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April 11, 2023
48 recorded votes, 41 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
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)
Citations
Accept and place on file: Citations
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, 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. Yem, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Robinson)
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Robinson. 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. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Robinson)
Minutes Of Neighborhoods SC April 3rd; Housing SC Joint With Zoning SC April 4th; City Council Regular Meeting April...
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Neighborhoods SC April 3rd; Housing SC Joint With Zoning SC April 4th; City Council Regular Meeting April...
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Scott, 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. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Rourke)
Vote - Cancel Council Meeting 04.18.23
Adopt: Vote - Cancel Council Meeting 04.18.23
Motion to adopt by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. 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. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 nay (C. Gitschier). So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Jenness)
Comcast Southern NE - Request Installation Of 4 Inch Underground Conduit For 600 Lakeview Avenue
Refer to Wire Inspector: Comcast Southern NE - Request Installation Of 4 Inch Underground Conduit For 600 Lakeview Avenue
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)
Comcast Southern NE - Request Installation Of 4 Inch Underground Conduit From Kirk Street To Merrimack Street
Refer to Wire Inspector: Comcast Southern NE - Request Installation Of 4 Inch Underground Conduit From Kirk Street To Merrimack Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. 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. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Moving Existing Gas Line To Accommodate Water Work By The City Of Lowell
Refer to Wire Inspector: Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Moving Existing Gas Line To Accommodate Water Work By The City Of Lowell
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Yem, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Yem, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Jenness)
Take Item #9.4 out of order
Motion to take Item #9.4 out of order by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to take Item #9.4 out of order by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Drinkwater)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Refer to the Auditor/Clerk Oversight: Motion Responses
A) Motion Response - CLA HR Recommendations – Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Nuon to refer matter to Auditor/Clerk Oversight and Personnel SC. So voted.
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“A) Motion Response - CLA HR Recommendations – Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Nuon to refer matter to Auditor/Clerk Oversight and Personnel SC. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
Have City Manager establish public dashboard to provide information on HR recommendations
Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy to have City Manager establish public dashboard to provide information on HR recommendations. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy to have City Manager establish public dashboard to provide information on HR recommendations. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Leahy)
Bundle Items #5.4, #5.5 and #5.6
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy to bundle Items #5.4, #5.5 and #5.6. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy to bundle Items #5.4, #5.5 and #5.6. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Have City Manager send letter to thanks to the foundation
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Rourke to have City Manager send letter to thanks to the foundation. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Rourke to have City Manager send letter to thanks to the foundation. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Rourke)
Communication - Appointment Of John Nickerson, Jr. To ZBA
Approve: Communication - Appointment Of John Nickerson, Jr. To ZBA
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Communication - Appointment Of Marie Burns And Garrett Beaulieu To Conservation Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication - Appointment Of Marie Burns And Garrett Beaulieu To Conservation Commission
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)
Communication - Appointment Of Wendy Seigal-Botti To Lowell Cultural Council
Accept and place on file: Communication - Appointment Of Wendy Seigal-Botti To Lowell Cultural Council
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)
Communication - Reappointment Of Richard Lockhart To Historic Board
Approve: Communication - Reappointment Of Richard Lockhart To Historic Board
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Bundle and waive second reading of Items #6.1- #6.3, inclusive
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier to bundle and waive second reading of Items #6.1- #6.3, inclusive. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier to bundle and waive second reading of Items #6.1- #6.3, inclusive. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Vote - Accept/Expend $3,300 Scholarship From NACCHO
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $3,300 Scholarship From NACCHO
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Vote - Accept/Expend $51,113 FY22 EMPG Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $51,113 FY22 EMPG Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Agreements With Nexamp And Vanguard For 20 Years
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Agreements With Nexamp And Vanguard For 20 Years
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Take Item #7.3 out of order
Motion by C. Scott seconded by C. Drinkwater to take Item #7.3 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Scott seconded by C. Drinkwater to take Item #7.3 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Drinkwater)
Bundle Items #7.1 and #7.2
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness to bundle Items #7.1 and #7.2. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness to bundle Items #7.1 and #7.2. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Jenness)
Ordinance - Extend Outdoor Seating To November 1, 2023
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Extend Outdoor Seating To November 1, 2023
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 25, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 25, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Jenness)
Ordinance - Quarterly Traffic - April 2023
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Quarterly Traffic - April 2023
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 11, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 11, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Drinkwater)
Vote - Transfer $125,000 – DPW
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $125,000 – DPW
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Finance SC April 11, 2023
Bundle Item #9.1 - #9.3, inclusive
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon to bundle Item #9.1 - #9.3, inclusive. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon to bundle Item #9.1 - #9.3, inclusive. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Claim - (1) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claim - (1) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem. 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. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Yem)
Misc. - Blanca Cotto Request Installation Of Handicap Parking Sign At 38 W 3rd Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Blanca Cotto Request Installation Of Handicap Parking Sign At 38 W 3rd Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Yem)
Misc. - Paola Sanchez (Imperial Multiservice) Request Installation Of Overhanging Sign At 1 East Meadow Road
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Paola Sanchez (Imperial Multiservice) Request Installation Of Overhanging Sign At 1 East Meadow Road
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem. 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. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Yem)
Misc. - Joseph Boyle - Citizens' Requested Changes To Lowell Unhoused Persons Liaison Protocol
Refer to the City Manager: Misc. - Joseph Boyle - Citizens' Requested Changes To Lowell Unhoused Persons Liaison Protocol
In City Council, Motion to refer to City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Yem)
Take Item #5.2 out of order
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott to take Item #5.2 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott to take Item #5.2 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Have Law Department Review All Executive Session Minutes Since January 2022, And Recommend...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Law Department Review All Executive Session Minutes Since January 2022, And Recommend...
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 Have The Proper Department Provide An Update On The Water Main Under The Beaver Street Bridge
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide An Update On The Water Main Under The Beaver Street Bridge
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 Erik R. Gitschier and Wayne Jenness; Erik R. Gitschier is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Create “Lowell Beautification Program” To Recognize Home And Business...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Create “Lowell Beautification Program” To Recognize Home And Business...
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: Yem, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Create Lowell Neighborhood Bicycle And Walking Maps Both In Print And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Create Lowell Neighborhood Bicycle And Walking Maps Both In Print And...
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Work With Lowell Latino Community And Stakeholders To Identify...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Work With Lowell Latino Community And Stakeholders To Identify And...
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: Yem, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On The Status Of Tri-Annual Inspection Of Rental Properties As Adopted In 2012
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On The Status Of Tri-Annual Inspection Of Rental Properties As Adopted In 2012
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: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Update The City Council On The Status Of The Redevelopment Of The Hildreth Building At 45...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Update The City Council On The Status Of The Redevelopment Of The Hildreth Building At 45...
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: Nuon, second: Leahy)
Bundle items: Ask the City Manager to Update The City Council On The Status Of The Redevelopment Of The Hildreth Building At 45 Merrimack Street
Motion to bundle Items #10.8 – #10.11, inclusive. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to bundle Items #10.8 – #10.11, inclusive. So voted..”
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide A Detailed Report On Scope And Timeframe Of Open Space...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide A Detailed Report On Scope And Timeframe Of Open Space...
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: Robinson, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide A Report On The Feasibility Of Utilizing Riverwalk Area...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide A Report On The Feasibility Of Utilizing Riverwalk Area As...
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: Robinson, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide An Update On Lowell High School Elevator Near ROTC
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide An Update On Lowell High School Elevator Near ROTC
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: Robinson, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide A Report On How Many Employees Are Trained To Maintain...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide A Report On How Many Employees Are Trained To Maintain And...
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: Robinson, second: Yem)
Request: Neighborhoods SC Meet To Discuss ADUs And Get Residents Views About The Subject Of Having Them Throughout...
Refer to Neighborhoods SC: Request: Neighborhoods SC Meet To Discuss ADUs And Get Residents Views About The Subject Of Having Them Throughout...
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to Neighborhoods SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to Neighborhoods SC. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Executive Session – To Consider And Discuss The City’s Potential Participation In The Attorney General’s Opioid...
Go into executive session: Executive Session – To Consider And Discuss The City’s Potential Participation In The Attorney General’s Opioid...
In City Council, M. Chau stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and to adjourn from Executive Session.(9:45 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. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and to adjourn from Executive Session.(9:45 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Mercier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn in Executive Session by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn in Executive Session by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)
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