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January 21, 2025
19 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, Rita Mercier, Vesna Nuon, Corey Robinson, Daniel P. Rourke, Kimberly Scott, Paul Ratha Yem, Corey Belanger
Absent: None
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. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Yem)
Motion: Communication Remote / Zoom Participation
C. Jenness then moved, seconded by C. Mercier “To refer this matter to the administration, to break it down and bring forward any recommendations back to council on things we should be doing ”. So voted.
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“C. Jenness then moved, seconded by C. Mercier “To refer this matter to the administration, to break it down and bring forward any recommendations back to council on things we should be doing ”. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier)
Minutes of Environmental and Flood Issues SC January 14th; City Council Regular Meeting January 14th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Environmental and Flood Issues SC January 14th; City Council Regular Meeting January 14th, for acceptance
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)
Ask the City Manager to have Transportation Engineer work with the State to restrict parking between Tyler Park and...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Transportation Engineer work with the State to restrict parking between Tyler Park and...
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: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have the appropriate department provide the City Council on Smith Baker’s containment...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to have the appropriate department provide the City Council on Smith Baker’s containment, remediation and demolition...
In City Council, C. Yem withdrew motion. So voted.
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“In City Council, C. Yem withdrew motion. So voted..”
Ask the City Manager to have the appropriate department provide the City Council with any plan to save historical...
Motion: Ask the City Manager to have the appropriate department provide the City Council with any plan to save historical artifacts or retaining...
In City Council, C. Yem withdrew motion. So voted.
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“In City Council, C. Yem withdrew motion. So voted..”
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Yem)
Motion: Motion Responses
C. Gitschier then moved, seconded by C. Robinson “To request the City Manager ask the state what their plan is for the Hunts Falls Rotary”, So voted.
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“C. Gitschier then moved, seconded by C. Robinson “To request the City Manager ask the state what their plan is for the Hunts Falls Rotary”, So voted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Communication - Appointment of Eric Nelson to Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
Approve: Communication - Appointment of Eric Nelson to Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Communication - Resignation of Kerry Jenness from Historic Board
Accept and place on file: Communication - Resignation of Kerry Jenness from Historic Board
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Vote - Accept/Expend $800k Bridge Investment Project Planning Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $800k Bridge Investment Project Planning Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Gitschier)
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. License Agreement with Lowell Festival Foundation
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. License Agreement with Lowell Festival Foundation
Motion to adopt by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Belanger. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Belanger. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Belanger)
Ordinance - Amend Chapter 104 – Rodenticide
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Chapter 104 – Rodenticide
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 4, 2025 @ 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 4, 2025 @ 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Environmental and Flood Issues SC January 14, 2025
Accept the report: Environmental and Flood Issues SC January 14, 2025
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Descoteaux)
Misc. - Norma Von Fricken request permission to address Council regarding waste disposal
Accept and place on file: Misc. - Norma Von Fricken request permission to address Council regarding waste disposal
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson. 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. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Misc. - Manuel Homem request installation of a handicap parking sign at 19 South Whipple Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Manuel Homem request installation of a handicap parking sign at 19 South Whipple Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Misc. - Liza Nieves request installation of handicap parking sign at 1105 Middlesex Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Liza Nieves request installation of handicap parking sign at 1105 Middlesex Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson. 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 refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Misc. - Liza Nieves request installation of "Autism Kids" sign in the area of 1105 Middlesex Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Liza Nieves request installation of "Autism Kids" sign in the area of 1105 Middlesex Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson. 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 refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Chau)
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