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December 17, 2024
22 recorded votes, 16 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, Vesna Nuon, Corey Robinson, Daniel P. Rourke, Kimberly Scott, Paul Ratha Yem, Corey Belanger
Absent: Rita Mercier
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. 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)
Minutes of Transportation SC December 10th, City Council Regular Meeting December 10th; Parks and Recreation SC...
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Transportation SC December 10th, City Council Regular Meeting December 10th; Parks and Recreation SC Joint...
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to provide updated to City Council regarding Andover Street plans
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide updated to City Council regarding Andover Street plans
In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to work with the Hunger & Homeless Task Force and meet with the Justices in the Lowell District...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with the Hunger & Homeless Task Force and meet with the Justices in the Lowell District...
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: Nuon, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to work with the Parking Department to provide the City Council with a report detailing the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with the Parking Department to provide the City Council with a report detailing the...
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: Nuon, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to provide an update to the City Council regarding the Business Improvement District in the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update to the City Council regarding the Business Improvement District in the...
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: Nuon, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department place Remington Street on the paving list
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department place Remington Street on the paving list
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: Belanger, second: Chau)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department consider Maryl Drive for a one-way and no commercial vehicles
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department consider Maryl Drive for a one-way and no commercial vehicles
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: Belanger, second: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department prepare a report outlining expenditures over the last three years in...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department prepare a report outlining expenditures over the last three years in...
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: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to work with the City of Learning Committee and Congresswoman Trahan to help secure Learning...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with the City of Learning Committee and Congresswoman Trahan to help secure Learning City...
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: Rourke, second: Jenness)
Request City Manager send letter of support to federal delegation with respect to City of Learning Designation for the City
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux to request City Manager send letter of support to federal delegation with respect to City of Learning Designation for the City. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux to request City Manager send letter of support to federal delegation with respect to City of Learning Designation for the City. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Descoteaux)
Motion Response
Accept and place on file: Motion Response
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
Communication - City Manager request approval of Out of State Travel (1) Wastewater
Adopt: Communication - City Manager request approval of Out of State Travel (1) Wastewater
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Jenness)
Bundle and waive second reading of Items #6.1 to #6.4, inclusive
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem to bundle and waive second reading of Items #6.1 to #6.4, inclusive. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem to bundle and waive second reading of Items #6.1 to #6.4, inclusive. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Vote - Accept/Expend $189,901.74 FY25 State Aid to Public Libraries Program Award
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $189,901.74 FY25 State Aid to Public Libraries Program Award
Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
Vote - Amend JAM Plan 230 Middlesex Street
Adopt: Vote - Amend JAM Plan 230 Middlesex Street
Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
Vote – Apply/Accept/Expend $978,120 MVP Action Grant
Adopt: Vote – Apply/Accept/Expend $978,120 MVP Action Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
Vote – Sell and Convey 777 Merrimack Street to David T. Daly
Adopt: Vote – Sell and Convey 777 Merrimack Street to David T. Daly
Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
Transportation SC December 10, 2024
Accept the report: Transportation SC December 10, 2024
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Yem)
Misc. - Drew Polatchek request permission to address Council regarding revising the camping ban ordinance
Accept and place on file: Misc. - Drew Polatchek request permission to address Council regarding revising the camping ban ordinance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. 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. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Executive Session - To Consider and Discuss Ongoing Negotiations Relative To Lupoli Companies, LLC, Public...
Go into executive session: Executive Session - To Consider and Discuss Ongoing Negotiations Relative To Lupoli Companies, LLC, Public Discussion...
In City Council, M. Rourke stated purpose of the session, Motion to enter executive session and adjourn from that session by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Belanger. (7:40 PM) Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted.
The roll call gives 10 yeas, 0 nays and names 9 councilors; this does not add up to the 10 councilors shown present. Showing the count only.
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. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Belanger. (7:40 PM) Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Belanger)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn from Executive Session by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn from Executive Session by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Scott)
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