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May 7, 2024
21 recorded votes, 19 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, 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
During the meeting:
- Erik R. Gitschier recused from the vote on: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On City Councilors’ Ability To Donate Any Salary For Which They.
- John Descoteaux recused from the vote on: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On City Councilors’ Ability To Donate Any Salary For Which They.
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. 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)
Proclamation - AAPI Month
Accept and place on file: Proclamation - AAPI Month
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 City Council Regular Meeting April 30th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Regular Meeting April 30th, For Acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. 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. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Descoteaux)
Ordinance - Amend Chap. 272.30 - Drain Layer Licensing Regulations
Adopt: Ordinance - Amend Chap. 272.30 - Drain Layer Licensing Regulations
Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Update The City Council On The Plan To Celebrate 2024 Fourth...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Update The City Council On The Plan To Celebrate 2024 Fourth Of...
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 Have Proper Department Place A Surveillance Camera At The Pyne Arts School Due To Increasing...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Place A Surveillance Camera At The Pyne Arts School Due To Increasing...
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: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Discuss Item #5.8 with this item: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Place A Surveillance Camera At The Pyne Arts School Due To...
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Descoteaux to discuss Item #5.8 with this item. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Descoteaux to discuss Item #5.8 with this item. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Descoteaux)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide A Detailed Report On How Many Households We Are Providing...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide A Detailed Report On How Many Households We Are Providing...
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: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The LPD Look At Bridge Street And VFW Intersection At Lowell High School Dismissal Time...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The LPD Look At Bridge Street And VFW Intersection At Lowell High School Dismissal Time To...
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 An Update On City Councilors’ Ability To Donate Any Salary For Which They Are Not...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On City Councilors’ Ability To Donate Any Salary For Which They Are Not...
In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred to City Manager as amended. Adopted as amended per Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 recused (C. Gitschier, C. Descoteaux). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Jenness, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, Scott, YemErik R. Gitschier and John Descoteaux recused and are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred to City Manager as amended. Adopted as amended per Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 recused (C. Gitschier, C. Descoteaux). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Consider Speed Bump Installation On 18th Street To Curb The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Consider Speed Bump Installation On 18th Street To Curb The Speeding...
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: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Look Into Installing A Stop Sign At Beacon And Willard Street
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Look Into Installing A Stop Sign At Beacon And Willard Street
In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Look Into What Options Are Available To Address The Illegal Dumping On Greenhalge School Grounds
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Look Into What Options Are Available To Address The Illegal Dumping On Greenhalge School Grounds
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: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Work With The University, Lowell Youth Baseball And Softball, And Roberto Clemente Leagues...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With The University, Lowell Youth Baseball And Softball, And Roberto Clemente Leagues 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 Corey Robinson and Erik R. Gitschier; 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 Maria Claudio to address the body
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier to suspend rules to allow Maria Claudio 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 Maria Claudio to address the body. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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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)
Have City Manager provide list of all streets that fall outside of the 25 MPH regulations
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by M. Rourke to have City Manager provide list of all streets that fall outside of the 25 MPH regulations. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by M. Rourke to have City Manager provide list of all streets that fall outside of the 25 MPH regulations. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Rourke)
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Lease Agreement With Fortune Wannalancit LLC
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Lease Agreement With Fortune Wannalancit LLC
Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Leahy)
Ordinance - Create Deputy Chief Information Officer Position And Salary - MIS
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Create Deputy Chief Information Officer Position And Salary - MIS
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 21, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 21, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Jenness)
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. 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. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Mercier)
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