IN CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

CITY HALL, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

TUESDAY JANUARY 17, 2012

TIME 6:30PM

Roll call showed 9 present.

Mayor Murphy presiding

Prior to the beginning of the meeting, a Moment of Silence, in a darkened chamber, was observed for Armand P. Mercier, who passed away recently by C. Mercier. C. Mercier, C. Martin, C. Broderick, C. Elliott, and C. Kennedy paid tribute to the past accomplishment of Mr. Mercier.

CITY CLERK

Minutes of January 10th for acceptance. In Council, Read, accepted and placed on file by Motion of C. Elliott, seconded by C. Lorrey. So voted.

Vote - Auth. Mayor execute a retirement board application. In Council, Mayor Murphy withdrew the vote with no objections as the application was rescinded.

PUBLIC HEARING (Scheduled for 7PM)

National Grid - Gas Main Extension on Mort Avenue. In Council, read and hearing held. Spoke for Petitioner: Stephen Dombrowski, National Grid. No Remonstrants. Hearing closed. Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Lorrey “To approve and refer to Wire Inspector”, roll call vote 8 yeas 1 absent (C. Broderick). So voted.

CITY MANAGER

Communication-From City Manager, responses to Council motions/requests. In Council, accepted and placed on file Motion by C. Broderick, seconded by C. Lorrey. So voted. C. Mendonca spoke to City Clock issue and Walker Street stop sign. C. Mendonca ask for preparation of commercial tax rate analysis.

Communication - From City Manager request approval Out of State Travel (1) Police. In Council, read twice and approved on Motion by C. Broderick, seconded by C. Lorrey on roll call vote 9 yeas. So voted.

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. In Council, read and accepted report and recommendation and referred ordinance to Public Hearing at 7PM on February 7th on Motion by C. Broderick, seconded by C. Mendonca. DPD Director Adam Baacke spoke regarding the zoning district.

Vote - Accept proposal of Community Teamwork, Inc. ($178,001.00) and convey 391 Pawtucket Street, Lot A. In Council, City Manager Lynch asked this vote be delayed while they are working out final details. No objections.

Vote - Auth. Mgr. execute license agreement to Parth Reality, LLC. In Council, read twice and adopted on Motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Lorrey on roll call vote 9 yeas. So voted.

Vote - Apply/Accept/Expend Grant ($60,000.00) FY 2012, 2013 - Mass In Motion Community Transformation. In Council, read twice and adopted on Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Mendonca on roll call vote 9 yeas. So voted. C. Mercier questioned City Manager about use of grant money. Manager explained the procedure for use of the grant money.

Communication - Appointment Walter (Tim) Green to Lowell Housing Authority. In Council, read and accept by Motion of C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Lorrey. No roll call taken. Substitute Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier “To delay matter until resume is received”. So voted on roll call vote 5 yeas, 3 nays (C. Kennedy, C. Lorrey, C. Martin), 1 absent (C. Broderick). So voted. City Manager spoke to procedure of the appointment. C. Lorrey stated that every person appointed should be present in the Council Chamber at time of the appointment and that he would not cast favorable vote if the person put up for appointment was not present. C. Elliott and C. Kennedy stated that appointments should have resumes. C. Nuon stated that appointments should be present and have resumes. C. Martin stated this appointment differs from others as the Manager is limited by statute.

PETITIONS

Misc.- Douglas E. Hausler, Attorney for Dennis and George Scannell. RE: Construction of billboard along Lowell Connector in Tanner Street property. In Council, read and Dennis Scannell, 271 Sanders Ave. Lowell, MA spoke on the petition. Petition then referred to the Law Department and the Division of Planning and Development for reports and recommendations on Motion by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.

MOTIONS

BY C. KENNEDY, seconded by C. Elliott

“Request the City Manager have the proper department replace dead end sign at the end of Cheryl Lee Lane”. In Council, read and referred to the City Manager. So voted.

BY C. LORREY, seconded by C. Mendonca

“Request the City Manager have the proper department give an update report as to the synchronization of traffic lights in the City”. In Council, read and referred to the City Manager. So voted.

BY C. NUON, seconded by C. Mercier

“Request the City Manager provide information about after school programs available in the City”. In Council, read and referred to the City Manager. So voted.

At 7:31 PM, C. Kennedy moved, seconded by C. Broderick “To Adjourn”. So voted.

Adjourned

Michael Q. Geary

City Clerk