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January 16th, 2006 at 9:09 am
I ma glad Donoghue is putting forth these motions. Let’s us hope this does not get buried on the CM’s desk.
From what I understand, these board positions had previously been posted (in City Hall) and I did see an add in the Sun a couple
years ago. It was a Conservation Commission opening. I know, because I almost applied for it.
Instead, I chose to appeal their decision, thus landing me where I am now.
I am a bit surprised about Donoghue’s motion to explore term limits. She had publicly eluded at the UTL forum that term
limits were not a positive thing..
I do think a clear procedure needs to be developed.
BUT, and I mean BUT…Plan E government strictly prohibits City Council interference in city board matters.
The only say they have is for the confirmation or reappointment of an individual to a Board.
January 16th, 2006 at 5:09 pm
Agenda, for those who would like to follow it:
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
JANUARY 13, 2006 2:13 PM
LOWELL CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY JANUARY 17, 2006
TIME 6:30 PM
CITY CLERK
Minutes of January 10th for acceptance.
CITY MANAGER
Vote-Accept gift ($500.00) Holiday Party (Comcast).
Vote-Approve amended Julian Steele Development Plan and amended Land Disposition Agreement.
PETITIONS
Pole Loc.-Mass. Electric 1 pole on Middlesex St.
Claims-1 claim property damage.
MOTIONS
C. R. Mercier-Req. Mgr. report on # of False Alarms in 2005.
C. R. Mercier-Req. Public Safety S/C revisit Alarm Ordinance to include Fire Alarms.
C. R. Mercier-Req. Council revisit MGL Ch. 59, Sec. 59D re: Affidavit of Address.
C. R. Mercier-Req. Council adopt recommendation of DPD re: Business Parking in Gardner Ave. Lot.
C.R. Mercier-Req. Mgr. have proper dept. repair Flashing lights @ Black Bridge on Gorham Street.
M. Martin-Req. name corner of John Street and Paige Street in honor of Lew Family.
C. Donoghue-Req. Mgr report on hiring freeze and effect it has on current positions and departments.
C. Donoghue-Req. Mgr. report on all Board Positions that are in hold over status.
C. Donoghue-Req. City Council establish policy on posting of all Board Positions and explore possibility of term limits on Boards.
January 17th, 2006 at 7:27 pm
WOW, what a DUD of a meeting. Just a note, R. Mercier’s comments regarding board appts…juts a little background, her good
friend is Zaharoolis.
January 17th, 2006 at 8:11 pm
Yeah, a dud it was. The personality of the mayor doesn’t help liven things up.
On the subject of boards, I am tired of hearing about experience, as it becomes justification for the status quo. Let’s hear something about character, integrity and representation of the interest of the general public.
January 17th, 2006 at 8:34 pm
Absolutely Waittil..!
I had a feeling these motions were going to be just that..motions…going through the motions..”in the interest of voters, of course!”