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Agenda for City Council on January 31, 2012, 06:30 PM

LOWELL CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY JANUARY 31, 2011
CITY HALL, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
TIME 6:30 PM
CITY CLERK
1. Minutes of January 24th for acceptance.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Petition from Atty. Douglas E. Hausler, Attorney for Dennis and George Scannell. RE: Construction of billboard along Lowell Connector in Tanner Street property.
GENERAL PUBLIC HEARINGS (Scheduled for 7PM)
3. Ordinance - Quarterly Traffic January 2012.
4. Ordinance - Amend Chapter 171 “Health and Sanitation” s. 171-13 “Refuse Dumpsters”.
5. Ordinance - Amend Ch. 150 Fees (Dumpster Fines).
CITY MANAGER
6. Communication-From City Manager Responses to City Council Motions and Requests.
7. Communication - From City Manager request approval Out of State Travel Police (1), Library (1).
8. Vote - Apply/Accept/Expend ($400,000.00) Brownfields Multi-Purpose Pilot Grant.
9. Order - Taking and Acceptance of Technology Drive.
10. Communication - From City Manager regarding Presentation of Goals/Objectives.
11. Communication - From City Manager regarding Zoning Amendment-Adult Establishments.
REPORTS (Sub/Committee, if any)
12. Rules Sub/Committee report from January 31st.
13. Wire Insp. - Report of National Grid for: 11-17 Mort Avenue, extend Gas Main.
GENERAL PETITIONS
14. Claims (1) claim for Personal Injury
MOTIONS
15. C. Lorrey - Req. City Council refer to Education Partnerships Sub/Committee RE: UML projects.
16. C. Elliott - Req. City Mgr. have Department of Environmental Protection report on handling of asbestos during LHA renovations.
17. C. Elliott - Req. City Mgr. have the proper state or federal agency report on handing of lead paint during LHA renovations.
18. C. Nuon - Req. City Mgr. report on cash receipt policy.
19. M. Murphy/C. Mendonca - Req. City Mgr. report on potential for consolidation into single work order system for school and municipal facilities.
20. C. Mercier - Req. City Mgr. have New City Treasurer come before and meet with Council and public and have future dept. head hires do as well.

Agenda for City Council on January 24, 2012, 06:30 PM

LOWELL CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY JANUARY 24, 2012
CITY HALL, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
TIME 6:30 PM
CITY CLERK
1. Minutes of January 17th for acceptance.
2. Vote - Auth. Mayor execute a retirement board application.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3. Communication - Appointment Walter (Tim) Green to Lowell Housing Authority.
4. Petition from Atty. Douglas E. Hausler, Attorney for Dennis and George Scannell. RE: Construction of billboard along Lowell Connector in Tanner Street property.
CITY MANAGER
5. Communication-From City Manager Responses to City Council Motions and Requests.
6. Communication - From City Manager request approval Out of State Travel (1) DPD.
7. Vote - Transfer $28,002 to purchase Animal Control Van.
8. Vote - Ratify Local 853 memorandum of Understanding.
9. Vote - Authorizing the City of Lowell to Petition the Legislature regarding Marriage Fee's in City Clerks Office.
10. Ordinance - Amend Article V s9-15 Planning Board Membership.
11. Ordinance - Amend Ch 87 - Adult Establishments.
REPORTS (Sub/Committee, if any)
MOTIONS
12. C. Mercier - City Council set policy as standard procedure to automatically lower the flag on city property to half staff when elected officials die.
13. C. Martin - Req. City Mgr. have proper department report on steps needed to implement Smart Policing procedures in the city.
14. C. Lorrey - Req. City Mgr. contact proper department about parking restrictions in and around 600 Central St. & 26 Lawrence St.
15. C. Kennedy - Req. City Mgr. have the Law Dept. prepare a Home Rule Petition allowing the City of Lowell to collect limited real estate taxes from real estate property that is currently tax exempt under the following provisions.
16. C. Elliott - Req. the Flood Sub/Committee meet to get an update on the status of the proposed crest gate dam.
17. C. Elliott - Req. City Mgr. provide an update on the status of the street light program.
18. C. Elliott - Req. City Council adopt a policy to require the City Manager to submit resumes of applicants for all Boards and Commissions that require City Council confirmation.

Agenda for City Council on January 17, 2012, 06:30 PM

LOWELL CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY JANUARY 17, 2012
CITY HALL, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
TIME 6:30 PM
CITY CLERK
Minutes of January 10th, for acceptance.
Vote - Auth. Mayor execute a retirement board application.
UTILITY PUBLIC HEARINGS (Scheduled for 7PM)
3. National Grid - Gas Main Extension on Mort Avenue.
CITY MANAGER
4. Communication-From City Manager Responses to City Council Motions and Requests.
5. Communication - From City Manager request approval Out of State Travel (1) Police
6. Communication - From Planning Board Report and Recommendation on Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment extending the “Downtown Lowell Smart Growth Zoning Overlay District” and replacing section 9.6.7(5) “Maximum Non-Residential Use” w/Ordinance.
7. Vote - Accept proposal of Community Teamwork, Inc. ($178,001.00) and convey 391 Pawtucket Street, Lot A.
8. Vote - Auth. Mgr. execute license agreement to Parth Reality, LLC.
9. Vote - Apply/Accept/Expend Grant ($60,000.00) FY 2012, 2013 - Mass In Motion Community Transformation.
10. Communication - Appointment Walter (Tim) Green to Lowell Housing Authority.
REPORTS (Sub/Committee, if any)
GENERAL PETITIONS
11. Misc. - Douglas E. Hausler, Attorney for Dennis and George Scannell. RE: Construction of billboard along Lowell Connector in Tanner Street property.
MOTIONS
12. C. Kennedy - Req. City Mgr. have proper dept. replace dead end sign at end of Cheryl Lee Lane.
13. C. Lorrey - Req. City Mgr. have proper dept. give an update report as to the synchronization of traffic lights in the City.
14. C. Nuon - Req. City Mgr. provide information about after school programs available in the City.

Agenda for City Council on January 10, 2012, 06:30 PM

LOWELL CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY JANUARY 10, 2012
CITY HALL, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
TIME 6:30 PM
CITY CLERK
1. Minutes of January 3rd, Inaugural minutes January 3rd for acceptance.
GENERAL PUBLIC HEARINGS (Scheduled for 7PM)
2. Ordinance - Amend Ch. 150 Fees (snow removal tow during or as a result of snow emergency)
3. Ordinance - Amend s. 266-85. Reserved dwelling parking space.
4. Ordinance - Amend Ch. 150 Fees (Reserved Dwelling Parking Spaces)
5. Ordinance -Create one Outreach Coordinator (grant funded) and establishing the salary therefore in the Police Department.
CITY MANAGER
6. Communication-From City Manager Responses to City Council Motions and Requests.
7. Communication - From City Manager presentation on municipal aggregation.
8. Ordinance - Quarterly Traffic January 2012.
9. Ordinance - Amend Chapter 171 “Health and Sanitation” s. 171-13 “Refuse Dumpsters”.
10. Ordinance - Amend Ch. 150 Fees (Dumpster Fines).
11. Vote - Accept gift ($500.00 Mayor's Holiday Reception) from Comcast.
12. Communication - Accept Resignation of Stephen Laput (Library Board of Trustees).
13. Communication - Appoint Jennifer Barrelle (Library Board of Trustees).
14. Communication - From City Manager request approval out of state travel (2) police.
REPORTS (Sub/Committee, if any)
15. Acceptance of the City Council subcommittees for the 2012-2013 term.
GENERAL PETITIONS
16. Claims (1) claim for property damage
MOTIONS
17. C. Lorrey - Req. Mgr. contact proper dept. to develop program to flood city parks and/or property to enable ice skating.
18. C. Lorrey - Req. Mgr. contact proper dept. about replacing monument at Victory Park at the corner of England and Woburn St.
19. C. Mercier - Req. Mgr. have law dept. draw proper ord. to amend MGL ch. 46, s. 26 to prevent practice which allows clerks and asst. clerks to collect wedding fees.
20. C. Mercier - Req. Mgr. have law dept. revisit the Textile Memorial Bridge and allow bridge to stand.
21. C. Elliott - Req. Mgr. explain why he did not inform the Council of permitting problems at LHA.
22. C. Elliott - Req. Mgr. explain decision to instruct former Building Commissioner to issue plumbing/gas fitting permits to LHA.
23. C. Mendonca - Req. Mgr. report on status of the repairs to City Hall clock.
24. C. Mendonca - Req. Mgr. have law dept. prepare proper vote to add alternate/associate members to Planning Board.
25. M. Murphy/C. Mendonca - Req. Council amend meetings schedule to provide quarterly special meetings for Auditor, Clerk, and Manager.

Agenda for City Council on January 03, 2012, 06:30 PM

LOWELL CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY JANUARY 3, 2012
CITY HALL, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
TIME 6:30 PM
CITY CLERK
1. Minutes of December 20th, Ad/Hoc Clerk Oversight S/C December 15th for acceptance.
CITY MANAGER
2. Communication-From City Manager Responses to City Council Motions and Requests.
3. Vote - Accept gift ($200.00 Mayor's Holiday Reception) from Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
4. Order - 60 Day Trial (Barbara Street).
5. Vote - Transfer $40K to Treasurers Office.
REPORTS (Sub/Committee, if any)
6. Wire Inspector - Report of National Grid and Verizon of New England for (1) Pole Location Middlesex St.
GENERAL PETITIONS
7. Misc. - Parth Realty, LLC, Request for a Grant of Access Easement (1088-1100 Gorham Street).
8. Claims (2) Claims for Property Damage, (1) Claim for Personal Injury.
UTILITY PETITIONS
9. Gas Main - National Grid to extend gas main 65' along Mort Ave.
MOTIONS
10. C. Mercier - Req Mgr have law department prepare a deed and vote to Council to accept, with provisions and restrictions, for the protection of Pow Wow Oak Tree.
11. C. Mercier - Req the Council vote permission for Pow Wow Oak Protectors to install a plaque at their own expense.

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