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August 10, 2021
46 recorded votes, 37 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: Meetings Will Be Held
Accept and place on file: Communication Remote / Zoom Participation: Meetings Will Be Held
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. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. 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. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Drinkwater)
Minutes Of Arts And Culture SC 27th; City Council Regular Meeting July 27th; Municipal Facilities Joint With Lowell...
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Arts And Culture SC 27th; City Council Regular Meeting July 27th; Municipal Facilities Joint With Lowell...
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ordinance-Create Business Services Market
Adopt: Ordinance-Create Business Services Market
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ordinance -Amending Department Of Public Works-Establish Division Of Electricity
Adopt: Ordinance -Amending Department Of Public Works-Establish Division Of Electricity
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
Ordinance- Create A Position For ARPA Finance Manager
Adopt: Ordinance- Create A Position For ARPA Finance Manager
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Chau)
Ordinance- Create Position For Substance Use Prevention Grant Coordinator In Health Dept
Adopt: Ordinance- Create Position For Substance Use Prevention Grant Coordinator In Health Dept
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Nuon)
TC Systems Inc. (AT&T) (Giomare Group) - Request Installation Of 116 Feet Of Underground Conduit At Intersection Of...
Refer to Wire Inspector: TC Systems Inc. (AT&T) (Giomare Group) - Request Installation Of 116 Feet Of Underground Conduit At Intersection Of...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. 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. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
TC Systems Inc. (AT&T) (Giomare Group) - Request Installation Of 44 Feet Of Underground Conduit At Appleton And...
Refer to Wire Inspector: TC Systems Inc. (AT&T) (Giomare Group) - Request Installation Of 44 Feet Of Underground Conduit At Appleton And Thorndike...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Rourke)
National Grid - Request To Relay A Gas Main At 1895-1939 Middlesex Street With A 12 Inch Plastic Gas Main In Sidewalk
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request To Relay A Gas Main At 1895-1939 Middlesex Street With A 12 Inch Plastic Gas Main In Sidewalk
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. 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. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, 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. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Rourke)
Refer to Technology & Utilities SC: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon to refer matter to Technology & Utilities SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon to refer matter to Technology & Utilities SC. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Nuon)
Bundle Items #6.2 to #6.5, inclusively
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to bundle Items #6.2 to #6.5, inclusively. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to bundle Items #6.2 to #6.5, inclusively. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Communication - Appoint Mary Wanjiru Wambui To Sustainability Council
Approve: Communication - Appoint Mary Wanjiru Wambui To Sustainability Council
In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Samaras. 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. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Samaras)
Communication - Appoint AnaCristina Fragoso To Sustainability Council
Approve: Communication - Appoint AnaCristina Fragoso To Sustainability Council
In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Samaras. 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. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Samaras)
Communication - Appoint Winifred Flint To Sustainability Council
Approve: Communication - Appoint Winifred Flint To Sustainability Council
In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Samaras. 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. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Samaras)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Samaras. 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. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Samaras)
Vote- Transfer 85,000 To Cultural Affairs And Special Events
Adopt: Vote- Transfer 85,000 To Cultural Affairs And Special Events
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)
Ordinance- Create Position And Salary SOR-PEC Grant Coordinator In Health Dept
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance- Create Position And Salary SOR-PEC Grant Coordinator In Health Dept
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on August 24, 2021 at 7PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on August 24, 2021 at 7PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Take Item #11.7 out of order
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #11.7 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #11.7 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Subcommittee Reports:
Accept the report: Subcommittee Reports:
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Elliott)
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Motion to accept the report as a 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 a report of progress and adopt motions by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Chau)
Misc. - Daniel Daigle Request Installation Of Handicap Parking Sign At 19 Arlington Street From Prior Location Of 40...
Refer to Traffic Engineer: Misc. - Daniel Daigle Request Installation Of Handicap Parking Sign At 19 Arlington Street From Prior Location Of 40...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Drinkwater)
Request: City Council Vote To Submit An Application Under The Community Preservation Act To Provide Funding For...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Vote To Submit An Application Under The Community Preservation Act To Provide Funding For...
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: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding Possibility Of Providing A Public Bathroom Downtown
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding Possibility Of Providing A Public Bathroom Downtown
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.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Request The LRTA Provide Free Bus Service To Polling Locations On Election Day
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Request The LRTA Provide Free Bus Service To Polling Locations On Election Day
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.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have CFO Provide A Report Regarding Using American Rescue Plan Funds To Hire An Additional...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have CFO Provide A Report Regarding Using American Rescue Plan Funds To Hire An Additional...
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: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report As To How The City Is Handling Eye-Sores In The Neighborhoods; Ie. 20...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report As To How The City Is Handling Eye-Sores In The Neighborhoods; Ie. 20 Starbird...
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: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Any New Information Regarding Possible New Professional Baseball Team That Will Plan...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Any New Information Regarding Possible New Professional Baseball Team That Will Plan At...
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.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Have Police, Back Central Neighborhood Group Leaders, Residents And Business Owners Of The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Police, Back Central Neighborhood Group Leaders, Residents And Business Owners Of 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 Rita Mercier and Daniel P. Rourke; Rita Mercier is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Departments Clean-Up And Hard Top The Upper And Lower Parking Lots At Shedd Park
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Departments Clean-Up And Hard Top The Upper And Lower Parking Lots At 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.
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 Have Police Superintendent Increase Police Presence In The Vicinity Of Frye Street, Waite...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Police Superintendent Increase Police Presence In The Vicinity Of Frye Street, Waite...
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.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council With A Report Regarding The City’s Efforts To Help Homeless Population...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council With A Report Regarding The City’s Efforts To Help Homeless Population...
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.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council With A Schedule For Street Sweeping As Well As A List Of The Number Of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council With A Schedule For Street Sweeping As Well As A List Of The Number Of...
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.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Work With MassDOT On Ways And Means To Make The Intersection Of 1st...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Work With MassDOT On Ways And Means To Make The Intersection Of 1st...
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 Provide A Report Regarding Work Being Done To Ensure The Readiness Of School Buildings For...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding Work Being Done To Ensure The Readiness Of School Buildings For The...
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: Drinkwater, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding The Costs And Logistics Of A Citywide Mailing To Inform Residents...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding The Costs And Logistics Of A Citywide Mailing To Inform Residents Of...
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.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to Investigate And Report On Following Two Issues On School Street: (1) Collapsed Wall At...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Investigate And Report On Following Two Issues On School Street: (1) Collapsed Wall At Cemetery...
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: Chau, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update Regarding Covid-19 Virus And The Newest Virus, Delta; Report To Include...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update Regarding Covid-19 Virus And The Newest Virus, Delta; Report To Include Our...
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.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rourke)
Request: City Council Vote To Meet In Executive Session For The Purpose Of Discussing An Extension For The City...
Motion: Request: City Council Vote To Meet In Executive Session For The Purpose Of Discussing An Extension For The City Manager’s Contract
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, defeated per Roll Call vote 2 yeas, 7 nays (C. Chau, C. Drinkwater, M. Leahy, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Samaras). So voted.
Yes: Conway, ElliottNo: Chau, Drinkwater, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Rourke, SamarasThe roll call names the no votes and gives 2 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, defeated per Roll Call vote 2 yeas, 7 nays (C. Chau, C. Drinkwater, M. Leahy, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Samaras). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to Have LPD Inform Residents Of What Is Being Done About Illegal Operation Of Dirt Bikes In The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have LPD Inform Residents Of What Is Being Done About Illegal Operation Of Dirt Bikes In The City
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: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Review Payroll Operations Of The City And School Department To Ensure It Is Operating At...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Review Payroll Operations Of The City And School Department To Ensure It Is Operating At 100%...
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.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Update Regarding Picking Up Litter Campaign Throughout The City
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Update Regarding Picking Up Litter Campaign Throughout The City
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Update Council Regarding Homelessness Situation In Lowell’s Business District
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Update Council Regarding Homelessness Situation In Lowell’s Business District
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: Leahy, second: Mercier)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Suspend the rules
In City Council, Motion to suspend rules to discuss election procedures by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to suspend rules to discuss election procedures by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
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