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June 8, 2021
37 recorded votes, 26 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
Accept - Communication From City Auditor
Accept and place on file: Accept - Communication From City Auditor
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, 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. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Drinkwater)
Minutes Of Economic/Downtown Development SC May 25th; Housing SC Joint With Zoning SC May 25th; City Council Regular...
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Economic/Downtown Development SC May 25th; Housing SC Joint With Zoning SC May 25th; City Council Regular...
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Rourke)
Take Item #10.5 out of order
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #10.5 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #10.5 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Vote - FY22 Appropriation Order
Adopt: Vote - FY22 Appropriation Order
Motion to adopt the FY 2022 City of Lowell budget in the amount of $414,618,254, by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt the FY 2022 City of Lowell budget in the amount of $414,618,254, by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Have City Manager and Mayor explore possible coalitions with other like communities to reduce that charter school assessment levied by State
Motion by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott to have City Manager and Mayor explore possible coalitions with other like communities to reduce that charter school assessment levied by State. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott to have City Manager and Mayor explore possible coalitions with other like communities to reduce that charter school assessment levied by State. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Elliott)
Vote - Endorse 5 Year Capital Plan
Adopt: Vote - Endorse 5 Year Capital Plan
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Rourke)
Loan Order - Capital Plan Loan Order FY22
Refer to Clerk’s Office: Loan Order - Capital Plan Loan Order FY22
Motion to adopt and refer to Clerk’s Office for 20 days by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt and refer to Clerk’s Office for 20 days by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Ordinance- Create Cyber Security Administrator Position In MIS Position And Salary
Adopt: Ordinance- Create Cyber Security Administrator Position In MIS Position And Salary
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Ordinance- Create Grant Writer Position In Fire And Establish Salary
Adopt: Ordinance- Create Grant Writer Position In Fire And Establish Salary
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Ordinance- Create Utility Engineer Position In Water And Establish Salary
Adopt: Ordinance- Create Utility Engineer Position In Water And Establish Salary
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)
Comcast - Request Installation Of Communications Conduit To Provide Service From 138 To 160 Middlesex Street
Refer to Wire Inspector: Comcast - Request Installation Of Communications Conduit To Provide Service From 138 To 160 Middlesex Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Samaras)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
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)
Communication - Resignation Of Mary Katherine Lapinski
Accept and place on file: Communication - Resignation Of Mary Katherine Lapinski
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. 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. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Bundle and waive full reading of Items #7.1 to #7.4, inclusive
Motion to bundle and waive full reading of Items #7.1 to #7.4, inclusive by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to bundle and waive full reading of Items #7.1 to #7.4, inclusive by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Vote- Auth City
Adopt: Vote- Auth City
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Vote-Apply.Accept.Expend MassWorks Grant $1150000.00
Adopt: Vote-Apply.Accept.Expend MassWorks Grant $1150000.00
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Vote-Auth City
Adopt: Vote-Auth City
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Election Laws/Redistricting SC June 8, 2021
Accept the report: Election Laws/Redistricting SC June 8, 2021
Motion to accept the report as report of progress and adopt motions by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as report of progress and adopt motions by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Suspend rules to allow report of the Finance SC held June 8, 2021
Motion to suspend rules to allow report of the Finance SC held June 8, 2021 by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules to allow report of the Finance SC held June 8, 2021 by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Rourke)
Accept the report: Election Laws/Redistricting SC June 8, 2021
Motion to accept the report as report of progress and adopt motions by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as report of progress and adopt motions by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Chau)
Suspend rules to allow Vote – Authorizing approval and submission of the Federal Fiscal Year 2021-2022 City of Lowell Annual Action Plan to HUD
Motion to suspend rules to allow Vote – Authorizing approval and submission of the Federal Fiscal Year 2021-2022 City of Lowell Annual Action Plan to HUD by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules to allow Vote – Authorizing approval and submission of the Federal Fiscal Year 2021-2022 City of Lowell Annual Action Plan to HUD by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Rourke)
Adopt: Election Laws/Redistricting SC June 8, 2021
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)
Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - Request Relocation Of (1) JO Pole At 61-69 Rock Street
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - Request Relocation Of (1) JO Pole At 61-69 Rock Street
In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept the accompanying order by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept the accompanying order by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Conway)
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. Rourke, 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. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
National Grid - Request Installation Of New Handhole And (2) Four Inch Conduits Connecting To It At 197 Appleton Street
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request Installation Of New Handhole And (2) Four Inch Conduits Connecting To It At 197 Appleton Street
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on June 22, 2021 at 7PM by C. Samaras, 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 June 22, 2021 at 7PM by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Mercier)
University Of
Send to a public hearing: University Of
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on June 22, 2021 at 7PM by C. Chau, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on June 22, 2021 at 7PM by C. Chau, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Meet With The Appropriate Department To Provide A Report Regarding Tree And Stump Removal...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Meet With The Appropriate Department To Provide A Report Regarding Tree And Stump Removal; Also...
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: Conway, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to Look Into Eligible Projects Under The Massachusetts Parkland Acquisitions And
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Look Into Eligible Projects Under The Massachusetts Parkland Acquisitions And
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: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Contact State Officials Regarding The Re- Opening Of The Registry Of Motor Vehicles In Lowell
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Contact State Officials Regarding The Re- Opening Of The Registry Of Motor Vehicles In 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: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Look Into The Options For Repaving Parking Lot At Cawley Stadium
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Look Into The Options For Repaving Parking Lot At Cawley Stadium
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 Daniel P. Rourke and William Samaras; Daniel P. Rourke is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke)
Request: City Council Name The Girls And Boys Locker Rooms At Cawley Memorial Stadium After John Blake Galvin, Jr....
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Name The Girls And Boys Locker Rooms At Cawley Memorial Stadium After John Blake Galvin, Jr....
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 Daniel P. Rourke and William Samaras; Daniel P. Rourke is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On The MA Department Of Public Health’s Targeted Outreach Initiative For...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On The MA Department Of Public Health’s Targeted Outreach Initiative For...
In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Chau)
Request: Economic/Downtown Development SC Meet In Cooperation With DPD And The Mayor’s Office To Hold A Meeting With...
Refer to Economic/Downtown Development SC: Request: Economic/Downtown Development SC Meet In Cooperation With DPD And The Mayor’s Office To Hold A...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott referred to Economic/Downtown Development SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott referred to Economic/Downtown Development SC. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Elliott)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Suspend the rules
Motion to suspend rules to discuss selection of City Auditor by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules to discuss selection of City Auditor by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Rourke)
Engage recruiter to assist with hiring process for the City Auditor
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke to engage recruiter to assist with hiring process for the City Auditor. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke to engage recruiter to assist with hiring process for the City Auditor. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Rourke)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
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