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49 recorded votes, 35 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Note on these minutes: Vice Chair Rita Mercier presiding.
Present: William Samaras, Vesna Nuon, Sokhary Chau, David Conway, John Drinkwater, Rodney M. Elliott, Rita Mercier, Daniel P. Rourke
Absent: John J. Leahy
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. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. 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. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Conway)
Take Item #12.15 out of order
Motion to take Item #12.15 out of order by C. Chau, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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“Motion to take Item #12.15 out of order by C. Chau, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Elliott)
Take Items #12.3 out of order
Motion to take Items #12.3; 12.6 to 8 inclusive, out of order and bundle by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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“Motion to take Items #12.3; 12.6 to 8 inclusive, out of order and bundle by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Chau)
Approve: Reappoint Of Michael Q Geary As City Clerk
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 1 nay (C. Nuon), 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Conway, Drinkwater, Elliott, Mercier, Rourke, SamarasNo: NuonThe roll call names the no votes and gives 7 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 1 nay (C. Nuon), 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rourke)
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Regular Meeting August 10th; City Council Special Meeting Joint With Lowell School Committee...
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Conway)
Adopt: Ordinance- Create Position And Salary SOR-PEC Grant Coordinator In Health Dept
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Samaras)
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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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Refer report to Environment & Flood Issues SC
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to refer report to Environment & Flood Issues SC. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to refer report to Environment & Flood Issues SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Refer to Law Department to amend ordinance to increase incentive amount and alter structure of the board
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke to refer to Law Department to amend ordinance to increase incentive amount and alter structure of the board. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke to refer to Law Department to amend ordinance to increase incentive amount and alter structure of the board. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Refer to the Zoning SC by C: Informational Reports
O) Informational - Flood Plain Overlay – Motion to refer to Zoning SC by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted.
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“O) Informational - Flood Plain Overlay – Motion to refer to Zoning SC by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Samaras)
Approve: Reappointment Of George Procope And Van Pech To Zoning Board Of Appeals
In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted.
“In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Approve: Reappointment Of Gerard Frechette To Planning Board
In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted.
“In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted.
“In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
Bundle and waive second reading Items #6.1 to 6.8, inclusively
Motion to bundle and waive second reading Items #6.1 to 6.8, inclusively, by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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“Motion to bundle and waive second reading Items #6.1 to 6.8, inclusively, by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Elliott)
Adopt: Vote- Accept And Expend 39,742.30 FY22 State 911 Dept EMD Grant To Police
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Adopt: Vote- Accept And Expend 398,000.00 BIDLS Grant To Health Dept
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Adopt: Vote- Accept And Expend 43,232.35 FY22 State 911 Dept FY22 Training Grant To Police
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Adopt: Vote- Accept And Expend 460,496.00 FY22 State 911 Dept Support And Incentive Grant To Police
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Adopt: Vote- Accept And Expend 50,000.00 ARPA Grant To Library
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Adopt: Vote- Accept Gift Of 7,500 From Digital Federal Credit Union To Library
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Adopt: Vote- Ratify And Approve The Execution By City
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Adopt: Vote- Transfer To Elections Division
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Adopt: Order- 60 Day Trial
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance- Create Position And Salary Of DEI Officer In City Manager's Office
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on September 14, 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 September 14, 2021 at 7PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Adopt: Communication - City Manager Request Approval Of Constable Bonds For Jason M. Burke
In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Chau, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted.
“In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Chau, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Drinkwater)
Accept the report: Transportation SC August 24, 2021
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Chau)
Refer to Law Department: Claim - (5) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Vote To Request Monument Committee Identify A Location For A Monument To Be Placed Representing...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Take Items #12.9 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke to take out of order and to bundle Items #12.9; 11; and 13. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke to take out of order and to bundle Items #12.9; 11; and 13. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding The 2020 Census Data And The Impact To The City On Elections...
In City Council, seconded by C. Samaras, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Samaras, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Samaras)
Refer to Finance SC: Request: Finance SC Meet With The Pollard Library Board Of Trustees For Discussion Regarding Funding Issues
In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to Finance SC. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Discuss Reasoning Behind Not Addressing The Voters On The Other Side Of The River In District 4
In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Chau)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Inform City Council And The Taxpayers Of Lowell Of The Full Intentions Of The LeLacheur...
In City Council, seconded by C. Samaras, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Samaras, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Samaras)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Invite The Pollard Memorial Library Board Of Trustees And The Pollard Memorial Library...
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 William Samaras; Vesna Nuon is shown as mover.
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Take item #12.19 out of order
Motion to take item #12.19 out of order by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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“Motion to take item #12.19 out of order by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With The Pollard Memorial Library Board Of Trustees To Create A Five Year Financial Plan
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 William Samaras; Vesna Nuon is shown as mover.
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With The Pollard Memorial Library To Find Funding And Create A Book-In-Van Program To Get...
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 William Samaras; Vesna Nuon is shown as mover.
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to And DPW Provide A Report Regarding The Filling Of Potholes, Repaving And Possible...
In City Council, seconded by C. Samaras, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Samaras, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Contact The Massachusetts Dept. Of Transportation And The Lowell Monument Committee About...
In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Conway)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have DPW Look Into Improvements In And Around Father Maquire’s Park
In City Council, seconded by C. Samaras, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Samaras, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Contact The Massachusetts Department Of Transportation Concerning Placement Of Pedestrian...
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: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Heads Of The Proper Departments Meet With The Leaders Of The Various City Leagues To...
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 William Samaras and Daniel P. Rourke; William Samaras is shown as mover.
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Ensure That Grass And Shrubs At The Joseph Pyne School Are Cut At The...
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: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Explore Possibilities Of Identifying Affiliations Beyond Major League Baseball; Ie. Futures...
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.
“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Elliott)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Find The Ways And Means To Add Bleacher Seating At Carney Field On The North Common
In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Conway)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Explore The Feasibility And Potential Funding Sources For A Pilot Program To Add Raised...
In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Chau)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Explore The Feasibility Of Extending Sidewalks On Douglas Road, From Hovey Street To Rogers...
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 John Drinkwater and John J. Leahy; John Drinkwater is shown as mover.
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Update To Council Regarding Bussing Situation Between The Lowell Public School And The...
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. The motion was filed by John J. Leahy, who is not shown as present, so no mover is shown.
“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (second: Elliott)
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Rourke)
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