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January 18, 2022
26 recorded votes, 25 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor Sokhary Chau presiding.
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. Drinkwater, 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. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Yem)
Minutes Of City Council Meeting January 11th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Meeting January 11th, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Scott)
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. Rourke. 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. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Rourke)
Vote-Accept And Expend FY22 Body-Worn Camera Program Grant
Adopt: Vote-Accept And Expend FY22 Body-Worn Camera Program Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Jenness)
Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon- Request Installation Of (1) JO Pole Relocate (2) JO Poles At Tanner And Plain...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon- Request Installation Of (1) JO Pole Relocate (2) JO Poles At Tanner And Plain Streets. (Tanner Street...
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Claims - (2) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (2) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Scott)
Misc. - Mohammed Alaedani (Lemon And Thyme Restaurant) Request Installation Of Overhanging Sign At 491 Dutton Street
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Mohammed Alaedani (Lemon And Thyme Restaurant) Request Installation Of Overhanging Sign At 491 Dutton Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Replacement Of Low Pressure Gas Main Along Twelfth, Wachusett And July Streets
Send to a public hearing: Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Replacement Of Low Pressure Gas Main Along Twelfth, Wachusett And July Streets
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 1, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 1, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Restore The Drop Box To Pay Bills At The JFK Plaza Entrance To City...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Restore The Drop Box To Pay Bills At The JFK Plaza Entrance To City Hall...
In City Council, seconded by C Robinson, 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 Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier)
Take Item #8.11 out of order
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #8.11 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #8.11 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Investigate Drainage Issues Around The Crosswalk At The Corner Of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Investigate Drainage Issues Around The Crosswalk At The Corner Of Market...
In City Council, seconded by C Yem, 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 Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding Current Policies For Maintenance Of The Riverwalk Area, In...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding Current Policies For Maintenance Of The Riverwalk Area, In...
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: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Update Council Regarding Hiring Of Permanent Full Time Director Of Elections
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Update Council Regarding Hiring Of Permanent Full Time Director Of Elections
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 Wayne Jenness; 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 Have Appropriate Department Paint The Word “Stop” On The Streets At All Stop Signs...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Paint The Word “Stop” On The Streets At All Stop Signs Throughout...
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: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Have All LHS Renovation Building Committee Meetings Aired Live On LTC
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have All LHS Renovation Building Committee Meetings Aired Live On LTC
In City Council, seconded by C Scott, 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 Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Council With The Covid Protocol Policies For Disinfecting All City Buildings...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Council With The Covid Protocol Policies For Disinfecting All City Buildings, 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 Provide Council With A Report On The Number Of Homeless That Use The Lowell Transitional...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Council With A Report On The Number Of Homeless That Use The Lowell Transitional Living...
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: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Council With The Current Yard Waste Contract And Future Schedule For Yard Waste Pick-Up
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Council With The Current Yard Waste Contract And Future Schedule For Yard Waste Pick-Up
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: Gitschier)
Take Item #8.3 out of order
Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #8.3 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #8.3 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Council With An Update On All Fully Funded Positions That Are Currently Vacant In...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Council With An Update On All Fully Funded Positions That Are Currently Vacant In 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 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 Provide Council With An Update On Missed And/Or Delayed Solid Waste Pick-Up
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Council With An Update On Missed And/Or Delayed Solid Waste Pick-Up
In City Council, seconded by C Rourke, 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 Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Take Item #8.9 out of order
Motion by C. Gitschier, second by C. Drinkwater to take Item #8.9 out of order. 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
“Motion by C. Gitschier, second by C. Drinkwater to take Item #8.9 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Look Into Feasibility Of Installation Of Solar Panels On The Robinson School Property
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Look Into Feasibility Of Installation Of Solar Panels On The Robinson School Property
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: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Council With An Update On The Current Status Of The City’s Plan To Mitigate And/Or...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Council With An Update On The Current Status Of The City’s Plan To Mitigate And/Or...
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 Contact MassDOT Concerning Rourke Bridge Inspections And Any Upcoming Plans For Redesign And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Contact MassDOT Concerning Rourke Bridge Inspections And Any Upcoming Plans For Redesign And...
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: Rourke)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Drinkwater)
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