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March 19, 2024
29 recorded votes, 21 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor Daniel P. Rourke presiding.
Present: Sokhary Chau, John Descoteaux, 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. Chau, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Descoteaux)
Minutes Of Veterans SC March 12th; City Council Regular Meeting March 12th. For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Veterans SC March 12th; City Council Regular Meeting March 12th. For Acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Gitschier, 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. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
National Grid - Request Installation Of Underground Conduit From Pole 37 To Feed New Transformer Onto Property At...
Continue to March 26, 2024 @ 7 PM: National Grid - Request Installation Of Underground Conduit From Pole 37 To Feed New Transformer Onto Property...
In City Council, Hearing open, Motion to continue to March 26, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Hearing open, Motion to continue to March 26, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Report On The Status Of The Elevator In The Pollard Library
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Report On The Status Of The Elevator In The Pollard Library
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Reach Out To The Lowell Housing Authority And Repair The Street Light On The Corner Of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Reach Out To The Lowell Housing Authority And Repair The Street Light On The Corner Of Faulkner...
In City Council, seconded by C. Descoteaux, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Descoteaux, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Descoteaux)
Ask the City Manager to Work With City Barns, LLC To Negotiate Terms Regarding Transfer Of Ownership Or A...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With City Barns, LLC To Negotiate Terms Regarding Transfer Of Ownership Or A Continuation...
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 and Erik R. Gitschier; 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 Work With Proper Department, MassDOT And The Town Of Tewksbury To Improve Safety At The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department, MassDOT And The Town Of Tewksbury To Improve Safety At The...
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: Leahy, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Explore The Feasibility Of Creating A $1.00 Home Program With City Owned Properties To...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Explore The Feasibility Of Creating A $1.00 Home Program With City Owned Properties To Increase...
In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Explore The Feasibility Of Creating Commercial To Residential...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Explore The Feasibility Of Creating Commercial To Residential...
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: Robinson, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Provide A Structural Engineer Report On The Smith Baker...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Provide A Structural Engineer Report On The Smith Baker Center To The Council
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred as amended to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred as amended to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Adopt: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Provide A Structural Engineer Report On The Smith Baker Center To The Council
Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..”
Allow Angelea McCarthy to address the body
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier to allow Angelea McCarthy to address the body. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier to allow Angelea McCarthy to address the body. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Prepare report on structural study regarding costs and timeline for that study
Amended Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Nuon to prepare report on structural study regarding costs and timeline for that study. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Amended Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Nuon to prepare report on structural study regarding costs and timeline for that study. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
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)
Suspend rules
Motion to suspend rules by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Gitschier to discuss Lupoli Companies contract. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Gitschier to discuss Lupoli Companies contract. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Gitschier)
Refer to Economic/Downtown Development SC: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Jenness to refer to Economic/Downtown Development SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Jenness to refer to Economic/Downtown Development SC. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Jenness)
Informational Reports
Refer to Economic/Downtown Development SC: Informational Reports
Informational Report - UML Lowell Innovation Network Corridor – Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier to refer to Economic/Downtown Development SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Informational Report - UML Lowell Innovation Network Corridor – Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier to refer to Economic/Downtown Development SC. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Endorse the Community Choice Aggregation Program
Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier to endorse the Community Choice Aggregation Program. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier to endorse the Community Choice Aggregation Program. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Mercier)
Communication - Resignation Of Nancy Goss From Hunger And Homeless Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication - Resignation Of Nancy Goss From Hunger And Homeless Commission
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 - Appointment Of Allison Dolan-Wilson To CPC
Accept and place on file: Communication - Appointment Of Allison Dolan-Wilson To CPC
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Vote - Transfer $2,025,000 - Salary/Wage
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $2,025,000 - Salary/Wage
Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 3 abstain (C. Gitschier, C. Mercier, C. Yem). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Jenness, Leahy, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, ScottAbstained: Gitschier, Mercier, YemThe roll call names the councilors not voting yes and gives 8 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes. Erik R. Gitschier, Rita Mercier and Paul Ratha Yem abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 3 abstain (C. Gitschier, C. Mercier, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Bundle and waive second reading of Items #7.2 to #7.6, inclusive
Motion to bundle and waive second reading of Items #7.2 to #7.6, inclusive by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to bundle and waive second reading of Items #7.2 to #7.6, inclusive by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
Vote - Accept/Expend $2,493.75 OGR Grant – Fire
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $2,493.75 OGR Grant – Fire
Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Chau)
Vote - Accept/Expend $52,000 MassDEP RDP Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $52,000 MassDEP RDP Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Chau)
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Agreement With Hong & Kong Market, Inc
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Agreement With Hong & Kong Market, Inc
Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Chau)
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. Jenness, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Chau)
Vote - Transfer $6k - Building Inspector Education Materials
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $6k - Building Inspector Education Materials
Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Chau)
Claim - (1) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claim - (1) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Descoteaux)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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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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