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May 8, 2014
88 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: David Alves, Henry G. Bousquet, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: James D. Oliveira
During the meeting:
- Gomes arrived late ()
Every vote, in order
Communication; Councillor Oliveira, to Members of the City Council, informing that he will be unable to attend the City Council Meeting on Thursday, May 08, 2014, due to a previously scheduled work commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0606).”
Citation, Councillor Martins and Council President Lopes, honoring Carl Alves, Executive Director, Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction (Paaca) in recognition of his receiving the Sister Rose Award for his dedication and compassion for people in need.
Adopted
Citations, Councillors Carney and Gomes, honoring, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Boys A Basketball Team Members, Adriel Pacheco, Brendan Moniz, Baron Hilton, Brycen Goodine, Emanizaia Alves, Marcus Rita, Kyle Cabral, Alex Polanco, Anthony Soares, Andrew Vinagre, Colin Dacosta and Boys Head Coach,…
Tabled
Removed from the Table and Adopted
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table and Adopted. (Matter #0608).”
Citations, Councillors Carney and Gomes, honoring, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Girls A Basketball Team Members, Jayda Fortin, Emma Ferland, Kyara Sylvia, Monica Eires, Kate Frazee, Mckaya Rodriguez, Kylie Morin, Leighann Pires and Girls Head Coach, Jay Fortin, in recognition of their Winning the…
Tabled
Removed from the Table and Adopted
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table and Adopted. (Matter #0609).”
Citations, Councillors Martins and Morad, honoring Abbey Spargo Aevaleliz, Nick Francis, Christian Farland, Nathan Araujo and Kerry Baldwin, in recognition of being honored as a Southcoast 5 Emerging Leader.
Adopted
Citation, Councillor Bousquet, honoring Mackenzee Borges, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, in recognition of her winning the Walter J. Markham Award.
Adopted
The following resolution was presented for National Foster Care Awareness Month by Council President Lopes. City of New Bedford in City Council May 08, 2014 Resolution Honoring National Foster Care Awareness Month Whereas, National Foster Care Awareness Month is a time to acknowledge Foster…
Adopted
The following resolution was presented to Neil Weiss by Councillors Morad and Martins City of New Bedford in City Council May 08, 2014 Resolution Honoring Neal Weiss the First Recipient of the Irwin M. and Joan K. Jacobs Leadership Award Whereas, The Irwin M. and Joan K. Jacobs Leadership Award was…
Adopted
Communication, Pursuant to City Council Order dated April 10, 2014, First Assistant City Solicitor Jane Medeiros Friedman, to City Council, submitting an Order, pursuant to City Council Order dated April 10, 2014, for the Acceptance of Tori Lynn Drive, Variable Width, from Chaffee Street, 399.34…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0614).”
Order, Resolved that the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of New Bedford require that Tori Lynn Drive, variable width, from Chaffee Street 399.34 feet south to cul-de-sac (terminus) be laid out and accepted. The area taken for this layout of Tori Lynn Drive, variable…
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Oliveira
From the minutes
“Adopted- Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0615).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting Veto of a Written Motion submitted by Council President Lopes and Councillor Martins at the April 10, 2014 City Council Meeting, regarding that the City accept M.g.l. Chapter 32, Section 90D ½, which would increase certain pension…
Referred to Legislative Counsel Gerwatowski, to review for submittal
From the minutes
“Referred to Legislative Counsel Gerwatowski, to review for submittal. (Matter #0605).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes and Councillor Martins, asking, that the City accept the request from the New Bedford Contributory Retirement System under the provisions of M.g.l., Chapter 32, Section 90D1/2, Retirement Systems and Pensions, to increase the allowance of members retired on…
Referred to Legislative Counsel Gerwatowski to review for resubmittal
From the minutes
“Referred to Legislative Counsel Gerwatowski to review for resubmittal. (Matter #0492).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order granting Nstar Electric Company and Verizon New England, INC., an Easement to locate Poles at 132B Herman Melville Boulevard (Atlantic Red Crab Company), to upgrade transmission in this industrial area in accordance with the…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0616).”
Ordered, that the City of New Bedford hereby grants to Nstar Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. with Quitclaim Covenants: The right and easement for utility poles, primary wire, underground lines for distribution of electricity, and lines for control, relay and communication purposes…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Resolution, authorizing the Mayor to apply for Federal Financial Assistance from the United States of America and also submitting the Final Fiscal Year 2015 Office of Housing and Community Development Action Plan, for the period of July…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0618).”
Resolution of the New Bedford City Council Authorizing the Mayor to Apply for Federal Financial Assistance from the United States of America. Whereas, the City of New Bedford desires to continue its participation in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities under the Housing and Community…
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Oliveira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0619).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, for the Transfer of $233,305.00 from Veterans Charges and Services, to Snow Removal.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0620).”
Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0621).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, for the Transfer of $200,000.00 from Police Salaries and Wages, to Dffm Charges and Services in the amount of $100,000.00 and Dffm Supplies and Materials in the amount of $100,000.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0622).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Police Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Dffm Charges and Services…………………………………$100,000.00 Dffm Supplies and…
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Oliveira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0623).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, for the Transfer of $73,869.00 from Police Salaries and Wages, to Zoo Charges and Services in the amount of $19,719.00 and Zoo Supplies and Materials in the amount of $54,150.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0624).”
Ordered, That the sum of Seventy Three Thousand, Eight Hundred and Sixty Nine Dollars ($73,869.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Police Salaries and Wages be the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Zoo Charges and Services…………………………………$19,719.00 Zoo Supplies…
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Oliveira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0625).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, for the Transfer of $50,000.00 from DPI/Highways, Salaries and Wages, to DPI Charges and Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0626).”
Ordered, That the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from DPI/Highways Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: DPI Charges and Services…………………………………$50,000.00 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, for the Transfer of $50,000.00 from Water, Salaries and Wages, to Water Supplies and Materials.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0628).”
Ordered, That the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Water Salaries and Wages be the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Water Supplies and Materials……………………………..$50,000.00 To be certified and approved by the Department…
Adopted
Ordered, That the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from DPI/Highways Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: DPI Charges and Services…………………………………$50,000.00 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, for the Transfer of $50,000.00 from Water, Salaries and Wages, to Water Supplies and Materials.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0628).”
Ordered, That the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Water Salaries and Wages be the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Water Supplies and Materials……………………………..$50,000.00 To be certified and approved by the Department…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, for the Transfer of $3,420.00 from Assessors Salaries and Wages, to Assessors Charges and Services in the amount of $2,100.00 and Assessors Supplies and Materials in the amount of $1,320.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0630).”
Ordered, That the sum of Three Thousand, Four Hundred and Twenty Dollars ($3,420.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Assessors Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Assessors Charges and Services…………………………..$2,100.00 Assessors…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, for the Transfer of $1,950.00 from Solicitors Charges and Services, to Solicitors Salaries and Wages.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0632).”
Ordered, That the sum of One Thousand, Nine Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($1,950.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Solicitors Charges and Services and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Solicitors Salaries and Wages…………………………..$1,950.00 To be certified and…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, Amending Chapter 15, Licenses and Permits, Business Regulations, by amending Section 15-103 “Exceptions” pertaining to wetlands protection.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0636).”
Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0637).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement Request for Donald Desroches, 1042 Phillips Road, New Bedford, MA 02745, Account No. 025175A, in the amount of $174.30. Abatement Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 0.
Abatement Granted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Oliveira
From the minutes
“Abatement Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0638).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement Request for Arthur Motta/Nominee Trust, 4045 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745, Account No. 022820A, in the amount of $261.45. Abatement Granted - Yeas 10, Nays 0.
Abatement Granted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Oliveira
From the minutes
“Abatement Granted - Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0639).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Herve William Vandal, Jr., New Bedford, MA, 02740, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0640).”
Application, Herve William Vandall Jr., New Bedford, MA 02740, for Appointment as a Constable.
Appointment made and confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed. (Matter #0641).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Joseph M. Goulart, North Dartmouth, MA, 02747, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0642).”
Application, Joseph M. Goulart, North Dartmouth, MA 02747, for Appointment as a Constable.
Appointment made and confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed. (Matter #0643).”
Communication Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Justin Dion, East Taunton, MA, as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Places on File
From the minutes
“Received and Places on File. (Matter #0644).”
Application, Justin Dion, East Taunton, MA 02718, for Appointment as a Constable.
Appointment made and confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed. (Matter #0645).”
Communication Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Lionel Duarte, East Freetown, MA, as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0646).”
Application, Lionel Duarte, East Freetown, MA 02717, for Appointment as a Constable.
Appointment made and confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed. (Matter #0647).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending that the City Council grant permission for George Almeida to Withdraw his request to Rezone his property at 232 Dartmouth Street, Plot 28, Lot 50, from Residence “B” to Mixed-use Business.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed and request Withdrawn
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and request Withdrawn. (Matter #0648).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, referring to the City Council the Ordinance, Amending Chapter 9, Section 4400, Flood Hazard Overlay District (Fhod) without a recommendation from the Committee on Ordinances.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0649).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board February 27, 2014
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board February 27, 2014. (Matter #0244).”
Passed to a Second Reading
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: MartinsAbsent: Oliveira
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Martins OPPOSED.) (Matter #0244).”
Written Motion, Councillor Carney, on behalf of Arnold Oliveira and Antonio Almeida, requesting that 175-177 Ash Street, Plot 45, Lot 85, be Rezoned, from Residence “B” to Mixed-use Business. (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board; resubmitted due to time lapse.)
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board. (Matter #0650).”
Written Motion, Councillors Winterson and Morad, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Fuller Memorial Parkway, from Rockdale Avenue, westerly through Buttonwood Park, to Brownell Avenue, from: 8:00 A.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014, Through: 9:00 P.m., Monday, July 14, 2014, for the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, on behalf of the St. Michael Social Club, that the following street(s) be Closed: Madeira Avenue, between Eugenia Street and Whitman Street, from 5:00 P.m. to Midnight on Thursday, July 24, 2014 (to Allow for Set-up), and from 5:00 P.m. to Midnight on…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting, on behalf of the Whaling Museum, that the following street(s) be Closed: North Water Street, from Rose Alley to Union Street, on Monday, May 19, 2014, from 1:00 P.m. to 6:00 P.m., for the purpose a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Education…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from Spring Street to School Street, (In Front of the Zeiterion Theatre) on Saturday, May 24, 2014, from 8:00 A.m. to 3:00 P.m., for the purpose of The New Bedford Market. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Dagny Ashley, Director of Tourism and Marketing, that the following street(s) be Closed: Union Street, from North Water Street to Front Street (with no access from Route 18), from 4:00 P.m. to 9:00 P.m., on Saturday, June 21, 2014, for…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, on behalf of the Day of Portugal Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from Beetle Street to Coffin Avenue; Sawyer Street, from North Front Street to Ashley Boulevard; Holly Street, from North Front Street to Ashley…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Bus Riders United, that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from North Sixth Street to Pleasant Street, from 2:00 P.m. to 4:00 P.m., on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, for the purpose of A Rally to Show Public Support to Continued…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Coelho, Morad and Alves, requesting, that the City remind, educate and enforce Chapter 23, Sections 10 and 11, relative to bicycle riding laws due to constituent complaints of people riding their bicycles on sidewalks, especially in commercial areas, making it difficult…
Referred to the Police Department and Mayor’s Office
From the minutes
“Referred to the Police Department and Mayor’s Office. (Matter #0658).”
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, that the Committee on Ordinances meet with Michael Patenaude to discuss the potential benefits of allowing bee keepers to operate in the City of New Bedford.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0659).”
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, on behalf of the elderly parishioners of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 235 North Front Street, that the Department of Public Infrastructure repaint the crosswalk to allow the elderly to cross the street safely.
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #0660).”
Communication, Council President Lopes, submitting a copy of the Citistat/Performance Measurement Update from CFO Sky, dated April 18, 2014. (To be Referred to the Committee on Finance.)
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0661).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting letter from DPI Commissioner Ronald Labelle, relative to work done by Nstar at Mill Road and the current underground utility authorization.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0662).”
Communication, City Planner Jill Maclean, to City Council, regarding a Zoning Request Changes, associated with fees and Abutter Notification. (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances; Copy all Councillors via email 05/06/2014.)
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0663).”
Communication, City Clerk Arruda to City Council, submitting letter from Mary-Jo Perry, Highway District Director, Mass Dot, responding to a Written Motion from the City Council Meeting of March 27, 2014, submitted by Councillors Winterson, Rebeiro and Bousquet, relative to the Trial Court…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0664).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of Antonio N. Pontes and David H. Brunelle, that a Handicap Parking spot be installed at 286 Wood Street, on the Edna Street side, from the “No Parking” Sign to the Driveway of said property on the Edna street side on behalf of Mr. James M.…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0665).”
Communication, Council President Lopes, submitting Monthly report for a School Committee Meeting held on May 05, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0666).”
Minutes, Zoning Board of Appeals, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on March 27, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0667).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on April 16, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0668).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of 44 Mosher Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 01, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0677).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of 986 Kensington Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 01, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0678).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of 38 Bream Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 01, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0679).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of 114 West Rodney French Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 01, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0680).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of 231 Pope Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 05, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0681).”
Application, Abel Asphalt, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of 25 Stackhouse Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 07, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0682).”
Application, Abel Asphalt, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of 150 Bismark Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 07, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0683).”
Application, Mirra Company, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of MacArthur Drive by Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 06, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0684).”
Applications, Nstar Gas Company, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 02, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 966-970 Kempton Street (#0685) 55 Bank Street (#0686) 973 Oakley Street (#0687) 19 Anthony Terrace (#0688) 943 Shawmut…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Nstar Gas Company, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 07, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 744 Belleville Avenue (#0690) 30 Adams Street (#0691)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Nstar Electric Company, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 25, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Sycamore Street, West of Walden Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0692).”
Application, Nstar Electric Company, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 28, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Shawmut Avenue, West of Bessette Memorial Highway
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0693).”
Application, Nstar Electric Company, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 08, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Emma Street, West of Brock Avenue
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0694).”
Applications, Frade’s Disposal Inc, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 29, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 43 Heritage Drive
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0695).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Ordinance, Amending Chapter 15, Article III, Section 15-71.8 Relative to Food Trucks.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0696).”
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0696).”
An Ordinance,
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0697).”
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0697).”
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