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November 23, 2021
29 recorded votes, 20 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, John Drinkwater, Rodney M. Elliott, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, Daniel P. Rourke
Absent: David Conway
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. Chau, seconded by C. Drinkwater. 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. Chau, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Drinkwater)
Minutes Of City Council Meeting November 16th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Meeting November 16th, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. 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. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ordinance - Amending Chapter 56-5 Legal Holidays And Vacation
Adopt: Ordinance - Amending Chapter 56-5 Legal Holidays And Vacation
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Installation Of 400 Feet Of New 2 Inch Plastic Along Bassett Street
Refer to Wire Inspector: Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Installation Of 400 Feet Of New 2 Inch Plastic Along Bassett Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Samaras)
Boston Gas - Request Installation Of Replacement Gas Main On Woodward, Orchard, Oxford, Wright, Starbird, Courtland...
Refer to Wire Inspector: Boston Gas - Request Installation Of Replacement Gas Main On Woodward, Orchard, Oxford, Wright, Starbird, Courtland...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Chau)
Boston Gas - Request Installation Of Replacement Gas Main Walker, Bachelder, Litchfield, Ready And Hampton
Refer to Wire Inspector: Boston Gas - Request Installation Of Replacement Gas Main Walker, Bachelder, Litchfield, Ready And Hampton
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. 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. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Elliott)
Verizon NE - Request Installation Of (4) Underground Conduits Along 657 Middlesex Street. (Lord Overpass Project)
Refer to Wire Inspector: Verizon NE - Request Installation Of (4) Underground Conduits Along 657 Middlesex Street. (Lord Overpass Project)
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Informational Reports
Accept and place on file: Informational Reports
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Drinkwater)
C. Mercier, seconded: Informational Reports
Motion to C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke to vote to accept program. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke to vote to accept program. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke)
Authorize the City of Lowell to participate in the Massachusetts commercial property assessed clean energy program (PACE Massachusetts)
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke to authorize the City of Lowell to participate in the Massachusetts commercial property assessed clean energy program (PACE Massachusetts). Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke to authorize the City of Lowell to participate in the Massachusetts commercial property assessed clean energy program (PACE Massachusetts). Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Vote - Minimum Residential Factor FY2022
Send to a public hearing: Vote - Minimum Residential Factor FY2022
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on December 14, 2021 at 7PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on December 14, 2021 at 7PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Samaras)
Bundle and waive second reading for Item #7.2 to Item #7.7 inclusive
Motion to bundle and waive second reading for Item #7.2 to Item #7.7 inclusive, by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to bundle and waive second reading for Item #7.2 to Item #7.7 inclusive, by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Vote- Apply.Accept.Expend Municipal Energy Technical Assist. Grant
Adopt: Vote- Apply.Accept.Expend Municipal Energy Technical Assist. Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Chau)
Vote-Accept Donation From DCU
Adopt: Vote-Accept Donation From DCU
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Chau)
Vote-Apply.Accept.Expend Community First Partnership Grant
Adopt: Vote-Apply.Accept.Expend Community First Partnership Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Chau)
Vote-Apply.Accept.Expend EmPower Grant
Adopt: Vote-Apply.Accept.Expend EmPower Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Chau)
Vote-Approve Exemption Of Kyle Van MGL C.268A S.20
Adopt: Vote-Approve Exemption Of Kyle Van MGL C.268A S.20
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Chau)
Vote-Approving Creation Of Police Cadet Program
Adopt: Vote-Approving Creation Of Police Cadet Program
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Chau)
Order - 60day Trial
Adopt: Order - 60day Trial
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Rourke)
Loan Order-MSBA ARP Feasibility Study - Various Schools
Send to a public hearing: Loan Order-MSBA ARP Feasibility Study - Various Schools
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on December 7, 2021 at 7PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on December 7, 2021 at 7PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Wire Inspector Reports:
Adopt: Wire Inspector Reports:
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying orders by C. Nuon, 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Boston Gas - Request Installation Of Two And Four Inch Low Pressure Gas Mains Along Nicole Drive, Stewart Street...
Send to a public hearing: Boston Gas - Request Installation Of Two And Four Inch Low Pressure Gas Mains Along Nicole Drive, Stewart Street...
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on December 7, 2021 at 7PM by C. Samaras, 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
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on December 7, 2021 at 7PM by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Chau)
Request: City Of Lowell Recognize Roland Perron, Jr., Owner Of Rollies Farm, For His Vision To Ensure That His Land...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Of Lowell Recognize Roland Perron, Jr., Owner Of Rollies Farm, For His Vision To Ensure That His Land...
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: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Request: City Council Discuss Appointment Of An Ad Hoc Task Force To Undertake The Restoration And Preservation Of...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Discuss Appointment Of An Ad Hoc Task Force To Undertake The Restoration And Preservation Of Clay...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager/Mayor. 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/Mayor. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have Inspectional Services Provide A Report On The Number Of Abandoned Buildings Owned By...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Inspectional Services Provide A Report On The Number Of Abandoned Buildings Owned By...
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)
Request: City Council/Mayor Invite Councilors-Elect To Attend City Council Meeting On December 7, 2021
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council/Mayor Invite Councilors-Elect To Attend City Council Meeting On December 7, 2021
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager/Mayor. 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/Mayor. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Supt. Of Police Identify Grants To Offset The Costs Of Video Cameras For...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Supt. Of Police Identify Grants To Offset The Costs Of Video Cameras For Businesses...
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: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Contact The Executive Office Of Health And Human Services To Explore The Feasibility Of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Contact The Executive Office Of Health And Human Services To Explore The Feasibility Of...
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: Drinkwater)
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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