MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
October 17, 2023
19 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, 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
Accept and place on file: Communication Remote / Zoom Participation
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. 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. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Presentation - Kiwanis Club Monster Bash
Accept and place on file: Presentation - Kiwanis Club Monster Bash
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. 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. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Scott)
Proclamation - National Hispanic Heritage Month
Accept and place on file: Proclamation - National Hispanic Heritage Month
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier. 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. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Gitschier)
Minutes Of City Council Meeting October 10th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Meeting October 10th, For Acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. 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. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Yem)
Ordinance - Amend Zoning - Accessory Dwelling Units
Adopt: Ordinance - Amend Zoning - Accessory Dwelling Units
Motion to Adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier. Defeated per Roll Call vote 4 yeas, 7 nays (M. Chau, C. Gitschier, C. Leahy, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott). So voted.
Yes: Drinkwater, Jenness, Rourke, YemNo: Chau, Gitschier, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, ScottThe 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 to Adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier. Defeated per Roll Call vote 4 yeas, 7 nays (M. Chau, C. Gitschier, C. Leahy, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Mercier)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. 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. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Jenness)
Informational Report Informational Report - Commercial Vacancy Registration Program
Refer to the Law Department to draft proper ordinance: Informational Report Informational Report - Commercial Vacancy Registration Program
Motion by C. Yem, seconded by C. Robinson to refer matter to Law Department to draft proper ordinance. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Yem, seconded by C. Robinson to refer matter to Law Department to draft proper ordinance. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Robinson)
Vote - Amend Council Rules
Adopt: Vote - Amend Council Rules
Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Explore Ways To Harness The Power Of
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Explore Ways To Harness The Power Of
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, 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. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Repair Or Replace The Section Of Sidewalk On Stevens Street From...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Repair Or Replace The Section Of Sidewalk On Stevens Street From...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, 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. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
Bundle Item #8.4
Motion to bundle Item #8.4 by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
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“Motion to bundle Item #8.4 by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On The Number Of Plowing Contractors Hired For The Upcoming Season
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On The Number Of Plowing Contractors Hired For The Upcoming Season
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: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Construct A Sidewalk Along The Northwest Side Of Chelmsford...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Construct A Sidewalk Along The Northwest Side Of Chelmsford...
In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, 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. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Explore Adding The Ability To Report Parking Department...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Explore Adding The Ability To Report Parking Department, Examination...
In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, 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. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide A Report On The Feasibility Of Creating A Public Art Wall...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide A Report On The Feasibility Of Creating A Public Art Wall Space
In City Council, seconded by 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.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Jenness)
Refer to the Arts: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide A Report On The Feasibility Of Creating A Public Art Wall Space
Motion to refer to Arts and Cultures SC by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Leahy. 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
“Motion to refer to Arts and Cultures SC by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Prepare An Informational Session On Limiting Factors Around Vertical Construction And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Prepare An Informational Session On Limiting Factors Around Vertical Construction And Increased...
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: Robinson, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Transportation Engineer Review Site At 6-12 Cross Street For Installation Of A Fire...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Transportation Engineer Review Site At 6-12 Cross Street For Installation Of A Fire...
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: Chau, second: Yem)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier. 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 Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Gitschier)
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