MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
November 5, 2024
19 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, Rita Mercier, Vesna Nuon, Corey Robinson, Daniel P. Rourke, Kimberly Scott, Corey Belanger
Absent: Paul Ratha Yem
During the meeting:
- Vesna Nuon recused from the vote on: Vote - Accept/ Expend $11,500 Address Verification Program Grant.
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. Belanger, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Belanger, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Belanger, second: Chau)
Minutes of Cannabis Control SC October 29th; City Council Regular Meeting October 29th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Cannabis Control SC October 29th; City Council Regular Meeting October 29th, for acceptance
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)
Take Item #7.1 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #7.1 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #7.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department investigate Sidewalks on Prescott Street for tripping hazards and...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department investigate Sidewalks on Prescott Street for tripping hazards and...
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: Jenness, second: Mercier)
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.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Refer to Public Safety SC along with prior items of LHA housing projects (River’s Edge, Merrimack Corridor, Highlands) forwarded for discussion
B) Motion Response - Public Safety at LHA Properties – Motion by C. Chau, seconded by C. Gitschier to refer to Public Safety SC along with prior items of LHA housing projects (River’s Edge, Merrimack Corridor, Highlands) forwarded for discussion. So voted.
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“B) Motion Response - Public Safety at LHA Properties – Motion by C. Chau, seconded by C. Gitschier to refer to Public Safety SC along with prior items of LHA housing projects (River’s Edge, Merrimack Corridor, Highlands) forwarded for discussion. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Gitschier)
Take an item out of order
Motion by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item # 7.2 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item # 7.2 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Mercier)
Communication - City
Bundle and waive second reading Items #6.1; 6.3; and 6.4
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier to bundle and waive second reading Items #6.1; 6.3; and 6.4. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier to bundle and waive second reading Items #6.1; 6.3; and 6.4. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Vote - Accept MGL c. 59 s. 22G & H
Adopt: Vote - Accept MGL c. 59 s. 22G & H
Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Belanger, C. Yem). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Jenness, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, ScottThe roll call lists Corey Belanger as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Belanger, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Vote - Accept/ Expend $11,500 Address Verification Program Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept/ Expend $11,500 Address Verification Program Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 recuse (C. Nuon), 2 absent (C. Belanger, C. Yem). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Jenness, Mercier, Robinson, Rourke, ScottThe roll call lists Corey Belanger as absent for this vote; left out of it. Vesna Nuon recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 recuse (C. Nuon), 2 absent (C. Belanger, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)
Vote - Accept/ Expend $420,000 FLAP Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept/ Expend $420,000 FLAP Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Belanger, C. Yem). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Jenness, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, ScottThe roll call lists Corey Belanger as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Belanger, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Vote – Transfer $78k from Sale of City Property Account
Adopt: Vote – Transfer $78k from Sale of City Property Account
Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Belanger, C. Yem). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Jenness, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, ScottThe roll call lists Corey Belanger as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas, 2 absent (C. Belanger, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Ordinance - Amend Zoning Ext TTF Zone - 684 Westford Street
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Zoning Ext TTF Zone - 684 Westford Street
Motion to refer Planning Board for report and recommendation and to Public Hearing on December 10, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer Planning Board for report and recommendation and to Public Hearing on December 10, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Ordinance - Amend Zoning Ext TTF Zone - 71 North Billerica Road
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Zoning Ext TTF Zone - 71 North Billerica Road
Motion to refer Planning Board for report and recommendation and to Public Hearing on December 10, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 2 nays (C. Gitschier, C. Scott), 1 absent (C. Yem). So voted.
Yes: Belanger, Chau, Descoteaux, Jenness, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, RourkeNo: Gitschier, ScottThe roll call names the no votes and gives 8 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to refer Planning Board for report and recommendation and to Public Hearing on December 10, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 2 nays (C. Gitschier, C. Scott), 1 absent (C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Chau)
Cannabis Control SC October 29, 2024
Accept the report: Cannabis Control SC October 29, 2024
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon to accept the report as a report of progress. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon to accept the report as a report of progress. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Wire Inspector Reports:
Adopt: Wire Inspector Reports:
In City Council, Motion “To accept and adopt the accompanying orders” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. 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. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Jenness)
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. 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)
Boston Gas d/b/a National Grid - Request upgrade of existing gas main along Barasford Avenue
Send to a public hearing: Boston Gas d/b/a National Grid - Request upgrade of existing gas main along Barasford Avenue
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on November 19, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on November 19, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Chau)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Mercier)
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