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January 11, 2022
31 recorded votes, 27 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): Daniel P. Rourke.
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. Jenness. 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
“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. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Jenness)
Recognition - Kerouac Centennial Kick-Off In March. (Steve Edington/Jim Sampas - Kerouac Centennial Group)
Accept and place on file: Recognition - Kerouac Centennial Kick-Off In March. (Steve Edington/Jim Sampas - Kerouac Centennial Group)
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Gitschier. 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 accept and place on file” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Gitschier)
Minutes Of City Council Special Meeting December 27th; City Council Inauguration January 3rd; City Council Regular...
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Special Meeting December 27th; City Council Inauguration January 3rd; City Council Regular...
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Yem. 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, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Yem)
Ordinance To Amend Sec. 9 Flood Plain Overlay
Adopt: Ordinance To Amend Sec. 9 Flood Plain Overlay
Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Drinkwater)
Informational Reports
Accept and place on file: Informational Reports
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. 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, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Communication - Planning Board Recommendation On Zoning Amendment Regarding Flood Plain Overlay District
Accept and place on file: Communication - Planning Board Recommendation On Zoning Amendment Regarding Flood Plain Overlay District
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness. 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, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Jenness)
Communication - Appoint Katy Aronoff To The Pollard Memorial Library Board Of Trustees
Approve: Communication - Appoint Katy Aronoff To The Pollard Memorial Library Board Of Trustees
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Communication - Re-Appoint Paul Francoeur To Cemetery Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication - Re-Appoint Paul Francoeur To Cemetery Commission
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Gitschier, 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, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
Vote - Authorize CM To Enter Into Lease With Hot Pot District LLC At 135 Middlesex St
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM To Enter Into Lease With Hot Pot District LLC At 135 Middlesex St
Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Yem)
Vote - Accept Gift From Lowell Five
Adopt: Vote - Accept Gift From Lowell Five
Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Wire Inspector Reports:
Adopt: Wire Inspector Reports:
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying orders by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Robinson. 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 accept and adopt accompanying orders by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Robinson)
Misc. - Diane Darisse Request Installation Of Handicap Parking Sign At 33 Canada Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Diane Darisse Request Installation Of Handicap Parking Sign At 33 Canada Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, 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 refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Misc. - Corey Andrade Request Removal Of Handicap Parking Sign At 34 Epping Street,
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Corey Andrade Request Removal Of Handicap Parking Sign At 34 Epping Street,
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Yem. 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 Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Yem)
Misc. - Valmaria Malonado Flynn (Advocates For Authenticity) Request Possible Grant Funding To Provide Services For...
Accept and place on file: Misc. - Valmaria Malonado Flynn (Advocates For Authenticity) Request Possible Grant Funding To Provide Services For...
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. 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, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Place Wreaths And American Flags At All Veteran Gold Star...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Place Wreaths And American Flags At All Veteran Gold Star Squares/Poles...
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, 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. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On The Design And Timeline To Improve The Roberto Clemente Baseball Field
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On The Design And Timeline To Improve The Roberto Clemente Baseball Field
In City Council, no second needed, 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. Filed by Vesna Nuon and Paul Ratha Yem; Vesna Nuon is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to /CFO Develop A Plan To Use A Portion Of The Federal ARPA Funding To Make Improvements To The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to /CFO Develop A Plan To Use A Portion Of The Federal ARPA Funding To Make Improvements To The...
In City Council, no second needed, 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. Filed by Vesna Nuon and John Drinkwater; Vesna Nuon is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On The Community Impact Submitted For ARPA Funding Suggestions, And The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On The Community Impact Submitted For ARPA Funding Suggestions, And The...
In City Council, no second needed, 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. Filed by John Drinkwater and Vesna Nuon; John Drinkwater is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Have CFO/DPD Investigate The Benefit Of Establishing An Affordable Housing Trust
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have CFO/DPD Investigate The Benefit Of Establishing An Affordable Housing Trust
In City Council, seconded by C Jenness, 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 Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Review Developmental Services Web Page To Ensure Proper Functioning...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Review Developmental Services Web Page To Ensure Proper Functioning And...
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: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Council With An Updated Report On Heating Issues In All Municipal Buildings And Schools
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Council With An Updated Report On Heating Issues In All Municipal Buildings And Schools
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: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Update Council On The Current Renovation Project At Lowell High School; Include The Current...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Update Council On The Current Renovation Project At Lowell High School; Include The Current...
In City Council, seconded by C Jenness, 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 Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Council With The City’s Policies Regarding Catch Basin Cleaning
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Council With The City’s Policies Regarding Catch Basin Cleaning
In City Council, no second needed, 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. Filed by Erik R. Gitschier and Corey Robinson; Erik R. Gitschier is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Council With A Detailed Response On The City’s Current Policy, Practice And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Council With A Detailed Response On The City’s Current Policy, Practice And Procedures...
In City Council, no second needed, 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. Filed by Corey Robinson and Erik R. Gitschier; Corey Robinson is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Hire Outside Legal Firm To Provide Detailed Outline On Steps Necessary To Change The City...
Refer to Personnel SC: Ask the City Manager to Hire Outside Legal Firm To Provide Detailed Outline On Steps Necessary To Change The City Charter...
In City Council, seconded by C Scott, referred to Personnel SC. 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 Scott, referred to Personnel SC. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Substitute Motion by C. Rourke to refer matter to Personnel SC, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 nay (C. Leahy). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Drinkwater, Gitschier, Jenness, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, Scott, YemNo: LeahyThe roll call names the no votes and gives 10 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Substitute Motion by C. Rourke to refer matter to Personnel SC, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 nay (C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Update Council Regarding Flooding Issues On Jewett, Coburn And Lakeview Avenue
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Update Council Regarding Flooding Issues On Jewett, Coburn And Lakeview Avenue
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: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Prepare A Plan For Street Sweeping That Includes Short Term...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Prepare A Plan For Street Sweeping That Includes Short Term Removal...
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: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Provide A Status Update On Waterpark And Pool Openings For The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Provide A Status Update On Waterpark And Pool Openings For The...
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: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Re-Stripe Crosswalk At Moore/Gorham Streets And Repaint Turning...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Re-Stripe Crosswalk At Moore/Gorham Streets And Repaint Turning Lanes
In City Council, seconded by C Leahy, 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 Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Nuon. 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. Leahy, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Nuon)
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