IN CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY MARCH 25, 2008

TIME 6:36PM

Prior to the beginning of the meeting, a Moment of Silence in a darkened chamber, was observed for Leo Carbonneau and for Urinia Koukias, both of who passed away recently.

CITY CLERK

Minutes of March 18th for acceptance. In Council, Read, accepted and placed on file by motion of C. Broderick, seconded by C. Kazanjian. So voted.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Loan Order-to borrow $2.2 Million for the Design, Construction and renovation of the E911 Command Center. In Council, Given 2nd reading and hearing held. No Remonstrants. Hearing closed.

Adopted on roll call vote 9 yeas. So voted.

Ordinance-Creating (2) Two positions of Sergeant in the Lowell Police Department and establishing the salary therefore. In Council, Given 2nd reading and hearing held. No Remonstrants. Hearing closed. Adopted on roll call vote 9 yeas. So voted.

Conduit Loc.-National Grid to place approx 50 ft. conduit in Arcand Dr. In Council, Read and hearing held. Dave Aguiar spoke for the petitioner. No Remonstrants. Hearing closed.

Referred to the Superintendent of Streets and Inspector of Wires on motion of C. Broderick, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.

CITY MANAGER

Communication-From City Manager, responses to Council Motions/Requests. In Council, Accepted and placed on file. So voted.

$38,500 Parks, Misc. Supplies from Recreation, Salaries and Cemetery, Salaries. In Council, Read twice and adopted 9 yeas. So voted.

Ordinance-Chapter 13, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Quarterly Ordinance. In Council, Given 1st reading and hearing ordered for 7PM on April 8th. So voted.

Vote-Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Dissolution of Demolition Order for 32 Lawrence Street. In Council, Read twice and adopted 9 yeas. So voted.

Vote-Authorize the City Manager to enter into a License Agreement with Centro Restaurant 24 Market Street for sidewalk seating. In Council, Read twice and adopted 9 yeas. So voted.

Vote-Authorize the City Manager to enter into a License Agreement with Falcon's Insurance & Financial Services at 28 Cabot Street for overhanging sign. In Council, Read twice and adopted 9 yeas. So voted.

REPORTS

C. Elliott, Chairman of the Flood Sub/Committee said they had a lengthy and productive meeting on Monday evening. C. Elliott said Representatives from Boott Hydro were present as well as the City Administration and there were many questions and suggestions relative to the flow of the river and allowing water to pass over the dam in an effort to minimize the possibilities of floods. C. Elliott said the Committee agreed to request the City Manager to contact Congresswoman Tsongas and set a meeting with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the State Division of Fisheries and Wildlife and other agencies that may have authority as it relates to the control of the flow of the river. C. Elliott said the Committee also agreed to request the City Manager to provide the cost for the study by the Army Corps of Engineers for the Clay Pit Brook area. City Manager Lynch assured the Committee and the Council that they will continue to work along with Congresswoman Tsongas, Senator Kerry's Office and Representative Golden to bring the agencies to the table and work toward a solution that could minimize the possibilities of flood occurring along the Merrimack River.

Adopted as a report of progress on motion of C. Broderick, seconded by C. Kazanjian. So voted.

C. Kazanjian, Chairman of the School Building Sub/Committee said they met jointly this evening with the School Committee School Building Sub/Committee. C. Kazanjian said representatives of Watermark were present and they reviewed the status of construction of the new Morey School. C. Kazanjian said the project id approximately 3 months behind the original schedule due to the discovery of unsuitable soils found on the site. C. Kazanjian said the Committees were informed that the issue has been addressed and the construction has continued without any major setbacks. C. Kazanjian said the City has been informed by SBAB that the remaining portion of the funds allocated for the Tsapatsaris School in the amount of approximately $2.9 Million would be available for the Morey School Project. C. Kazanjian said the project appears to be on track and the Committees would continue meet and would keep the Council informed.

Adopted as a report of progress on motion of C. R. Mercier, seconded by C. Martin. So voted.

PETITIONS

Misc.-Ideltha Homen 22 North Street request Handicap Sign. In Council, Read and referred to the Traffic Engineer for a report and recommendation. So voted.

Empire Beauty Salon 231 Central Street requesting overhanging sign. In Council, Referred to the Law Department for the proper vote.

Claims-There was 2 claims for property damage, which were read and referred to the Law department. So voted.

MOTIONS

BY C. BRODERICK, seconded by C. Kazanjian

“Request the City Manager to report on the reimbursement of medical bills for disabled retirees”. In Council, Referred to the City Manager. So voted.

BY C. R. MERCIER, seconded by C. Milinazzo

“Request the City Manager to have the proper department repair the sink hole at the corner of Berwick Street and Rea Street”. In Council, Referred to the City Manager. So voted.

BY MAYOR CAULFIELD, seconded by C. R. Mercier

“Request the City Manager, when submitting the proposed Fiscal 2009 City Budget, list departments in alphabetical order”. In Council, Referred to the City Manager and to the Finance Sub/Committee. So voted.

BY MAYOR CAULFIELD, seconded by C. Kazanjian

“Request the City Manager to bring forward, an appropriation transfer to purchase a new speaker public address system for the city's dedications and presentations”. In Council, Referred to the City Manager. So voted.

BY MAYOR CAULFIELD, seconded by C. Martin

“Request the City Manager take the appropriate action to name the corner of Forest Street and Stevens Street for PFC John F. Landry Jr. and that if be referred to the Square Dedication Committee”. In Council, Referred to the City Manager. So voted.

At 8:30 PM, C. A Mercier moved, seconded by C. Broderick “To Adjourn”. So voted.

Adjourned

Richard C. Johnson

City Clerk