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February 11, 2025
21 recorded votes, 17 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. 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 Non-Profit Organization SC February 4th; City Council Regular Meeting February 4th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Non-Profit Organization SC February 4th; City Council Regular Meeting February 4th, 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)
New Cingular Wireless (d/b/a AT&T) request installation of 1 wireless small cell facility on existing pole near 11...
Refer to Wire Inspector: New Cingular Wireless (d/b/a AT&T) request installation of 1 wireless small cell facility on existing pole near 11...
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
Take Item #6.2 (Informational Report – 2024 Year in Review) out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem to take Item #6.2 (Informational Report – 2024 Year in Review) out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem to take Item #6.2 (Informational Report – 2024 Year in Review) out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department provide the City Council with a plan for traffic control and on...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department provide the City Council with a plan for traffic control and on...
In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to draft a letter asking the state delegation to support legislation, House Bill number HD1721...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to draft a letter asking the state delegation to support legislation, House Bill number HD1721 and...
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 Erik R. Gitschier and Kimberly Scott; Erik R. Gitschier is shown as mover.
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“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to explore and report on funding opportunities for gazebo repairs across the City
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to explore and report on funding opportunities for gazebo repairs across the City
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: Scott, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to explore and report on funding opportunities for upgrades to the McInerney and the Oliveira...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to explore and report on funding opportunities for upgrades to the McInerney and the Oliveira...
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: Scott, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to engage UMass Lowell and National Grid in a discussion around the recently canceled National...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to engage UMass Lowell and National Grid in a discussion around the recently canceled National...
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: Jenness, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to re-consider the winter maintenance policy for the riverwalk to include snow and ice removal...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to re-consider the winter maintenance policy for the riverwalk to include snow and ice removal to...
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: Jenness, second: Nuon)
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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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Yem)
Informational Reports. Informational Report - 2024 Year in Review
Take Item #7.3 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #7.3 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #7.3 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Refer to Finance SC: Informational Reports. Informational Report - 2024 Year in Review
Informational Report - FY2024 Fiscal Year Review With Attachments – Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Descoteaux to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted.
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“Informational Report - FY2024 Fiscal Year Review With Attachments – Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Descoteaux to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Descoteaux)
Communication - Resignation of Katy Aronoff from Library Board of Trustees
Accept and place on file: Communication - Resignation of Katy Aronoff from Library Board of Trustees
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Vote - Accept/Expend $109,314.02 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program Award
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $109,314.02 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program Award
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Nuon, 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. Nuon, 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: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Vote - Accept/Expend $84,500 Mass DEP SMRP Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $84,500 Mass DEP SMRP Grant
In City Council, 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
“In City Council, 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)
Vote - FY25 Free Cash Certification and Recommendation
Adopt: Vote - FY25 Free Cash Certification and Recommendation
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. 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. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. 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: Mercier)
Order - 60 Day Trial
Adopt: Order - 60 Day Trial
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)
Non-Profit Organization SC February 4, 2025
Accept the report: Non-Profit Organization SC February 4, 2025
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Gitschier)
Claims - (5) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (5) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Jenness, 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. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Mercier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Jenness)
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