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February 4, 2025
28 recorded votes, 22 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. 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 City Council Regular Meeting January 28th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting January 28th, for acceptance
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)
Ordinance - Amend Chapter 104 - Rodenticide
Adopt: Ordinance - Amend Chapter 104 - Rodenticide
Motion “To adopt” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To adopt” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department explore the pros and cons of implementation of S.3005 “automated...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department explore the pros and cons of implementation of S.3005 “automated...
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: Robinson, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department explore a “local business announcement” section to our City...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department explore a “local business announcement” section to our City Council...
In City Council, seconded by C. Belanger, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Belanger, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Belanger)
Refer to the Rules SC by C: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department explore a “local business announcement” section to our City Council...
Motion to refer to Rules SC by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Rules SC by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department explore ways to improve lighting in area of West 6th and Jewett...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department explore ways to improve lighting in area of West 6th and Jewett Streets
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: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have the Lowell Police Department provide their official policy for interacting with...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the Lowell Police Department provide their official policy for interacting with Immigration
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 provide a report on the feasibility of increasing the current Community Preservation Act...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report on the feasibility of increasing the current Community Preservation Act...
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 have the Transportation Engineer address traffic calming measures on East Merrimack Street
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the Transportation Engineer address traffic calming measures on East Merrimack Street
In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Belanger, second: Chau)
Ask the City Manager to update Council on elevator installation and estimated rehab costs at the Jeanne D’Arc School
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to update Council on elevator installation and estimated rehab costs at the Jeanne D’Arc School
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: Belanger, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to assess the condition of the roof at Pawtucketville Memorial School and provide a report on...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to assess the condition of the roof at Pawtucketville Memorial School and provide a report on any...
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: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to report on who is responsible for assigning resident service requests, the expected timeframe...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to report on who is responsible for assigning resident service requests, the expected timeframe...
In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to provide a comparison of other MSBA projects of similar size to Lowell High School, including...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a comparison of other MSBA projects of similar size to Lowell High School, including...
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: Scott, second: Gitschier)
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)
Refer to the Economic/Downtown Development SC by C: Motion Responses
C) Motion Response - Downtown Lowell BID – Motion to refer to Economic/Downtown Development SC by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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“C) Motion Response - Downtown Lowell BID – Motion to refer to Economic/Downtown Development SC by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Informational Reports Informational Report - Budget Listening Session
Refer to the Joint Neighborhoods: Informational Reports Informational Report - Budget Listening Session
Informational Report – CPA – Motion to refer to Joint Neighborhoods and Finance SC by Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Informational Report – CPA – Motion to refer to Joint Neighborhoods and Finance SC by Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier)
Communication - Resignation of James Hall Jr. from Veterans Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication - Resignation of James Hall Jr. from Veterans Commission
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)
Bundle and waive second reading of Items #7.1 to #7.4, inclusive
Motion to bundle and waive second reading of Items #7.1 to #7.4, inclusive by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“Motion to bundle and waive second reading of Items #7.1 to #7.4, inclusive by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Vote - Accept Gift of $5,000 from Champion Drywall – LPD
Adopt: Vote - Accept Gift of $5,000 from Champion Drywall – LPD
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Robinson)
Vote - Accept/Expend $79,100 MLCGP Federal Grant – MIS
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $79,100 MLCGP Federal Grant – MIS
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Robinson)
Vote - Accept/Expend $8,788.89 MLCGP State Grant – MIS
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $8,788.89 MLCGP State Grant – MIS
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Robinson)
Vote - Convey Portion of 91 Pevey Street to Thompson Family Trust
Adopt: Vote - Convey Portion of 91 Pevey Street to Thompson Family Trust
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Robinson)
Ordinance - Amend Fee Schedule - Body Art License
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Fee Schedule - Body Art License
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 18, 2025 @ 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 18, 2025 @ 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Descoteaux)
Ordinance - Amend Zoning Ext TTF Zone - Rivers Edge Road
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Zoning Ext TTF Zone - Rivers Edge Road
Motion to refer Planning Board for report and recommendation (3/3/25) then to Public Hearing on March 11, 2025 @ 7 PM by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer Planning Board for report and recommendation (3/3/25) then to Public Hearing on March 11, 2025 @ 7 PM by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Yem)
Claims - (2) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (2) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation and draft ordinance by C. Chau, seconded by C. Belanger. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation and draft ordinance by C. Chau, seconded by C. Belanger. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Belanger)
Executive Session - To Consider And Discuss The Possible Acquisition Of Property At 40 Market Street, Public...
Go into executive session: Executive Session - To Consider And Discuss The Possible Acquisition Of Property At 40 Market Street, Public...
In City Council, M. Rourke stated purpose of the session, Motion to enter executive session and adjourn from that session by C. Scott, seconded by C. Descoteaux. (8:20 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). 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. Scott, seconded by C. Descoteaux. (8:20 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Descoteaux)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn from Executive Session by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Belanger. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn from Executive Session by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Belanger. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Belanger)
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