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September 19, 2023
24 recorded votes, 24 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, Kimberly Scott, Paul Ratha Yem
Absent: Daniel P. Rourke
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 on file” by C. Scott, 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. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Robinson)
Take Items #5.14 and #5.15 out of order
Motion to take Items #5.14 and #5.15 out of order by C. Yem, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to take Items #5.14 and #5.15 out of order by C. Yem, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Nuon)
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. Jenness. 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. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Jenness)
Request City Manager provide data of description and success of current housing programs by the City
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Scott to request City Manager provide data of description and success of current housing programs by the City. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Scott to request City Manager provide data of description and success of current housing programs by the City. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Scott)
Rules SC September 12, 2023
Amend Rule 5 to remove September from the Summer schedule
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Scott to amend Rule 5 to remove September from the Summer schedule. Failed per Roll Call vote 4 yeas, 6 nays (C. Drinkwater, C. Jenness, C. Leahy, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson), 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Gitschier, Scott, YemNo: Drinkwater, Jenness, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, RobinsonThe roll call names the no votes and gives 4 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Scott to amend Rule 5 to remove September from the Summer schedule. Failed per Roll Call vote 4 yeas, 6 nays (C. Drinkwater, C. Jenness, C. Leahy, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson), 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Scott)
Accept the report: Rules SC September 12, 2023
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions of the subcommittee by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions of the subcommittee by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Look Into Feasibility Of Demolishing The Smith Baker Center
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Look Into Feasibility Of Demolishing The Smith Baker Center
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 Move Halloween To The Last Saturday In October
Cancel City Council Meeting on October 31, 2023 (Halloween)
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier to cancel City Council Meeting on October 31, 2023 (Halloween). Adopted per Roll Call vote 6 yeas, 3 nays (M. Chau, C. Gitschier, C. Leahy), 1 present (C. Nuon), 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted.
Yes: Drinkwater, Jenness, Mercier, Robinson, Scott, YemNo: Chau, Gitschier, LeahyAbstained: NuonThe roll call names the no votes and gives 6 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes. Vesna Nuon abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier to cancel City Council Meeting on October 31, 2023 (Halloween). Adopted per Roll Call vote 6 yeas, 3 nays (M. Chau, C. Gitschier, C. Leahy), 1 present (C. Nuon), 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Update The City Council On An Engineering Study Rating All Sidewalks Within The City
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Update The City Council On An Engineering Study Rating All Sidewalks Within The City
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: Gitschier, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Begin Process Of Purchasing St. Jeanne D'Arc School For Class Room Space
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Begin Process Of Purchasing St. Jeanne D'Arc School For Class Room Space
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 Provide A Report On The Current HVAC Conditions Across Our Municipal Buildings And Plans For...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On The Current HVAC Conditions Across Our Municipal Buildings And Plans For Repair
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)
Bundle Item #5.16 with this item
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Leahy to bundle Item #5.16 with this item. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Leahy to bundle Item #5.16 with this item. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Invite The Lowell Delegation To A Council Meeting To Discuss And Update Us On Important...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Invite The Lowell Delegation To A Council Meeting To Discuss And Update Us On Important State...
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, Corey Robinson and Erik R. Gitschier; 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 Have The Proper Department Provide A Report On The Installation Of The New 4-Way Stop On...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide A Report On The Installation Of The New 4-Way Stop On Aiken...
In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Develop A Plan To Regrade Edges Of Sidewalks/Streets That Have...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Develop A Plan To Regrade Edges Of Sidewalks/Streets That Have Been...
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 Have Proper Department Investigate Improvements To Regular Maintenance Along The Riverwalk...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Investigate Improvements To Regular Maintenance Along The Riverwalk On...
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 Have Proper Department Update On Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Within The City...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Update On Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Within The City And...
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: Jenness, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Investigate Adding More Public Trash Barrels Along Jackson Street...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Investigate Adding More Public Trash Barrels Along Jackson Street...
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: Jenness, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Update On Hamilton Canal Development Projects, Including City Held Parcels As Well...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Update On Hamilton Canal Development Projects, Including City Held Parcels As Well 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: Jenness, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Prepare A Report Detailing All Garage Payment Equipment Outages For...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Prepare A Report Detailing All Garage Payment Equipment Outages For The Past
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: Jenness, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department To Name Part Of The Riverwalk In Memory Of Robert Malalvich...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department To Name Part Of The Riverwalk In Memory Of Robert Malalvich...
In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager/Monument Committee. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted.
Filed by Vesna Nuon and Rita Mercier; Vesna Nuon is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager/Monument Committee. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Request: Mayor Establish A Sister-City Relationship With Cork, Ireland
Refer to the City Manager: Request: Mayor Establish A Sister-City Relationship With Cork, Irel
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: Chau, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Review And Plan For Improving And Repairing School Buildings HVAC Systems
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Review And Plan For Improving And Repairing School Buildings HVAC Systems
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: Chau, second: Leahy)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Scott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Scott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Drinkwater)
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