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November 22, 2022
33 recorded votes, 29 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, Corey Robinson, Daniel P. Rourke, Paul Ratha Yem
Absent: Vesna Nuon, 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. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness. 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. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Jenness)
Communication - Creation Of Veteran's Affairs Subcommittee
Accept and place on file: Communication - Creation Of Veteran's Affairs Subcommittee
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. 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. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Mayor Items: Citation - Mr. James Aste;
Accept and place on file: Mayor Items: Citation - Mr. James Aste;
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Presentation - LRTA (George Anasta / Dave Bradley); In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Presentation - LRTA (George Anasta / Dave Bradley); In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Announcement - Operation Rosebud; and In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Announcement - Operation Rosebud; and In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Accept and place on file: Recognition - Elections Department
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Take Item #10.2 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem to take Item #10.2 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem to take Item #10.2 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Yem)
Minutes Of Finance SC November 15th; City Council Regular Meeting November 15th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Finance SC November 15th; City Council Regular Meeting November 15th, For Acceptance
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)
Communication - Monthly MUNIS Reports
Accept and place on file: Communication - Monthly MUNIS Reports
In City Council, 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, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Leahy)
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. Jenness. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Jenness)
Refer to Law Department to draft ordinance regarding parking of commercial vehicles in the City
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem to refer to Law Department to draft ordinance regarding parking of commercial vehicles in the City. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem to refer to Law Department to draft ordinance regarding parking of commercial vehicles in the City. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Yem)
Suspend rules to allow discussion regarding animal control in the City
Motion by C. Mercer, seconded by C. Leahy to suspend rules to allow discussion regarding animal control in the City. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercer, seconded by C. Leahy to suspend rules to allow discussion regarding animal control in the City. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Request report regarding Animal Control and the use vet services
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier to request report regarding Animal Control and the use vet services. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier to request report regarding Animal Control and the use vet services. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Gitschier)
Vote - Abandon And Discontinue Drainage Easement 28 Freedom Way
Adopt: Vote - Abandon And Discontinue Drainage Easement 28 Freedom Way
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Nuon, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Nuon, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Yem)
Vote - Adopt MRF Vote FY23
Send to a public hearing: Vote - Adopt MRF Vote FY23
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on December 6, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on December 6, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Leahy)
Vote - Apply/Accept/Expend $630,000 One Stop For Growth Grant
Adopt: Vote - Apply/Accept/Expend $630,000 One Stop For Growth Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Nuon, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Nuon, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Yem)
Vote - Authorize CM To File Special Legislation Regarding LeLacheur Park
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM To File Special Legislation Regarding LeLacheur Park
Motion to adopt by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Nuon, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Nuon, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Rourke)
Vote - Supplemental Appropriation - LFD Overtime
Adopt: Vote - Supplemental Appropriation - LFD Overtime
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Gitschier), 2 absent (C. Nuon, C. Scott). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Drinkwater, Jenness, Leahy, Mercier, Robinson, Rourke, YemNo: GitschierThe roll call names the no votes and gives 8 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Gitschier), 2 absent (C. Nuon, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Request City Manager use all resources to expand fire academy capacity to ensure more qualified candidates for job openings
Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier to request City Manager use all resources to expand fire academy capacity to ensure more qualified candidates for job openings. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier to request City Manager use all resources to expand fire academy capacity to ensure more qualified candidates for job openings. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Mercier)
Order - 60 Day Trial
Adopt: Order - 60 Day Trial
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Nuon, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Nuon, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Drinkwater)
Ordinance - Amend Ch. 266-43 Special Speed Regulations - 25mph
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Ch. 266-43 Special Speed Regulations - 25mph
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on December 6, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on December 6, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Yem)
Ordinance - Create Position Facilities And Infrastructure Project Manager
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Create Position Facilities And Infrastructure Project Manager
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on December 6, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on December 6, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
Finance SC November 15, 2022
Accept the report: Finance SC November 15, 2022
In City Council, Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions of the subcommittee by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions of the subcommittee by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Jenness)
Wire Insp. - TC Systems Inc. (AT&T) (Giomare Group) - Request Installation Of 2 Inch Conduit And Pull Box At...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - TC Systems Inc. (AT&T) (Giomare Group) - Request Installation Of 2 Inch Conduit And Pull Box At Riverside Street And...
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Yem)
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. Drinkwater. 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. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Drinkwater)
Misc. - Fr. Leonard Faris, Eric Hassey, Martha Stuart Request Installation Of Flashing Stop Sign At Intersection Of...
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Fr. Leonard Faris, Eric Hassey, Martha Stuart Request Installation Of Flashing Stop Sign At Intersection...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer 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 Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Report On The Recycling Contamination Rate By Month Over The Last...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Report On The Recycling Contamination Rate By Month Over The Last...
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: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to And The Appropriate Department Install A Left Turn Traffic Signal At Bedford Avenue From...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to And The Appropriate Department Install A Left Turn Traffic Signal At Bedford Avenue From...
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: Yem, second: Robinson)
Take Item #11.5 out of order
Motion to take Item #11.5 out of order by C. Yem, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to take Item #11.5 out of order by C. Yem, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to And The Appropriate Department Update The Council On An Effort To Educate The Public On The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to And The Appropriate Department Update The Council On An Effort To Educate The Public On The New...
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: Yem, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide A Status Report Regarding “Double” Poles In South Lowell And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide A Status Report Regarding “Double” Poles In South Lowell And...
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. Filed by John J. Leahy and Kimberly Scott; John J. Leahy is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Investigate Adding To The Overhead Traffic Light At The Intersection...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Investigate Adding To The Overhead Traffic Light At The Intersection Of...
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: Chau, second: Jenness)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Mercier)
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