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May 27, 2014
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: David Alves, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Brian K. Gomes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, James D. Oliveira, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: Henry G. Bousquet, Joseph P. Lopes, Dana L. Rebeiro
During the meeting:
- Gomes arrived late (7:06)
Every vote, in order
Councillor Coelho asked that item number six (6) be taken out of order. There were no objections. Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Jill Horton-simms, New Bedford, MA, to the Library Board of Trustees, replacing Dr.…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Jill Horton-Simms, New Bedford, MA to the Library Board of Trustees, replacing Dr. Joseph Silva, Jr., whose term has expired; this term will expire April 2017.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Coelho, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of Jill Horton-Simms, New Bedford, MA to the LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES, replacing Dr. Joseph Silva, Jr., whose term has expired; this term will expire April 2017..” (Motion: Morad, second: Coelho)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review of 1116 Chaffee Street, Map 130C, Parcel 39, advising that the New Bedford Historical Commission has determined that 1116 Chaffee Street is not a…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Demolition of 1116 Chaffee Street, Map 130C, Parcel 39, with the contingency that any and all required permits be first approved and granted by the Building Department and Planning Board.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Oliveira, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the DEMOLITION of 1116 Chaffee Street, Map 130C, Parcel 39, with the contingency that any and all required permits be first approved and granted by the Building Department and Planning Board..” (Motion: Morad, second: Oliveira)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Public Hearing, on an Application, Ruben Jacob d/b/a Soft Touch Auto Detail, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle, Light Service at 6 Hathaway Street, New Bedford, MA 02746 (Duly advertised in the Standard-Times on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 and Wednesday, May…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application, Ruben Jacob d/b/a Soft Touch Auto Detail, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle, Light Service at 6 Hathaway Street, New Bedford, MA 02746.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Martins and seconded by Councillor Coelho, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION, Ruben Jacob d/b/a SOFT TOUCH AUTO DETAIL, for a SPECIAL PERMIT for MOTOR VEHICLE, LIGHT SERVICE at 6 Hathaway Street, New Bedford, MA 02746..” (Motion: Martins, second: Coelho)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Public Hearing, on an Application, Antonio Camara & Jorge Da Luz d/b/a T & J Solution Repair, for Special Permit for Motor Vehicle, Sales & Rentals , General Repairs and Light Service at 38 Collette Street, New Bedford, MA 02746. (Duly advertised in the…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application, Antonio Camara & Jorge Da Luz d/b/a T & J Solution Repair, for Special Permit for Motor Vehicle, Sales & Rentals , General Repairs and Light Service at 38 Collette Street, New Bedford, MA 02746.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Martins and seconded by Councillor Coelho, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION, Antonio Camara & Jorge Da Luz d/b/a T & J SOLUTION REPAIR, for SPECIAL PERMIT for MOTOR VEHICLE, SALES & RENTALS , GENERAL REPAIRS and LIGHT SERVICE at 38 Collette Street, New Bedford, MA 02746..” (Motion: Martins, second: Coelho)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Reappointment of John Radcliffe, New Bedford, MA 02740, to the Conservation Commission, this term will expire June 2016 (Ref’d 3/27/14) was received and placed on…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Reappointment of John Radcliffe, New Bedford, MA 02740, to the Conservation Commission, this term will expire June 2016.
Yes: Alves, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet, Lopes, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Coelho and seconded by Councillor Morad, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the REAPPOINTMENT of JOHN RADCLIFFE, New Bedford, MA 02740, to the CONSERVATION COMMISSION, this term will expire June 2016. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 8, Nays 0..” (Motion: Coelho, second: Morad)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council submitting the Appointment of Reverend Paul Langston-daley, New Bedford, MA, to the Human Relations Commission. Reverend Langston-Daley will be replacing Jessica Wildman, who has resigned. This term will expire in…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Reverend Paul Langston-daley, New Bedford, MA, to the Human Relations Commission. Reverend Langston-Daley will be replacing Jessica Wildman, who has resigned. This term will expire in December 2016.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of REVEREND PAUL LANGSTON-DALEY, New Bedford, MA, to the HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION. Reverend Langston-Daley will be replacing Jessica Wildman, who has resigned. This term will expire in December 2016..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Winterson)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Daniel Xavier, d/b/a Mckenzie’s Bus Company, 183 Campbell Street, New Bedford MA 02740, hereby submit a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery License,…
To recommend to the City Council Approval, on behalf of Daniel Xavier, d/b/a Mckenzie’s Bus Company, 183 Campbell Street, New Bedford MA 02740, of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery License, under the provisions of M.g.l., Chapter 159A, Section 1 and amendments thereto, and M.g.l. Chapter 270, Section 22 (Smoke Free Workplace Law) and all other laws applicable to such operati
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliveira and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL, on behalf of DANIEL XAVIER, d/b/a MCKENZIE’S BUS COMPANY, 183 Campbell Street, New Bedford MA 02740, of the Application requesting a RENEWAL of a PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, under the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 159A, Section 1 and amendments thereto, and M.G.L. Chapter 270, Section 22 (Smoke Free Workplace Law) and all other laws applicable to such operation, to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford..” (Motion: Oliveira, second: Carney)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Rafael Reyes, d/b/a Road Runner Transportation, 12 Roosevelt Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, hereby submit a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License, under…
To recommend to the City Council Approval, on behalf of Rafael Reyes, d/b/a Road Runner Transportation, 12 Roosevelt Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License, under the provisions of M.g.l. Chapter 159A, Section 1 and amendments thereto, and M.g.l. Chapter 270, Section 22 (Smoke Free Workplace Law) and all other laws applicable to such operation, to
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL, on behalf of Rafael Reyes, d/b/a ROAD RUNNER TRANSPORTATION, 12 Roosevelt Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, of the Application requesting a NEW Private Livery License, under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 159A, Section 1 and amendments thereto, and M.G.L. Chapter 270, Section 22 (Smoke Free Workplace Law) and all other laws applicable to such operation, to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Carney)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that the Morgan Celebration Committee meet with the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to provide the Committee with an overview of the celebratory plans for her return visit to New Bedford (Ref’d 10/10/13,…
To table this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Coelho, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time..” (Motion: Morad, second: Coelho)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Winterson, Coelho, Alves, Bousquet, Council President Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira and Rebeiro, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with the President of the Whaling City Festival for the…
To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Coelho, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Coelho)
To take “No Further Action” on these matters at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Coelho, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on these matters at this time..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Coelho)
Councillor Martins made a motion to remove item eight (8) from the table, which was seconded by Councillor Gomes. This motion passed on a voice vote. Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that the Morgan Celebration Committee meet with the Committee on…
To take “No Further Action” on these matters at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on these matters at this time..” (Motion: Morad, second: Carney)
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