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51 recorded votes, 43 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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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
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. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Accept and place on file: Communication - Alternative House (Maria Crooker-Capone / Aimee Larochelle) Recognition Of Domestic Violence Month
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Take Item #5.2 out of order
Motion to suspend rules by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott to take Item #5.2Q out of order. So voted.
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“Motion to suspend rules by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott to take Item #5.2Q out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Cannabis Control SC September 13th; Finance SC September 13th; City Council Regular Meeting September 14th...
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Bundle Items #4.1 to #4.8, inclusive and conduct public hearing collectively for those items
Motion to bundle Items #4.1 to #4.8, inclusive and conduct public hearing collectively for those items by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Motion to bundle Items #4.1 to #4.8, inclusive and conduct public hearing collectively for those items by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Mercier)
Refer to Wire Inspector: Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon Wireless - Request Installation Of Small Cell Facility On Existing Utility Pole #10 At...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Refer to Wire Inspector: Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon Wireless - Request Installation Of Small Cell Facility On Existing Utility Pole #4 At 57...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Refer to Wire Inspector: Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon Wireless - Request Installation Of Small Cell Facility On Existing Utility Pole #65-1 At...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Refer to Wire Inspector: Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon Wireless - Request Installation Of Small Cell Facility On Existing Utility Pole #92 At...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Refer to Wire Inspector: Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon Wireless - Request Installation Of Small Cell Facility On Existing Utility Pole At 119...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Refer to Wire Inspector: Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon Wireless - Request Installation Of Small Cell Facility On Existing Utility Pole At 7...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Refer to Wire Inspector: Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon Wireless - Request Installation Of Small Cell Facility On Existing Utility Pole At 72...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request Installation Of 12 Inch Coated Steel Gas Main Along Marshall Avenue, West Forest Street And...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Mercier)
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request Installation Of Six Inch Plastic Gas Main 310 Feet Along 4-25 Astor Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Elliott)
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request Replacing Cast Iron Gas Pipe With Plastic Along Genest Avenue
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Drinkwater)
Take Item 11.8 out of order
Motion to take Item 11.8 out of order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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“Motion to take Item 11.8 out of order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Drinkwater)
Allot funds necessary to provide mailing to citizens with information of assistance with rent and eviction proceedings
Motion by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Elliott to allot funds necessary to provide mailing to citizens with information of assistance with rent and eviction proceedings. Adopted per Roll Call Vote 9 yeas. So voted.
“Motion by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Elliott to allot funds necessary to provide mailing to citizens with information of assistance with rent and eviction proceedings. Adopted per Roll Call Vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Elliott)
Refer to the Financial SC: Informational Reports
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to refer matter to Financial SC. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to refer matter to Financial SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
“In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Approve: Vote - Appoint City Auditor And Establish Salary
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Rourke)
Refer to the City Manager: Vote - Appoint City Auditor And Establish Salary
Motion by C, Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to refer to Manager to establish salary. So voted.
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“Motion by C, Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to refer to Manager to establish salary. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier)
Bundle and waive second readings of Items #6.2 to #6.5, inclusive
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Elliott to bundle and waive second readings of Items #6.2 to #6.5, inclusive. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Elliott to bundle and waive second readings of Items #6.2 to #6.5, inclusive. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Elliott)
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Execute License Agreement With Winn Managed Properties LLC
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Rourke)
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Proceed Under MGL 30B Move Management Consulting
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Rourke)
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $103,777 For DPW Barrel Collection
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Rourke)
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $65,245 For Pollard Library
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Rourke)
Adopt: Order - 60 Day Trial
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance-Create Position And Salary - Contact Tracer
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on October 12, 2021 at 7PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on October 12, 2021 at 7PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Conway)
Accept the report: Technology & Utilities SC September 23, 2021
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Accept the report: Finance SC September 28, 2021
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Adopt: Wire Inspector Reports
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying orders by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying orders by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Joseph Meranda (For Benefit Of Kevin Denny) Request Installation Of A Handicap Parking Sign At 72 Otis...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Lillian LaMarche Request Installation Of Handicap Parking Sign At 282 High 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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“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)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Contact Massachusetts Department Of Transportation To Cut Back The Grass And Trees Along The...
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: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Areas In And Around The Course For This Year’s Baystate Marathon Cleaned Up And...
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 And Parks Department Explore The Installation Of A Volleyball Court At LeBlanc Park
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Drinkwater)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Place A Berm In Front Of 110 And 124 Barbara Street And Any Other Home...
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..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Put Forth Summit Regarding Homelessness/Mental Health Issues/Drug Addiction In The City
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: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The DPD Explore Possibility Of The City Acquiring Ownership Of The Vacant Coca-Cola...
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: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding What The City Is Doing To Address Homelessness And How The Funds...
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: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to And Proper Department Explore Changing The Intersection Of Hoyt Avenue And Waverly Avenue From...
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)
Take Item #11.13 out of order
Motion to take Item #11.13 - #11.15 out of order by C. Chau, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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“Motion to take Item #11.13 - #11.15 out of order by C. Chau, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Rourke)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to And Proper Department Prioritize The Repainting Of Crosswalks In Close Proximity To Schools
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 Coordinate With MassDOT Regarding Maintenance Of Overgrown Trees And Brush At Hunts Falls Rotary
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Rourke)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding The Feasibility Of Using ARPA Funds On A Cost-Sharing Program For...
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 Provide A Report Regarding The Costs That Will Be Incurred To Eliminate The Odor Coming From...
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Rourke)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Investigate And Implement Repairs And Upgrades To Clemente Park In The Lowell Highlands...
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..” (Motion: Chau, second: Elliott)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update Regarding HVAC And Energy Conservation At The Morey School
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: Chau, second: Mercier)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Revisit The Area Of River Meadow Brook And Enlist The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts To Assist...
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..” (Motion: Chau, second: Elliott)
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
From the Lowell City Council’s official minutes, posted by the City Clerk in the city’s Agenda Center (City Council). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: the City of Lowell’s official councilor headshots, from each councilor’s page in the city’s staff directory (linked from “Meet the City Council” on lowellma.gov).
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