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May 17, 2022
42 recorded votes, 37 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
Recognition - Sahel Restaurant
Accept and place on file: Recognition - Sahel Restaurant
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
Suspend rules
Motion to suspend rules by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier to recognize DPW workers. So voted.
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“Motion to suspend rules by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier to recognize DPW workers. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Communication Remote / Zoom Participation:
Accept and place on file: Communication Remote / Zoom Participation:
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. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Minutes Of Transportation SC May 10th; City Council Meeting May 10th; Auditor/Clerk Oversight And Personnel SC May...
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Transportation SC May 10th; City Council Meeting May 10th; Auditor/Clerk Oversight And Personnel SC May 11th...
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Jenness)
Communications:
Refer to Finance SC: Communications:
In City Council, Motion “To refer to Finance SC” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To refer to Finance SC” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Robinson)
Take Item #6.2(N) for discussion with this item
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Drinkwater to take Item #6.2(N) for discussion with this item. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Drinkwater to take Item #6.2(N) for discussion with this item. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Drinkwater)
Take Items #6.3 and #6.4. out of order
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon to take out of order and bundle Items #6.3 and #6.4. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon to take out of order and bundle Items #6.3 and #6.4. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Order - Abandon Portion Second Street
Adopt: Order - Abandon Portion Second Street
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Jenness)
Take Items #10.3 out of order
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke to take Items #10.3; #10.5; #10.6; and #10.8 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke to take Items #10.3; #10.5; #10.6; and #10.8 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, 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. Yem, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Robinson)
Refer to Neighborhoods SC joint with the Finance SC: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem to refer to Neighborhoods SC joint with the Finance SC. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem to refer to Neighborhoods SC joint with the Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Yem)
Informational Reports
Refer to Finance SC: Informational Reports
Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Robinson to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Robinson to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Robinson)
Communication - Appointment Of Keith Rudy Sr. To Board Of Parks
Approve: Communication - Appointment Of Keith Rudy Sr. To Board Of Parks
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Nuon)
Communication - Appointment Of Melissa Desroches To Board Of Parks
Approve: Communication - Appointment Of Melissa Desroches To Board Of Parks
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Nuon)
Vote - $130,000 – LPD
Adopt: Vote - $130,000 – LPD
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 abstain (C. Scott). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Drinkwater, Gitschier, Jenness, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, YemAbstained: ScottThe roll call names the councilors not voting yes and gives 10 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes. Kimberly Scott abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 abstain (C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Mercier)
Take Item #10.10 out of order
Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #10.10 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #10.10 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Nuon)
Vote - Accept Expend MCC Grant From LMA
Adopt: Vote - Accept Expend MCC Grant From LMA
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
Order - 60 Day Trial
Adopt: Order - 60 Day Trial
Motion to adopt as amended by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt as amended by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Gitschier)
Amend and withdraw East Merrimack/High Street portion of the Order
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson to amend and withdraw East Merrimack/High Street portion of the Order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson to amend and withdraw East Merrimack/High Street portion of the Order. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Neighborhoods SC Joint With Public Safety SC May 17, 2022
Accept the report: Neighborhoods SC Joint With Public Safety SC May 17, 2022
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions by C. Yem, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions by C. Yem, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Leahy)
Take Item #6.1(D) out of order
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness to take Item #6.1(D) out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness to take Item #6.1(D) out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Auditor/Clerk Oversight And Personnel SC May 11, 2022
Accept the report: Auditor/Clerk Oversight And Personnel SC May 11, 2022
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Wire Inspector Reports
Adopt: Wire Inspector Reports
In City Council, Motion “To accept and adopt accompanying orders” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and adopt accompanying orders” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Look Into Adjusting Traffic Light At Bridge Street And VFW
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Look Into Adjusting Traffic Light At Bridge Street And VFW
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)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide A Report On Potential Traffic Impact Of Implementing 4 Way...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide A Report On Potential Traffic Impact Of Implementing 4 Way Stop...
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: Robinson, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide An Assessment Of The Infrastructure And Staffing Needed To...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide An Assessment Of The Infrastructure And Staffing Needed 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: Robinson, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide Potential Correction Plan For Worst Areas Of 1st Street...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide Potential Correction Plan For Worst Areas Of 1st Street...
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: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Police Department Work With The Superintendent Of Schools And The Principal Of The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Police Department Work With The Superintendent Of Schools And The Principal Of The...
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: Robinson, second: Jenness)
Request: Update Regarding C. Drinkwater’s
Refer to the City Manager: Request: Update Regarding C. Drinkwater’s
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: Robinson, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Contact The American Legion, 684 Westford Street, On Removal Of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Contact The American Legion, 684 Westford Street, On Removal Of The...
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 Daniel P. Rourke; 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 Look Into Hiring A Greeter For City Hall That Is Multi-Lingual To Help Residents When They...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Look Into Hiring A Greeter For City Hall That Is Multi-Lingual To Help Residents When They...
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: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
Take Item #6.1(J) out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #6.1(J) out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #6.1(J) out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Request: Arts And Cultures SC Invite Representatives From Mosaic Lowell To A Subcommittee Meeting For An Update On...
Refer to the Arts: Request: Arts And Cultures SC Invite Representatives From Mosaic Lowell To A Subcommittee Meeting For An Update On Current...
In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to Arts and Cultures SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to Arts and Cultures SC. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Apply For Funding For Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Via The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Apply For Funding For Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Via The...
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)
Allow Steve Malagodi to address the body
Motion to allow Steve Malagodi to address the body by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to allow Steve Malagodi to address the body by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have Superintendent Of Police Provide City Council With A Report Detailing The Training...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Superintendent Of Police Provide City Council With A Report Detailing The Training...
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 Install A Stop Sign At The Intersection Of High And Sherman Streets
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Install A Stop Sign At The Intersection Of High And Sherman Streets
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: Nuon, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Provide An Update Regarding Status Of The Collapsed...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Provide An Update Regarding Status Of The Collapsed Retaining...
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 Have Proper Department Explore Use Of Reduction Tracks (Speed Bumps) On Manufacturer Street...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Explore Use Of Reduction Tracks (Speed Bumps) On Manufacturer Street In...
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: Chau, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide 15 Minute Parking In Front Of 119 Chelmsford Street
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide 15 Minute Parking In Front Of 119 Chelmsford 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: Chau, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Look Into Feasibility Of Adopting An Island In Cambodia Town
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Look Into Feasibility Of Adopting An Island In Cambodia Town
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: Chau, second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Mercier)
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