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January 31, 2023
24 recorded votes, 22 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): Corey Robinson.
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. Rourke. 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. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Rourke)
Minutes Of Zoning SC January 24th; City Council Regular Meeting January 24th; Auditor/Clerk Oversight Personnel SC...
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Zoning SC January 24th; City Council Regular Meeting January 24th; Auditor/Clerk Oversight Personnel SC...
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, 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. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Verizon New England Inc. Place One New 4" Conduit Approximately 46' Southwesterly Direction From Existing Pole...
Refer to Wire Inspector: Verizon New England Inc. Place One New 4" Conduit Approximately 46' Southwesterly Direction From Existing Pole Lakeview...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
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. Rourke. 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. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Rourke)
Refer to Finance SC: Motion Responses
A) Motion Response - Reserved Dwelling Sign Program – Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Jenness to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted.
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“A) Motion Response - Reserved Dwelling Sign Program – Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Jenness to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Jenness)
Communication - Appointments And Reappointments To Hunger Homeless Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication - Appointments And Reappointments To Hunger Homeless Commission
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, 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. Yem, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Gitschier)
Communication - Resignation Of Melissa Desroches From Board Of Parks
Accept and place on file: Communication - Resignation Of Melissa Desroches From Board Of Parks
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)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Scott)
Communication - City Manager Request Approval Of Constable Bonds For Stanley Wyzansky, Juan Garcia And Ronald Bertheim
Adopt: Communication - City Manager Request Approval Of Constable Bonds For Stanley Wyzansky, Juan Garcia And Ronald Bertheim
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Nuon)
Auditor/Clerk Oversight And Personnel SC January 26, 2023
Accept the report: Auditor/Clerk Oversight And Personnel SC January 26, 2023
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Yem, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Yem, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Drinkwater)
Veterans SC January 31, 2023
Accept the report: Veterans SC January 31, 2023
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Robinson)
Claims - (4) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (4) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier. 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. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Update The Council On The LFD Equipment Order From The ARPA Funds
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Update The Council On The LFD Equipment Order From The ARPA Funds
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)
Discuss Item #9.10 with this item: Ask the City Manager to Update The Council On The LFD Equipment Order From The ARPA Funds
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Scott to discuss Item #9.10 with this item. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Scott to discuss Item #9.10 with this item. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Provide The City Council With A Report On How Many Fines Issued And Cars Towed During The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide The City Council With A Report On How Many Fines Issued And Cars Towed During The...
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 Have The Appropriate Department Evaluate Traffic Flow At The Shaughnessy School To See If...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Evaluate Traffic Flow At The Shaughnessy School To See If...
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: Scott, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Evaluate The Badly Deteriorated Sidewalk Conditions At...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Evaluate The Badly Deteriorated Sidewalk Conditions At Cardinal...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Evaluate Christman, Newhall, Watson And Quimby Streets To...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Evaluate Christman, Newhall, Watson And Quimby Streets To Determine...
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Have Traffic Engineer Submit Hollis, Christman And Jean Avenue Stop Signs As A 60-Day Trial
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Traffic Engineer Submit Hollis, Christman And Jean Avenue Stop Signs As A 60-Day Trial
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: Scott, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Work To Review Plan Designs For Lowell High School With Perkins Eastman To Make Sure All...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work To Review Plan Designs For Lowell High School With Perkins Eastman To Make Sure All...
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: Scott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have LPD Find Ways And Means To Initiate A Program Similar To Chelmsford’s SafetyNet System...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have LPD Find Ways And Means To Initiate A Program Similar To Chelmsford’s SafetyNet System...
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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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 Have The Appropriate Department Investigate The Creation Of An Elevator, Hood And Vent...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Investigate The Creation Of An Elevator, Hood And Vent...
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: Rourke, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Have LFD Chief Provide An Update On The Department’s Status With Purchasing Fire Fighting...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have LFD Chief Provide An Update On The Department’s Status With Purchasing Fire Fighting Vehicles
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 Daniel P. Rourke and Kimberly Scott; Daniel P. Rourke is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Drinkwater)
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