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October 23, 2014
82 recorded votes, 2 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, James D. Oliveira, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Citation, Councillors Martins and Morad, honoring Lauren Kuhn, Mass Massachusetts 2014, in recognition of her fourth place finish in the Miss America Pageant and her successful year representing our Commonwealth and Miss Massachusetts with many thanks.
Tabled
Citation, Councillor Martins and Council President Lopes, honoring Suzanne Richard, Chief Photographer, New Bedford Cable Network, in recognition of her First Place Award in the Music and Performance Category, for the Music Video “Be A Hero” at the Annual Alliance for Community Media Regional Video…
Adopted
Citation, Councillor Martins and Council President Lopes, honoring Beverly Tavares, New Bedford Public Schools Educator, in recognition of her First Place Award in the Music and Performance Category, for the Music Video “Be A Hero”, which she also wrote, at the Annual Alliance for Community Media…
Adopted
Citations, Councillor Martins and Council President Lopes, honoring Dan Cabral, Suzanne Richard, Kevin Vidinha, Ethan Lopez, Kaitlyn Medeiros and Alexandra Siegel, New Bedford Cable Network, in recognition of their First Place Award in the Sports Programming Category for their coverage of the 37th…
Adopted
Citation, Councillor Martins and Council President Lopes, honoring Dana Debarros, Videographer, New Bedford Cable Network, in recognition of his Third Place Award in the Community Impact Category for his New Bedford High School Graduate Profiles, highlighting the wide variety of career choices…
Adopted
Citation, Councillors Martins and Morad, honoring Lauren Kuhn, Mass Massachusetts 2014, in recognition of her fourth place finish in the Miss America Pageant and her successful year representing our Commonwealth and Miss Massachusetts with many thanks.
Tabled
Removed from the Table and Adopted
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table and Adopted. (Matter #1737).”
Citations, Councillor Carney, honoring Marissa Perez-dormitzer, Diane A. Berube, Russ Wotton, Brian Wotton, Anne Whiting, Marianne Phillips and Kelli Munroe, in recognition of their commitment and dedication to Operation Clean Sweep.
Adopted
The following resolution honoring Lynn Coish was presented by Councillor Carney City of New Bedford in City Council October 23, 2014 Resolution Honoring Lynn Coish and Her Dedication to Operation Clean Sweep. Whereas, Lynn Coish is a lifelong resident of New Bedford, with care, concern and pride…
Adopted
The following resolution honoring the Inter-Church Council of Greater New Bedford was presented by Councillors Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Council President Lopes, Councillors Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro and Winterson. City of New Bedford in City Council October 23, 2014…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1744).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, Councillors Martins, Morad, Alves, Winterson, Rebeiro and Bousquet, requesting that the City of New Bedford make the much needed improvements to our newly updated City of New Bedford website to include ADA compliance for our City residents that have physical…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1745).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $500.00 from Assessors, Salaries & Wages, to Assessors, Supplies & Materials.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1746).”
Ordered, that the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) 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 Supplies and Materials…………………………………………………………..$500.00 To be certified and approved by…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Arthur B. Trundy, IV, New Bedford, MA 02740, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1749).”
An Application, Arthur B. Trundy IV, New Bedford, MA 02740, for Appointment as a Constable.
Confirmed
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Donald Carpenter, Rehoboth, MA 02769, as a Special Police Officer. Received and Placed on File. (#1751) an Application, Donald Carpenter, New Bedford, MA 02740, for Appointment as a Special Police Officer
Appointment made and confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed. (Matter #1752).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Jennifer Clarke, Dartmouth, MA, as Assistant City Planner, at M9, Step 7, $62,369.00 and Approval of a Six-month Waiver of Residency to relocate to the City.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Appointment Confirmed and 6 Month Waiver Granted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed and 6 Month Waiver Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #1753).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #1753).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Aha! New Bedford, that the following street(s) be Closed: Centre Street, from North Water Street to Front Street, from 4:00 P.m. to 9:00 P.m., on Thursday, November 13, 2014, for the purpose of Aha! Homecomings. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Carney, requesting that the Traffic Commission install “No Parking Here to Corner” signs on the north side of Tobey Street and Acushnet Avenue, on the side of Our Lady of Fatima Church, due to parishioners parking their cars too close to the corner and obstructing…
Adopted – FAILED
Yes: Carney, RebeiroNo: Alves, Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – FAILED - Yeas 2, Nays 9. (Councillors Carney and Rebeiro IN FAVOR.) (Matter #1755).”
Written Motion, Councillors Carney, requesting that the Traffic Commission consider changing the speed limit on Coffin Avenue around Taber Mills, 217 Deane Street, from 30 mph to 20 mph for the safety of elderly residents in the area. (To be Referred to the Traffic Commission.)
Referred to the State Delegation
From the minutes
“Referred to the State Delegation. (Matter #1756).”
Related Motion, Councillor Alves on behalf of the residents of Taber Mills who expressed their concerns to Councillors at a recent meeting at Taber Mills, requesting that DPI Commissioner, Ronald Labelle review and evaluate the wattage and brightness of the streetlights in the vicinity of Taber…
Adopted
The minutes record 8–2 but name 1 councilor as opposed, so the names and the count do not match; individual votes are not shown. We will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 2. (Councillors Morad and Oliveira OPPOSED.) (Matter #1757).”
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting, that a representative from Nstar Gas Company, Inc., be invited to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meeting to discuss the possibility of installing gas lines in Tanglewood Drive, so that the homeowners on that street may heat their homes…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1758).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, Councillors Winterson and Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefing review 501 Code of Massachusetts Regulations (Cmr) Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, to allow for the establishment of the New Bedford Harbor Master…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1759).”
Written Motion, Councillors Bousquet and Winterson, requesting, on behalf of the management of the Whaling City Golf Course, that Johnson Golf Management submit a letter to the City Council detailing their plan for reinvestment in the City's premiere leased facility, since the City has invested in…
Adopted and requesting a response within 30 days of receipt of said motion
From the minutes
“Adopted and requesting a response within 30 days of receipt of said motion. (Matter #1760).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that two light poles be installed on Pleasant Street, between Wing and Bedford Streets, this area is located at the former Morse Twist Drill location, the ground connections were installed when demolition took place on that site, this request comes from…
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure and NSTAR Electric
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure and NSTAR Electric. (Matter #1762).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with a representative from the Mitchell administration, along with Department of Community Services Director Wallquist, to discuss whether the City has formulated a plan to address and deal with the…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1763).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting that the Superintendent of Schools and the Interim Business Manager provide a detailed breakdown of all the text books that were ordered, as well text books delivered to the New Bedford Public Schools for the 2014/2015 school year with proceeds…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1764).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of Bonnie White, 112 Peckham Road, Acushnet, MA, that the Committee on City Property consider changing the name of Kathleen Street, from Acushnet Avenue to its terminus, to Spooner Farm Drive in honor of the late Mr. & Mrs. Spooner who lived…
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #1765).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Gabriel Darosa, 56 Westwood Drive, North Dartmouth, MA 02747, d/b/a Bluebird Transportation, 1551 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submit a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private…
Renewal Granted
Communication, Governor Patrick, to City Clerk Farias, responding to a letter dated September 16th and the City Council’s motion of September 11th, regarding the name change of the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal. (Copy all Councillors 10/17/2014.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1767).”
Communication, State Representative Markey, to City Clerk Farias, responding to a letter regarding the name change of the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal. (Copy all Councillors 10/20/2014.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1768).”
Communication, State Representative Markey, to City Clerk Farias, responding to a letter, requesting that Mass/Dot monitor the property around the overpasses and the State Highway Rt. 18, behind the Car Barn and in the vicinity of Logan and Weld Streets for illegal behavior. (Copy all Councillors…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1769).”
Communication, State Representative Markey, to City Clerk Farias, responding to a letter, regarding roadway maintenance of exits, entering and exiting the City of New Bedford, off of Rt. 195, east and west and Route 18, north and south. (Copy all Councillors 10/21/2014.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1770).”
Communication, Buzzards Bay Coalition, to David Lederer, U.s. EPA Region 1, regarding the status of air quality monitoring for the New Bedford Lower Harbor Cad Cell. (Copy all Councillors 10/09/2014.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1771).”
Communication, Department of Environmental Protection Waterways Regulation Program, giving public notice of a waterways application by the New Bedford Department of Public Infrastructure to construct and maintain a replacement storm drain at 20 Howard Avenue. (Copy all Councillors 10/14/2014.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1772).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, to Councillor Alves, Chairman, Committee on Appointments and Briefings regarding her anticipated absence or possible tardiness to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings held on Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1773).”
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, on behalf of the owner of 110 Brigham Street, that the Department of Public Infrastructure/Forestry Division, schedule within the next week (or sooner if possible) a crew to address and trim the City tree in front of 110 Brigham Street, the City tree…
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure/Forestry Division
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure/Forestry Division. (Matter #1774).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Front Street Fine Arts LLC, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting Sign at 48 North Water Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to ratification by Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1775).”
Constable Bond, Renald Russo III, New Bedford, MA 02745, with The Hanover Insurance Group in the amount of $5,000.00.
Approved
Minutes, Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on September 16, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1777).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on October 07, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1778).”
Minutes, Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District, submitting Minutes of meetings held on May 14, June 18, September 11, 2014 and Executive Session Meetings.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1779).”
Minutes, Council on Aging, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on September 11, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1780).”
Minutes, Conservation Commission submitting Minutes of meetings held on April 01, May 20, June 03, and July 15, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1781).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 48 Townsend Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 23, 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 #1782).”
Application, Joseph E. Dupre, Inc, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 195 Maryland Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 22, 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 #1783).”
Application, W. C. Smith & Son, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of 48 Townsend Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 20, 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 #1784).”
Application, Joseph E. Dupre, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of 195 Maryland Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 22, 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 #1785).”
Applications, Nstar Gas Company to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 20, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. 998 Belleville Avenue (#1786) 41 Highland Street (#1787) 71 Highland Street (#1788) 113 Austin Street (#1789) 85 Austin Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Nstar Electric Company to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 20, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Roosevelt Street, off David Street (#1794) Rodney Street, off Cleveland Street/Norman Street, off Cleveland Street (#1795)…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, on behalf of The Greater New Bedford Veterans Council and the Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Board, that the following street(s) be Closed: Rockdale Avenue, from 9:00 A.m. to 1:00 P.m., on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, for the purpose of The Setup for…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting that the City Council hold a meeting to examine the response plans and procedures in the City of New Bedford regarding the Ebola virus, since there is no known vaccination for the Ebola virus, Healthcare providers caring for Ebola patients and family…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1800).”
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #1800).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes and Councillor Morad, requesting that New Bedford School Committee Co-Chairperson Jack Livramento and a member of the School Department Financial Team, appear before the Committee on Finance to discuss why the Fiscal Year/2015 General Expense Budget Report,…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1801).”
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1801).”
Communication, Council President Lopes, submitting copy of letter from Mr. Phil Zukas, New Bedford, MA, relative to possible improvements to the City of New Bedford Website rending said website fully compliant with ADA guidelines.
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1802).”
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1802).”
Communication, Council President Lopes, submitting paperwork from the New Bedford Cultural Council asking for the City Council’s participation in their “Deck the Windows” exhibit event from December 4th – January 2nd.
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1803).”
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1803).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Order that the City Council and Mayor hereby approve the policy entitled “Investment of City Funds” for the purpose of establishing a policy for management of the City’s investments.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1804).”
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1804).”
Ordered, that the City Council and Mayor hereby approve the policy entitled “Investment of City Funds” for the purposing of establishing a policy for management of the City’s investments, as presented to the Council on August 21, 2014.
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1277).”
Adopted
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Rezoning of the Ns of Shawmut Avenue, Assessor’s Plot 124, Lots 150, 48, 34, 162, 161 and 160 from Mixed-Use Business to Residential B.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1805).”
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1805).”
An Ordinance,
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1806).”
Passed, to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed, to a Second Reading. (Matter #1806).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Ordinance, as Amended, Relative to Roadside Memorials by adding in Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances after Section 22-73, the following new Section 22-74 – Exception – Roadside Memorials.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1807).”
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1807).”
An Ordinance,
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1808).”
Passed, to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed, to a Second Reading. (Matter #1808).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Ordinance, as Amended, Amending Chapter 9 of the City Code of Ordinances, Relative to Family Day Care Facilities, by inserting after Section 4800A, Sections 4900A, 4910A, 4920A and 4930A.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1809).”
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1809).”
Communication, Legislative Counsel Gerwatowski, submitting an Ordinance relative to Family Day Care Facilities and requesting that the City Council substitute the submitted Ordinance in place of the Ordinance approved by the Committee on Ordinances.
Rule 42 waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1811).”
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board. (Matter #1811).”
An Ordinance, Amending Chapter 9, Relative to Family Day Care Facilities. (To be substituted for Ordinance approved by Committee on Ordinances and Referred to the Planning Board and the Committee on Ordinances.)
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1812).”
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Department
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Department. (Matter #1812).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods invite Emanuel Maciel, Animal Control Officer, to discuss the trapping and euthanasia of feral cats and also to discuss the possibility of a catch and neuter release program.
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1813).”
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #1813).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, in light of the families living on steps of the Church of County Street, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, invite Reverend Russ Chamberlain, Mercy Meals and More; Kristine Arsenault, Mayor’s Office; Department of Community Services…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1814).”
Referred to the Committee on appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1814).”
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