MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
January 4, 2022
10 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor Sokhary Chau presiding. Taking part remotely (Zoom): John J. Leahy.
Present: Sokhary Chau, John Drinkwater, Erik R. Gitschier, Wayne Jenness, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, Vesna Nuon, Corey Robinson, Daniel P. Rourke, Kimberly Scott, Paul Ratha Yem
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. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Minutes Of City Council Regular Meeting December 21st, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Regular Meeting December 21st, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. 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. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Jenness)
Ordinance- Create Position And Salary For Bilingual Human Services Coordinator-Council On Aging
Adopt: Ordinance- Create Position And Salary For Bilingual Human Services Coordinator-Council On Aging
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Jenness)
Ordinance-Create Position And Salary For Bilingual Human Services Coordinator-Council On Aging
Adopt: Ordinance-Create Position And Salary For Bilingual Human Services Coordinator-Council On Aging
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Yem)
Ordinance-Create Position And Salary For Human Services Coordinator- Council On Aging
Adopt: Ordinance-Create Position And Salary For Human Services Coordinator- Council On Aging
Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
National Grid/Verizon- Request Installation Of (1) JO Pole Relocate (2) JO Poles At Tanner And Plain Streets....
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid/Verizon- Request Installation Of (1) JO Pole Relocate (2) JO Poles At Tanner And Plain Streets. (Tanner...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. 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. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Scott)
Vote - Authorize City
Adopt: Vote - Authorize City
Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Rourke)
Misc. - Ilia Cintron Request Installation Of Handi-Cap Parking Sign At 440 Central Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Ilia Cintron Request Installation Of Handi-Cap Parking Sign At 440 Central Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Drinkwater)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Suspend the rules
In City Council, Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier to suspend rules to allow Manager to comment on current covid testing sites throughout the City. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier to suspend rules to allow Manager to comment on current covid testing sites throughout the City. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Mercier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Yem)
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