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September 18, 2014
8 recorded votes, 1 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, James D. Oliveira, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Carney arrived late (7:18)
- Gomes arrived late (7:18)
- Rebeiro arrived late (7:23)
Every vote, in order
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of Tourism and Marketing Department known as the Tourism Revolving Fund whose…
To amend the motion to include a cap of $10,000.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Bousquet and seconded by Councillor Coelho, the Committee VOTED: To amend the motion to include a cap of $10,000..” (Motion: Bousquet, second: Coelho)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order, as Amended, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ , the revolving fund under the control of Tourism and Marketing Department known as the Tourism Revolving Fund whose purpose is to collect sponsorship funds associated with City events, co-op advertising expenses and fees relating to film permitting, whos
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Martins and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER, AS AMENDED, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ , the revolving fund under the control of Tourism and Marketing Department known as the TOURISM REVOLVING FUND whose purpose is to collect sponsorship funds associated with City events, co-op advertising expenses and fees relating to film permitting, whose revenues and amount limited to be spent in FY15, is restricted to revenue deposited into the fund, is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2015; and further, the revenue deposited into said fund will not exceed $10,000..” (Motion: Martins, second: Lopes)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order amending the Order adopted by the City Council on June 26, 2014, and signed by the Mayor on July 01, 2014, which in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½,…
To amend the revenues and amount limited to be spent at $41,015.00 from $131,015.00.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Bousquet, the Committee VOTED: To amend the revenues and amount limited to be spent at $41,015.00 from $131,015.00..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Bousquet)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption as amended, an Order, amending the Order adopted by the City Council on June 26, 2014 and signed by the Mayor on July 01, 2014, which in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, authorized the Revolving Fund under the control of the Planning and Community Development Department, known as the Zoning Board of Appeals Revolving Fu
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliveira, WintersonNo: Coelho, MartinsAbsent: Rebeiro
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Bousquet, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION as amended, AN ORDER, amending the Order adopted by the City Council on June 26, 2014 and signed by the Mayor on July 01, 2014, which in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, authorized the Revolving Fund under the control of the Planning and Community Development Department, known as the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REVOLVING FUND whose purpose is to provide supplies, postage, equipment and advertising costs, contract for technical and administrative support for the ZBA, zoning studies, and stipends for ZBA members, whose revenues and amount limited to be spent estimated at $41,015.00 is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2015. This motion passed on a Roll Call vote of Yeas 8, Nays 2, with Councillors Coelho and Martins opposed and Councillor Rebeiro not present for the vote..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Bousquet)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting Loan Order that $12,500,000.00 is appropriated for the purpose of constructing, equipping and furnishing Taylor School at the existing SeaLab Facility site, and for which the City is eligible for a 90%…
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Loan Order that $12,500,000.00 is appro9priated for the purpose of constructing, equipping and furnishing Taylor School at the existing Sea Lab Facility site, and for which the city is eligible for a 90% grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA).
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the LOAN ORDER that $12,500,000.00 is appro9priated for the purpose of constructing, equipping and furnishing Taylor School at the existing Sea Lab Facility site, and for which the city is eligible for a 90% grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 11, Nays 0..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Gomes)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillors Morad, Bousquet, Lopes, Gomes, Martins and Alves, requesting that School Committee Vice-Chairperson Livramento, appear before the Committee on Finance to discuss the City Council’s concern over the non- operational alarm system at…
To report this matter out of Committee without a recommendation but to the City Council for action, as follows: requesting that School Committee Vice-Chairman Livramento, appear before the Committee on Finance to discuss the City Council’s concern over the non-operational alarm system at Keith Middle School, considering that taxpayer monies were expended in the construction of the brand new school
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Bousquet and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To report this matter out of Committee without a recommendation but to the City Council for action, as follows: requesting that School Committee Vice-Chairman Livramento, appear before the Committee on Finance to discuss the City Council’s concern over the non-operational alarm system at Keith Middle School, considering that taxpayer monies were expended in the construction of the brand new school building and that taxpayer monies will certainly be required to cover the expense of repairing the alarm system and for the costs associated with the destruction that was caused at Keith Middle School by the vandals in the recent break-in..” (Motion: Bousquet, second: Gomes)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting, that CFO Ari Sky brief the New Bedford City Council on the status of the City’s “other post employment benefits”; and further, that CFO Sky provide this body with any and all plans that the City is looking at…
To table this matter for thirty (30) days.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Alves, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter for thirty (30) days..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Alves)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Related Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting from CFO Ari Sky, that the attachments to the Energy Management Systems Agreement, once completed, be provided to the full City Council no later than August 15, 2014 was received and placed on file by Councillor Alves…
To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Alves and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time..” (Motion: Alves, second: Lopes)
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