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Office of the City Clerk City Hall • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 P: 978.674.4161 • F: 978.970.4007 www.LowellMA.gov Lowell City Council Michael Q. Geary City Clerk Special Meeting Minutes SPECIAL MEETING (RULE 6 LOWELL CITY COUNCIL RULES) Date: March 27, 2018 Time: 5:00 PM Location: City Council Chamber, 375 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 1. ROLL CALL Roll Call showed 9 present. M. Samaras presiding. 2. MAYOR'S BUSINESS 2.1. Special Meeting per Rule 6 of City Council Rules purpose of which is to meet as the Committee of the Whole in order to conduct interviews with the three finalists for the position of City Manager of Lowell; the first beginning at 5:00 PM consecutively followed by remaining two finalists. Mayor Samaras opened meeting and read posted notice. M. Samaras had full body introduce self to first interviewee (Dr. Linda Millsap) reviewing the parameters and the approach of the interviews. Dr. Linda Millsap was interviewed via Skype. Opening Statement – Dr. Linda Millsap. Outlined her public service and her desire for the job. She provided information regarding her education and work experience. Each Councilor questioned Dr. Millsap, starting with C. Cirillo. Closing Statement – Dr. Linda Millsap. Thanked everyone for the opportunity to talk with all of you. Interview ended at 5:50 PM. M. Samaras had full body introduce self to second interviewee (Mr. James White) reviewing the parameters and the approach of the interviews. Opening Statement was waived by Mr. White. City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 2 of 2) Each Councilor questioned Mr. White, starting with C. Mercier. Mr. White provided closing remarks and interviewed ended at 6:35 PM. M. Samaras introduced third interviewee (Sen. Eileen Donoghue) reviewing the parameters and the approach of the interviews. Sen. Donoghue provided opening remarks outlining her reason for seeking the position as well as her past work accomplishments. Each Councilor questioned Sen. Donoghue, staring with M. Samaras. Sen. Donoghue provided closing remarks indicating her commitment to the position and her ability to perform well. The interview concluded at 7:11 PM. 3. ADJOURNMENT In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted. Meeting adjourned at 7:11 PM. _____________________________ Michael Geary, City Clerk City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov