MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
May 10, 2022
35 recorded votes, 32 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): Paul Ratha Yem.
Present: Sokhary Chau, John Drinkwater, Erik R. Gitschier, Wayne Jenness, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, Vesna Nuon, Corey Robinson, Daniel P. Rourke, Paul Ratha Yem
Absent: Kimberly Scott
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. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Suspend rules to recognize visiting group to City
Motion to suspend rules to recognize visiting group to City by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules to recognize visiting group to City by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)
Recognition - Southeast Asian WaterFestival 2022
Accept and place on file: Recognition - Southeast Asian WaterFestival 2022
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. 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. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Citations: Eric Slagle (Inspectional Services)
Accept and place on file: Citations: Eric Slagle (Inspectional Services)
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier. 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. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Gitschier)
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier. 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. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Gitschier)
Minutes Of Finance SC Joint With Lowell School Committee Finance SC May 3rd; City Council Regular Meeting May 3rd...
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Finance SC Joint With Lowell School Committee Finance SC May 3rd; City Council Regular Meeting May 3rd, For...
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Leahy)
Order - Abandon Portion Second Street
Refer to Clerk’s Office: Order - Abandon Portion Second Street
Motion to refer to Clerk’s Office for 7 days by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Clerk’s Office for 7 days by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Bundle Items #5.1 to Item #5.4, inclusive
Motion to bundle Items #5.1 to Item #5.4, inclusive, by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to bundle Items #5.1 to Item #5.4, inclusive, by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
National Grid - Request Installation Of (1) JO Pole (17-50) On Market Street
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request Installation Of (1) JO Pole (17-50) On Market Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
National Grid - Request Installation Of 4 New 4 Inch Underground Electric Conduit To Property At 555 Middlesex Street
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request Installation Of 4 New 4 Inch Underground Electric Conduit To Property At 555 Middlesex Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, 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 Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
National Grid - Request Installation Of 50 Feet Of Underground Electric Conduit From Market Street To Service...
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request Installation Of 50 Feet Of Underground Electric Conduit From Market Street To Service Property At...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
National Grid - Request Installation Of Manhole, Hand Holes And (2) Underground Conduits On French And Kirk Street...
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request Installation Of Manhole, Hand Holes And (2) Underground Conduits On French And Kirk Street To...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Take Item #12.1 out of order
Motion to take Item #12.1 out of order by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to take Item #12.1 out of order by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Motion Responses
Suspend rules to introduced new Interim DPW Commissioner
Motion to suspend rules to introduced new Interim DPW Commissioner by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules to introduced new Interim DPW Commissioner by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon. 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. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Nuon)
Bundle Items #6.2 and #6.3
Motion to bundle Items #6.2 and #6.3 by C. Nuon, 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 Items #6.2 and #6.3 by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Communication - Resignation Of Russell Pandres From Planning Board
Accept and place on file: Communication - Resignation Of Russell Pandres From Planning Board
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon. 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. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Nuon)
Communication - Resignation Of Zoe Dzineku From Election Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication - Resignation Of Zoe Dzineku From Election Commission
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon. 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. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Nuon)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Vote - Transfer $150,000 – Fire
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $150,000 – Fire
Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Nuon)
Ordinance - Amend Fee Schedule - Custodial Fee
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Fee Schedule - Custodial Fee
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 24, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Yem, 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, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 24, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Yem, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Jenness)
Ordinance - Create Position And Salary For Cadet – LPD
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Create Position And Salary For Cadet – LPD
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 24, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 24, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Jenness)
Resolution - Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day
Adopt: Resolution - Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Subcommittee Reports
Accept the report: Subcommittee Reports
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Mercier)
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. Jenness, 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. Jenness, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Work With The Residents Of The Fowler Road, Boulevard Street And Katherine Drive...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With The Residents Of The Fowler Road, Boulevard Street And Katherine Drive Neighborhoods...
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: Rourke, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Work On Providing Services To The Homeless On Plain Street At...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Work On Providing Services To The Homeless On Plain Street At Target...
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. Filed by Erik R. Gitschier and Kimberly Scott; Erik R. Gitschier is shown as mover.
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 Restart Discussion With The DPD About The Feasibility Of Forming A Downtown Business...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Restart Discussion With The DPD About The Feasibility Of Forming A Downtown Business...
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: Nuon, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Work With Appropriate Department To Improve Appearance Of Downtown Ahead Of The Lowell Folk...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Appropriate Department To Improve Appearance Of Downtown Ahead Of The Lowell Folk...
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: Nuon, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide Updated Status And Timeline For The Central Street Bridge...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide Updated Status And Timeline For The Central Street Bridge...
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: Jenness, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Install Public Trash Barrels In The Hamilton Canal District...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Install Public Trash Barrels In The Hamilton Canal District...
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: Jenness, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Extend An Invitation For A Representative From Clifton Larson Allen To Attend The Personnel...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Extend An Invitation For A Representative From Clifton Larson Allen To Attend The Personnel SC...
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: Jenness, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Do A Thorough Cleanup In Kerouac Park Prior To The Lowell Pride Event...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Do A Thorough Cleanup In Kerouac Park Prior To The Lowell Pride Event On...
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 Corey Robinson; 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 Have Proper Department Look Into Banning Parking On One Side Of Street From Area Of 37 June...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Look Into Banning Parking On One Side Of Street From Area Of 37 June...
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 Corey Robinson and John Drinkwater; Corey Robinson is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Rourke)
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