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Lowell City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting

May 3, 2022

56 recorded votes, 54 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

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. 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

“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. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Leahy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Minutes Of City Council Meeting April 26th, For Acceptance

Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Meeting April 26th, For Acceptance

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. 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, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Scott)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Informational - (L) ARPA Public Listening Flyer; (M) Informational - GFOA Budget Award

Accept and place on file: Informational - (L) ARPA Public Listening Flyer; (M) Informational - GFOA Budget Award

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. 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, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Jenness)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Vote - Authorize City

Adopt: Vote - Authorize City

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Motion to adopt by C. Noun, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.

From the minutes

“Motion to adopt by C. Noun, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Suspend the rules for point of personal privilege

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to suspend the rules for point of personal privilege. 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to suspend the rules for point of personal privilege. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Claims - (2) Property Damage

Refer to Law Department: Claims - (2) Property Damage

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. 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, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Yem)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Bundle Item #4.4 and #4.24

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion to bundle Item #4.4 and #4.24 by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. 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 to bundle Item #4.4 and #4.24 by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Mercier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Repair The Brick Sidewalk Outside Tre-Monte On The Palmer Street...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Repair The Brick Sidewalk Outside Tre-Monte On The Palmer Street...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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, second: Mercier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Set Up A Tour Of LeLacheur Park And The National Park For The City Council

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Set Up A Tour Of LeLacheur Park And The National Park For The City Council

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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 Corey Robinson; Erik R. Gitschier is shown as mover.

From the minutes

“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Bundle Item #4.6 to #4.10, inclusive

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion to bundle Item #4.6 to #4.10, inclusive, by C. Robinson, seconded C. Scott. 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 to bundle Item #4.6 to #4.10, inclusive, by C. Robinson, seconded C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Install A Stop Sign At The Intersection Of Christian Avenue And...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Install A Stop Sign At The Intersection Of Christian Avenue And Methuen...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Look At Installing A 4- Way Stop At Read Street And 5th Street...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Look At Installing A 4- Way Stop At Read Street And 5th Street Intersection

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Look Into Changing Traffic Pattern For Side Streets Off Of Bridge...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Look Into Changing Traffic Pattern For Side Streets Off Of Bridge Street...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Look Into Installation Of Additional Lighting Along 1st Street

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Look Into Installation Of Additional Lighting Along 1st Street

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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: Robinson, second: Drinkwater)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide A Plan To Remove “Widow Makers”, Dead Wood Along 1st Street

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide A Plan To Remove “Widow Makers”, Dead Wood Along 1st Street

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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: Robinson, second: Drinkwater)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide A Report On What Services Our Animal Control Department...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide A Report On What Services Our Animal Control Department Provide...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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, second: Mercier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Install A Stop Sign At The Intersection Of Columbia And Wright Streets

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Install A Stop Sign At The Intersection Of Columbia And Wright Streets

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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: Nuon, second: Robinson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Investigate The Possibility Of Renovating The Lowell District...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Investigate The Possibility Of Renovating The Lowell District Court...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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: Nuon, second: Rourke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update Regarding The Hiring Of Traffic Engineer

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update Regarding The Hiring Of Traffic Engineer

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, 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. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Gitschier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Request City Manager look into possible internship through UML regarding Transportation Engineer position

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson to request City Manager look into possible internship through UML regarding Transportation Engineer position. 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, seconded by C. Robinson to request City Manager look into possible internship through UML regarding Transportation Engineer position. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Have The DPD Present The Council With An RFP For The Lease And/Or Sale Of LeLacheur Park

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The DPD Present The Council With An RFP For The Lease And/Or Sale Of LeLacheur Park

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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 Daniel P. Rourke and Kimberly Scott; Daniel P. Rourke is shown as mover.

From the minutes

“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Take Item #8.5 out of order

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson to take Item #8.5 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson to take Item #8.5 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Provide A Report About The Parking Placard Policy For Residents’...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Provide A Report About The Parking Placard Policy For Residents’...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Report On Pedestrian And Traffic Improvements To Be Implemented...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Report On Pedestrian And Traffic Improvements To Be Implemented In...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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: Scott, second: Mercier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Develop A Plan To Post Dates And Approximate Times On The City...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Develop A Plan To Post Dates And Approximate Times On The City Website...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, 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. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Gitschier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Look Into Installing A Stop Sign At The Exit From The VA Clinic At...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Look Into Installing A Stop Sign At The Exit From The VA Clinic At The...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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: Scott, second: Nuon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Remove The Small Pedestrian Bridge On The Pond On Park Avenue Near...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Remove The Small Pedestrian Bridge On The Pond On Park Avenue Near The...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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: Scott, second: Jenness)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Refer to the Environmental: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Remove The Small Pedestrian Bridge On The Pond On Park Avenue Near The...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion to refer to Environmental and Flood Issues SC by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. 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 to refer to Environmental and Flood Issues SC by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Robinson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Report On The Feasibility Of Developing And RFI For A Municipal Marketing Program; The RFI...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Report On The Feasibility Of Developing And RFI For A Municipal Marketing Program; The RFI...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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 Kimberly Scott and Corey Robinson; Kimberly Scott is shown as mover.

From the minutes

“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Have Police Patrol The Area Surrounding Gorham, Central And Charles Streets; Especially In...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Police Patrol The Area Surrounding Gorham, Central And Charles Streets; Especially In The...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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: Mercier, second: Nuon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Refer to Neighborhoods SC: Ask the City Manager to Have Police Patrol The Area Surrounding Gorham, Central And Charles Streets; Especially In The...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson to refer to Neighborhoods SC. 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson to refer to Neighborhoods SC. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Robinson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Report On Status Of Filling Potholes Around The City Of Lowell

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Report On Status Of Filling Potholes Around The City Of Lowell

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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: Leahy, second: Robinson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Have DPW Look Into Sidewalk Condition On Palmer Street, In Front Of Tre-Monte Restaurant...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have DPW Look Into Sidewalk Condition On Palmer Street, In Front Of Tre-Monte Restaurant, And...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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 John J. Leahy and Wayne Jenness; John J. Leahy is shown as mover.

From the minutes

“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department For Major Clean-Up Throughout The City

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department For Major Clean-Up Throughout The City

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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 John J. Leahy and Sokhary Chau; John J. Leahy is shown as mover.

From the minutes

“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Have canals cleaned: Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department For Major Clean-Up Throughout The City

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke to have canals cleaned. 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. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke to have canals cleaned. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Vote - Transfer $10,000 – Cemetery

Adopt: Vote - Transfer $10,000 – Cemetery

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted.

Yes: Chau, Drinkwater, Gitschier, Jenness, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, Scott, YemThe roll call lists John J. Leahy as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Jenness)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Vote - Transfer $30,000 - DPW

Adopt: Vote - Transfer $30,000 - DPW

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.

From the minutes

“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Yem)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Misc. - Charles Kafasis Request Installation Of A Handicap Parking Sign In Front Of 141 Mount Vernon Street

Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Charles Kafasis Request Installation Of A Handicap Parking Sign In Front Of 141 Mount Vernon Street

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. 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, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Jenness)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Have Human Resources Provide All New Employees With Entire W-4 Forms And An Explanation Of...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Human Resources Provide All New Employees With Entire W-4 Forms And An Explanation Of The...

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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, second: Drinkwater)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Update The Council On The Crosswalk Painting Throughout The City For Public Safety

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Update The Council On The Crosswalk Painting Throughout The City For Public Safety

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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, second: Mercier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Bundle Items #8.3 and #8.4

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by C. Yem, seconded by C. Leahy to bundle Items #8.3 and #8.4. 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. Yem, seconded by C. Leahy to bundle Items #8.3 and #8.4. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Leahy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Have Representative From National Grid Provide An Update To The Council Regarding Their Plan...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Representative From National Grid Provide An Update To The Council Regarding Their Plan To...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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: Yem, second: Leahy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Direct Proper Department Raise The “Entering & Exiting” Sign On School Street Bridge For The...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Direct Proper Department Raise The “Entering & Exiting” Sign On School Street Bridge For The...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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 Paul Ratha Yem and Vesna Nuon; Paul Ratha Yem is shown as mover.

From the minutes

“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Yem)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Request: City Council Recognize April 17th As Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day

Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Recognize April 17th As Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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 Paul Ratha Yem; Vesna Nuon is shown as mover.

From the minutes

“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Take Item #8.13 out of order

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier to take Item #8.13 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. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier to take Item #8.13 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Have DPD Work With The CMAA And Cambodian Town Committee To Install Flags On The Utility...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have DPD Work With The CMAA And Cambodian Town Committee To Install Flags On The Utility Poles...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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: Nuon, second: Mercier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to List All Qualifications For All Department Heads On The City Website

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to List All Qualifications For All Department Heads On The City Website

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department To Come Up With A Plan For Bulky Item Disposal That Will...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department To Come Up With A Plan For Bulky Item Disposal That Will Mitigate...

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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: Nuon, second: Rourke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Work With HR Department And City Solicitor To Provide The Following Information To The City...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With HR Department And City Solicitor To Provide The Following Information To The City...

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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 John Drinkwater; Vesna Nuon is shown as mover.

From the minutes

“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Direct The DPW To Coordinate With Youth Sports Leagues To Adjust Trash Pick-Up Schedules At...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Direct The DPW To Coordinate With Youth Sports Leagues To Adjust Trash Pick-Up Schedules At...

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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: Drinkwater, second: Robinson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide A Report On How To Speed Up Process In Dealing With...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide A Report On How To Speed Up Process In Dealing With...

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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, second: Rourke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Have Parking Director Find Ways And Means To Change Two Paying Parking Meters In Front Of 13...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Parking Director Find Ways And Means To Change Two Paying Parking Meters In Front Of 13...

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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: Mercier, second: Yem)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Evaluate The Feasibility Of Creating A Centralized Communications Department To Improve...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Evaluate The Feasibility Of Creating A Centralized Communications Department To Improve...

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Explore Installing A 4-Way Stop Sign At The Corner Of High And East...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Explore Installing A 4-Way Stop Sign At The Corner Of High And East...

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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: Chau, second: Nuon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Place Highland Avenue And Powell Street On The Paving List

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Place Highland Avenue And Powell Street On The Paving List

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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: Chau, second: Leahy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. 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, Motion to Adjourn by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Leahy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

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