LOWELL CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

TUESDAY OCTOBER 28, 2008

TIME 6:30 PM

Presentation-Utec re: Question 1.

Presentation-Ray Adams, YMCA address City Council re: Assistance to Community.

CITY CLERK

(1)Minutes of October 14th for acceptance.

UNFIINISHED BUSINESS

(2)Orders of Taking/Acceptance-Oberlin Avenue, Carly Way, Bridget Lane, O'Heir Way. (From last meeting).

PUBLIC HEARINGS (scheduled for 7PM)

(3)Ordinance-Amending Chapter 11 entitled License and Permit Fees and Other Charges (trash).

CITY MANAGER

(4)Communication-From City Manager responses to Council Motions/Requests.

(5)Order-To re-name Composite Way as Lowe's Way.

(6)Resolution-Sister City Barclayville, Liberia.

(7)Vote-Lease 11 parking spaces (Roy Garage) to US Gov't. for Recruiting Office Middle St.

(8)Vote-Accept gift from Connector Park Holding LLC.

(9)Order of Taking-Roadway Improvements (Chelmsford St., Industrial Ave., Composite Way.

(10)Order-60 Day Trial, Traffic Regulations.

(11)Order of Taking and Acceptance-Factory and Manufacturer Sts.

(12)Vote-Declare surplus 520 Varnum Ave. Lot A u/MGLc30 & Lot B & Parcel C u/yard sales.

(13)Vote-Approving the Establishment of the Tremont Yards Economic Opportunity Area.

(14)Vote-Approve TIF Agreement for the Tremont Yards, LLC.

(15)Vote-Rescind Order of Taking as pertaining to MBTA.

(16)Vote-Auth. Mgr. acquire from MBTA interest in property.

(17)Communication-Resignation Tricia E. Camire Lowell Comm. on Disability.

(18)Vote-Apply/Accept/Expend Grant (DEP) $50,000.00 (2yrs).

(19) Vote-Rescind previous vote re: 100,152,174 River Place & declare surplus etc.

REPORTS (Sub/Committee if any)

(20)Wire Inspector-National Grid request (1) pole location Plain St.

PETITIONS

(21)Claims-(1) Personal Injury.

(22)Misc.-LaRouche Youth Movement re: Homeowners & Bank Protection Act of 2008.

(23)Conduit Loc.-Comcast request grant of location to install (1) 4” PVC Conduit from existing manhole at 58 Prescott Street.

(24)Pole Loc.-National Grid and Verizon request permission to locate poles, wires and fixtures Coburn St.

MOTIONS

(25)M. Caulfield-Appointment AD/HC Committee to monitor Wastewater Upgrades /Improvements etc.

(26)M. Caulfield-Req. 60 Day Trial Handicap Parking Sign 70 W 4th Street.

(27)C.R. Mercier-Req. City Council lobby our Statehouse Delegation to file legislation to increase the jaywalking fine from $1.00 to $50.00 to aid pedestrian safety.

(28)C. Kazanjian-Req. City Manager report on Gallagher Square.

(29)C. Broderick-Req. City Manager provide financial info associated w/all City Council Motions requiring expenditure of city funds.

(30)M. Caulfield-Req. the City Manager have the Law Dept. provide a status report on the Enel and Wang Agreement issue pertaining to the flash boards on the Merrimack River.

(31)C. Kazanjian-Req. the City Manager have the proper dept. look into possibility of a 4 Way Stop @ Dalton & Fisher Sts.

(32) C. Kazanjian - Req. Mgr. to look into the break ins and crime in the Highlands Area.