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April 16, 2024
25 recorded votes, 20 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 Remote / Zoom Participation
Accept and place on file: Communication Remote / Zoom Participation
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Gitschier)
Minutes Of Housing SC April 9th; City Council Regular Meeting April 9th; Technology And Utilities SC April 10th, For...
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Housing SC April 9th; City Council Regular Meeting April 9th; Technology And Utilities SC April 10th, For...
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Leahy)
Suspend rules
Motion to suspend rules by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to allow Margaret Perras to speak on “Cherish Act”. So voted.
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“Motion to suspend rules by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to allow Margaret Perras to speak on “Cherish Act”. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Forward proposed resolution to Law Department to draft in proper form
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson to forward proposed resolution to Law Department to draft in proper form. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Chau). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson to forward proposed resolution to Law Department to draft in proper form. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Chau). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Robinson)
Take Item #4.3 out of order
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson to take Item #4.3 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson to take Item #4.3 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Give The City Council An Update On The Installation Of Water Bottle Fill Stations In The Schools
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Give The City Council An Update On The Installation Of Water Bottle Fill Stations In The Schools
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)
Request: City Council Senior Citizen SC Meet Once A Month On A Thursday At The Senior Center On Broadway Street To...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Senior Citizen SC Meet Once A Month On A Thursday At The Senior Center On Broadway Street To...
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 Erik R. Gitschier and Rita Mercier; Erik R. Gitschier is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Add Full Length Sidewalks To Campbell Dr., St. Paul St.; And Fleming St. For Safety Of The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Add Full Length Sidewalks To Campbell Dr., St. Paul St.; And Fleming St. For Safety Of 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 Erik R. Gitschier and John Descoteaux; Erik R. Gitschier is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier)
Take Items #4.6 and #4.5 out of order
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier to take Items #4.6 and #4.5 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier to take Items #4.6 and #4.5 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Work With UMass-Lowell, DPD, DPW And Any Other Relevant Entities To Make Areas Of University...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With UMass-Lowell, DPD, DPW And Any Other Relevant Entities To Make Areas Of University...
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 Provide A Detailed Update On What Is The City’s Policy On...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide A Detailed Update On What Is The City’s Policy On...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager / Transportation Engineer. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager / Transportation Engineer. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Refer to Transportation SC: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide A Detailed Update On What Is The City’s Policy On...
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott to refer to Transportation SC. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott to refer to Transportation SC. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
Request: City Administration Work With Community Members To Identify A Location To Re-Establish A City Of Lowell...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Administration Work With Community Members To Identify A Location To Re-Establish A City Of Lowell Based...
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: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Have City Manager move to have National Golden Gloves Tournament back in the City
Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Descoteaux to have City Manager move to have National Golden Gloves Tournament back in the City. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Descoteaux to have City Manager move to have National Golden Gloves Tournament back in the City. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Descoteaux)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Update The City Council On Plan To Celebrate 2024 Asian American
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Update The City Council On Plan To Celebrate 2024 Asian American
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: Yem, second: Nuon)
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. Mercier. 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. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
Communication - Resignations From Veterans Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication - Resignations From Veterans Commission
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Communication - Reappointments To Veterans Commission
Approve: Communication - Reappointments To Veterans Commission
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Chau). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Chau). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Chau). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Chau). So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Nuon)
Vote - Accept/Expend $15,000 Cultural District Grant – CASE
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $15,000 Cultural District Grant – CASE
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Chau). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Chau). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Scott)
Order - 60 Day Trial
Adopt: Order - 60 Day Trial
Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Chau). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Chau). So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Descoteaux)
Technology And Utilities SC April 10, 2024
Accept the report: Technology And Utilities SC April 10, 2024
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux to accept the report as a report of progress. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux to accept the report as a report of progress. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Descoteaux)
Wire Inspector Reports
Adopt: Wire Inspector Reports
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying orders by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying orders by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Gitschier)
Claims - (6) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (6) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. 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. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Robinson)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
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