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July 8, 2025
37 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. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Mercier)
Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting June 24th; City Council Special Meeting June 30th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting June 24th; City Council Special Meeting June 30th, for acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department install American flags along the new Thorndike Street corridor to...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department install American flags along the new Thorndike Street corridor to...
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: Yem, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to have the appropriate department review and address traffic calming measures on Fletcher...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the appropriate department review and address traffic calming measures on Fletcher 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 Wastewater Department inspect the drain system on Bourne Street and report back to...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the Wastewater Department inspect the drain system on Bourne Street and report back to the...
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)
Request: the City Manager have the proper department outline why all the trees on Barasford Avenue were taken down...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager have the proper department outline why all the trees on Barasford Avenue were taken down...
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: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
Allow David Price to address the Council
Motion to allow David Price to address the Council by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Belanger. So voted.
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“Motion to allow David Price to address the Council by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Belanger. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Belanger)
Ask the City Manager to find ways and means to put in cement sidewalks on Barasford Avenue as opposed to hot top
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to find ways and means to put in cement sidewalks on Barasford Avenue as opposed to hot top
In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager on roll call vote 10 yeas, (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 nay (M. Rourke). So voted.
Yes: Belanger, Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Jenness, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Scott, YemNo: RourkeFiled by Rita Mercier and Corey Belanger; Rita Mercier is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager on roll call vote 10 yeas, (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 nay (M. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have proper dept clean all gateways into the city in preparation for the Lowell Folk Festival
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper dept clean all gateways into the city in preparation for the Lowell Folk Festival
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: Belanger, second: Jenness)
Request: the City Manager have appropriate department evaluate adding Bigelow St and Lowell St to the crack sealing list
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager have appropriate department evaluate adding Bigelow St and Lowell St to the crack sealing 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: Scott, second: Yem)
Request: the City Manager have appropriate department evaluate adding sections of Devine, Armand, Bernier, Delmont...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager have appropriate department evaluate adding sections of Devine, Armand, Bernier, Delmont...
In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Yem)
Request: the City Manager have appropriate department evaluate adding two sections of Lawrence St between the fire...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager have appropriate department evaluate adding two sections of Lawrence St between the fire...
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)
Request: the City Manager provide an update on the status of trunk and stump removal of trees in the right of way
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager provide an update on the status of trunk and stump removal of trees in the right of way
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)
Request: the City Manager have the proper department address the ongoing speeding issues on 18th Street
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager have the proper department address the ongoing speeding issues on 18th Street
In City Council, seconded by C. Descoteaux, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Descoteaux, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Descoteaux)
Request: the City Manager have the proper department inspect all trees in Richardson and in McPherson Park for any...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager have the proper department inspect all trees in Richardson and in McPherson Park for any...
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)
Request: the City Manager have the proper department look at installation of additional streetlight in area of 124...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager have the proper department look at installation of additional streetlight in area of 124 Ludlum
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)
Request: the City Manager have the proper department provide a detailed report on the city’s rating responsibility...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the City Manager have the proper department provide a detailed report on the city’s rating responsibility 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 Corey Robinson and Erik R. Gitschier; Corey Robinson is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Motion Responses
Refer to Public Safety SC: Motion Responses
A) Motion Response - Assessment Center Preparation Course – Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness to refer to Public Safety SC. So voted.
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“A) Motion Response - Assessment Center Preparation Course – Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness to refer to Public Safety SC. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Jenness)
Communication - City Manager Request approval of Out of State Travel (1) LPD
Adopt: Communication - City Manager Request approval of Out of State Travel (1) LPD
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. 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. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. 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: Gitschier, second: Descoteaux)
Vote - Accept/Expend $135,472.79 OLRH Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $135,472.79 OLRH Grant
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. 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. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. 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: Robinson, second: Yem)
Vote - Accept/Expend $149,417 BHOAP Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $149,417 BHOAP Grant
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. 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. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. 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: Robinson, second: Yem)
Vote - Accept/Expend $1m Community Project Funding Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $1m Community Project Funding Grant
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. 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. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. 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: Robinson, second: Yem)
Vote - Accept/Expend $20k Jail/Arrest Diversion Program Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $20k Jail/Arrest Diversion Program Grant
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. 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. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. 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: Robinson, second: Yem)
Vote - Accept/Expend $250,000 MassCall3 Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $250,000 MassCall3 Grant
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. 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. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. 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: Robinson, second: Yem)
Vote - Accept/Expend $773,400 SSYI Grant – LPD
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $773,400 SSYI Grant – LPD
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. 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. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. 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: Robinson, second: Yem)
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. License Agr with Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust, Inc
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. License Agr with Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust, Inc
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. 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. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. 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: Robinson, second: Yem)
Vote - Transfer $1,225,900 - General Fund Energy
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $1,225,900 - General Fund Energy
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt as amended” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted as amended 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 as amended” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted as amended 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: Jenness)
Amend by replacing Attachment A on the vote
Motion to amend by replacing Attachment A on the vote by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“Motion to amend by replacing Attachment A on the vote by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Jenness)
Vote - Transfer $113k - LTC/Medicare
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $113k - LTC/Medicare
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. 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. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. 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: Robinson, second: Yem)
Vote - Transfer $191k - Wastewater Energy
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $191k - Wastewater Energy
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. 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. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. 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: Robinson, second: Yem)
Vote - Transfer $250k - Water Energy
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $250k - Water Energy
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. 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. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. 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: Robinson, second: Yem)
Vote - Transfer $41k - Parking Energy
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $41k - Parking Energy
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. 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. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. 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: Robinson, second: Yem)
Claims - (4) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (4) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Descoteaux)
Misc. - Jenny Barbato request permission to address the Council regarding installation of traffic measures at High...
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Jenny Barbato request permission to address the Council regarding installation of traffic measures at...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Misc. - Jenni Kim request permission to address Council regarding process to open closed gate for access to Pineview...
Refer to the City Manager: Misc. - Jenni Kim request permission to address Council regarding process to open closed gate for access to Pineview Avenue
In City Council, Motion to refer to City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
Misc. - Diane Dufresne Request installation of a Handicap Parking Sign at 17 Hutchinson St
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Diane Dufresne Request installation of a Handicap Parking Sign at 17 Hutchinson St
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
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