March 24, 2014

1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page

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Attendance

Present: David Alves, Henry G. Bousquet, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, Kerry M. Winterson

Absent: James D. Oliveira, Dana L. Rebeiro

During the meeting:

Gomes arrived late (7:20)
Martins arrived late (7:07)

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On motion by Councillor Coelho and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee Voted: To take “No Further Action” on items two (2) and three (3). This motion passed on a voice vote. They are as follows: Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that DPI…

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

To take “No Further Action” on items two (2) and three (3).

From the minutes

“On motion by Councillor Coelho and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on items two (2) and three (3)..” (Motion: Coelho, second: Lopes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

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