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November 26, 2024
21 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor Daniel P. Rourke presiding. Taking part remotely (Zoom): Wayne Jenness and Corey Robinson.
Present: Sokhary Chau, John Descoteaux, Erik R. Gitschier, Wayne Jenness, Rita Mercier, Corey Robinson, Daniel P. Rourke, Kimberly Scott, Paul Ratha Yem, Corey Belanger
Absent: Vesna Nuon
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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From the minutes
“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 Rules & Election Law SC November 19th; City Council Meeting November 19th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Rules & Election Law SC November 19th; City Council Meeting November 19th, 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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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Gitschier)
Vote - Cancel Council Meetings 12.24.24 and 12.31.24
Adopt: Vote - Cancel Council Meetings 12.24.24 and 12.31.24
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness (Zoom), C. Mercier, C. Robinson (Zoom), M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness (Zoom), C. Mercier, C. Robinson (Zoom), M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Scott)
Vote - Adopt MGL c.44 s.55C
Adopt: Vote - Adopt MGL c.44 s.55C
Motion “To adopt” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness (Zoom), C. Mercier, C. Robinson (Zoom), M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To adopt” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness (Zoom), C. Mercier, C. Robinson (Zoom), M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Gitschier)
Ordinance - Establishment of Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Adopt: Ordinance - Establishment of Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Motion “To adopt” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness (Zoom), C. Mercier, C. Robinson (Zoom), M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To adopt” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness (Zoom), C. Mercier, C. Robinson (Zoom), M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department insert voter mail registrations with the July and October tax...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department insert voter mail registrations with the July and October tax bills...
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: Gitschier, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding the Smith Baker Center
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update regarding the Smith Baker Center
In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Chau)
Ask the City Manager to investigate the opportunity to plant and grow native tree species for our City
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to investigate the opportunity to plant and grow native tree species for our City
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 Rita Mercier and Sokhary Chau; Rita Mercier is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have proper departments implement a comprehensive plan for traffic calming by use of signage...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper departments implement a comprehensive plan for traffic calming by use of signage...
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: Belanger, second: Mercier)
Motion Responses / Informational Report
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses / Informational Report
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Gitschier, 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. Gitschier, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Yem)
Informational Report. Informational Report - City of Lowell Bond Rating Upgrade
Bundle and waive second reading for Item #7.1 to #7.4, inclusive
Motion to bundle and waive second reading for Item #7.1 to #7.4, inclusive by C. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to bundle and waive second reading for Item #7.1 to #7.4, inclusive by C. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Mercier)
Vote – Accept/Expend $216,990 FY25 Municipal Staffing Grant – LPD
Adopt: Vote – Accept/Expend $216,990 FY25 Municipal Staffing Grant – LPD
Motion to adopt by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness (Zoom), C. Mercier, C. Robinson (Zoom), M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness (Zoom), C. Mercier, C. Robinson (Zoom), M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Yem)
Vote - Accept/Expend $4,250 Safety Training Grant – LRWWU
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $4,250 Safety Training Grant – LRWWU
Motion to adopt by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness (Zoom), C. Mercier, C. Robinson (Zoom), M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness (Zoom), C. Mercier, C. Robinson (Zoom), M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Yem)
Vote – Accept/Expend $90,750 FY25 Municipal Staffing Grant – Fire
Adopt: Vote – Accept/Expend $90,750 FY25 Municipal Staffing Grant – Fire
Motion to adopt by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness (Zoom), C. Mercier, C. Robinson (Zoom), M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness (Zoom), C. Mercier, C. Robinson (Zoom), M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Yem)
Vote - Authorize CM Enter License Agreement with Revival Aesthetics, LLC
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Enter License Agreement with Revival Aesthetics, LLC
Motion to adopt by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness (Zoom), C. Mercier, C. Robinson (Zoom), M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness (Zoom), C. Mercier, C. Robinson (Zoom), M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Yem)
Rules & Election Law SC November 19, 2024
Accept the report: Rules & Election Law SC November 19, 2024
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
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. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier. 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. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Mercier)
Misc. - Warren Greiff and Joan Besson-Healy request permission to address the City Council regarding people...
Refer to the City Manager: Misc. - Warren Greiff and Joan Besson-Healy request permission to address the City Council regarding people...
In City Council, Motion to refer to City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Chau)
Misc. - Frank Leandro request removal of handicap parking sign at 22 Kinsman Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Frank Leandro request removal of handicap parking sign at 22 Kinsman Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Mercier)
Executive Session – To Consider and Discuss Two Open Meeting Law Complaints Filed Against the City Council on...
Go into executive session: Executive Session – To Consider and Discuss Two Open Meeting Law Complaints Filed Against the City Council on November...
In City Council, M. Rourke stated purpose of the session, Motion to enter executive session and adjourn from that session by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. (7:25 PM) Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness (Zoom), C. Mercier, C. Robinson (Zoom), M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, M. Rourke stated purpose of the session, Motion to enter executive session and adjourn from that session by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. (7:25 PM) Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness (Zoom), C. Mercier, C. Robinson (Zoom), M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn from Executive Session by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn from Executive Session by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Yem)
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