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December 13, 2022
28 recorded votes, 24 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): Vesna Nuon.
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. Jenness, seconded by C. Drinkwater. 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. Jenness, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Drinkwater)
Presentation - Points Of Light Festival (Chris Hayes, Laura Tavares)
Accept and place on file: Presentation - Points Of Light Festival (Chris Hayes, Laura Tavares)
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
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
Citations: 1) Michael Peaslee - Veteran of the Month
Accept and place on file: Citations: 1) Michael Peaslee - Veteran of the Month
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercer, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercer, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Scott)
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Scott. 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. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Scott)
Take Item #4.1 out of order
Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #4.1D out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #4.1D out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Mercier)
Minutes Of Municipal Facilities Joint With Lowell School Committee Facilities SC December 6th; City Council Regular...
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Municipal Facilities Joint With Lowell School Committee Facilities SC December 6th; City Council Regular...
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)
Vote - Cancel Council Meeting 12.27.22
Adopt: Vote - Cancel Council Meeting 12.27.22
Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 nay (C. Gitschier). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Drinkwater, Jenness, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, Scott, YemNo: GitschierThe roll call names the no votes and gives 10 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 nay (C. Gitschier). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Drinkwater)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Scott. 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. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Scott)
Have City Manager provided report every other week regarding placing of homeless during winter months
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness to have City Manager provided report every other week regarding placing of homeless during winter months. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness to have City Manager provided report every other week regarding placing of homeless during winter months. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Take Item #9.3 out of order
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson to take Item #9.3 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson to take Item #9.3 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Vote - Accept/Expend $1,000,000 Land And Water Conservation Fund Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $1,000,000 Land And Water Conservation Fund Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Vote - Accept/Expend FY23 Municipal Staffing Grant – LFD
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend FY23 Municipal Staffing Grant – LFD
Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Yem)
Vote - Amend Special Legislation
Adopt: Vote - Amend Special Legislation
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Mercier)
Order - MSBA ARP Feasibility Study 2022
Send to a public hearing: Order - MSBA ARP Feasibility Study 2022
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on January 3, 2021 at 7 PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on January 3, 2021 at 7 PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Scott)
Amend language in order to read “Project Funding Agreement” on last sentence of second page
Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Robinson to amend language in order to read “Project Funding Agreement” on last sentence of second page. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Robinson to amend language in order to read “Project Funding Agreement” on last sentence of second page. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Robinson)
Subcommittee Reports
Accept the report: Subcommittee Reports
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Robinson)
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, 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. Rourke, 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. Rourke, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Consider Creating A 2023 Calendar/Newsletter Providing Updated...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Consider Creating A 2023 Calendar/Newsletter Providing Updated...
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: Robinson, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Explore The Possible Installation Of A Smart Traffic Light At...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Explore The Possible Installation Of A Smart Traffic Light At The...
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: Yem, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Update The City Council On The Request For Information To Develop...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Update The City Council On The Request For Information To Develop...
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)
Refer to the joint Finance/Technology: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Update The City Council On The Request For Information...
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness to refer matter to joint Finance/Technology and Utilities SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness to refer matter to joint Finance/Technology and Utilities SC. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Install A Sturdier Fence Around The Elliott School On Favor Street To...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Install A Sturdier Fence Around The Elliott School On Favor Street To...
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: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Full Report On The Status Of Animal Control: I.e., City Veterinarian And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Full Report On The Status Of Animal Control: I.e., City Veterinarian And Procedures...
In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, 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. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Yem)
Allow Jeff Lambert to address the Council
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson to allow Jeff Lambert to address the Council. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson to allow Jeff Lambert to address the Council. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council On Plans For The City To Meet Massachusetts Reduced Greenhouse Gas...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council On Plans For The City To Meet Massachusetts Reduced Greenhouse Gas...
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: Chau, second: Nuon)
Executive Session - To Discuss A Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City And Union Personnel; Public Discussion...
Go into executive session: Executive Session - To Discuss A Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City And Union Personnel; Public Discussion Of...
In City Council, M. Chau stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and to adjourn from Executive Session. (9:00 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, M. Chau stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and to adjourn from Executive Session. (9:00 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem in Executive Session. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem in Executive Session. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Yem)
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