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June 2, 2026
44 recorded votes, 25 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Continuation of the May 26, 2026 budget meeting; its minutes are the second part of the May 26 minutes file. Mayor Erik R. Gitschier presiding.
Present: Sokhary Chau, John Descoteaux, Erik R. Gitschier, Belinda M. Juran, Sidney L. Liang, Sean McDonough, Rita Mercier, Vesna Nuon, Corey Robinson, Daniel P. Rourke, Kimberly Scott
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Rita Mercier recused from the vote on: Adopt personal services, ordinary expenses and debt service of Solid Waste & Recycling Enterprise Fund.
Every vote, in order
Accept and place on file
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Juran. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Juran. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Juran)
Adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Law
Meeting continued: In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Law by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“Meeting continued: In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Law by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Elections
In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Elections by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scptt. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 present (C. McDonough), 1 nay (M. Gitschier). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Juran, Liang, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, ScottNo: GitschierAbstained: McDonoughSean McDonough abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Elections by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scptt. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 present (C. McDonough), 1 nay (M. Gitschier). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Scott)
Adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Planning & Development
In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Planning & Development by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Juran. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Juran, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 3 nays (M. Gitschier, C. Liang, C. McDonough). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Juran, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, ScottNo: Gitschier, Liang, McDonough
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Planning & Development by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Juran. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Juran, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 3 nays (M. Gitschier, C. Liang, C. McDonough). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Juran)
Adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Police
In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Police by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 nay (C. McDonough). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Juran, Liang, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, ScottNo: McDonough
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Police by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 nay (C. McDonough). So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Chau)
Accept bottom line of FY27 Budget reduced by $287,728.00 (DPW-personal expenses) and $500,000.00 (DPW-ordinary expenses)
Motion with friendly amendment as follows: Motion to accept bottom line of FY27 Budget reduced by $287,728.00 (DPW-personal expenses) and $500,000.00 (DPW-ordinary expenses) by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. Defeated per Roll Call vote 3 yeas (C. Liang, C. Nuon, C. Scott), 8 nays (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Robinson, C. Rourke). So voted.
Yes: Liang, Nuon, ScottNo: Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Juran, McDonough, Mercier, Robinson, Rourke
From the minutes
“Motion with friendly amendment as follows: Motion to accept bottom line of FY27 Budget reduced by $287,728.00 (DPW-personal expenses) and $500,000.00 (DPW-ordinary expenses) by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. Defeated per Roll Call vote 3 yeas (C. Liang, C. Nuon, C. Scott), 8 nays (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Robinson, C. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Chau)
Adopt single line appropriation of Lowell Public Schools
In City Council, Motion to adopt single line appropriation of Lowell Public Schools by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Liang. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt single line appropriation of Lowell Public Schools by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Liang. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Liang)
Adopt single line appropriation of Greater Lowell Technical School
In City Council, Motion to adopt single line appropriation of Greater Lowell Technical School by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott) 1 abstain (M. Gitschier). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Juran, Liang, McDonough, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, ScottAbstained: GitschierErik R. Gitschier abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt single line appropriation of Greater Lowell Technical School by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott) 1 abstain (M. Gitschier). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)
Adopt single line appropriation of Essex Agricultural High School
In City Council, Motion to adopt single line appropriation of Essex Agricultural High School by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt single line appropriation of Essex Agricultural High School by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Adopt personal services and ordinary expenses (reduced by $208,728.00 - personal services) of Public Works-General
In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services and ordinary expenses (reduced by $208,728.00 - personal services) of Public Works-General by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 abstain (C. Mercier). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Juran, Liang, McDonough, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, ScottAbstained: MercierRita Mercier abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services and ordinary expenses (reduced by $208,728.00 - personal services) of Public Works-General by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 abstain (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)
Reduce $208,728.00 from personal expenses
Motion to reduce $208,728.00 from personal expenses by C. Scott, seconded by C. McDonough. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas (M. Gitschier, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 3 nays (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Juran), 1 abstain (C. Mercier). So voted.
Yes: Gitschier, Liang, McDonough, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, ScottNo: Chau, Descoteaux, JuranAbstained: MercierRita Mercier abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“Motion to reduce $208,728.00 from personal expenses by C. Scott, seconded by C. McDonough. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas (M. Gitschier, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 3 nays (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Juran), 1 abstain (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: McDonough)
Adopt ordinary expenses of Public Works-City Building Utility
In City Council, Motion to adopt ordinary expenses of Public Works-City Building Utility by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Juran. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 abstain (C. Mercier). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Juran, Liang, McDonough, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, ScottAbstained: MercierRita Mercier abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt ordinary expenses of Public Works-City Building Utility by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Juran. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 abstain (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Juran)
Adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Parks and Cemetery
In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Parks and Cemetery by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Juran. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Scott) 1 absent (C. Robinson). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Juran, Liang, McDonough, Mercier, Nuon, Rourke, ScottThe roll call lists Corey Robinson as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Parks and Cemetery by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Juran. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Scott) 1 absent (C. Robinson). So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Juran)
Adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Health
In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Health by C. Scott, seconded by C. Juran. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott) 1 nay (C. McDonough). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Juran, Liang, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, ScottNo: McDonough
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Health by C. Scott, seconded by C. Juran. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott) 1 nay (C. McDonough). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Juran)
Adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Council on Aging
In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Council on Aging by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Council on Aging by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Chau)
Adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Veterans
In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Veterans by C. Liang, seconded by C. Juran. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Veterans by C. Liang, seconded by C. Juran. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Liang, second: Juran)
Adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Recreation
In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Recreation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Recreation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Library
In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Library by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services and ordinary expenses of Library by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)
Adopt Unclassified – Debt Service
In City Council, Motion to adopt Unclassified – Debt Service by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt Unclassified – Debt Service by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Adopt Unclassified - Unemployment
In City Council, Motion to adopt Unclassified - Unemployment by C. Liang, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt Unclassified - Unemployment by C. Liang, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Liang, second: Chau)
Adopt Unclassified – Health Insurance
In City Council, Motion to adopt Unclassified – Health Insurance by C. Scott, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt Unclassified – Health Insurance by C. Scott, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Descoteaux)
Adopt Unclassified - Retirement
In City Council, Motion to adopt Unclassified - Retirement by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt Unclassified - Retirement by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Adopt Unclassified – Medicare Tax
In City Council, Motion to adopt Unclassified – Medicare Tax by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt Unclassified – Medicare Tax by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Adopt Unclassified – Worker's Comp
In City Council, Motion to adopt Unclassified – Worker's Comp by C. Juran, seconded by C. Liang. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt Unclassified – Worker's Comp by C. Juran, seconded by C. Liang. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Juran, second: Liang)
Adopt Unclassified – No. Middlesex
In City Council, Motion to adopt Unclassified – No. Middlesex by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. McDonough. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 abstain (C. Juran). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Liang, McDonough, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, ScottAbstained: JuranBelinda M. Juran abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt Unclassified – No. Middlesex by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. McDonough. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 abstain (C. Juran). So voted..” (second: McDonough)
Adopt personal services, ordinary expenses and debt service of Wastewater Enterprise Fund
In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services, ordinary expenses and debt service of Wastewater Enterprise Fund by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services, ordinary expenses and debt service of Wastewater Enterprise Fund by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Adopt personal services, ordinary expenses and debt service of Parking Enterprise Fund
In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services, ordinary expenses and debt service of Parking Enterprise Fund by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services, ordinary expenses and debt service of Parking Enterprise Fund by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Mercier)
Adopt personal services, ordinary expenses and debt service of Water Enterprise Fund
In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services, ordinary expenses and debt service of Water Enterprise Fund by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services, ordinary expenses and debt service of Water Enterprise Fund by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Rourke)
Adopt personal services, ordinary expenses and debt service of Solid Waste & Recycling Enterprise Fund
In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services, ordinary expenses and debt service of Solid Waste & Recycling Enterprise Fund by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Liang. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 recuse (C. Mercier). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Juran, Liang, McDonough, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, ScottRita Mercier recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt personal services, ordinary expenses and debt service of Solid Waste & Recycling Enterprise Fund by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Liang. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 recuse (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Liang)
Order - 2027 Capital Plan Loan Order
Refer to Clerk’s Office: Order - 2027 Capital Plan Loan Order
Motion to adopt and refer to Clerk’s Office for 20 days by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt and refer to Clerk’s Office for 20 days by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Scott)
Order - Parking Capital Improvements Loan Order
Refer to Clerk’s Office: Order - Parking Capital Improvements Loan Order
Motion to adopt and refer to Clerk’s Office for 20 days by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 absent (C. Liang). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Juran, McDonough, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, ScottThe roll call lists Sidney L. Liang as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt and refer to Clerk’s Office for 20 days by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 absent (C. Liang). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Ordinance - Amend Chapters 50 and 81 - Water and Sewer
Adopt: Ordinance - Amend Chapters 50 and 81 - Water and Sewer
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Juran, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke), 3 nays (M. Gitschier, C. Liang, C. Scott). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Juran, McDonough, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, RourkeNo: Gitschier, Liang, Scott
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Juran, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke), 3 nays (M. Gitschier, C. Liang, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ordinance - Amend Sewer Rate FY27
Adopt: Ordinance - Amend Sewer Rate FY27
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Juran, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke), 4 nays (M. Gitschier, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Scott). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Juran, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, RourkeNo: Gitschier, Liang, McDonough, Scott
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Juran, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke), 4 nays (M. Gitschier, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Descoteaux)
Ordinance - Amend Water Rate FY27
Adopt: Ordinance - Amend Water Rate FY27
Motion to adopt by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Juran, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke), 4 nays (M. Gitschier, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Scott). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Juran, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, RourkeNo: Gitschier, Liang, McDonough, Scott
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Juran, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke), 4 nays (M. Gitschier, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Chau)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Response - ARPA Jobs - Position Data
A) Motion Response - ARPA Jobs - Position Data - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“A) Motion Response - ARPA Jobs - Position Data - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Mercier)
Informational Report. Bicentennial Celebration Thank you
Accept and place on file: Informational Report. Bicentennial Celebration Thank you
Bicentennial Celebration Thank you - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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“Bicentennial Celebration Thank you - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)
Communication - Appointment of Camilo Espitia to Monument Committee
Accept and place on file: Communication - Appointment of Camilo Espitia to Monument Committee
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. 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. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Vote - Approve ORR Permit for Smokehouse Tavern
Suspend the rules to discuss transfer of funds in the Fire Department budget for overtime payments
Motion to suspend the rules to discuss transfer of funds in the Fire Department budget for overtime payments by C. Scott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend the rules to discuss transfer of funds in the Fire Department budget for overtime payments by C. Scott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Nuon)
Remove from Table Vote dated May 19, 2026 entitled “To transfer funds to balance various projected deficits in certain Lowell Fire Department S&W...
Motion to remove from Table Vote dated May 19, 2026 entitled “To transfer funds to balance various projected deficits in certain Lowell Fire Department S&W accounts” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to remove from Table Vote dated May 19, 2026 entitled “To transfer funds to balance various projected deficits in certain Lowell Fire Department S&W accounts” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Nuon)
Adopt above vote removed from table
Motion to adopt above vote removed from table by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 nay (C. Juran). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Liang, McDonough, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, ScottNo: Juran
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt above vote removed from table by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 nay (C. Juran). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Scott)
Rules & Election Law SC May 19, 2026
Accept the report: Rules & Election Law SC May 19, 2026
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Liang, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Liang, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Liang, second: Descoteaux)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Recess
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon to recess for five minutes before scheduled public hearings. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon to recess for five minutes before scheduled public hearings. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Robindon, seconded by C. Juran. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Robindon, seconded by C. Juran. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Juran)
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