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October 18, 2022
33 recorded votes, 26 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, Rita Mercier, Vesna Nuon, Corey Robinson, Daniel P. Rourke, Kimberly Scott, Paul Ratha Yem
Absent: John J. Leahy
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)
Presentation - Reyes Boxing, Inc
Accept and place on file: Presentation - Reyes Boxing, Inc
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)
Minutes Of City Council Regular Meeting October 11th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Regular Meeting October 11th, For Acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Gitschier)
Take Item #8.1 out of order
Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #8.1 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #8.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Mercier)
Take Item #7.3 out of order
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Yem to take Item #7.3 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Yem to take Item #7.3 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Yem)
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Underground Electric Easement 171 Jackson St. (From 10/11/22)
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Underground Electric Easement 171 Jackson St. (From 10/11/22)
Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)
Ordinance - Create Position Cross-Connection/Backflow Administrator
Adopt: Ordinance - Create Position Cross-Connection/Backflow Administrator
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Jenness)
National Grid/Verizon NE - Request Installation Of (1) JO Pole On 135-155 Chelmsford Street
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid/Verizon NE - Request Installation Of (1) JO Pole On 135-155 Chelmsford Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
National Grid - Request Installation Of Underground Electric Conduit At 135- 155 Chelmsford Street
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request Installation Of Underground Electric Conduit At 135- 155 Chelmsford Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Jenness)
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. Drinkwater. 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. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Drinkwater)
Refer to Housing SC: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Gitschier to refer to Housing SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Gitschier to refer to Housing SC. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Gitschier)
Informational Reports Informational Report - Pearl Street
Suspend rules to allow City Manager introduce new department heads
Motion to suspend rules to allow City Manager introduce new department heads by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules to allow City Manager introduce new department heads by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Yem)
Take Item #11.4 out of order
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness to take Item #11.4 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness to take Item #11.4 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Jenness)
Communication - Appointment Of Timothy Hovey To ZBA
Approve: Communication - Appointment Of Timothy Hovey To ZBA
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
Take Item #11.2 out or order: Communication - Appointment Of Timothy Hovey To ZBA
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Scott to take Item #11.2 out or order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Scott to take Item #11.2 out or order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Scott)
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Temporary Access Agreement With Hamilton Canal Limited Partnership
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Temporary Access Agreement With Hamilton Canal Limited Partnership
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
Vote - Transfer $100,000 Parks/Streets
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $100,000 Parks/Streets
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Jenness)
Vote - Transfer $340,000 DPW
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $340,000 DPW
Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Nuon)
Neighborhoods SC October 17, 2022
Request City Manager provide report regarding fines and fines collected from landlords in the City
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier to request City Manager provide report regarding fines and fines collected from landlords in the City. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier to request City Manager provide report regarding fines and fines collected from landlords in the City. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Gitschier)
Accept the report: Neighborhoods SC October 17, 2022
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Jenness)
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. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Yem)
Misc. - Christian Troix (Riverside Townhouses) Request Installation Of "No Parking" Sign Near Entrance Of Riverside...
Refer to Traffic Engineer: Misc. - Christian Troix (Riverside Townhouses) Request Installation Of "No Parking" Sign Near Entrance Of Riverside...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Have Traffic Engineer Install (2) “School Drop-Off Parking Only” Signs Between 7 AM And 3 PM...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Traffic Engineer Install (2) “School Drop-Off Parking Only” Signs Between 7 AM And 3 PM On...
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: Mercier, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Have Parks Department Allow The Family Of Harry Walker Kkonde Erect A Park Bench At A...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Parks Department Allow The Family Of Harry Walker Kkonde Erect A Park Bench At A Selected...
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Take Items #4.1 and #7.1 out of order
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem to take Items #4.1 and #7.1B out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem to take Items #4.1 and #7.1B out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Invite The Citizen Advisory Committee To Report On Activities To Date And Any Plans For The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Invite The Citizen Advisory Committee To Report On Activities To Date And Any Plans For The Future
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: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Lowell DPD Research And Implement DEI Policies Used By Boston Planning &
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Lowell DPD Research And Implement DEI Policies Used By Boston Planning &
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)
Suspend rule to allow speaker to address the body
Motion to suspend rule to allow speaker to address the body by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rule to allow speaker to address the body by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Investigate And Resolve Accessibility Concerns With The Crosswalks At...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Investigate And Resolve Accessibility Concerns With The Crosswalks At...
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: Jenness, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Provide The City Council With An Update On The Repair/Replacement Of The ADA Ramps...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide The City Council With An Update On The Repair/Replacement Of The ADA Ramps Throughout...
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)
Ask the City Manager to Update Council On Pedestrian Crosswalk At The Rourke Bridge/VFW Highway
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Update Council On Pedestrian Crosswalk At The Rourke Bridge/VFW Highway
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: Rourke, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Investigate The Installing Of A Push Button Pedestrian...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Investigate The Installing Of A Push Button Pedestrian...
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: Chau, second: Robinson)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
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