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March 5, 2024
36 recorded votes, 26 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor Daniel P. Rourke presiding.
Present: Sokhary Chau, Erik R. Gitschier, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, Vesna Nuon, Corey Robinson, Daniel P. Rourke, Kimberly Scott, Paul Ratha Yem
Absent: John Descoteaux, 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. Chau, 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. Chau, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Gitschier)
Recognition - Lowell High School Wresting Team - MIAA All State Champions
Accept and place on file: Recognition - Lowell High School Wresting Team - MIAA All State Champions
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, 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. Leahy, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Gitschier)
Minutes Of City Council Regular Meeting February 27th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Regular Meeting February 27th, 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)
Ask the City Manager to Have The ARPA Team Provide A Quarterly Update To The Finance SC On ARPA Spending And Project...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The ARPA Team Provide A Quarterly Update To The Finance SC On ARPA Spending And Project...
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: Scott, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Explore The Creation Of A Voluntary DPW/Public Health Department Syringe Response Team To...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Explore The Creation Of A Voluntary DPW/Public Health Department Syringe Response Team To...
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: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide An Update On The Potential Restoration Of The Historic...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide An Update On The Potential Restoration Of The Historic...
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: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Work With The Centralville Neighborhood Action Group And The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Work With The Centralville Neighborhood Action Group And 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 Corey Robinson and Rita Mercier; Corey Robinson is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Suspend rules to allow speaker to address the body
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier to suspend rules to allow speaker to address the body. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier to suspend rules to allow speaker to address the body. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Work With The Owner And Designer Of 355 Market Street To...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Work With The Owner And Designer Of 355 Market Street To...
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: Yem, second: Nuon)
Request: Housing SC Convene Meeting Regarding
Refer to Housing SC: Request: Housing SC Convene Meeting Regarding
In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred to Housing SC. 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 Housing SC. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Work With The Law Department To Identify Plans To Address Workmen Compensation Backlogged...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With The Law Department To Identify Plans To Address Workmen Compensation Backlogged...
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 Vesna Nuon, Erik R. Gitschier and Wayne Jenness; Vesna Nuon is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Reach Out To The Department Of Public Utilities Asking Them To Host A Public Hearing...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Reach Out To The Department Of Public Utilities Asking Them To Host A Public Hearing Regarding...
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 Vesna Nuon, Erik R. Gitschier and Wayne Jenness; Vesna Nuon is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Explore Opportunities Under Mass General Law Chapter 40M (Governmental Units Pooled...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Explore Opportunities Under Mass General Law Chapter 40M (Governmental Units Pooled Insurance)...
In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, 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. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Provide The City Council With A List Of All Positions Full Time Or Part Time Currently...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide The City Council With A List Of All Positions Full Time Or Part Time Currently Funded...
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)
Ask the City Manager to Reach Out To The City Council For Input Regarding Upcoming FY25 Budget
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Reach Out To The City Council For Input Regarding Upcoming FY25 Budget
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: Leahy, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department To Approve The Use Of The South Common Has A
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department To Approve The Use Of The South Common Has A
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 Sokhary Chau and Daniel P. Rourke; Sokhary Chau is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Chau)
Refer to the Board of Parks: Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department To Approve The Use Of The South Common Has A
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson to refer matter to Board of Parks. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson to refer matter to Board of Parks. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Robinson)
Take Item #6.5 out of order
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson to take Item #6.5 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson to take Item #6.5 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
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. Mercier. 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. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Bring forward a vote to demolish Smith Baker Center for next meeting
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson to bring forward a vote to demolish Smith Baker Center for next meeting. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson to bring forward a vote to demolish Smith Baker Center for next meeting. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Communication - Appointment Of Richard Demers To Council On Aging
Approve: Communication - Appointment Of Richard Demers To Council On Aging
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 3 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, Scott, YemThe roll call lists Erik R. Gitschier as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 3 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Nuon)
Communication - Resignations From Sustainability Council
Accept and place on file: Communication - Resignations From Sustainability Council
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Communication - Reappointments To Sustainability Council
Approve: Communication - Reappointments To Sustainability Council
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Yem)
Communication - City Manager Request Out Of State Travel (1) LPD
Adopt: Communication - City Manager Request Out Of State Travel (1) LPD
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Chau, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Chau, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Yem)
Bundle and waive second reading of Items #6.1 to #6.4 and Items #6.6 to #6.8, inclusive
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem to bundle and waive second reading of Items #6.1 to #6.4 and Items #6.6 to #6.8, inclusive. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem to bundle and waive second reading of Items #6.1 to #6.4 and Items #6.6 to #6.8, inclusive. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Vote - 150 Middlesex CPC Funding Recommendation
Adopt: Vote - 150 Middlesex CPC Funding Recommendation
Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted by Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted by Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
Vote - Mass Mills IV CPC Funding Recommendation
Adopt: Vote - Mass Mills IV CPC Funding Recommendation
Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted by Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted by Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
Vote - Project Vlahos CPC Funding Recommendation
Adopt: Vote - Project Vlahos CPC Funding Recommendation
Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted by Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted by Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
Vote - Suffolk Place CPC Funding Recommendation
Adopt: Vote - Suffolk Place CPC Funding Recommendation
Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted by Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted by Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
Vote - Accept Gift Of AED Machines From The Adam Keenan Foundation
Adopt: Vote - Accept Gift Of AED Machines From The Adam Keenan Foundation
Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted by Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted by Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Agreement With Solect Energy Development, LLC
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Agreement With Solect Energy Development, LLC
Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted by Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted by Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Project Funding Agreement – 2021
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Project Funding Agreement – 2021
Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted by Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted by Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Project Funding Agreement – 2022
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Project Funding Agreement – 2022
Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted by Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted by Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
Senior Citizen SC March 5, 2024
Accept the report: Senior Citizen SC March 5, 2024
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier to accept the report as a report of progress. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier to accept the report as a report of progress. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Gitschier)
Claims - (3) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (3) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
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