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March 25, 2025
29 recorded votes, 26 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, Erik R. Gitschier, Wayne Jenness, Rita Mercier, Vesna Nuon, Corey Robinson, Daniel P. Rourke, Kimberly Scott, Paul Ratha Yem, Corey Belanger
Absent: John Descoteaux
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. Gitschier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Gitschier)
Minutes of Municipal Facilities SC March 18th; City Council Regular Meeting March 18th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Municipal Facilities SC March 18th; City Council Regular Meeting March 18th, for acceptance
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)
Request: City Clerk release the minutes from Executive Session pertaining to HCID Parcels 2, 3, 4 and 5
Refer to City Clerk: Request: City Clerk release the minutes from Executive Session pertaining to HCID Parcels 2, 3, 4 and 5
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Clerk. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Clerk. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department remove the landscape rock placed in the island between the Reilly...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department remove the landscape rock placed in the island between the Reilly...
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: Gitschier, second: Belanger)
Ask the City Manager to have the Law Department provide a draft panhandling ordinance that preserves First Amendment...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the Law Department provide a draft panhandling ordinance that preserves First Amendment...
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 Corey Robinson and Erik R. Gitschier; Corey Robinson is shown as mover.
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“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department provide options to incorporate school/facility issues into our...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department provide options to incorporate school/facility issues into our...
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: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department provide an update on the Shattuck Street cobblestone replacement...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department provide an update on the Shattuck Street cobblestone replacement...
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: Robinson, second: Chau)
Ask the City Manager to have the law department amend 266-85, Reserved Dwelling Parking Space to eliminate section G
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the law department amend 266-85, Reserved Dwelling Parking Space to eliminate section G
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: Scott, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to work with proper department to select a location for a dog park in Belvidere
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with proper department to select a location for a dog park in Belvidere
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
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Yem)
Refer to the Law Department to prepare draft ordinance: Motion Responses
A) Motion Response - Kennels Ordinance – Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness to refer to Law Department to prepare draft ordinance. So voted.
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“A) Motion Response - Kennels Ordinance – Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness to refer to Law Department to prepare draft ordinance. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Jenness)
Informational Reports Informational Report - ARPA Public Art Projects Final
Take Item #10.1 out of order
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson to take Item #10.1 out of order and accept the minutes in the public session. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson to take Item #10.1 out of order and accept the minutes in the public session. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Vote - Accept/Expend $144,900 Mass Cultural Council FY25 Gaming Mitigation Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $144,900 Mass Cultural Council FY25 Gaming Mitigation Grant
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Descoteaux). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Descoteaux). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Yem)
Vote - Apply/Accept/Expend $979,120 MVP Action Grant
Adopt: Vote - Apply/Accept/Expend $979,120 MVP Action Grant
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Descoteaux). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Descoteaux). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Vote - Approve TIE Agreement - 291 Jackson Street, LLC
Adopt: Vote - Approve TIE Agreement - 291 Jackson Street, LLC
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Belanger. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem), 2 Nays (C. Gitschier, C. Robinson), 1 absent (C. Descoteaux). So voted.
Yes: Belanger, Chau, Jenness, Mercier, Nuon, Rourke, Scott, YemNo: Gitschier, Robinson
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Belanger. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem), 2 Nays (C. Gitschier, C. Robinson), 1 absent (C. Descoteaux). So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Belanger)
Vote - Approve TIE Agreement - 341 Jackson Street, LLC
Adopt: Vote - Approve TIE Agreement - 341 Jackson Street, LLC
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem), 2 Nays (C. Gitschier, C. Robinson), 1 absent (C. Descoteaux). So voted.
Yes: Belanger, Chau, Jenness, Mercier, Nuon, Rourke, Scott, YemNo: Gitschier, Robinson
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem), 2 Nays (C. Gitschier, C. Robinson), 1 absent (C. Descoteaux). So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
Vote - Approve TIF Agreement - 291 Jackson Street LLC
Adopt: Vote - Approve TIF Agreement - 291 Jackson Street LLC
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem), 2 Nays (C. Gitschier, C. Robinson), 1 absent (C. Descoteaux). So voted.
Yes: Belanger, Chau, Jenness, Mercier, Nuon, Rourke, Scott, YemNo: Gitschier, Robinson
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem), 2 Nays (C. Gitschier, C. Robinson), 1 absent (C. Descoteaux). So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
Vote - Approve TIF Agreement - 341 Jackson Street LLC
Adopt: Vote - Approve TIF Agreement - 341 Jackson Street LLC
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem), 2 Nays (C. Gitschier, C. Robinson), 1 absent (C. Descoteaux). So voted.
Yes: Belanger, Chau, Jenness, Mercier, Nuon, Rourke, Scott, YemNo: Gitschier, Robinson
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem), 2 Nays (C. Gitschier, C. Robinson), 1 absent (C. Descoteaux). So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. LDA with Lupoli Companies LLC
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. LDA with Lupoli Companies LLC
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem), 2 Nays (C. Gitschier, C. Robinson), 1 absent (C. Descoteaux). So voted.
Yes: Belanger, Chau, Jenness, Mercier, Nuon, Rourke, Scott, YemNo: Gitschier, Robinson
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem), 2 Nays (C. Gitschier, C. Robinson), 1 absent (C. Descoteaux). So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
Vote - Authorize CM to File Special Legislation
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM to File Special Legislation
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Descoteaux). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Descoteaux). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Jenness)
Order - Abandon Portion of Delaware Avenue
Send to a public hearing: Order - Abandon Portion of Delaware Avenue
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 8, 2025 @ 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 8, 2025 @ 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Chau)
Municipal Facilities SC March 18, 2025
Accept the report: Municipal Facilities SC March 18, 2025
Motion by C. Belanger, seconded by C. Chau to accept the report as a report of progress. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Belanger, seconded by C. Chau to accept the report as a report of progress. So voted..” (Motion: Belanger, second: Chau)
Claims - (3) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (3) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Nuon)
Misc. - Bryan Molinari request permission to address City Council regarding the hiring of an arborist
Refer to the City Manager: Misc. - Bryan Molinari request permission to address City Council regarding the hiring of an arborist
In City Council, Motion to refer to City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
Misc. - CarriageHouse Consulting, Inc. (Lowell Car Care Facility) request access right of way to property located at...
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - CarriageHouse Consulting, Inc. (Lowell Car Care Facility) request access right of way to property located at 219...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Yem, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Yem, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Jenness)
Misc. - Peter Mlaguzi request removal of handicap parking sign located at 12/14 Bellevue Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Peter Mlaguzi request removal of handicap parking sign located at 12/14 Bellevue Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Robinson)
Executive Session - Review/Accept/Release of City Council Executive Session Minutes: March 11, 2025; March 4, 2025...
Accept the minutes: Executive Session - Review/Accept/Release of City Council Executive Session Minutes: March 11, 2025; March 4, 2025; November
In City Council, Motion to adopt and release above set of Executive Minutes by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas (C. Chau, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem), 1 present (C. Belanger).
Yes: Chau, Gitschier, Jenness, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, Scott, YemAbstained: BelangerCorey Belanger abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt and release above set of Executive Minutes by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas (C. Chau, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem), 1 present (C. Belanger)..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Chau)
Motion: Executive Session - Review/Accept/Release of City Council Executive Session Minutes: March 11, 2025; March 4, 2025; November
1 absent (C. Descoteaux). So voted.
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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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