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October 26, 2021
29 recorded votes, 19 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. Chau. 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. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Chau)
Minutes Of City Council Meeting October 19th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Meeting October 19th, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Take Item #8.4 out of order
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to take Item #8.4 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to take Item #8.4 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Take Items #4.4 and #8.3 out of order
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Samaras to take Items #4.4 and #8.3 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Samaras to take Items #4.4 and #8.3 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Samaras)
Informational Reports
Take Item #7.1 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C, Nuon to take Item #7.1 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C, Nuon to take Item #7.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier)
Communication - Collective Bargaining Agreements
Accept and place on file: Communication - Collective Bargaining Agreements
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Communication - Appoint Stephen M. Laput To Conservation Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication - Appoint Stephen M. Laput To Conservation Commission
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Elliott)
Bundle and waive second readings for Items #5.1 to #5.9, inclusive
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke to bundle and waive second readings for Items #5.1 to #5.9, inclusive. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke to bundle and waive second readings for Items #5.1 to #5.9, inclusive. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Vote - Accept Expend 35,439 FY21 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept Expend 35,439 FY21 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Elliott)
Vote - Accept The 2020 Re-Precincting Plan For City Of Lowell
Adopt: Vote - Accept The 2020 Re-Precincting Plan For City Of Lowell
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Elliott)
Vote - Accept.Expend 125,000.00 FY21 Community Policing Development Microgrants Program Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept.Expend 125,000.00 FY21 Community Policing Development Microgrants Program Grant
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Elliott)
Vote - Accept.Expend 57,183 MA Dept Of Mental Health Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept.Expend 57,183 MA Dept Of Mental Health Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Elliott)
Vote - Auth Mgr Exec First Amendment To Verizon Wireless Lease
Adopt: Vote - Auth Mgr Exec First Amendment To Verizon Wireless Lease
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Elliott)
Vote - Ratify And Approve The Execution By City
Adopt: Vote - Ratify And Approve The Execution By City
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Elliott)
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Elliott)
Vote - Ratify And Approve The Execution Of City
Adopt: Vote - Ratify And Approve The Execution Of City
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Elliott)
Vote - To Increase COLA For Ordinance Employees
Adopt: Vote - To Increase COLA For Ordinance Employees
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Elliott)
Wire Insp. - Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon Wireless Small Cell Facility On Existing Utility Pole At 7 Whitman Street
Adopt: Wire Insp. - Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon Wireless Small Cell Facility On Existing Utility Pole At 7 Whitman Street
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying order by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying order by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Chau)
Misc. - Joseph/Annmarie Pereira Request To Rescind (3) Off Street Parking Spots Located Along 23 Dix Street; As Well...
Refer to the City Manager: Misc. - Joseph/Annmarie Pereira Request To Rescind (3) Off Street Parking Spots Located Along 23 Dix Street; As Well As...
In City Council, Motion to refer to City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to Work With The Superintendent Of Schools To Accelerate The Removal And Replacement Of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With The Superintendent Of Schools To Accelerate The Removal And Replacement Of Trailers...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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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 Proper Department Work With National Grid And Others Who Need To Close Parts Of Streets...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Work With National Grid And Others Who Need To Close Parts Of Streets...
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: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Work With Non-Profits And Other Developers Who May Be Interested To...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Work With Non-Profits And Other Developers Who May Be Interested To...
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: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Request Superintendent Of Schools Provide A Report On Measures To Ensure Safety In All The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Request Superintendent Of Schools Provide A Report On Measures To Ensure Safety In All The Schools
In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Request: City Council Discuss The Recent Release Of The State’s 2030 Master Plan On Solid Waste And Consider...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Discuss The Recent Release Of The State’s 2030 Master Plan On Solid Waste And Consider Creating A...
In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Chau)
Ask the City Manager to Investigate Installing A Crosswalk On Stevens Street At The Intersection Of Fairfax Street...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Investigate Installing A Crosswalk On Stevens Street At The Intersection Of Fairfax Street In...
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: Chau, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Take Needed Action To Replace The Missing Street Light On The Telephone Pole At The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Take Needed Action To Replace The Missing Street Light On The Telephone Pole At 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: Chau, second: Nuon)
Cancel Council Meeting on November 2, 2021 due to election
Motion to cancel Council Meeting on November 2, 2021 due to election by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per roll call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to cancel Council Meeting on November 2, 2021 due to election by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per roll call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Chau)
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