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October 12, 2021
21 recorded votes, 16 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. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. 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. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Minutes Of City Council Regular Meeting October 5th; Economic/Downtown Development SC October 5th, For Acceptance....
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Regular Meeting October 5th; Economic/Downtown Development SC October 5th, For Acceptance. , For...
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Take Item #12.3 out of order
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #12.3 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #12.3 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Ordinance-Create Position And Salary - Contact Tracer
Adopt: Ordinance-Create Position And Salary - Contact Tracer
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Rourke)
Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon Wireless - Request Installation Of Small Cell Facility On Existing Utility Pole At...
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. 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)
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. Nuon. 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. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Nuon)
Take Item #9.1 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater to take Item #9.1 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater to take Item #9.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Vote - Transfer 45,000 - Recreation Department
Adopt: Vote - Transfer 45,000 - Recreation Department
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Nuon)
Vote-Authorize Payment Of Bills Incurred In Excess Of Appropriations
Adopt: Vote-Authorize Payment Of Bills Incurred In Excess Of Appropriations
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Order- 60 Day Trial
Adopt: Order- 60 Day Trial
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Resolution-Urging Community Engagement And Fair Employment Standards For Any Expansion Of Amazon
Refer to the Law Department to incorporate amendments adopted by Council: Resolution-Urging Community Engagement And Fair Employment Standards For...
Motion to refer to Law Department to incorporate amendments adopted by Council and place back on Agenda for vote by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Law Department to incorporate amendments adopted by Council and place back on Agenda for vote by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Elliott)
Finance SC October 12, 2021
Accept the report: Finance SC October 12, 2021
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater)
Environment & Flood Issues SC October 12, 2021
Motion: Environment & Flood Issues SC October 12, 2021
Motion report on this meeting on October 19, 2021 by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion report on this meeting on October 19, 2021 by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Elliott)
Wire Inspector Reports
Adopt: Wire Inspector Reports
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying orders by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying orders by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Mercier)
Claim - (1) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claim - (1) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Chau)
Ask the City Manager to Direct The Proper Department To Clean Trash, Cut Grass And Empty Barrels At The Public...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Direct The Proper Department To Clean Trash, Cut Grass And Empty Barrels At The Public Parking...
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)
Ask the City Manager to Investigate And Change The Settings For The Two Flashing Traffic Signals (Flashing Yellow...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Investigate And Change The Settings For The Two Flashing Traffic Signals (Flashing Yellow And...
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: Chau, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to , The State Delegation And D’Youville Life And Wellness Community To Begin The Process To...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to , The State Delegation And D’Youville Life And Wellness Community To Begin The Process To...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. Registered speaker, Elizabeth Tighe, addressed the Council. 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. Registered speaker, Elizabeth Tighe, addressed the Council. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Begin Review Of Lowell Firehouses Resulting In Formulating An Action Plan To Go Before The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Begin Review Of Lowell Firehouses Resulting In Formulating An Action Plan To Go Before The...
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: Leahy, second: Samaras)
Ask the City Manager to Contact Proper Department Of The Commonwealth Which Oversees The Courthouses In The City To...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Contact Proper Department Of The Commonwealth Which Oversees The Courthouses In The City To...
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Drinkwater)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Drinkwater)
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