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Agenda for City Council on February 09, 2010, 06:30 PM

LOWELL CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2010
TIME 6:30 PM
Citation-To Firefighter Timothy Downes.
Awards-Winterfest Winners.
CITY CLERK
1. Minutes of February 2nd for acceptance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Scheduled for 7PM).
2. Vote-Accepting Section 18A of Chapter 32B Medicare Extension Plan.
3. Pole Loc.-1 pole Dutton St. & Conduit in Charles St.
CITY MANAGER
4. Communication-From Manager, responses to Council Motions/Requests.
5. Communication-From Manager, resignation of Sheila Hallissy as Library Trustee.
6. Ordinance-Create position (data management analyst) City Manager's Office.
REPORTS (Sub/Committee, if any)
PETITIONS
7. Claims-1 claim property damage
MOTIONS
8. C. Mercier-Req. Mgr. have MIS make more forms available for better access to depts..
9. C. Mercier-Req. Mgr. establish creative plan to get crosswalks painted.
10. C. Caulfield-Req. Mgr. have State address depression in VFW Hghy @ Beaver Brook.
11. C. Caulfield-Req. Mgr. have proper dept install Reduce Speed Signs on VFW Hghy heading toward University.
12. C. Murphy-Req. Mgr. adopt fuel-efficient city fleet purchasing policy in accordance w/Mass Green Communities Act.
13. C. Mendonca-Req. Mgr. prepare inventory of state owned property & amount of tax realized if held privately.
14. C. Mendonca-Req. Mgr. have proper dept. investigate/report on feasibility of licensing/permitting keeping of animals etc.

Agenda for City Council on February 02, 2010, 06:30 PM

LOWELL CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2010
TIME 6:30 PM
Presentation-Green Building Excellence Award.
CITY CLERK
1. Minutes of January 26th for acceptance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Scheduled for 7PM)
2. Order Taking & Acceptance-Bernier Street Extension
CITY MANAGER
3. Communication-From City Manager, responses to Council Motions/Requests.
4. Communication-From City Manager, request approval Out of State Travel.
5. Re-Appointments-Lowell Historical Board, Susan Zacharer, Rachel Edlund.
6. Loan Order-To borrow $400,000 to acquire street lights, poles & equipment.
7. Order-60 Day Trial, Traffic Regulations, various locations
8. Vote-Appropriation Transfer $6,000, Health Department.
REPORTS (Sub/Committee if any)
PETITIONS
9. Misc.-Acre Laundromat 63 Fletcher St. Req. 15 Min Parking
MOTIONS
10. C. Caulfield-Req. Mgr. secure funding in FY11 Budget for painting Xwalks etc.
11. C. Caulfield-Req. Mgr. have proper dept. install Speed Limit Signs on Swan St.
12. C. Mercier-Req. Mgr. have proper dept. structure parking plan for Early Garage in anticipation of RMV.
13. C. Mercier-Req. 60 Day Trial HP Sign 4 Davis Terr.
14. C. Elliott-Req. Mgr. have proper dept. re-stripe lines on Univ. Ave @ VFW Highway.
15. C. Elliott-Req. Mgr have proper dept. relocate signs on Glenellyn Rd to opposite side.
16. C. Murphy-Req. Mgr./DPD develop maintenance plans for new/renewed public works projects etc.
17. C. Broderick-Req. Mgr. update Council on Tanner St. Redevelopment Plan.

Agenda for City Council on January 26, 2010, 06:30 PM

LOWELL CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY JANUARY 26, 2010
TIME 6:30 PM
CITY CLERK
1.Minutes of January 19th for acceptance.
PUBLIC HEARING
2.Vote-Accepting provisions Sec 18A of Chapter 32B re:Medicare Extension Plan.
CITY MANAGER
3.Communication-From Manager, responses to Council Motions/Requests.
4.Vote-Auth. Mgr. accept gift $100 from Chamber of Commerce for Holiday Reception.
REPORTS (Sub/Committee if any)
PETITIONS
MOTIONS
5.C. Caulfield-Req. Mgr have proper dept replace Stop Signs Columbia, Cornell, Baldwin, Hadley Sts. & Pratt Ave.
6.C. Descoteaux-Req. Mgr. have proper dept. replace missing signs immediately & review traffic mitigation measures which could be implemented in Middlesex/Wood St area etc.
7.C. Descoteaux-Req. Mgr./DPD put together Task Force including Lowell Highlands Group to create master plan as Walgreens Planning Process continues.
8.C. Murphy-Req. Mgr. report on plans to increase savings in waste management & support recycling programs in Condos/Multi Family Bldgs.
9.C. Elliott-Req. Mgr. post all job vacancies on City Website etc.
10.C. Elliott-Req. Council discuss Local Aid figures for FY 2011 Budget.
11.M. Milinazzo-Req. Mgr. convene meeting re:Immigration Issues & re-instate commission.
12.M. Milinazzo-Req. Mgr. have Solicitor report of status of Responsible Employee Ordinance.

Agenda for City Council on January 19, 2010, 06:30 PM

LOWELL CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING'
TUESDAY JANUARY 19, 2010
TIME 6:30 PM
CITY CLERK
1. Minutes of January 12th for acceptance.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Order-Vacate, discontinue and abandon portion Edwards St. (from last week)
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Scheduled for 7PM)
3. Ordinance-Chapter 266, Vehicles & Traffic, Quarterly Ordinance.
4. Ordinance-Creating 4 positions in Police Dept.
CITY MANAGER.
5. Communication-From City Manager, responses to Council Motions/Requests.
6. Communication-From Manager, appointments to Green Building Commission.
7. Vote-Auth. Mgr. enter License Agreement w/Chapman Waterproofing (Arena).
8. Vote-Auth. Mgr. execute Easement to UML to encroach 168 MLK Way.
9. Order of Taking-And acceptance Bernier Street Extension.
10. Vote-Appropriation Transfer $45,000, Manager Dept.
PETITIONS
Claims-1 claim property damage
Pole loc.-National Grid 1 pole loc. Dutton St.
Conduit loc.-National Grid approx. 36 ft Charles St.
MOTIONS
C. Elliott-Req. Mgr. work w/UML to ensure Start Up Co's researching @ Univ. locate in Lowell.
C. Elliott-Req. Mgr. determine feasibility of installing lights @ City Dog Park.
C. Martin-Req. Mgr. seek add'l funding First Time Homebuyer/2 For Lowell & report to Council.
C. Descoteaux-Req. Mgr./DPD report on programs/funds available for struggling businesses & report on indicators from new marketing strategies etc.
C. Murphy-Req. Mgr. explore establishing Neighborhood Venture Fund & widen outreach efforts for existing loan programs etc.
M. Milinazzo-Req. Mgr. investigate install lights @ 3rd St. Parking Lot.

Agenda for City Council on January 12, 2010, 06:30 PM

LOWELL CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY JANUARY 12, 2009
TIME 6:30 PM
CITY CLERK
1. Minutes of January 5th for acceptance.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Order-Vacate, discontinue and abandon portion Lincoln Parkway (from last week)
3. Order-Vacate, discontinue and abandon portion Tilden St. (from last week).
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Scheduled for 7PM)
4. Order-To vacate, discontinue and abandon portion of Edwards Street (with report).
CITY MANAGER
5. Communication-From City Manager, responses to Council Motion/Requests.
6. Communication-From City Manager, resignation & appointment to Solid Waste Comm.
7. Vote-Appropriation Transfer $12,660 Cemetery Dept.
8. Vote-Auth. Mgr. accept gift $500 from Comcast (Holiday Reception).
9. Vote-Accept deed from Women in Transition Inc., Bernier St. Extension.
10. Vote-Approving the filing Legislation Banning Texting/while driving.
11. Vote-Authorizing to incur liability for snow and ice removal/treatment.
12. Vote-Auth Mgr. execute Intermunicipal Agreement w/Dracut, JRV Homes 200-220 Eighteenth St.
13. Order-Rename Street C, Street D & portion Revere St. to Canal St. (Hamilton Canal).
REPORTS (Sub/Committee if any)
PETITIONS
14. Misc.-Flood Law Office Representing petitioners, requesting to withdraw petition to rezone 45,66 & 80 Willard St.
15. Deolinda Bettencourt req. to move HP Sign from 507 Central St. to 4 Agawam St.
MOTIONS
16. C. Murphy-Req. Mgr. report on potential of implementing a variant of CitiStat model in Lowell.
17. C. Mendonca-Req. Mgr establish Neighborhood Improvement Advisory Comm. comprised of Neigh/Reps & other stakeholders etc.

UNANSWERED NON-RESPONSIVE MOTIONS
18. C. Mercier-Req. Mgr. have State reset traffic light @Highland St. near Superior Court. Etc.

Agenda for City Council on January 05, 2010, 06:30 PM

LOWELL CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY JANUARY 5, 2010
TIME 6:30 PM
CITY CLERK
1. Minutes of December 15th for acceptance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Scheduled for 7PM)
2. Order-Vacate, discontinue, abandon portion Lincoln Parkway.
3. Order-Vacate, discontinue, abandon portion Tilden St. (MKL Way).
CITY MANAGER
4. Communication-From City Manager, responses to Council Motions/Requests.
5. Communication-From Manager, requesting approval Out of State Travel.
6. Appointment-James F. O'Donnell Jr. to Lowell Memorial Auditorium Commission.
7. Vote-Apply/accept/expend grant $18,000 Merrimack Valley Nutrition
8. Vote-Rescind & declare surplus 100,152, 174 River Place etc.
9. Vote-Auth. Mgr. accept gift $5,000 from Target Corp.
10. Vote-Accepting provisions Sec. 18A of Ch 32B-Medicare Extension Plan.
11. Ordinance-Quarterly Traffic Ordinance.
12. Ordinance-Create 4 new positions in Police Dept.
REPORTS
13. Wire Insp.-Report of Morton St. to place 1 pole.
PETITIONS
14. Pole loc.-National Grid-To place 1 pole Lundberg St.
15. Claims-4 claims, 2 personal injury, 2 property damage.
MOTIONS
16. C. Martin-Req. Council join efforts of other Cities/Towns in banning text-messaging while driving.
17. C. Elliott-Req. Mgr/School Supt. provide report on increase in Unemployment Cost $750,000.
18. C. Elliott-Req. Auditor provide quarterly revenue/expenditure reports for FY 2010 Budget.
19. C. Broderick-Req. Council negotiate successor contract w/City Manager Lynch.
20. C. Mendonca-Req. Mgr. report on status of Insp. Services and any investigations/reorganizations thereof
21. C. Murphy-Req. Mgr. report on plans & progress toward city-wide Sustainability Plan.

Agenda for City Council on December 15, 2009, 06:30 PM

LOWELL CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY DECEMBER 15, 2009
TIME 6:30 PM
CITY CLERK
1. Minutes of December 8th for acceptance.
2. Communication-From City Clerk, Election Commission re: Election of next qualified candidate to fill Council vacancy.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (scheduled for 7PM)
3. Ordinance-Chapter 150, Fees, Plumbing & Gas Permits.
4. Ordinance-Chapter 227 Article II, Vacant & Foreclosing Property-Maintenance.
5. Pole Loc.-National Grid to place 1 pole Morton St.
CITY MANAGER
6. Communication-From City Manager, responses to Council Motions/Requests.
7. Vote-Auth. Mgr. to enter into license Agreement w/Radulski Law Office for overhanging sign.
REPORTS (Sub/Committee if any)
PETITIONS
8. Misc.-Flood Law Offices for Alternative House-Req. City accept Bernier St. Extension.
9. Flood Law Offices for Swan St. Development-Req. to extend TSF Zone 61 Bigelow &160.1 Swan St.
MOTIONS
10. C. R. Mercier-Req. 60 Day Trial HP sign 11 Abbott St.
11. C. Broderick-Req. Mgr. report on methodology used in 2010 property valuations & past methodologies.

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