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April 12, 2022
20 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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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. Leahy, 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. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Jenness)
Proclamation - National Community Development
Accept and place on file: Proclamation - National Community Development
In City Council, 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, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
Recognition - Mahoney Family Fund Non-Profit Organization Prevention Of Child Abuse Event
Accept and place on file: Recognition - Mahoney Family Fund Non-Profit Organization Prevention Of Child Abuse Event
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Citation - Funan Art Group
Accept and place on file: Citation - Funan Art Group
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. 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. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Minutes Of City Council Meeting April 5th, For Acceptance
Accept the minutes: Minutes Of City Council Meeting April 5th, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place as amended on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place as amended on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Vote - Council Cancel Meeting 04.19.22
Adopt: Vote - Council Cancel Meeting 04.19.22
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Leahy)
Vote - DCAMM Certificate Of Notification Waiver
Adopt: Vote - DCAMM Certificate Of Notification Waiver
Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Jenness)
Municipal Facilities SC Joint With Lowell School Committee Facilities SC April 12, 2022
Have City Mgr. explore hiring a consultant to review establishing a centralized department to include positions and funding
Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Robinson to have City Mgr. explore hiring a consultant to review establishing a centralized department to include positions and funding. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Robinson to have City Mgr. explore hiring a consultant to review establishing a centralized department to include positions and funding. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Robinson)
Motion: Municipal Facilities SC Joint With Lowell School Committee Facilities SC April 12, 2022
Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Gitschier request City Mgr. explore feasibility of allocating additional funds ($250,000 - $500,000) for HVAC call service to end of fiscal year. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Gitschier request City Mgr. explore feasibility of allocating additional funds ($250,000 - $500,000) for HVAC call service to end of fiscal year. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Gitschier)
Accept the report: Municipal Facilities SC Joint With Lowell School Committee Facilities SC April 12, 2022
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Scott)
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. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Take Item #7.7 out of order
Motion to suspend rules to take Item #7.7 out of order and to allow speaker by M. Chau, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“Motion to suspend rules to take Item #7.7 out of order and to allow speaker by M. Chau, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Jenness)
Request: City Council Discuss And Clarify Compensation Related To Interim Positions Shifted To Provide Coverage For City
Refer to the Human Resources: Request: City Council Discuss And Clarify Compensation Related To Interim Positions Shifted To Provide Coverage For City
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to Human Resources. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to Human Resources. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide An Update On Working With The Roberto Clemente League And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide An Update On Working With The Roberto Clemente League And Plans...
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: Robinson, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Investigate / Update Signal Pattern At The Intersection Of Dutton And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Investigate / Update Signal Pattern At The Intersection Of Dutton And...
In City Council, seconded by M. Chau, 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 M. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Chau)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On Inspections And Maintenance Practices For Metal Sidewalk Grates Over...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On Inspections And Maintenance Practices For Metal Sidewalk Grates Over Vaults...
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: Jenness, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Update The City Council On Why Yard Waste Is Not On Schedule This Early In The Season
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Update The City Council On Why Yard Waste Is Not On Schedule This Early In The Season
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 Kimberly Scott; 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 A Report On The Breakdown Of So-Called “Maintenance Of Effort” Expenditures By...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On The Breakdown Of So-Called “Maintenance Of Effort” Expenditures By...
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: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Investigate And Identify Areas Of Improving And Adding Dog Parks...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Investigate And Identify Areas Of Improving And Adding Dog Parks Around...
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: Chau, second: Jenness)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Yem, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Yem, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Rourke)
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