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June 17, 2014
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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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, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: James D. Oliveira
Every vote, in order
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Public Hearing, on a Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review, 4026 Acushnet Avenue, Map 136, Parcel 252, advising that “the structure was built circa 1800 and retains some of its original…
To continue the Public Hearing to Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at 7 PM.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Bousquet and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: To continue the Public Hearing to Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at 7 PM..” (Motion: Bousquet, second: Winterson)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Public Hearing, on a Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review, 2992 Acushnet Avenue, Map 132, Parcel 510, advising that “the structure was built circa 1830 and retains some of its original…
To recommend to the City Council to Grant Permission for the Demolition of 2992 Acushnet Avenue, Map 132, Parcel 510.
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Oliveira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Bousquet and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council to Grant Permission for the DEMOLITION of 2992 ACUSHNET AVENUE, Map 132, Parcel 510. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 10, Nays 0..” (Motion: Bousquet, second: Lopes)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council submitting the Appointment of John Walsh, New Bedford, MA, to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member, replacing Michael Amaral whose term had expired. This term will expire in December of 2016 (Ref’d…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of John Walsh, New Bedford, MA, to the Zoning Board of Appeals, as an Associate Member, replacing Michael Amaral whose term had expired. This term will expire in December of 2016.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Martins, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of JOHN WALSH, New Bedford, MA, to the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, as an Associate Member, replacing Michael Amaral whose term had expired. This term will expire in December of 2016..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Martins)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillors Bousquet, Carney and Rebeiro requesting, on behalf of Neighborhoods United, that the leaders of said group be asked to attend the next Committee on Appointments and Briefings meeting to discuss the breakdown of communication between…
To take “No Further Action” at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Bousquet and seconded by Councillor Rebeiro, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” at this time..” (Motion: Bousquet, second: Rebeiro)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillors Martins and Alves, requesting that the Administration, along with the Election Commission, place a binding or non-binding referendum question on the upcoming November ballot regarding the Community Preservation Act (Ref’d 6/12/14) and…
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the purposes of placing a ballot question before the voters of the City of New Bedford with regard to the Community Preservation Act, the City Council of the City of New Bedford hereby accepts the provisions of Sections 3 through 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws, known as the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act and approve a surch
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Oliveira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Bousquet and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the Order for the purposes of placing a ballot question before the voters of the City of New Bedford with regard to the Community Preservation Act, the City Council of the City of New Bedford hereby accepts the provisions of Sections 3 through 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws, known as the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act and approve a surcharge in the amount of 1.5% of the annual real estate tax levy against real property commencing in Fiscal Year 2016, for the purposes permitted by said Act. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 10, Nays 0..” (Motion: Bousquet, second: Lopes)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillor Coelho requesting, that the municipal parking lot on Phillips Avenue, between North Front Street and Acushnet Avenue, be immediately provided with lighting, even if it’s a temporary lighting, such as flood lights, while permanent…
To take “No Further Action” at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Coelho and seconded by Councillor Morad, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” at this time..” (Motion: Coelho, second: Morad)
On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Bousquet, the Committee Voted: To take “No Further Action” on the remaining items, seven (7), eight (8) and nine (9). This motion passed on a voice vote. They are as follows: Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillor…
To take “No Further Action” on the remaining items, seven (7), eight (8) and nine (9).
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Bousquet, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on the remaining items, seven (7), eight (8) and nine (9)..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Bousquet)
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