MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
October 3, 2023
19 recorded votes, 19 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, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, Vesna Nuon, Corey Robinson, Daniel P. Rourke, Paul Ratha Yem
Absent: Wayne Jenness, Kimberly Scott
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. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Gitschier)
Communication - Mahoney Family Fund - Rethinking Discipline: A Workshop For Families
Accept and place on file: Communication - Mahoney Family Fund - Rethinking Discipline: A Workshop For Families
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
Minutes Of City Council Meeting September 26th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Meeting September 26th, For Acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Take Item #5.1 out of order
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem to take Item #5.1 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem to take Item #5.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Yem)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Refer to Housing SC: Motion Responses
B) Motion Response - Homeless Summitt – Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson to refer matter to Housing SC. So voted.
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“B) Motion Response - Homeless Summitt – Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson to refer matter to Housing SC. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Suspend rules to allow Joe Hungler (Boys & Girls Club) to provide information regarding “Believe & Become” program
Motion by C. Yem, seconded by C. Robinson to suspend rules to allow Joe Hungler (Boys & Girls Club) to provide information regarding “Believe & Become” program. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Yem, seconded by C. Robinson to suspend rules to allow Joe Hungler (Boys & Girls Club) to provide information regarding “Believe & Become” program. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Robinson)
Refer to the Economic/Downtown Development SC by C: Motion Responses
D) Motion Response – HCID – Motion to refer to Economic/Downtown Development SC by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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“D) Motion Response – HCID – Motion to refer to Economic/Downtown Development SC by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Vote - Amend FY22-23 Annual Action Plan
Adopt: Vote - Amend FY22-23 Annual Action Plan
Motion to adopt by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Gitschier), 2 absent (C. Jenness, C. Scott). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Drinkwater, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, YemNo: GitschierThe roll call names the no votes and gives 8 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Gitschier), 2 absent (C. Jenness, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Nuon)
Remove the $550,000 expenditure for Lowell Housing Authority boilers from the vote
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson to remove the $550,000 expenditure for Lowell Housing Authority boilers from the vote. Defeated by Roll Call vote 2 yeas, 7 nays (M. Chau, C. Drinkwater, C. Leahy, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Yem), 2 absent (C. Jenness, C. Scott). So voted.
Yes: Gitschier, RobinsonNo: Chau, Drinkwater, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Rourke, YemThe roll call names the no votes and gives 2 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson to remove the $550,000 expenditure for Lowell Housing Authority boilers from the vote. Defeated by Roll Call vote 2 yeas, 7 nays (M. Chau, C. Drinkwater, C. Leahy, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Yem), 2 absent (C. Jenness, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Take Item #4.2 out of order
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier to take Item #4.2 - ARPA funding out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier to take Item #4.2 - ARPA funding out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)
Vote - Authorize CM To File Special Legislation
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM To File Special Legislation
Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by Roll Call vote 6 yeas, 3 nays (C. Gitschier. C. Mercier, C. Robinson), 2 absent (C. Jenness, C. Scott). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Drinkwater, Leahy, Nuon, Rourke, YemNo: Gitschier, Mercier, RobinsonThe roll call names the no votes and gives 6 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by Roll Call vote 6 yeas, 3 nays (C. Gitschier. C. Mercier, C. Robinson), 2 absent (C. Jenness, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Yem)
Ordinance - Amend Zoning - Accessory Dwelling Units
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Zoning - Accessory Dwelling Units
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on October 17, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on October 17, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Nuon)
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. Rourke, 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. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Misc. - Luis Nieves Request Installation Of A Handicap Parking Sign
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Luis Nieves Request Installation Of A Handicap Parking Sign
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Transportation Engineer Find Ways And Means To Improve Safety With Traffic Lights...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Transportation Engineer Find Ways And Means To Improve Safety With Traffic Lights On...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Investigate And Resolve The Senior Center Parking Lot Lighting Outage
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Investigate And Resolve The Senior Center Parking Lot Lighting Outage
In City Council, seconded by Gitschier due to absence of 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. Filed by Wayne Jenness and Sokhary Chau; Sokhary Chau is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by Gitschier due to absence of C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Chau)
Add review of cameras in the area as well
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Nuon to add review of cameras in the area as well. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Nuon to add review of cameras in the area as well. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
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