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November 15, 2022
25 recorded votes, 21 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. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. 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. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
Presentation - General Consul Of Greece (Boston)(Symeon Tegos)
Accept and place on file: Presentation - General Consul Of Greece (Boston)(Symeon Tegos)
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Jenness)
Minutes Of Transportation SC November 8th; City Council Regular Meeting November 8th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Transportation SC November 8th; City Council Regular Meeting November 8th, For Acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, 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. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Robinson)
Take Item #8.2 out of order
Motion to take Item #8.2 out of order by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to take Item #8.2 out of order by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Vote - Cancel Council Meeting 11.29.22
Adopt: Vote - Cancel Council Meeting 11.29.22
Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Drinkwater)
TC Systems Inc. (AT&T) (Giomare Group) - Request Installation Of 2 Inch Conduit And Pull Box At Riverside Street And...
Refer to Wire Inspector: TC Systems Inc. (AT&T) (Giomare Group) - Request Installation Of 2 Inch Conduit And Pull Box At Riverside Street And...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
Take Item #5.2 (DEI) out of order
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott to take Item #5.2 (DEI) out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott to take Item #5.2 (DEI) out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Scott)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson 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. Robinson seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Yem)
Request Transportation Engineer review prior report regarding this area
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon to request Transportation Engineer review prior report regarding this area. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon to request Transportation Engineer review prior report regarding this area. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Vote - Accept/Expend $49,993.67 Complete Streets Technical Assistance Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $49,993.67 Complete Streets Technical Assistance Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Scott)
Vote - Apply/Accept/Expend $22,500 Community Compact Grant
Adopt: Vote - Apply/Accept/Expend $22,500 Community Compact Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Gitschier)
Vote - Approve Exemption Of Timothy Hovey MGL C.268A S.20
Adopt: Vote - Approve Exemption Of Timothy Hovey MGL C.268A S.20
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
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. Jenness. 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. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Jenness)
Misc. - Marie Farrah Request Permission To Discuss Improvements At The Lowell Dog Park
Refer to the Parks: Misc. - Marie Farrah Request Permission To Discuss Improvements At The Lowell Dog Park
In City Council, Motion to refer to Parks and Recreation SC for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Parks and Recreation SC for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Look Into Feasibility Of Installing Lights At Hadley Park Baseball Field
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Look Into Feasibility Of Installing Lights At Hadley Park Baseball Field
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: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Update The City Council On The Traffic Signal Located At The Intersection Of Merrimack And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Update The City Council On The Traffic Signal Located At The Intersection Of Merrimack And...
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: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Provide An Update On Paving Time Line For Hale Street And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Provide An Update On Paving Time Line For Hale Street And Repairs...
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: Scott, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Update On Tax Title Auction Progress
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Update On Tax Title Auction Progress
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 Provide Update On The Greenhalge Playground
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Update On The Greenhalge Playground
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)
Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On Verizon Utility Option For Lowell Residents And Estimated Timeline
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On Verizon Utility Option For Lowell Residents And Estimated Timeline
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)
Ask the City Manager to Update This Year’s Completed Street Sweeping Schedule, Remaining City-Wide Street Sweeping...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Update This Year’s Completed Street Sweeping Schedule, Remaining City-Wide Street Sweeping...
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 Proper Department Look At Area Of Fulton And West 6th Street For Issue With Water...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Look At Area Of Fulton And West 6th Street For Issue With Water Pooling...
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)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Update On The LPS Bus Stop Location On Barker/Billings Street For Signage And Stop Sign
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Update On The LPS Bus Stop Location On Barker/Billings Street For Signage And Stop Sign
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 Sokhary Chau; Corey Robinson is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Establish A Standing Committee To Assist With The Implementation Of The Sister Cities...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Establish A Standing Committee To Assist With The Implementation Of The Sister Cities Program...
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: Chau, second: Mercier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Scott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Scott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Drinkwater)
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