MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
June 25, 2024
60 recorded votes, 41 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: Vote - COLA Increase For Ordinance Employees.
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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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Gitschier)
Minutes Of Public Safety SC June 11th; City Council Regular Meeting June 11th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Public Safety SC June 11th; City Council Regular Meeting June 11th, For Acceptance
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)
Take an item out of order
Motion to suspend the rules by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem “To take 12.1 & 12.4 out of order”. So voted.
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“Motion to suspend the rules by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem “To take 12.1 & 12.4 out of order”. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Yem)
Motion to suspend the rules by C. Chau, seconded by C. Leahy “To take 8.3 out of order”. So voted.
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“Motion to suspend the rules by C. Chau, seconded by C. Leahy “To take 8.3 out of order”. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Leahy)
Motion to suspend the rules by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier “To take 7.16 out of order”. So voted.
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“Motion to suspend the rules by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier “To take 7.16 out of order”. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
Motion to suspend the rules by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness “To take 7.4 out of order”. So voted.
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“Motion to suspend the rules by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness “To take 7.4 out of order”. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Jenness)
Communication - Lowell FY23 Financial Statement; Lowell FY23 SEFA; And Lowell FY23 Management Letter
Accept and place on file: Communication - Lowell FY23 Financial Statement; Lowell FY23 SEFA; And Lowell FY23 Management Letter
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Motion: Communication - Lowell FY23 Financial Statement; Lowell FY23 SEFA; And Lowell FY23 Management Letter
Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier “To refer these items Informational Report FY2023 Audit Management Letter, Informational Report Lowell Public Schools Directed Audit Report- Abrahams Group, Informational Report Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Credit Report and 4.1 Communication Lowell FY23 Financial Statement; LowellFY23 SEFA; and Lowell FY23 Management Letter to a joint subcommittee of the City Council Finance Subcommittee and School Committee Finance Subcommittee and discuss whether it is time to move on from this third party”. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier “To refer these items Informational Report FY2023 Audit Management Letter, Informational Report Lowell Public Schools Directed Audit Report- Abrahams Group, Informational Report Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Credit Report and 4.1 Communication Lowell FY23 Financial Statement; LowellFY23 SEFA; and Lowell FY23 Management Letter to a joint subcommittee of the City Council Finance Subcommittee and School Committee Finance Subcommittee and discuss whether it is time to move on from this third party”. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Ordinance - Amend Fee Schedule - Waste
Adopt: Ordinance - Amend Fee Schedule - Waste
Motion “To adopt” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 nay (C. Gitschier). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Jenness, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, Scott, YemNo: GitschierThe roll call names the no votes and gives 10 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion “To adopt” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 nay (C. Gitschier). So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Jenness)
National Grid/Verizon NE - Request Installation Of 1 JO Pole On Boston Road
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid/Verizon NE - Request Installation Of 1 JO Pole On Boston Road
Motion “To refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“Motion “To refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
National Grid - Request Installation Of Underground Electric Conduit At Foundry, Quebec And Plain Streets
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request Installation Of Underground Electric Conduit At Foundry, Quebec And Plain Streets
Motion “To refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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“Motion “To refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Leahy)
Take an item out of order
Motion to suspend the rules by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier “To take 7.15 out of order”. So voted.
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“Motion to suspend the rules by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier “To take 7.15 out of order”. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Repair, Correct, Repaint Crosswalks And Make Safe The Entrance To...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Repair, Correct, Repaint Crosswalks And Make Safe The Entrance To Fort...
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Invite The Lowell Community
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Invite The Lowell Community
In City Council, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, referred to City Manager. So voted..”
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Address The Six (6) Street Light Issues As Presented With This
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Address The Six (6) Street Light Issues As Presented With This
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Create A Task Force To Work With The LPD To Research Possible Tactics To Stop The Gangs Of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Create A Task Force To Work With The LPD To Research Possible Tactics To Stop The Gangs Of...
Speaker: Brandon Wright, resident In City Council, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“Speaker: Brandon Wright, resident In City Council, referred to City Manager. So voted..”
Ask the City Manager to Begin Discussions With The LFD On Looking To Acquire A Ladder Truck Able To Respond To...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Begin Discussions With The LFD On Looking To Acquire A Ladder Truck Able To Respond To...
In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Explore Petitioning Our State Retirement System To Relocate Our Emergency Dispatchers Into...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Explore Petitioning Our State Retirement System To Relocate Our Emergency Dispatchers Into The Traffic And Fire...
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon “To refer to the Personnel Subcommittee”. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon “To refer to the Personnel Subcommittee”. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have City Solicitor Provide A Report On Elected Officials Requirements To Accept Employment...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Have City Solicitor Provide A Report On Elected Officials Requirements To Accept Employment, As Well As Are There...
In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, Roll call vote 8 nays (C. Jenness, C. Leahy, C. Nuon, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux), 3 yeas. Motion defeated. So voted.
Yes: Gitschier, Mercier, RobinsonNo: Chau, Descoteaux, Jenness, Leahy, Nuon, Rourke, Scott, YemThe roll call names the no votes and gives 3 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, Roll call vote 8 nays (C. Jenness, C. Leahy, C. Nuon, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux), 3 yeas. Motion defeated. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The City Solicitor Provide Detailed Overview Of The State Ethics Regulations And How...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to Have The City Solicitor Provide Detailed Overview Of The State Ethics Regulations And How They Apply To Elected...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, Roll call vote 7 nays (C. Jenness, C. Leahy, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux), 4 yeas. Motion defeated. So voted.
Yes: Gitschier, Mercier, Nuon, RobinsonNo: Chau, Descoteaux, Jenness, Leahy, Rourke, Scott, YemThe roll call names the no votes and gives 4 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, Roll call vote 7 nays (C. Jenness, C. Leahy, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux), 4 yeas. Motion defeated. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Explore The Installation Of A Stop Sign At The Bottom Of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Explore The Installation Of A Stop Sign At The Bottom Of Christian...
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: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have Transportation Engineer Look At Residents’ Traffic Challenge Areas For Installation Of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Transportation Engineer Look At Residents’ Traffic Challenge Areas For Installation Of...
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 Provide An Update On The Multiple Additional Trash Barrel Requests Throughout The City
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On The Multiple Additional Trash Barrel Requests Throughout The City
In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Explore Creating A Pollinator Garden On Robinson Hill
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Explore Creating A Pollinator Garden On Robinson Hill
In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)
Request: Mayor Create And Ad-Hoc Committee Focused On Working With Our Administration To Review And Assess Best...
Refer to the Mayor: Request: Mayor Create And Ad-Hoc Committee Focused On Working With Our Administration To Review And Assess Best Practice...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to Mayor. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to Mayor. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Work With The Appropriate Department To Develop An Online Census Submittal Form
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With The Appropriate Department To Develop An Online Census Submittal Form
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: Scott, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Set Up A Neighborhood Meeting With Douglas Road Residents To Discuss The Paving Project
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Set Up A Neighborhood Meeting With Douglas Road Residents To Discuss The Paving Project
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: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The LPD Increase Patrol In The Area Of Favor Street And Appleton Street From 5 AM To 3...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The LPD Increase Patrol In The Area Of Favor Street And Appleton Street From 5 AM To 3 PM...
In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Yem)
Informational Reports Informational Report - Lowell Fire Department – Chief Charron summarized steps being taken by...
Bundle items: Informational Reports Informational Report - Lowell Fire Department – Chief Charron summarized steps being taken by the Fire...
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau “to bundle and waive second reading of items #9.1 to #9.20”. So voted
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau “to bundle and waive second reading of items #9.1 to #9.20”. So voted.” (Motion: Mercier, second: Chau)
Communication - Appointments To Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Belonging Committee
Approve: Communication - Appointments To Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Belonging Committee
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Bundle and waive second reading of items #9.1 to #9.20. C. Yem asked that 9.5 be referred to the Housing Subcommittee
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau to bundle and waive second reading of items #9.1 to #9.20. C. Yem asked that 9.5 be referred to the Housing Subcommittee. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau to bundle and waive second reading of items #9.1 to #9.20. C. Yem asked that 9.5 be referred to the Housing Subcommittee. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Chau)
Vote - Apply/Accept/Expend $5,000,000 EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant
Adopt: Vote - Apply/Accept/Expend $5,000,000 EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Vote - Apply/Accept/Expend $500,000 EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant
Adopt: Vote - Apply/Accept/Expend $500,000 EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Vote - Approve ORR Permit For Warp & Weft
Adopt: Vote - Approve ORR Permit For Warp & Weft
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Vote - Approve The FY25 Community Preservation Fund Budget
Adopt: Vote - Approve The FY25 Community Preservation Fund Budget
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Vote - COLA Increase For Ordinance Employees
Adopt: Vote - COLA Increase For Ordinance Employees
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 recuse (C. Gitschier). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Jenness, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, Scott, YemErik R. Gitschier recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 recuse (C. Gitschier). So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Vote - Ratify And Approve The Execution By City
Adopt: Vote - Ratify And Approve The Execution By City
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Vote - Ratify And Approve The Execution Of City
Adopt: Vote - Ratify And Approve The Execution Of City
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Vote - Set FY2025 Revolving Fund Spending Limits
Adopt: Vote - Set FY2025 Revolving Fund Spending Limits
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Vote - Transfer $124,259 For Professional Services
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $124,259 For Professional Services
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Vote - Transfer $20,000 To Disability Commission Revolving Fund
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $20,000 To Disability Commission Revolving Fund
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
REPORTS (SUB/COMMITTEE, IF ANY)
Accept the report
C. Scott explained there was a motion made in subcommittee to have the City Manager have CFO and HR Director begin process or hiring a consultant to develop an effective evaluation tool for employees under the direction of the City Council. C. Scott asked to accept the report as a report of progress. So voted.
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From the minutes
“C. Scott explained there was a motion made in subcommittee to have the City Manager have CFO and HR Director begin process or hiring a consultant to develop an effective evaluation tool for employees under the direction of the City Council. C. Scott asked to accept the report as a report of progress. So voted..”
In City Council, C. Jenness provided the report noting the attendance and discussion regarding additional funding $4.6 million dollars the LRTA received as part of the state budget. C. Jenness also went over the priorities addressing staffing, increase service evening weekends, fuel cell and propane buses. Accepted as a report of progress. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, C. Jenness provided the report noting the attendance and discussion regarding additional funding $4.6 million dollars the LRTA received as part of the state budget. C. Jenness also went over the priorities addressing staffing, increase service evening weekends, fuel cell and propane buses. Accepted as a report of progress. So voted..”
Misc. - Frances Draper Request To Address Council Regarding Walkability At The Intersection Of East Meadow And...
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Frances Draper Request To Address Council Regarding Walkability At The Intersection Of East Meadow And...
Speaker: Frances Draper In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Speaker: Frances Draper In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
Misc. - James Breen, Sr. Request Installation Of A Handicap Parking Sign At 167 Methuen Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - James Breen, Sr. Request Installation Of A Handicap Parking Sign At 167 Methuen Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Misc. - Robby Bennett Request Installation Of Loading Zone And A Handicap Parking Sign On Merrimack Street In Front...
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Robby Bennett Request Installation Of Loading Zone And A Handicap Parking Sign On Merrimack Street In...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
Misc. - Warren Greiff Request Permission To Speak To City Council Regarding The Issuing Of Building Permits In The City
Refer to the City Manager: Misc. - Warren Greiff Request Permission To Speak To City Council Regarding The Issuing Of Building Permits In The City
Speaker: Warren Greiff In City Council, Motion to refer to City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“Speaker: Warren Greiff In City Council, Motion to refer to City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
National Grid - Request Installation Of Handhole With Crushed Stone At 155 Middlesex Street
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request Installation Of Handhole With Crushed Stone At 155 Middlesex Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on July 9, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on July 9, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Chau)
TC Systems D/B/A AT&T Request Installation Of Conduit To Extend Small Cell Network On Gorham Street
Send to a public hearing: TC Systems D/B/A AT&T Request Installation Of Conduit To Extend Small Cell Network On Gorham Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on July 9, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Yem, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on July 9, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Yem, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Descoteaux)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Leahy)
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