MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
October 10, 2023
29 recorded votes, 18 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, Kimberly Scott, Paul Ratha Yem
Absent: Wayne Jenness
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. Yem, 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. Yem, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Rourke)
Communication - Establishing Ad-Hoc Committee On Property Restoration
Accept and place on file: Communication - Establishing Ad-Hoc Committee On Property Restoration
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, 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. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)
Communication - Establishing Special Events Subcommittee
Accept and place on file: Communication - Establishing Special Events Subcommittee
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, 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. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)
Presentation - LASA Free Medical Clinic
Accept and place on file: Presentation - LASA Free Medical Clinic
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Minutes Of City Council Meeting October 3rd, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Meeting October 3rd, For Acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Motion Responses
Refer to the joint Finance: Motion Responses
A) Motion Response - Back Central Parking (WITH ATTACHMENT) - Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Yem to refer matter to joint Finance and Neighborhoods Sub/Committees. So voted.
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From the minutes
“A) Motion Response - Back Central Parking (WITH ATTACHMENT) - Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Yem to refer matter to joint Finance and Neighborhoods Sub/Committees. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Yem)
Communication - Reappointment Of Thomas Linnehan To Planning Board
Approve: Communication - Reappointment Of Thomas Linnehan To Planning Board
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted on roll call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted on roll call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Vote – Accept/Expend $1,295,265 COSSUP Grant – LPD
Bundle 5.1 through 5.7
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier to bundle 5.1 through 5.7. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier to bundle 5.1 through 5.7. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Adopt: Vote – Accept/Expend $1,295,265 COSSUP Grant – LPD
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections. Adopted on roll call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections. Adopted on roll call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted..”
Vote – Accept/Expend $15,000 Department Of Mental Health Grant – LPD
Adopt: Vote – Accept/Expend $15,000 Department Of Mental Health Grant – LPD
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections. Adopted on roll call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections. Adopted on roll call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted..”
Vote – Accept/Expend $540,496 State 911 Department Support And Initiative Grant – LPD
Adopt: Vote – Accept/Expend $540,496 State 911 Department Support And Initiative Grant – LPD
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections. Adopted on roll call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections. Adopted on roll call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted..”
Vote – Accept/Expend $549,993 Connect And Protect Grant – LPD
Adopt: Vote – Accept/Expend $549,993 Connect And Protect Grant – LPD
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections. Adopted on roll call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections. Adopted on roll call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted..”
Vote – Accept/Expend $63,174 State 911 Department Training Grant – LPD
Adopt: Vote – Accept/Expend $63,174 State 911 Department Training Grant – LPD
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections. Adopted on roll call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections. Adopted on roll call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted..”
Vote – Accept/Expend $643.23 State 911 Department EMD Grant – LPD
Adopt: Vote – Accept/Expend $643.23 State 911 Department EMD Grant – LPD
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections. Adopted on roll call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections. Adopted on roll call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted..”
Vote – Accept/Expend $74,726 Department Of Mental Health Grant – LPD
Adopt: Vote – Accept/Expend $74,726 Department Of Mental Health Grant – LPD
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections. Adopted on roll call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections. Adopted on roll call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted..”
Vote - Amend Council Rules
Adopt: Vote - Amend Council Rules
After further discussion Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy “To add numerical value in parenthesis next to percentages”. Adopted on roll call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“After further discussion Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy “To add numerical value in parenthesis next to percentages”. Adopted on roll call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Robinson “To move placement of City Council motions on Agenda under City Clerk and before Communications from City Manager Motion Responses”. Adopted on roll call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Robinson “To move placement of City Council motions on Agenda under City Clerk and before Communications from City Manager Motion Responses”. Adopted on roll call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Robinson)
Order - 60 Day Trial
Adopt: Order - 60 Day Trial
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted on roll call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted on roll call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Gitschier)
Misc. - George David Faneuf Request Installation Of A Handicap Parking Space At 125 Fulton Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - George David Faneuf Request Installation Of A Handicap Parking Space At 125 Fulton Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, 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. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Yem)
Misc. - Quyen Diep Request Installation Of A "No Turn On Red" Sign At The Intersection Of Parker And Stevens Streets
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Quyen Diep Request Installation Of A "No Turn On Red" Sign At The Intersection Of Parker And Stevens Streets
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Explore Options To Assist Residents With Supplemental Public School Transportation In The...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Explore Options To Assist Residents With Supplemental Public School Transportation In The Event That Contracted...
In City Council, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Explore Cost Of Bringing In Supplemental, Contracted Street...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Explore Cost Of Bringing In Supplemental, Contracted Street Sweeping Services Twice...
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Explore The Feasibility Of Converting Sand Volleyball Surface To...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Explore The Feasibility Of Converting Sand Volleyball Surface To Stone Dust Or Similar...
In City Council, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide An Update On Conversion Into The 311 System
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide An Update On Conversion Into The 311 System
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Paint A Crosswalk On Merrimack Street At The Corner Of Aiken...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Paint A Crosswalk On Merrimack Street At The Corner Of Aiken Street Where The...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Nuon)
Request: To Have The City Council Meeting On Tuesday, November 7, 2023 Canceled
Adopt: Request: To Have The City Council Meeting On Tuesday, November 7, 2023 Canceled
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier. After discussion, Adopted on roll call vote 6 yeas, 2 nays (C. Gitschier, C. Leahy, 2 present (C. Rourke, M. Chau, and 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted.
Yes: Drinkwater, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Scott, YemNo: Gitschier, LeahyAbstained: Chau, RourkeThe roll call names the no votes and gives 6 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes. Sokhary Chau and Daniel P. Rourke abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier. After discussion, Adopted on roll call vote 6 yeas, 2 nays (C. Gitschier, C. Leahy, 2 present (C. Rourke, M. Chau, and 1 absent (C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Paint The Parking Lines In The Parking Lot Behind The Daley School
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Paint The Parking Lines In The Parking Lot Behind The Daley School
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
Executive Session – Discuss Matters Of Potential Litigation With The Environmental Protection Agency Regarding The...
Go into executive session: Executive Session – Discuss Matters Of Potential Litigation With The Environmental Protection Agency Regarding The...
In City Council, Motion to go into Executive Session and adjourn from there by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to go into Executive Session and adjourn from there by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Leahy)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Yem)
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