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March 8, 2022
34 recorded votes, 30 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): Erik R. Gitschier.
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. Jenness. So voted.
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“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. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Jenness)
Communication - Patricia Hiort (Matthew 2535) Organization Mission
Accept and place on file: Communication - Patricia Hiort (Matthew 2535) Organization Mission
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Minutes Of Rules SC March 1st; City Council Regular Meeting March 1st, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Rules SC March 1st; City Council Regular Meeting March 1st, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Yem)
Communication - Payroll Direct Deposit
Accept and place on file: Communication - Payroll Direct Deposit
In City Council, 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, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Jenness)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Scott)
Have Manager review restoring receivership program with the Attorney General’s Office
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson to have Manager review restoring receivership program with the Attorney General’s Office. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson to have Manager review restoring receivership program with the Attorney General’s Office. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Refer to the Housing: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Drinkwater, second by C. Jenness to refer matter to Housing, Zoning and Neighborhoods SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Drinkwater, second by C. Jenness to refer matter to Housing, Zoning and Neighborhoods SC. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Jenness)
Refer to the Arts: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem to refer matter to Arts and Cultures SC. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem to refer matter to Arts and Cultures SC. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Yem)
Refer to Economic/Downtown Development SC: Motion Responses
K) Motion Response - Rapid Recovery Plan – Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson to refer matter to Economic/Downtown Development SC. So voted.
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“K) Motion Response - Rapid Recovery Plan – Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson to refer matter to Economic/Downtown Development SC. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Informational – Lowell High School Project Update
Suspend rules due to emergency situation to discuss update
5.2 Informational – Lowell High School Project Update – Motion to suspend rules due to emergency situation to discuss update by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“5.2 Informational – Lowell High School Project Update – Motion to suspend rules due to emergency situation to discuss update by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Robinson)
Take Items #10.12 and #10.13 out of order
Motion to suspend rules to take Items #10.12 and #10.13 out of order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“Motion to suspend rules to take Items #10.12 and #10.13 out of order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Vote - Approve TIF Agreement-330 Jackson Street LLC
Adopt: Vote - Approve TIF Agreement-330 Jackson Street LLC
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Suspend rules to take Items #5.1(D) and (F)
Motion to suspend rules to take Items #5.1(D) and (F) by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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“Motion to suspend rules to take Items #5.1(D) and (F) by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Yem)
Vote - Declare Surplus Property At 93 Mammoth Road
Adopt: Vote - Declare Surplus Property At 93 Mammoth Road
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Jenness)
Vote-Accept.Expend $15,000 FY22 First Responder Naloxone Grant
Adopt: Vote-Accept.Expend $15,000 FY22 First Responder Naloxone Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Order - 60 Day Trial
Adopt: Order - 60 Day Trial
Motion to adopt by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Nuon)
Claims - (10) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (10) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Leahy, 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. Leahy, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Robinson)
Misc. - Joseph Jussaume Request To Address Council Regarding Declaration Of April 8, 2022 As Civics Day In The City...
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Joseph Jussaume Request To Address Council Regarding Declaration Of April 8, 2022 As Civics Day In The City Of Lowell
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Leahy, 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. Leahy, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Place No Parking Signs Or Paint No Parking Markings On The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Place No Parking Signs Or Paint No Parking Markings On The...
In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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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 Have The Appropriate Department Provide A Report On How Projects Are Prioritized From The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Provide A Report On How Projects Are Prioritized From The Open...
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: Scott, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On The Status Of The Plan To Transform The Lowell Transitional
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On The Status Of The Plan To Transform The Lowell Transitional
In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Report On What Steps Have Been Implemented To Bring The Recycling Contamination Rate Down...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Report On What Steps Have Been Implemented To Bring The Recycling Contamination Rate Down And...
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: Scott, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Invite The School Department To Share Elementary And Secondary
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Invite The School Department To Share Elementary And Secondary
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council With A Report Concerning What Actions Lowell Public Schools Are Taking...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council With A Report Concerning What Actions Lowell Public Schools Are Taking...
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: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Update The City Council On The Status Of Licenses For Lowell’s Marijuana Retailers To...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Update The City Council On The Status Of Licenses For Lowell’s Marijuana Retailers To Deliver...
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: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Work With City Solicitor To Provide The City Council With A Legal Opinion Concerning Whether...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With City Solicitor To Provide The City Council With A Legal Opinion Concerning Whether...
In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide The City Council With A List Of Road Surface Treatments...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide The City Council With A List Of Road Surface Treatments...
In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Provide The City Council With A List Of Water Main Breaks Repaired By Outside Contractors...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide The City Council With A List Of Water Main Breaks Repaired By Outside Contractors...
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: Gitschier, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Provide The City Council With An Update On Available Overtime Funds In The Fire Department...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide The City Council With An Update On Available Overtime Funds In The Fire Department To...
In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Work With Residents In The Beaulieu Street Area Of Centralville To...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Work With Residents In The Beaulieu Street Area Of Centralville To...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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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 Partner With The Lowell School Department To Find The Ways And Means To Install Alternative...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Partner With The Lowell School Department To Find The Ways And Means To Install Alternative...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Mercier)
Take Items #9.2 and #6.1 out of order
Motion to take Items #9.2 and #6.1 out of order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“Motion to take Items #9.2 and #6.1 out of order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Explore Feasibility Of Allowing More Than One Business Being...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Explore Feasibility Of Allowing More Than One Business Being Conducted...
In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Scott)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
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