Left In Lowell

Tonight’s City Council meeting has three motions from the CC that are of major interest:

1. From CC Patrick Murphy (the innovator): “City Council observe City Council Rules”
If you watched last week’s meeting, you will know why Murphy is asking his colleagues to stick to the rules. I have to say that Mayor Jim Milinazzo attempts to stick to the rules, i.e. steps down when he wants to talk; but last week’s marathon session, and former Mayor Bud Caulfield lenghty speech, must have been the last straw.

2. CC Frankie Descoteaux: “Mgr. provide comprehensive list of city boards/commissions & detail procedures for appointing new members.” Great motion. It is time we review the process by which we seek volunteers to serve on our boards, especially the regulatory ones. I find, for the most part the Boards to be made up of concerned, caring and polite gentlemen. I just think that we should see if we could bring in a little bit more diversity. I hope this motion will serve to bring a renewed awareness not only to the City Council but also the City Manager.

3. CC Rodney Elliott: “Auditor provide report on performance of City Pension System & annual cost to taxpayers. ” I am interested in this information. I think it has been a couple of years since the CC asked for this information. Here is the link to the memo sent to the CC from the CM back in February 2008.