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February 8, 2022
45 recorded votes, 38 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor Sokhary Chau presiding. These minutes were posted as scanned page images; MassVoter read them with text recognition (OCR), so quoted wording may contain reading errors.
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:
Accept and place on file: Communication Remote / Zoom Participation:
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. Leahy. 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. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Leahy)
Minutes Of City Council Meeting February 1st, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Meeting February 1st, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, 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. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
Take an item out of order
Motion to suspend rules to take Item # 8.15 out of order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules to take Item # 8.15 out of order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Motion: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Gitschier, second by C. Mercier request City Mgr. provide financial report of LHS project once per month to the Council. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Gitschier, second by C. Mercier request City Mgr. provide financial report of LHS project once per month to the Council. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
Request City Mgr. have DPW reach out to surrounding communities regarding upkeep and repair of splash pads and pools in the City
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier to request City Mgr. have DPW reach out to surrounding communities regarding upkeep and repair of splash pads and pools in the City. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier to request City Mgr. have DPW reach out to surrounding communities regarding upkeep and repair of splash pads and pools in the City. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Bundle Items #4.2 to #4.6, inclusive
Motion to bundle Items #4.2 to #4.6, inclusive, by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to bundle Items #4.2 to #4.6, inclusive, by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Communication - Appointments To The Veterans Commission
Approve: Communication - Appointments To The Veterans Commission
Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Communication - Reappointments To The Veterans Commission
Approve: Communication - Reappointments To The Veterans Commission
Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Communication - Resignation Of Matthew Elkins From Veterans Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication - Resignation Of Matthew Elkins From Veterans Commission
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Communication - Reappointment Of Kathleen Cullen-Lutter To Board Of Health
Approve: Communication - Reappointment Of Kathleen Cullen-Lutter To Board Of Health
Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Vote-Authorize City
Adopt: Vote-Authorize City
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)
Auditor/Clerk Oversight And Personnel SC February 8, 2022
Accept the report: Auditor/Clerk Oversight And Personnel SC February 8, 2022
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Yem)
Wire Insp. - Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Replacement Of Low Pressure Gas Main Along Twelfth, Wachusett...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Replacement Of Low Pressure Gas Main Along Twelfth, Wachusett And July Streets
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. 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. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Jenness)
PETITIONS 7.1, Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Installation Of New 2 Inch Gas Main From 73 Beech St. To 6th...
Refer to Public Hearing on March 1, 2022 at 7 PM
Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 1, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 1, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Scott)
Request: City Auditor Report To City Council Regarding Lowell Public Schools Bottled Water Purchasing Issue...
Motion: Request: City Auditor Report To City Council Regarding Lowell Public Schools Bottled Water Purchasing Issue; Including All Date And...
In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, Motion failed by Roll Call vote 5 yeas, 6 nays (C. Drinkwater, C. Gitschier, C. Mercier, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Jenness, Leahy, Nuon, YemNo: Drinkwater, Gitschier, Mercier, Robinson, Rourke, ScottThe roll call names the no votes and gives 5 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“in City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, Motion failed by Roll Call vote 5 yeas, 6 nays (C. Drinkwater, C. Gitschier, C. Mercier, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Provide The City Council With A Report On How Many Plow Contractors The City Hires During...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide The City Council With A Report On How Many Plow Contractors The City Hires During Snow...
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Update The City Council On Hiring A Permanent Executive Director Of The Water Utility
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Update The City Council On Hiring A Permanent Executive Director Of The Water Utility
In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Update The City Council On The Applicant Tracking System For Human Resources
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Update The City Council On The Applicant Tracking System For Human Resources
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Have The City Solicitor Provide The City Council With The Annual Report As Outlined In The...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Have The City Solicitor Provide The City Council With The Annual Report As Outlined In The City Of Lowell’s Code...
In City Council, no second needed, 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 Paul Ratha Yem and Erik R. Gitschier; Paul Ratha Yem is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Recommendations To Provide For More Parking Options For Residents Across All...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Provide Recommendations To Provide For More Parking Options For Residents Across All Districts During Parking Bans
In City Council, no second needed, 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 Kimberly Scott and Erik R. Gitschier; Kimberly Scott is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Consider Including A Bid Option For A Limited Number Of Bulky Item Pick-Ups For Residents In...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Consider Including A Bid Option For A Limited Number Of Bulky Item Pick-Ups For Residents In...
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: Scott, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Detailing The Number Of Sidewalk Clearing Violations That Were Issued After...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Detailing The Number Of Sidewalk Clearing Violations That Were Issued After...
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: Scott, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department To Update Council On Status Of Vacant/Abandoned Properties That...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department To Update Council On Status Of Vacant/Abandoned Properties That Have Been Identified...
In City Council, no second needed, 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 Kimberly Scott; Corey Robinson is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Work With Our Recreation Department And Report On Feasibility Of Opening School Gyms During...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Our Recreation Department And Report On Feasibility Of Opening School Gyms During The...
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department To Look Into Traffic Calming Measures In The Area Of June And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department To Look Into Traffic Calming Measures In The Area Of June And 13th...
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, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Departments To Look Into Utilizing Public Park And/Or School Parking Lots...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Departments To Look Into Utilizing Public Park And/Or School Parking Lots For...
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: Robinson, second: Scott)
Request: A Joint Subcommittee Of Public Safety And
Motion: Request: A Joint Subcommittee Of Public Safety And
In City Council, no second needed, 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 Wayne Jenness; Corey Robinson is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Consider Evaluating The Implementation Of A Centralized Problem Reporting Platform That...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Consider Evaluating The Implementation Of A Centralized Problem Reporting Platform That...
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, second: Yem)
Request: City Council Work With City Manager To Accept Envigado, Colombia As A Sister City With Lowell Ma., And If...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Work With City Manager To Accept Envigado, Colombia As A Sister City With Lowell Ma., And If...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Take an item out of order
Motion to suspend rules to take item # 8.21 out of order by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules to take item # 8.21 out of order by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Gitschier)
Reg. City Manager Have Proper Department Replace Light On Pole At The Corner Of Princeton Bivd. And Chester Street
Refer to the City Manager: Reg. City Manager Have Proper Department Replace Light On Pole At The Corner Of Princeton Bivd. And Chester Street
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Review The Necessity Of Having Zoom Continue As An Option And Send This
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Review The Necessity Of Having Zoom Continue As An Option And Send This
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Direct Collaboration Between Parks & Recreation And Lowell Public Schools To Open Schools...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Direct Collaboration Between Parks & Recreation And Lowell Public Schools To Open Schools...
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: Nuon, second: Scott)
Request: Mayor Have Supt. Of Schools Update Council On Current Status Of Restorative Justice Program And Explore...
Refer to the Mayor: Request: Mayor Have Supt. Of Schools Update Council On Current Status Of Restorative Justice Program And Explore Opportunity...
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to 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. Drinkwater, referred to Mayor. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Supt. Of Police Report On A Plan To Proactively Address Officer Retirements And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Supt. Of Police Report On A Plan To Proactively Address Officer Retirements And...
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: Nuon, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Work With Appropriate Departments, Service Providers And Volunteer Organizations To...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Appropriate Departments, Service Providers And Volunteer Organizations To Formulate A...
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: Drinkwater, second: Jenness)
Executive Session - Regarding Litigation Update, Public Discussion Of Which Could Have A Detrimental Effect On The...
Refer to the City Council meeting on February 15: Executive Session - Regarding Litigation Update, Public Discussion Of Which Could Have A...
In City Council, Motion by C. Gitschier seconded by C. Robinson to refer matter to City Council meeting on February 15, 2022. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion by C. Gitschier seconded by C. Robinson to refer matter to City Council meeting on February 15, 2022. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Executive Session - To Conduct Strategy Session Regarding Nonunion (City Manager) Contract, Public Discussion Of...
Go into executive session: Executive Session - To Conduct Strategy Session Regarding Nonunion (City Manager) Contract, Public Discussion Of Which...
In City Council, M. Chau stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and to return from Executive Session (8:35 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 nays (C. Nuon, C. Yem). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Drinkwater, Gitschier, Jenness, Leahy, Mercier, Robinson, Rourke, ScottNo: Nuon, YemThe roll call names the no votes and gives 9 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“In City Council, M. Chau stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and to return from Executive Session (8:35 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 nays (C. Nuon, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Yem)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Support a one year successor agreement under current contract terms
Motion by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Leahy to support a one year successor agreement under current contract terms. Defeated on Roll Call vote 4 yeas, 7 nays (M. Chau; C. Gitschier; C. Mercier; C. Robinson; C. Rourke; C. Scott; and C. Yem). So voted.
Yes: Drinkwater, Jenness, Leahy, NuonNo: Chau, Gitschier, Mercier, Robinson, Rourke, Scott, YemThe roll call names the no votes and gives 4 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Leahy to support a one year successor agreement under current contract terms. Defeated on Roll Call vote 4 yeas, 7 nays (M. Chau; C. Gitschier; C. Mercier; C. Robinson; C. Rourke; C. Scott; and C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Leahy)
Adopt
Motion by C, Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson to notify City Manager of no desire to enter into proposed successor agreement. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 4 nays (C. Drinkwater; C, Jenness; C. Leahy and C. Nuon). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Gitschier, Mercier, Robinson, Rourke, Scott, YemNo: Drinkwater, Jenness, Leahy, NuonThe roll call names the no votes and gives 7 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by C, Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson to notify City Manager of no desire to enter into proposed successor agreement. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 4 nays (C. Drinkwater; C, Jenness; C. Leahy and C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Waive City Council Rule 5 to continue discussion beyond 10:00 PM
Motion by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier to waive City Council Rule 5 to continue discussion beyond 10:00 PM. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier to waive City Council Rule 5 to continue discussion beyond 10:00 PM. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Gitschier)
Adjourn
Motion to Adjourn by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted
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From the minutes
“Motion to Adjourn by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.” (Motion: Leahy, second: Rourke)
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