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Lowell City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting

August 24, 2021

49 recorded votes, 35 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page

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Attendance

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

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

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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.

The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

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. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Conway)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Take Item #12.15 out of order

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion to take Item #12.15 out of order by C. Chau, seconded by C. Elliott. 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

“Motion to take Item #12.15 out of order by C. Chau, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Elliott)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Take Items #12.3 out of order

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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.

The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Reappoint Of Michael Q Geary As City Clerk

Approve: Reappoint Of Michael Q Geary As City Clerk

Minutes, page 2

Confirm appointmentPassed · 7–1

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Minutes Of City Council Regular Meeting August 10th; City Council Special Meeting Joint With Lowell School Committee...

Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Regular Meeting August 10th; City Council Special Meeting Joint With Lowell School Committee...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. 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, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Conway)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Ordinance- Create Position And Salary SOR-PEC Grant Coordinator In Health Dept

Adopt: Ordinance- Create Position And Salary SOR-PEC Grant Coordinator In Health Dept

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Motion Responses

Accept and place on file: Motion Responses

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. 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, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Refer report to Environment & Flood Issues SC

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to refer report to Environment & Flood Issues SC. 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

“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to refer report to Environment & Flood Issues SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Refer to Law Department to amend ordinance to increase incentive amount and alter structure of the board

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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.

The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Informational Reports

Refer to the Zoning SC by C: Informational Reports

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

O) Informational - Flood Plain Overlay – Motion to refer to Zoning SC by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Samaras. 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

“O) Informational - Flood Plain Overlay – Motion to refer to Zoning SC by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Samaras)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Reappointment Of George Procope And Van Pech To Zoning Board Of Appeals

Approve: Reappointment Of George Procope And Van Pech To Zoning Board Of Appeals

Minutes, page 4

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Reappointment Of Gerard Frechette To Planning Board

Approve: Reappointment Of Gerard Frechette To Planning Board

Minutes, page 4

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Communication - City

Adopt: Communication - City

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Bundle and waive second reading Items #6.1 to 6.8, inclusively

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion to bundle and waive second reading Items #6.1 to 6.8, inclusively, by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. 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

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Vote- Accept And Expend 39,742.30 FY22 State 911 Dept EMD Grant To Police

Adopt: Vote- Accept And Expend 39,742.30 FY22 State 911 Dept EMD Grant To Police

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Vote- Accept And Expend 398,000.00 BIDLS Grant To Health Dept

Adopt: Vote- Accept And Expend 398,000.00 BIDLS Grant To Health Dept

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Vote- Accept And Expend 43,232.35 FY22 State 911 Dept FY22 Training Grant To Police

Adopt: Vote- Accept And Expend 43,232.35 FY22 State 911 Dept FY22 Training Grant To Police

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Vote- Accept And Expend 460,496.00 FY22 State 911 Dept Support And Incentive Grant To Police

Adopt: Vote- Accept And Expend 460,496.00 FY22 State 911 Dept Support And Incentive Grant To Police

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Vote- Accept And Expend 50,000.00 ARPA Grant To Library

Adopt: Vote- Accept And Expend 50,000.00 ARPA Grant To Library

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Vote- Accept Gift Of 7,500 From Digital Federal Credit Union To Library

Adopt: Vote- Accept Gift Of 7,500 From Digital Federal Credit Union To Library

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Vote- Ratify And Approve The Execution By City

Adopt: Vote- Ratify And Approve The Execution By City

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Vote- Transfer To Elections Division

Adopt: Vote- Transfer To Elections Division

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Order- 60 Day Trial

Adopt: Order- 60 Day Trial

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Ordinance- Create Position And Salary Of DEI Officer In City Manager's Office

Send to a public hearing: Ordinance- Create Position And Salary Of DEI Officer In City Manager's Office

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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.

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, 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Communication - City Manager Request Approval Of Constable Bonds For Jason M. Burke

Adopt: Communication - City Manager Request Approval Of Constable Bonds For Jason M. Burke

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Transportation SC August 24, 2021

Accept the report: Transportation SC August 24, 2021

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Chau. 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

“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Chau)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Claim - (5) Property Damage

Refer to Law Department: Claim - (5) Property Damage

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. 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, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Request: City Council Vote To Request Monument Committee Identify A Location For A Monument To Be Placed...

Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Vote To Request Monument Committee Identify A Location For A Monument To Be Placed Representing...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Take Items #12.9 out of order

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke to take out of order and to bundle Items #12.9; 11; and 13. 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

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding The 2020 Census Data And The Impact To The City On Elections...

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...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, seconded by C. Samaras, 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. Samaras, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Samaras)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Request: Finance SC Meet With The Pollard Library Board Of Trustees For Discussion Regarding Funding Issues

Refer to Finance SC: Request: Finance SC Meet With The Pollard Library Board Of Trustees For Discussion Regarding Funding Issues

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to Finance SC. 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. Conway, referred to Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Discuss Reasoning Behind Not Addressing The Voters On The Other Side Of The River In District 4

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

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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: Mercier, second: Chau)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Inform City Council And The Taxpayers Of Lowell Of The Full Intentions Of The LeLacheur...

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...

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, seconded by C. Samaras, 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. Samaras, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Samaras)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Invite The Pollard Memorial Library Board Of Trustees And The Pollard Memorial Library...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Invite The Pollard Memorial Library Board Of Trustees And The Pollard Memorial Library...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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.

From the minutes

“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Take item #12.19 out of order

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion to take item #12.19 out of order by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. 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

“Motion to take item #12.19 out of order by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Work With The Pollard Memorial Library Board Of Trustees To Create A Five Year Financial Plan

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

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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.

From the minutes

“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Work With The Pollard Memorial Library To Find Funding And Create A Book-In-Van Program To...

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...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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.

From the minutes

“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to And DPW Provide A Report Regarding The Filling Of Potholes, Repaving And Possible...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to And DPW Provide A Report Regarding The Filling Of Potholes, Repaving And Possible...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, seconded by C. Samaras, 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. Samaras, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Contact The Massachusetts Dept. Of Transportation And The Lowell Monument Committee About...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Contact The Massachusetts Dept. Of Transportation And The Lowell Monument Committee About...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, 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. Conway, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Conway)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Have DPW Look Into Improvements In And Around Father Maquire’s Park

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have DPW Look Into Improvements In And Around Father Maquire’s Park

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, seconded by C. Samaras, 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. Samaras, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Contact The Massachusetts Department Of Transportation Concerning Placement Of Pedestrian...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Contact The Massachusetts Department Of Transportation Concerning Placement Of Pedestrian...

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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: Rourke, second: Nuon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Have The Heads Of The Proper Departments Meet With The Leaders Of The Various City Leagues...

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...

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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.

From the minutes

“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Ensure That Grass And Shrubs At The Joseph Pyne School Are Cut At The...

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...

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Explore Possibilities Of Identifying Affiliations Beyond Major League Baseball; Ie. Futures...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Explore Possibilities Of Identifying Affiliations Beyond Major League Baseball; Ie. Futures...

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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: Chau, second: Elliott)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Find The Ways And Means To Add Bleacher Seating At Carney Field On The North Common

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

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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)

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Ask the City Manager to Explore The Feasibility And Potential Funding Sources For A Pilot Program To Add Raised...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Explore The Feasibility And Potential Funding Sources For A Pilot Program To Add Raised...

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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)

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Ask the City Manager to Explore The Feasibility Of Extending Sidewalks On Douglas Road, From Hovey Street To Rogers...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Explore The Feasibility Of Extending Sidewalks On Douglas Road, From Hovey Street To Rogers...

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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.

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“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater)

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Ask the City Manager to Provide Update To Council Regarding Bussing Situation Between The Lowell Public School And...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Update To Council Regarding Bussing Situation Between The Lowell Public School And The...

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted.

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“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (second: Elliott)

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ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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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