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December 7, 2021
27 recorded votes, 21 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor John J. Leahy presiding. Taking part remotely (Zoom): Vesna Nuon.
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. Drinkwater, 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. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Chau)
Minutes Of City Council Meeting November 23rd; Environment & Flood Issues SC November 30th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Meeting November 23rd; Environment & Flood Issues SC November 30th, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Samaras. 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. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Samaras)
Loan Order-MSBA ARP Feasibility Study - Various Schools
Refer to Clerk’s Office: Loan Order-MSBA ARP Feasibility Study - Various Schools
Motion to adopt and refer to Clerk’s Office for 20 days by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt and refer to Clerk’s Office for 20 days by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Elliott)
Boston Gas - Request Installation Of Replacement Of Existing Cast Iron Gas Main With 6 Inch Plastic Gas Main On...
Refer to Wire Inspector: Boston Gas - Request Installation Of Replacement Of Existing Cast Iron Gas Main With 6 Inch Plastic Gas Main On...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. 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. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Conway)
Boston Gas - Request Installation Of Two And Four Inch Low Pressure Gas Mains Along Nicole Drive, Stewart Street...
Refer to Wire Inspector: Boston Gas - Request Installation Of Two And Four Inch Low Pressure Gas Mains Along Nicole Drive, Stewart Street...
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. Chau. 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. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Chau)
Take Item #10.2 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau to take Item #10.2 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau to take Item #10.2 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Chau)
Vote - Transfer Funds From GLTHS Assessment To DPW School Improvements
Adopt: Vote - Transfer Funds From GLTHS Assessment To DPW School Improvements
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Vote- Supplemental Appropriation (Lowell Fire Dept. Overtime)
Adopt: Vote- Supplemental Appropriation (Lowell Fire Dept. Overtime)
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Chau)
Vote-Accept Expend Grant From MassDEP To DPW
Adopt: Vote-Accept Expend Grant From MassDEP To DPW
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Chau)
Vote-Apply Accept Expend Grant From EOEA To Council On Aging
Adopt: Vote-Apply Accept Expend Grant From EOEA To Council On Aging
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
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)
Ordinance To Amend Sec. 9 Flood Plain Overlay
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance To Amend Sec. 9 Flood Plain Overlay
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on December 21, 2021 at 7PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on December 21, 2021 at 7PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Chau)
Environment & Flood Issues SC November 30, 2021
Accept the report: Environment & Flood Issues SC November 30, 2021
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Rourke)
Wire Inspector Reports:
Adopt: Wire Inspector Reports:
(Lord Overpass Project) In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying orders by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted.
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From the minutes
“(Lord Overpass Project) In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying orders by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Samaras)
Claims - (4) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (4) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation 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
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Chau)
Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Installation Of New Low Pressure Gas Main On Gold Street To The End Of...
Send to a public hearing: Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Installation Of New Low Pressure Gas Main On Gold Street To The End Of School...
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on December 21, 2021 at 7PM 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, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on December 21, 2021 at 7PM by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Conway)
Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Installation Of New Plastic Gas Main At 43 Dancause Road
Send to a public hearing: Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Installation Of New Plastic Gas Main At 43 Dancause Road
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on December 21, 2021 at 7PM by C. Mercier, 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
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on December 21, 2021 at 7PM by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Comcast - Request Installation Of PVC Conduit To Existing Pole At Howe And Davidson Streets
Send to a public hearing: Comcast - Request Installation Of PVC Conduit To Existing Pole At Howe And Davidson Streets
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on December 21, 2021 at 7PM by C. Chau, 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, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on December 21, 2021 at 7PM by C. Chau, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Conway)
Request: City Council Discuss And Implement Traffic Calming Measures On Woodward Avenue; Brookside Road; And...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Discuss And Implement Traffic Calming Measures On Woodward Avenue; Brookside Road; And Columbia...
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, 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. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On The Proposed Amendment To Housing Development Plan As It Relates To The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On The Proposed Amendment To Housing Development Plan As It Relates To The...
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)
Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update Regarding The City-Wide Campaign That Will Address Vehicle Traffic And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update Regarding The City-Wide Campaign That Will Address Vehicle Traffic And...
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: Conway, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to Explore The Feasibility Of Dedicating A Bench In The Downtown Area In The Memory Of Attorney...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Explore The Feasibility Of Dedicating A Bench In The Downtown Area In The Memory Of Attorney...
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: Conway, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to Review Status/Condition Of Parking Kiosks And Ticketing Of Cars In The Downtown Area
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Review Status/Condition Of Parking Kiosks And Ticketing Of Cars In The Downtown Area
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: Samaras, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding Feasibility Of Having Outside Contracts For Maintaining The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding Feasibility Of Having Outside Contracts For Maintaining The...
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: Leahy, second: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to Have DPW Paint City Hall Bathrooms As They Await Full Renovations
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have DPW Paint City Hall Bathrooms As They Await Full Renovations
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: Leahy, second: Elliott)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Chau, seconded by C. Mercier. 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 Adjourn by C. Chau, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Mercier)
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