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March 15, 2022
41 recorded votes, 27 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. Jenness. 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. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Jenness)
Suspend rules to recognized retirement of Superintendent of Police
Motion to suspend rules to recognized retirement of Superintendent of Police by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules to recognized retirement of Superintendent of Police by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Mercier)
Citation - Bam Bam Studio Fitness (Jason Greenaway And Leandro Malaquias)
Accept and place on file: Citation - Bam Bam Studio Fitness (Jason Greenaway And Leandro Malaquias)
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Minutes Of City Council Meeting March 8th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Meeting March 8th, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)
National Grid - Request Installation Of 4 Inch Gas Main From 114 South Whipple To Sidney Street
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request Installation Of 4 Inch Gas Main From 114 South Whipple To Sidney Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Yem)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
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 - Appointments And Reappointment To The Council On Aging
Approve: Communication - Appointments And Reappointment To The Council On Aging
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Scott)
Motion: Communication - Appointments And Reappointment To The Council On Aging
(Reappoint – Joyce Dastou; Appoint – Frank Baskin and Gilda James) So voted.
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From the minutes
“(Reappoint – Joyce Dastou; Appoint – Frank Baskin and Gilda James) So voted..”
Communication - Reappointment Of Mark Paton To Election Commission
Approve: Communication - Reappointment Of Mark Paton To Election Commission
Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Drinkwater)
Bundle and waive second reading for Items #6.1 to #6.11, inclusive
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness to bundle and waive second reading for Items #6.1 to #6.11, inclusive. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness to bundle and waive second reading for Items #6.1 to #6.11, inclusive. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Jenness)
Vote - Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA – Bartlett
Adopt: Vote - Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA – Bartlett
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Vote - Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA – Butler
Adopt: Vote - Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA – Butler
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Vote - Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA - Cardinal O'Connell
Adopt: Vote - Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA - Cardinal O'Connell
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Vote - Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA – Daley
Adopt: Vote - Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA – Daley
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Vote - Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA – Greenhalge
Adopt: Vote - Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA – Greenhalge
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Vote - Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA – Lincoln
Adopt: Vote - Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA – Lincoln
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Vote - Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA – McAvinnue
Adopt: Vote - Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA – McAvinnue
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Vote - Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA – Murkland
Adopt: Vote - Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA – Murkl
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Vote - Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA – Robinson
Adopt: Vote - Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA – Robinson
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Vote - Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA – Rogers
Adopt: Vote - Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA – Rogers
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Vote - Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA – Shaughnessy
Adopt: Vote - Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA – Shaughnessy
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Vote-LHS MSBA Cost Increases
Adopt: Vote-LHS MSBA Cost Increases
Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Amending Loan Order - $38,568,011 For High School Project
Send to a public hearing: Amending Loan Order - $38,568,011 For High School Project
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 29, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 29, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)
Finance SC March 15, 2022
Request City Manager have Law Department prepare loan order for garage repair and kiosks replacement
Motion by C. Scot, seconded by C. Rourke to request City Manager have Law Department prepare loan order for garage repair and kiosks replacement. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Scot, seconded by C. Rourke to request City Manager have Law Department prepare loan order for garage repair and kiosks replacement. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Rourke)
Accept the report: Finance SC March 15, 2022
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions of the subcommittee by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions of the subcommittee by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Jenness)
Wire Insp. - Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Installation Of New 2 Inch Gas Main From 73 Beech St. To 6th...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Installation Of New 2 Inch Gas Main From 73 Beech St. To 6th Street
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying order by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying order by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Leahy)
Claims - (5) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (5) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to With Veterans Commission Provide Update Regarding The Laying Of Wreaths And American Flags...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to With Veterans Commission Provide Update Regarding The Laying Of Wreaths And American Flags At...
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: Yem, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department To Utilize Wireless Emergency Alert To Broadcast Any And All...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department To Utilize Wireless Emergency Alert To Broadcast Any And All...
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: Yem, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Look Into Feasibility Of Adding Flag Poles Outside Of Entrance To City Hall On Arcand Drive
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Look Into Feasibility Of Adding Flag Poles Outside Of Entrance To City Hall On Arcand Drive
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: Leahy, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Have National Grid Repair Pole #12 On Fairmount Street Near The Oakland Firehouse
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have National Grid Repair Pole #12 On Fairmount Street Near The Oakland Firehouse
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: Leahy, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Put A Work Order In To Have The Outside Of The Oakland Firehouse Repaired And Painted
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Put A Work Order In To Have The Outside Of The Oakland Firehouse Repaired And Painted
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: Leahy, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department To Install Street Lighting On Wachusett Street
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department To Install Street Lighting On Wachusett Street
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: Robinson, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Work With Lowell Public Schools To Look Into The Feasibility Of Acquiring The St. Louis Property
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Lowell Public Schools To Look Into The Feasibility Of Acquiring The St. Louis Property
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: Robinson, second: Yem)
Refer to the Finance SC joint with School Finance SC by C: Ask the City Manager to Work With Lowell Public Schools To Look Into The Feasibility Of...
Motion to refer to Finance SC joint with School Finance SC by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Finance SC joint with School Finance SC by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Status Update On Heating System And ADA Compliant Ramps At The Reilly School Facility
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Status Update On Heating System And ADA Compliant Ramps At The Reilly School Facility
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)
Request: City Council Vote To Request The Support Of The State Delegation In Securing Additional Funding For The...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Vote To Request The Support Of The State Delegation In Securing Additional Funding For The Lowell...
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 Proper Department Look Into Potential Traffic Calming Solutions For Lincoln Parkway
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Look Into Potential Traffic Calming Solutions For Lincoln Parkway
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 Wayne Jenness and Vesna Nuon; Wayne Jenness is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On The City’s Current Strategies And Initiatives Around The Deployment Of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On The City’s Current Strategies And Initiatives Around The Deployment Of...
In City Council, second by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, second by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Assess The Accessibility Of The Crosswalk Button At Market And Dutton...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Assess The Accessibility Of The Crosswalk Button At Market And Dutton...
In City Council, second by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, second by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)
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