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February 23, 2015
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: David Alves, Henry G. Bousquet, Naomi R. A. Carney, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, James D. Oliveira, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: Debora Coelho
Every vote, in order
Councillor Martins called the Ordinance Committee Meeting to order and took attendance. Councillor Martins read a Communication from Councillor Coelho stating she would not be in attendance due to a prior personal commitment and it was received and placed on file on a motion by Councillor Alves and…
To send a Favorable Recommendation to the Ordinance Committee. (1, 1a, 1b)
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: to send a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION to the Ordinance Committee. (1, 1a, 1b).”
To table this matter at this time.
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“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Alves, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Alves)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Public Hearing, on a Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting, on behalf of Mr. Thomas Melanson, owner, 204 Court Street, Plot 51/Lot 273, that said property be Rezoned, from Residential “B” to Mixed-use Business, all three corners of the intersection…
To send a Favorable Recommendation to the Ordinance Committee. (2, 2a)
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: to send a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION to the Ordinance Committee. (2, 2a).”
To table this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Alves, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Alves)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Public Hearing on a Written Motion, Councillor Gonsalves, on behalf of Joe and Ana Vinagre of 5 Bay Street, requesting that the portion of the property located at 44 Dartmouth Street (Plot 36/Lot 19) that is zoned Residential be rezoned to Mixed-use Business so…
To send a Favorable Recommendation to the Ordinance Committee (12/11/13) were received and placed on file by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Lopes. (3, 3a)
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: to send a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION to the Ordinance Committee (12/11/13) were received and placed on file by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Lopes. (3, 3a).”
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the rezoning of the portion of the property located at 44 Dartmouth Street, Plot 36, Lot 19, from Residential to Mixed-Use Business.
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Coelho
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“On motion by Councillor Bousquet and seconded by Councillor Alves, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the rezoning of the portion of the property located at 44 Dartmouth Street, Plot 36, Lot 19, from Residential to Mixed-Use Business. This motion PASSED on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 10, Nays 0..” (Motion: Bousquet, second: Alves)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting an Ordinance amending Chapter 23, Section 25.1, said amendment is designed to update the language which requires motorized vehicles to be equipped with reflective devices for safety purposes (Ref’d…
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Ordinance amending Chapter 23, Section 25.1, said amendment is designed to update the language which requires motorized vehicles to be equipped with reflective devices for safety purposes.
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“On motion by Councillor Alves and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDINANCE amending Chapter 23, Section 25.1, said amendment is designed to update the language which requires motorized vehicles to be equipped with reflective devices for safety purposes..” (Motion: Alves, second: Lopes)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillors Alves, Gomes, Council President Lopes, Councillors Martins, Rebeiro, Winterson, Carney, Oliveira, Coelho and Bousquet, requesting that Legal Counsel Gerwatowski draft an Ordinance that would recognize and confirm the City Seal that…
To keep this matter on the table at this time.
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“On motion by Councillor Oliveira and seconded by Councillor Alves, the Committee VOTED: To keep this matter on the table at this time..” (Motion: Oliveira, second: Alves)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Public Hearing on a Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting an amendment to Appendix A Table of Principal Use Regulations of Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances to exclude a Contractor’s Yard from Mixed Use Business and Planned Business…
To send a Favorable Recommendation to the Ordinance Committee was tabled earlier in the meeting and
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: to send a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION to the Ordinance Committee was tabled earlier in the meeting and.”
To remove this matter from the table. This matter was received and placed on file and the hearing was opened
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“On motion by Councillor Oliveira and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To remove this matter from the table. This matter was received and placed on file and the hearing was opened.” (Motion: Oliveira, second: Carney)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the amendment to Appendix A Table of Principal Use Regulations of Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances to exclude a Contractor’s Yard from Mixed Use Business and Planned Business Districts, said change has been requested by the Planning Department because this use is a Mixed Use Business or Planned Business District is inconsistent with the City’s planni
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Coelho
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Alves and seconded by Councillor Bousquet, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the amendment to Appendix A Table of Principal Use Regulations of Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances to exclude a Contractor’s Yard from Mixed Use Business and Planned Business Districts, said change has been requested by the Planning Department because this use is a Mixed Use Business or Planned Business District is inconsistent with the City’s planning objectives and is not compatible with the other allowed uses in those zones. This motion PASSED on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 10, Nays 0..” (Motion: Alves, second: Bousquet)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Public Hearing, on a Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting, on behalf of Mr. Thomas Melanson, owner, 204 Court Street, Plot 51/Lot 273, that said property be Rezoned, from Residential “B” to Mixed-use Business, all three corners of the intersection…
To send a Favorable Recommendation to the Ordinance Committee was tabled earlier in the meeting and
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: to send a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION to the Ordinance Committee was tabled earlier in the meeting and.”
To remove this matter from the table.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Bousquet and seconded by Councillor Alves, the Committee VOTED: To remove this matter from the table..” (Motion: Bousquet, second: Alves)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the rezoning of 204 Court Street, Plot 51/Lot 273 from Residential B to Mixed-Use Business.
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Coelho
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Winterson and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the rezoning of 204 Court Street, Plot 51/Lot 273 from Residential B to Mixed-Use Business. This motion PASSED on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 10, Nays 0..” (Motion: Winterson, second: Gomes)
On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee Voted: That the following matters remain in Committee, 6, 7, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 23a. This motion passed on a voice vote. They are as follows: Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion,…
That the following matters remain in Committee, 6, 7, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 23a.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: That the following matters remain in Committee, 6, 7, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 23a..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Winterson)
; To take “No Further Action” on items 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 22.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: ; To take “No Further Action” on items 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 22..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Winterson)
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