MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
May 16, 2023
22 recorded votes, 20 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call line reads “10 present, 1 absent M. Chau)”; Vice Chair Erik R. Gitschier presided. Vice Chair Erik R. Gitschier presiding.
Present: 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: Sokhary Chau
Every vote, in order
Communication Remote/Zoom Participation
Accept and place on file: Communication Remote/Zoom Participation
In City Council, Motion to accept and place of file by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept and place of file by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Suspend rules to discuss Hometown Heroes recipients
Motion to suspend rules to discuss Hometown Heroes recipients by C. Yem, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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“Motion to suspend rules to discuss Hometown Heroes recipients by C. Yem, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Rourke)
Citation - Lyla Khut
Accept and place on file: Citation - Lyla Khut
In City Council, Motion to accept and place of file by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept and place of file by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Scott)
Communication - Jacquelynn Coles - Juneteenth Holiday Events
Accept and place on file: Communication - Jacquelynn Coles - Juneteenth Holiday Events
In City Council, Motion to accept and place of file by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept and place of file by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Scott)
Minutes Of City Council Meeting May 9th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Meeting May 9th, For Acceptance
In City Council, Motion to accept and place of file by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept and place of file by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Jenness)
Communication - FY22 Management Letter; FY22 SEFA Report; And FY22 Financial Statement
Accept and place on file: Communication - FY22 Management Letter; FY22 SEFA Report; And FY22 Financial Statement
In City Council, Motion to accept and place of file by C. Yem, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept and place of file by C. Yem, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Rourke)
Ordinance - Amend Zoning Ext TTF Zone - 38 Nelson Ave
Adopt: Ordinance - Amend Zoning Ext TTF Zone - 38 Nelson Ave
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 10 yeas, 1 absent (M. Chau). So voted.
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“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 10 yeas, 1 absent (M. Chau). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Ordinance - Amend S.272-73B1 Compliance With Pretreatment Standards
Adopt: Ordinance - Amend S.272-73B1 Compliance With Pretreatment Standards
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 10 yeas, 1 absent (M. Chau). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 10 yeas, 1 absent (M. Chau). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion to accept and place of file by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept and place of file by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Jenness)
Refer to the Neighborhoods/Finance SC by C: Motion Responses
D) Motion Response - Reserved Dwelling Signs with Attachment – Motion to refer to Neighborhoods/Finance SC by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“D) Motion Response - Reserved Dwelling Signs with Attachment – Motion to refer to Neighborhoods/Finance SC by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Robinson)
Take Item #10.1 out of order
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem to take Item #10.1 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem to take Item #10.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Communication - Resignation Of Tha Chhan From License Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication - Resignation Of Tha Chhan From License Commission
In City Council, Motion to accept and place of file by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept and place of file by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Communication - Planning Board Recommendation Related To 38 Nelson Avenue Zoning Amendment Extending TTF Zone
Accept and place on file: Communication - Planning Board Recommendation Related To 38 Nelson Avenue Zoning Amendment Extending TTF Zone
In City Council, Motion to accept and place of file by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept and place of file by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Leahy)
Ordinance - Amend Zoning - Accessory Dwelling Units
Refer to Planning Board: Ordinance - Amend Zoning - Accessory Dwelling Units
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Drinkwater to refer to Planning Board for report and recommendation and to City Council public hearing on July 11, 2023 at 7 PM. Adopted per Roll Call vote 6 yeas, 4 nays (VC Gitschier, C. Mercier, C. Robinson, C. Scott), 1 absent (M. Chau). So voted.
Yes: Drinkwater, Jenness, Leahy, Nuon, Rourke, YemNo: Gitschier, Mercier, Robinson, ScottThe roll call names the no votes and gives 6 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Drinkwater to refer to Planning Board for report and recommendation and to City Council public hearing on July 11, 2023 at 7 PM. Adopted per Roll Call vote 6 yeas, 4 nays (VC Gitschier, C. Mercier, C. Robinson, C. Scott), 1 absent (M. Chau). So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Drinkwater)
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. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Misc. - Alex Papadopoulos (Atty. John Cox) Request City Council Abandon A Portion Of Pratt Avenue
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Alex Papadopoulos (Atty. John Cox) Request City Council Abandon A Portion Of Pratt Avenue
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Create A Sustainability Department To Coordinate Efforts Throughout The City That Aim To...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Create A Sustainability Department To Coordinate Efforts Throughout The City That Aim To Meet...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Provide The City Council With A Report On The Number Of Violations Written For Fireworks And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide The City Council With A Report On The Number Of Violations Written For Fireworks And...
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, Kimberly Scott 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)
Request: Mayor Work With The School Department To Make Sure Teacher Development Days Are Not Scheduled During The...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: Mayor Work With The School Department To Make Sure Teacher Development Days Are Not Scheduled During The...
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 Kimberly Scott and Rita Mercier; Kimberly Scott is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Contact MassDOT To Get An Update On Finished Surface On VFW Highway
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Contact MassDOT To Get An Update On Finished Surface On VFW Highway
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Place Bradley And 13th Streets On The Paving List
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Place Bradley And 13th Streets On The Paving List
In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Jenness)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Robinson)
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