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March 26, 2024
30 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: 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: Sokhary Chau
Every vote, in order
Communication / Zoom Participation
Accept and place on file: Communication / Zoom Participation
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, 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. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Recognitions
Accept and place on file: Recognitions
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)
Minutes Of Rules & Election Law SC March 19th; City Council Regular Meeting March 19th; Ad-Hoc SC - Restoration Of...
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Rules & Election Law SC March 19th; City Council Regular Meeting March 19th; Ad-Hoc SC - Restoration Of...
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinso, 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. Robinso, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
Ordinance - Amend Ch.243-23 - Outdoor Restaurant And Retail Areas
Adopt: Ordinance - Amend Ch.243-23 - Outdoor Restaurant And Retail Areas
In City Council, Hearing held, Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Chau). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Hearing held, Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Chau). So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Descoteaux)
Waive City fees for first year of program
Motion by M. Rourke, seconded by C. Gitschier to waive City fees for first year of program. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Chau). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by M. Rourke, seconded by C. Gitschier to waive City fees for first year of program. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Chau). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Gitschier)
National Grid - Request Installation Of Underground Conduit From Pole 37 To Feed New Transformer Onto Property At...
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request Installation Of Underground Conduit From Pole 37 To Feed New Transformer Onto Property At 735...
In City Council, Hearing Held, Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Hearing Held, Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Update The City Council On The ARPA Payments For The Retired City Workers That Worked During...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Update The City Council On The ARPA Payments For The Retired City Workers That Worked During...
In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Post A No Motorized Vehicles/Dirt Bicycles/E-Bicycles Allowed In...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Post A No Motorized Vehicles/Dirt Bicycles/E-Bicycles Allowed In...
In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Reach Out To The Lowell Litter Krewe, Appropriate City Departments, Area Non-Profits, Our...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Reach Out To The Lowell Litter Krewe, Appropriate City Departments, Area Non-Profits, Our Local...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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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 Provide Update On Plan To Clean Embankment On The VFW Next To The Aiken Bridge
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Update On Plan To Clean Embankment On The VFW Next To The Aiken Bridge
In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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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 Provide An Update On The Merrimack River Boathouse Concept
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On The Merrimack River Boathouse Concept
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Update Regarding The Status Of Host Community Agreements For Delivery...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Update Regarding The Status Of Host Community Agreements For Delivery Process/License...
In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Contact The Massachusetts Environmental Police Regarding Jet Ski Operation Enforcement On...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Contact The Massachusetts Environmental Police Regarding Jet Ski Operation Enforcement On The...
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: Nuon, second: Yem)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Gitschier, 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. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Communication - Resignation Of John Bond From Cemetery Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication - Resignation Of John Bond From Cemetery Commission
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, 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
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Vote - Accept/Expend $137,600 Mass Cultural Council FY24 Gaming Mitigation Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $137,600 Mass Cultural Council FY24 Gaming Mitigation Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Chau). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Chau). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Vote - Accept/Expend $56,480 EMPG Grant – Fire
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $56,480 EMPG Grant – Fire
Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Chau). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Chau). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Ordinance - Amend Fee Schedule - Residential Parking Signs
Refer to Law Department: Ordinance - Amend Fee Schedule - Residential Parking Signs
Motion to refer to Law Department for further review by C. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Law Department for further review by C. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Mercier)
Ordinance - Amend Parking Rates FY24
Refer to Law Department: Ordinance - Amend Parking Rates FY24
Motion to refer to Law Department for further review by C. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Law Department for further review by C. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Mercier)
Ordinance - Create Deputy Chief Information Officer Position And Salary – MIS
Refer to the Technology: Ordinance - Create Deputy Chief Information Officer Position And Salary – MIS
Motion to refer to Technology and Utilities SC for further review by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Technology and Utilities SC for further review by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Ad-Hoc Subcommittee - Restoration Of Superior Court March 20, 2024
Accept the report: Ad-Hoc Subcommittee - Restoration Of Superior Court March 20, 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)
Economic/Downtown Development SC March 26, 2024
Accept the report: Economic/Downtown Development SC March 26, 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 - (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. Scott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Scott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Nuon)
Bundle Items #11.2 to #11.5, inclusive
Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Nuon to bundle Items #11.2 to #11.5, inclusive. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Nuon to bundle Items #11.2 to #11.5, inclusive. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Nuon)
National Grid - Request Installation Of Upgraded Gas Mains Campbell Dr., Wedge St., Lura St., Rhodora St., Atlantic...
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request Installation Of Upgraded Gas Mains Campbell Dr., Wedge St., Lura St., Rhodora St., Atlantic St....
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 9, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. 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 Public Hearing on April 9, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Descoteaux)
National Grid - Request Installation Of Upgraded Gas Mains In Harvard, Stevens, Troy And Nicolett Streets
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request Installation Of Upgraded Gas Mains In Harvard, Stevens, Troy And Nicolett Streets
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 9, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. 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 Public Hearing on April 9, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Descoteaux)
National Grid - Request Installation Of Underground Electric Conduit For Upgrade At 128 Fayette Street
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request Installation Of Underground Electric Conduit For Upgrade At 128 Fayette Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 9, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. 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 Public Hearing on April 9, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Descoteaux)
National Grid - Request Installation Of Underground Electric Conduit For New Service At 78-80 Middlesex Street
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request Installation Of Underground Electric Conduit For New Service At 78-80 Middlesex Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 9, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. 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 Public Hearing on April 9, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Descoteaux)
Executive Session - To Consider And Discuss Ongoing Negotiations Relative To The Senior Center, Public Discussion Of...
Go into executive session: Executive Session - To Consider And Discuss Ongoing Negotiations Relative To The Senior Center, Public Discussion Of...
Motion to enter Executive Session and adjourn from there by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness at 8:10 PM. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 2 absent (C. Chau, C. Leahy). So voted.
The minutes give the count (10 yeas, 0 nays) but do not name how each councilor voted, and 9 councilors are shown present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to enter Executive Session and adjourn from there by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness at 8:10 PM. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 2 absent (C. Chau, C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Jenness)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn in Executive Session by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn in Executive Session by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Nuon)
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