MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
March 7, 2023
22 recorded votes, 21 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
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. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. 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
“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. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Minutes Of City Council Regular Meeting February 28th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Regular Meeting February 28th, For Acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. 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, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)
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. Scott. 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, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
Communication - City Manager Request Approval Of Constable Bonds
Adopt: Communication - City Manager Request Approval Of Constable Bonds
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Jenness)
Neighborhoods SC March 6, 2023
Accept the report: Neighborhoods SC March 6, 2023
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. 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
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Jenness)
Wire Insp. - Mass Electric Co Dba National Grid And Verizon NE - Request To Install 1 JO Pole And Extend Secondary...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - Mass Electric Co Dba National Grid And Verizon NE - Request To Install 1 JO Pole And Extend Secondary To New Pole On Burnside St
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying order by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. 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, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying order by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Bundle Items #7.1, 7.2 and 7.3
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson to bundle Items #7.1, 7.2 and 7.3. 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
“Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson to bundle Items #7.1, 7.2 and 7.3. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
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.
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, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Jenness)
Misc. - Geary & Geary, LLP For Somdeth Xaysongkham Request Re-Zone 38 Nelson Ave. From TSF To TTF Zoning District
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Geary & Geary, LLP For Somdeth Xaysongkham Request Re-Zone 38 Nelson Ave. From TSF To TTF Zoning District
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. 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, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Jenness)
Misc. - Naturel Juicing Request To Install An Overhanging Sign 120 Merrimack St
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Naturel Juicing Request To Install An Overhanging Sign 120 Merrimack St
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. 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, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Jenness)
Take Item #8.10 out of order
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem to take Item #8.10 out of order. 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
“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem to take Item #8.10 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide The City Council With A List Of Road Surface Treatments...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide The City Council With A List Of Road Surface Treatments...
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 Provide An Update On Request To Explain Disparities And Inconsistencies In Employees Being...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On Request To Explain Disparities And Inconsistencies In Employees Being...
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)
Request: The City Manager Report On The Policies Around Trains Idling On The Tracks, How Residents Can Report...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: The City Manager Report On The Policies Around Trains Idling On The Tracks, How Residents Can Report Concerns...
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: Scott, second: Yem)
Request: The City Manager Report The Time Frame In Which Residents Should Expect To Receive Contact Back After...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: The City Manager Report The Time Frame In Which Residents Should Expect To Receive Contact Back After Filing...
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: Scott, second: Jenness)
Request: The City Manager Provide An Update On The Restroom Parity Issue At Lowell High And How It Is Being Addressed
Refer to the City Manager: Request: The City Manager Provide An Update On The Restroom Parity Issue At Lowell High And How It Is Being Addressed
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: Scott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Update To The Council On The Status Of The LeLacheur Park Real Estate Transaction
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Update To The Council On The Status Of The LeLacheur Park Real Estate Transaction
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: Jenness, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Update On Recommendation From The Law Department On Possible Updates To The Flag...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Update On Recommendation From The Law Department On Possible Updates To The Flag...
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 Kimberly Scott; 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 Update On Hiring Of The DEI Officer Position
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Update On Hiring Of The DEI Officer Position
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: Jenness, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Update City Council On Traffic Calming Issues For City Hall
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Update City Council On Traffic Calming Issues For City Hall
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: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Explore The Potential And Benefits Of Combining The Opioid Task Force And The Homeless Task...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Explore The Potential And Benefits Of Combining The Opioid Task Force And The Homeless Task Force
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 3 nays (C. Gitschier, C. Drinkwater, C. Leahy). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Jenness, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, Scott, YemNo: Drinkwater, Gitschier, LeahyThe roll call names the no votes and gives 8 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 3 nays (C. Gitschier, C. Drinkwater, C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier. 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, Motion to Adjourn by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Gitschier)
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).
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →