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)
Vote-Loan Holbrook Bell To St. Patricks Church
Adopt: Vote-Loan Holbrook Bell To St. Patricks Church
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)
Vote-Transfer 20,000 DPD Fund Transportation Infrastructure Wk In And Around The Lowell Connector
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 20,000 DPD Fund Transportation Infrastructure Wk In And Around The Lowell Connector
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)
Resolution-Affirming Inclusion Respect And Justice For All Notably Asian Americans
Adopt: Resolution-Affirming Inclusion Respect And Justice For All Notably Asian Americans
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Neighborhoods SC April 27, 2021
Accept the report: Neighborhoods SC April 27, 2021
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C, Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C, Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Claims - (1) Property Damage; (1) Personal Injury
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (1) Property Damage; (1) Personal Injury
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. - Denise Moses Request Installation Of Handicap Parking Sign In Front Of 183 W. 6th Street. Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Denise Moses Request Installation Of Handicap Parking Sign In Front Of 183 W. 6th Street. Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Chau, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Chau, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Conway)
National Grid - Request Installation Of 975 Feet Of 12 Inch Plastic Gas Main Along Jackson, Marston, Middlesex...
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request Installation Of 975 Feet Of 12 Inch Plastic Gas Main Along Jackson, Marston, Middlesex, South...
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on May 11, 2021 at 7PM by C. Chau, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on May 11, 2021 at 7PM by C. Chau, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Have Law Department Prepare Proper Vote To Take By Tax Title The Abandoned Property At 39...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Law Department Prepare Proper Vote To Take By Tax Title The Abandoned Property At 39...
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: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding The Ability To Put Construction Plans On Line For Residents To Review
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding The Ability To Put Construction Plans On Line For Residents To Review
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: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Contact MassDOT To Request Cleaning Of Center Islands And Areas Behind Guard Rails And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Contact MassDOT To Request Cleaning Of Center Islands And Areas Behind Guard Rails And Fencing...
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: Rourke, second: Chau)
Executive Session - Regarding Matter Of Litigation, Namely Huot Et Al V. City Of Lowell, Public Discussion Of Which...
Go into executive session: Executive Session - Regarding Matter Of Litigation, Namely Huot Et Al V. City Of Lowell, Public Discussion Of Which...
In City Council, M. Leahy stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and adjourn from Executive Session (8:50 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, M. Leahy stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and adjourn from Executive Session (8:50 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Rourke)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by M. Leahy, seconded by C. Elliott in Executive Session. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by M. Leahy, seconded by C. Elliott in Executive Session. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Elliott)
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