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October 21, 2025
19 recorded votes, 16 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 City Council Regular Meeting October 14th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting October 14th, 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)
Ordinance - Amend Chapter 204 - Noise
Adopt: Ordinance - Amend Chapter 204 - Noise
Motion “To adopt” by C. Jenness, 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
“Motion “To adopt” by C. Jenness, 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: Jenness, second: Yem)
Ordinance - Amend Fee Schedule - Falsified Documents
Adopt: Ordinance - Amend Fee Schedule - Falsified Documents
Motion “To adopt” by C. Mercier, 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, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To adopt” by C. Mercier, 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, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have Transportation Engineer explore additional speed bumps on Douglas Road from guardrail...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Transportation Engineer explore additional speed bumps on Douglas Road from guardrail 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: Belanger, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to provide an update on the Bartlett School project, including upgrades on the Claire Street...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update on the Bartlett School project, including upgrades on the Claire Street...
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 work with proper department to include additional crosswalks in the 2026 Andover Street project
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with proper department to include additional crosswalks in the 2026 Andover Street project
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: Belanger, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to have the appropriate department implement traffic calming measures on Central, Stavely...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the appropriate department implement traffic calming measures on Central, Stavely, Armand...
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: Scott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to provide the Council with an update on the status of the culvert work on Billerica Street
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide the Council with an update on the status of the culvert work on Billerica Street
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)
Request: that the City Manager work with the appropriate city departments and stakeholders to develop and implement...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: that the City Manager work with the appropriate city departments and stakeholders to develop and implement a...
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 John Descoteaux; Kimberly Scott is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott)
Take Item #7.1 out of order
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness to take Item #7.1 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness to take Item #7.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Jenness)
Motion Responses / Informational Report
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses / Informational Report
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Motion: Motion Responses / Informational Report
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson request City Solicitor draft a resolution demanding the Massachusetts Legislature amend M.G.L. Chapter 94C Section 32J to restore controlled substance proximity protections for schools, parks and playgrounds in Lowell. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson request City Solicitor draft a resolution demanding the Massachusetts Legislature amend M.G.L. Chapter 94C Section 32J to restore controlled substance proximity protections for schools, parks and playgrounds in Lowell. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Communication - Resignation of Girard P. Largay from Cemetery Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication - Resignation of Girard P. Largay from Cemetery Commission
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson. 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. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Robinson)
Vote – Accept Gift of $2,284.22 from Bowden/Shawcross Family
Adopt: Vote – Accept Gift of $2,284.22 from Bowden/Shawcross Family
In City Council, Given 2nd Reading, 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, Given 2nd Reading, 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)
Ordinance - Amend Chap 222.23 - Supervised Drug Consumption Sites
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Chap 222.23 - Supervised Drug Consumption Sites
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on November 18, 2025 @ 7 PM by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on November 18, 2025 @ 7 PM by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Yem)
Wire Insp. Reports
Adopt: Wire Insp. Reports
In City Council, Motion “To adopt and accept the accompanying orders” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To adopt and accept the accompanying orders” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Misc. - Sayed Pazhwak request removal of handicap parking sign at 113 Bellevue Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Sayed Pazhwak request removal of handicap parking sign at 113 Bellevue Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Belanger. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Belanger. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Belanger)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Mercier)
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