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January 24, 2023
28 recorded votes, 25 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
During the meeting:
- Rita Mercier recused from the vote on: Vote - Increase Cost Of Living Adjustment For City Of Lowell Retirees.
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. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Jenness)
Suspend rules
Motion to suspend rules by M. Chau, seconded by C. Robinson to introduce contingent from a university in Cambodia visiting the City. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules by M. Chau, seconded by C. Robinson to introduce contingent from a university in Cambodia visiting the City. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Robinson)
Minutes Of City Council Regular Meeting January 17th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Regular Meeting January 17th, For Acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Gitschier)
Take Item #10.2 out of order
Motion to take Item #10.2 out of order by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to take Item #10.2 out of order by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
Ordinance - Create Position IT Manager - Career Center
Adopt: Ordinance - Create Position IT Manager - Career Center
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Robinson)
Take Item #6.2 out of order
Motion to take Item #6.2 out of order by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to take Item #6.2 out of order by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Leahy)
Refer report to Finance SC: Motion Responses
B) Motion Response - Garage Passcard Contract – Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy to refer report to Finance SC. So voted.
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“B) Motion Response - Garage Passcard Contract – Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy to refer report to Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Leahy)
Take Item #7.1 out of order
Motion by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #7.1 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #7.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Suspend rules to introduce new City employee
Motion to suspend rules to introduce new City employee by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules to introduce new City employee by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Drinkwater)
Take Items #10 out of order
Motion to take Items #10/9 and 10.10 out of order by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Motion to take Items #10/9 and 10.10 out of order by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. License Agreement With Lowell Festival Foundation
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. License Agreement With Lowell Festival Foundation
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)
Vote - Increase Cost Of Living Adjustment For City Of Lowell Retirees
Adopt: Vote - Increase Cost Of Living Adjustment For City Of Lowell Retirees
Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 recuse (C. Mercier). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Drinkwater, Gitschier, Jenness, Leahy, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, Scott, YemRita Mercier recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 recuse (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Ordinance - Create Position Digital Evidence Specialist – LPD
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Create Position Digital Evidence Specialist – LPD
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 7, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 7, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Jenness)
Zoning SC January 24, 2023
Accept the report: Zoning SC January 24, 2023
Motion to adopt motion and report as a report of progress by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“Motion to adopt motion and report as a report of progress by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Jenness)
Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Moving Gas Main At Meadowcroft St. And Exchange Pl. To Enable Work By The City
Send to a public hearing: Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Moving Gas Main At Meadowcroft St. And Exchange Pl. To Enable Work By The City
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 7, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Yem, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 7, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Yem, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Leahy)
National Grid/Verizon NE - Request Installation Of (1) JO Pole At 114 Burnside Street
Send to a public hearing: National Grid/Verizon NE - Request Installation Of (1) JO Pole At 114 Burnside Street
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 7, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 7, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Have DPW Provide A Schedule For Summer Work To Be Done At The Following Schools: Reilly...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have DPW Provide A Schedule For Summer Work To Be Done At The Following Schools: Reilly...
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Revisit The Premium Pay For Employees Eligible Out Of The ARPA Funds
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Revisit The Premium Pay For Employees Eligible Out Of The ARPA Funds
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Report On The Crack Sealing, Fog Sealing, And/Or Cape Sealing Of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Report On The Crack Sealing, Fog Sealing, And/Or Cape Sealing Of The...
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: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Explore The Feasibility Of Creating A Lowell Fire Academy To...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Explore The Feasibility Of Creating A Lowell Fire Academy To Assist...
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 Erik R. Gitschier; Wayne Jenness is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On The Hunger Homeless Commission In Regards To Frequency Of Meetings As...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On The Hunger Homeless Commission In Regards To Frequency Of Meetings As Well...
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 A Report On The Status Of The 2019 City Manager’s Task Force On Homeless And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On The Status Of The 2019 City Manager’s Task Force On Homeless And Affordable...
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 Vesna Nuon; 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 Have The Director Of Homelessness Initiatives Revisit Strategies Outlined At The 2019...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Director Of Homelessness Initiatives Revisit Strategies Outlined At The 2019 Summit...
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, 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. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council With A Report Detailing The Delineation Of Federal And State Funding...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council With A Report Detailing The Delineation Of Federal And State Funding That...
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.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Send Letter To Transportation Secretary, Gina Fiandaca, On Behalf Of The City Council...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Send Letter To Transportation Secretary, Gina Fiandaca, On Behalf Of The City Council...
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: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Reach Out To Appropriate State Agencies To Determine Any State Assets Available To Be...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Reach Out To Appropriate State Agencies To Determine Any State Assets Available To Be Utilized...
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: Drinkwater, second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Mercier)
From the Lowell City Council’s official minutes, posted by the City Clerk in the city’s Agenda Center (City Council). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: the City of Lowell’s official councilor headshots, from each councilor’s page in the city’s staff directory (linked from “Meet the City Council” on lowellma.gov).
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