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April 29, 2025
26 recorded votes, 24 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. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Yem)
Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting April 22nd. for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting April 22nd. for acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jennes. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jennes. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Take Item #7.1(F) out of order
Motion to take Item #7.1(F) out of order by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“Motion to take Item #7.1(F) out of order by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Order - Abandon Portion of Delaware Avenue. (Hearing held 4/22/25)
Adopt: Order - Abandon Portion of Delaware Avenue. (Hearing held 4/22/25)
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Gitschier, 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, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Gitschier, 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, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
Loan Order - 40 Market Street
Continue matter until May 13, 2025: Loan Order - 40 Market Street
Motion to continue matter until May 13, 2025 by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“Motion to continue matter until May 13, 2025 by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Take Item #7.2 out of order
Motion to take Item #7.2 out of order by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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“Motion to take Item #7.2 out of order by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to work with state delegation to file petition with the General Court seeking the adoption of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with state delegation to file petition with the General Court seeking the adoption of...
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: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department explore potential options for the creation of a “Senior...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department explore potential options for the creation of a “Senior Playground”...
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)
Refer to the Senior Citizen SC on May 22: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department explore potential options for the creation of a...
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson to refer to Senior Citizen SC on May 22, 2025 at the Senior Center. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson to refer to Senior Citizen SC on May 22, 2025 at the Senior Center. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Robinson)
Request: City Council and administration consider sending a letter of support for H.R. 540, 9-1-1 Saves Act of 2025...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council and administration consider sending a letter of support for H.R. 540, 9-1-1 Saves Act of 2025, 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: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department provide an update on the Parks Department trash truck and include...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department provide an update on the Parks Department trash truck and include...
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 provide a detailed report on the process to obtain a Hawkers &...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department provide a detailed report on the process to obtain a Hawkers &...
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 Superintendent of Police reach out to vendors to host a promotional test prep...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the Superintendent of Police reach out to vendors to host a promotional test prep course...
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 have the Superintendent of Police update the Council on the hybrid model for the Lowell...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the Superintendent of Police update the Council on the hybrid model for the Lowell Police...
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: Nuon, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to have the appropriate department install a Welcome Sign at the beginning of the new Thorndike...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the appropriate department install a Welcome Sign at the beginning of the new Thorndike Street
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: Yem, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have the appropriate department update the City Council on the Bicentennial Celebration
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the appropriate department update the City Council on the Bicentennial Celebration
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: Yem, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to send a letter to the delegation and MassDOT to inquire about the process to install noise...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to send a letter to the delegation and MassDOT to inquire about the process to install noise...
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 the State to clean up the areas around River Meadow Brook and the Bruce Freeman Trail
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with the State to clean up the areas around River Meadow Brook and the Bruce Freeman Trail
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 Kimberly Scott and Daniel P. Rourke; Kimberly Scott is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to place Delaware Avenue on the paving list
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to place Delaware Avenue on the paving list
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: Rourke, second: Yem)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Belanger, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Belanger, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Belanger, second: Jenness)
Request review of by Attorney General of proposed residency ordinance language
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux to request review of by Attorney General of proposed residency ordinance language. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux to request review of by Attorney General of proposed residency ordinance language. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Descoteaux)
Draft a residency ordinance with assistance from Attorney General
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier to draft a residency ordinance with assistance from Attorney General. 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 by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier to draft a residency ordinance with assistance from Attorney General. 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: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Informational Report Informational Report - Department of Development Services
Take Item #6.3 out of order
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott to take Item #6.3 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott to take Item #6.3 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
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 by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Robinson)
Misc. - Dara Bun request installation of a handicap parking sign at 249 Princeton Boulevard
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Dara Bun request installation of a handicap parking sign at 249 Princeton Boulevard
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Chau)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
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