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June 11, 2015
2 meetings this evening, 83 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →7:01 p.m. · Committee on Finance
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
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Treasurer-Collector R. Renee Fernandes to Councillor Joseph P. Lopes, Chairman, Committee on Finance, requesting the Finance Committee’s approval to secure financing for the following projects: a) General Obligation Short Term Notes - Taylor…
To table 1c at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Alves and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: To table 1c at this time..” (Motion: Alves, second: Winterson)
To Approve items 1a and 1b.
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Alves and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To APPROVE items 1a and 1b. This motion passed on a Roll Call vote of Yeas 11, Nays 0..” (Motion: Alves, second: Gomes)
7:15 p.m. · New Bedford City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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
81 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Citations, Councillors Martins and Morad, honoring Caroline Paradis, Edward Anthes- Washburn, Ashley Bendiksen, Shelley Cardoos and Michael Patacao, in recognition of being honored as Southcoast 5 Emerging Leaders.
Adopted
Citation, Councillors Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Council President Gomes, Councillors Lopes, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro and Winterson, honoring Steven Martins, Ward Two City Councillor, in recognition of his being nominated as a Southcoast 5 Emerging Leader.
Adopted
Citations, Councillors Winterson and Lopes, honoring Dinarte Pacheco and Scott Gomes, in recognition of their heroic actions which saved the lives of two individuals during a difficult ordeal.
Adopted
Citations, Councillors Bousquet and Lopes, honoring Brownie Troop 68111, Girls Scout of America, in recognition of their efforts in helping with the beach cleanup at Fort Taber.
Adopted
Citations, Councillors Bousquet and Carney, honoring the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School winners of the 2015 Massachusetts Skills USA Competition.
Adopted
Citations, Councillors Bousquet and Carney, honoring Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School students, in recognition of their success at the Business Professionals of America at the National competition.
Adopted
Citations, Councillors Bousquet and Carney, honoring Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School students and teachers, in recognition of their success at the Mate/Rov New England Regional Competition and another winning year.
Adopted
Citation, Councillor Bousquet, honoring Mark Thornhill, Coach and Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, in recognition of the Boys Massachusetts State Vocational Track and Field 15th Championship Win.
Adopted
Citations, Councillor Martins, honoring Teachers Pamela Oliveira, Ap Language and Composition and Nelson Rodrigues, Ap Calculus Ab, in recognition of their receiving the Partners in Excellence Award from Mass Insight Education for their work in improving the Advanced Placement Test Scores of New…
TABLED
The following resolution was presented to Wjfd Radio by Councillor Alves City of New Bedford in City Council June 11, 2015 Resolution Honoring Wjfd Radio 97.3 Fm the Largest Portuguese Radio Station in North America on the Occasion of Their Fortieth Anniversary Whereas, Wjfd Radio 97.3 Fm is the…
Adopted
The following resolution was presented to the Wamsutta Club by Councillors Coelho and Winterson City of New Bedford in City Council June 11, 2015 Resolution Honoring the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Wamsutta Club Whereas, In 1866, Charles Warren Clifford organized an athletic club to…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Moira Tierney, New Bedford, MA 02740 to the Steamship Authority Board of Governors to fill the seat vacated by the late John A. Tierney, this term will expire September 2017.
Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0965).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Irene Schall, New Bedford, MA 02740, to the Board of Election Commissioners, replacing William DoCarmo who has resigned from the Board; this term will expire April 2017.
Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #0966).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $50,000.00 from Auditor, Salaries & Wages in the amount of $15,000.00; Planning & Community Development, Salaries & Wages in the amount of $15,000.00 and Traffic, Salaries & Wages in the amount of $20,000.00 to…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0968).”
Ordered, that the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from: Auditors, Salaries & Wages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000.00 Planning and Cd, Salaries & Wages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…
ADOPTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0969).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $9,273.00 from CFO, Salaries & Wages, to Community Services, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0970).”
Ordered, that the sum of Nine Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Three Dollars ($9,273.00) now standing to the credit of the account from CFO, Salaries & Wages, be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Community Services, Charges & Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…
ADOPTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Council President Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0971).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $51,000.00 from Ems, Salaries & Wages, to Ems, Charges & Services in the amount of $37,000.00 and Ems, Supplies & Materials in the amount of $14,000.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0972).”
Ordered, that the sum of Fifty One Thousand Dollars ($51,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Ems, Salaries & Wages, be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated as follows: Ems, Charges & Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…
ADOPTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Council President Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0973).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $26,150.00 from Facilities & Fleet Management, Charges & Services, to Facilities & Fleet Management, Other Charges.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0974).”
Ordered, that the sum of Twenty Six Thousand One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($26,150.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Facilities and Fleet, Charges & Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Facilities and Fleet, Other Charges . . . . . . . . . . .…
ADOPTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Council President Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0975).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $9,568.00 from City Council, Salaries & Wages, to City Council, Capital Outlay.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0976).”
Ordered, that the sum of Nine Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Eight Dollars ($9,568.00) now standing to the credit of the account from City Council, Salaries & Wages, be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: City Council, Capital Outlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: BousquetAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Bousquet OPPOSED; Council President Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0977).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $4,000.00 from Mis, Charges & Services, to Mis, Salaries & Wages.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0978).”
Ordered, that the sum of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Mis, Charges & Services, be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Mis, Salaries & Wages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: MoradAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED; Council President Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0979).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $1,500.00 from Environmental, Charges & Services, to Environmental, Capital Outlay.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0980).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Environmental, Charges & Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Environmental, Capital Outlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: LopesAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Lopes OPPOSED; Council President Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0981).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a copy of the Final Fiscal Year 2015 Department of Planning, Housing and Community Development Five Year Consolidated Plan and One Year Action Plan, and requesting the City Council approve and authorize the submission of the Fiscal Year…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0982).”
Resolution of the New Bedford City Council Authorizing the Mayor to Apply for Federal Assistance from the United States of America Whereas, The City of New Bedford desires to continue its participation in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities under the Housing and Community…
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: MoradAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED; Council President Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0983).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, authorizing the Mayor and the Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Lease Amendment between the City of New Bedford and Ma-air Trust relative to a land lease for Lessee’s T-Hangar at the New Bedford Regional Airport.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0985).”
Ordered, that the Chairman of the Airport Commission and the Mayor are hereby authorized on behalf of the City to execute a Lease Amendment between the City of Bedford and Ma-air Trust relative to a land lease for Lessee’s T-Hangar at the New Bedford Regional Airport. A copy of the Lease Amendment…
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Council President Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0986).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the City of New Bedford to accept a gift of real estate from the N.b. Realty Trust consisting of approximately 28 acres of vacant land located adjacent to the New Bedford Regional Airport and placed said land under the…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0987).”
Ordered that the City of New Bedford accept a gift a real estate from the N.b. Realty Trust consisting of approximately 28 acres of vacant land located adjacent to the New Bedford Regional Airport and placed said land under the control of the New Bedford Airport Commission. A copy of the proposed…
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Council President Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0988).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a formal request to name the vacant City- owned parcel at One Washington Square, Plot 36/Lot 149 “Tom Lopes Park.”
Referred to Mayor Mitchell
From the minutes
“Referred to Mayor Mitchell. (Matter #0989).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Dennis Audette, New Bedford, MA 02745, to the Conservation Commission; this term will expire June 2018.
Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Council President Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0990).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Justin Dion, East Taunton, MA 02718, as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0991).”
Application, Justin Dion, East Taunton, MA 02718 for Reappointment as a Special Police Officer.
Appointment made and confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed. (Matter #0992).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that the Traffic Commission consider installing crosswalks at the intersection of Cove Road, Padanaram Avenue and Frank Street, from Dairy Maid to Cove Surf & Turf. (To be Referred to the Traffic Commission.)
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0993).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that the City of New Bedford study the potential cost savings associated with the establishment of an Opt-Out Medical Insurance Program for City employees. (To be Referred to Mayor Mitchell, CFO Ari Sky, Acting Personal Director Sandy Vezina, and the…
Referred to Mayor Mitchell, CFO Ari Sky, Acting Personnel Director Sandy Vezina and the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to Mayor Mitchell, CFO Ari Sky, Acting Personnel Director Sandy Vezina and the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0994).”
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting that the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches notify all teams that utilize the baseball field at Buttonwood Park, of the excess amount of litter and debris being left after games in and around the field.
Referred to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches. (Matter #0995).”
Written Motion Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of the parents that live on Rodman Street, that the Traffic Commission install "Slow Children" signs on Rodman Street; and further, requesting that said signage also be placed around the Taylor School and Roosevelt Middle School. (To be…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0996).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Mass in Motion New Bedford, that the following street(s) be Closed: Barker’s Lane, from Acushnet Avenue, to North Second Street, Every Thursday, from June 18, 2015, to October 29, 2015, from 1:00 P.m. to 7:00 P.m., for the purpose of…
Removed from the Table, Adopted as Amended and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table, Adopted as Amended and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0891).”
Written Motion, Councillors Bousquet, Winterson, Lopes, Martins, Alves, Morad, Council President Gomes, Councillors Coelho and Carney, requesting, that the New Bedford Police Department ensure that New Bedford Guide is on their list of credible media outlets for distribution of time sensitive…
Referred to Chief Provencher, Detective Vicente and Mayor Mitchell
From the minutes
“Referred to Chief Provencher, Detective Vicente and Mayor Mitchell. (Matter #1001).”
Written Motion, Council President Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods hold a meeting with Fire Chief Michael Gomes, Special Council Arthur J. Caron, Jr., and a Representative from the Administration, for an explanation as to why the Chief is presently looking…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #1002).”
Written Motion, Councillors Martins and Lopes, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances review the Ordinance from Worcester regarding prohibiting aggressive begging, soliciting and panhandling in public places, to enact a similar Ordinance in the City of New Bedford. (To be Referred to the…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1003).”
Communication, Councillor Martins, submitting a copy of an Ordinance from the City of Worcester regarding prohibiting aggressive begging, soliciting and panhandling in public places. (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.)
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1004).”
Communication, Board of Assessors’ Motion, Board of Assessors, to City Council, submitting Motion passed 3-0, at its open meeting on June 01, 2014, and requesting that the City Council Adopt, and the Mayor Approve the Three Orders relating to the Consumer Price Index, as determined by the…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1005).”
Ordered, that the exemption granted to persons qualifying under M.g.l. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17, 17C, 17C½ and 17D is hereby increased by 1.63% for Fiscal Year 2016; said increase is equal to the Consumer Price Index.
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Oliveira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Oliveira not present for vote.) (Matter #1006).”
Ordered, that, pursuant to M.g.l. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17E, the total value of assets, as set forth in M.g.l. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17, 17C, 17C½ and 17D is hereby increased by 1.63% for Fiscal Year 2016; said increase is equal to the Consumer Price Index.
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Oliveira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Oliveira not present for vote.) (Matter #1007).”
Ordered, that the base limit of income and the total value of assets of persons, qualifying under M.g.l. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41, 41B, and 41C is hereby increased by 1.63% for Fiscal Year 2016; said increase is equal to the Consumer Price Index.
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Oliveira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Oliveira not present for vote.) (Matter #1008).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that DPI Commissioner Ronald Labelle and Fire Chief Michael Gomes register the City of New Bedford with the National Joint Utilities Notification System (Njuns), so the City can work with our local and regional utility representatives to rid the City of…
Referred to DPI Commissioner Ronald Labelle and New Bedford Fire Chief Michael Gomes
From the minutes
“Referred to DPI Commissioner Ronald Labelle and New Bedford Fire Chief Michael Gomes. (Matter #1009).”
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review of 33 Emery Street, Map 13, Parcel 122 – advising that “constructed in 1921, the John Hannigan School was designed by local architect, Frank Clifton Brown in the Beaux Arts style; the school…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1014).”
Petition, Chayela Jackson, 3 Shamrock Circle, East Wareham, MA 02738 d/b/a the Traphaus, 127 West Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02744, requesting that she be granted a Waiver of Residency in accordance with Section 15-18 of the City Code, to obtain a New License to Deal in Junk, Old…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1015).”
Communication, Maria Tomasia, Board of Election Commissioners, to City Council, submitting the Special Election Warrant of the June 23, 2015 Referendum Question on the Casino, the warrant needs to be signed by the majority of the City Council and must be posted on the 7th day prior to the Election…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1016).”
Communication, Councillor Lopes, submitting the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center Mission Statement and Impacts. (To be Received and Placed on File; Copy all Councillors via email 06/02/2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1017).”
Communication, Department of Environmental Protection, Waterways Regulation Program, submitting Notice of License Application pursuant to M.g.l. Chapter 91, Waterways License Application Transmittal #265723, Ggk Realty LLC d/b/a The Edge Restaurant, 1480 East Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1018).”
Citations, Councillors Martins and Bousquet, honoring Neighborhoods United and Jerry Pinto, President of Neighborhoods United, in recognition of their planning and organizing National Night Out 2014 held at Riverside Park on August 05, 2014.
Removed from the Table and NO FURTHER ACTION TAKEN
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table and NO FURTHER ACTION TAKEN. (Matter #1255).”
Citation, Councillor Rebeiro, honoring Reverend Russ Chamberlain, Mercy Meals and More, in recognition of his hard work and dedication to the homeless during the recent snow storm of January 2 and 3, 2014.
Removed from the Table and NO FURTHER ACTION TAKEN
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table and NO FURTHER ACTION TAKEN. (Matter #0052).”
Citations, Council President Gomes, Councillors Martins, Morad and Lopes, honoring the Graduates of the Saturday Academy.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1019).”
Citations, Council President Gomes, Councillors Alves and Oliveira, honoring James Gomes, Technical Sergeant, United States Air Force, in recognition of his service to his Country in South Korea and Vietnam and his ongoing commitment to his fellow Veterans through his many years of dedicated work…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1020).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting that the following street(s) be Closed: Washington Street, from County Street to Grinnell Street and Grinnell Street, from Pleasant Street to County Street, from 9:00 A.m. to 4:00 P.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2015, for the purpose of the Washington…
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1021).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeti8ng held on May 12, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1022).”
Minutes, Executive Board Meeting – Bristol County Phep Coalition, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on May 19, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1023).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 669 Ashley Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 01, 2015, 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 #1024).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1176 Phillips Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 04, 2015, 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 #1025).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 44 Mosher Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 04, 2015, 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 #1026).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 113 Holly Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 04, 2015, 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 #1027).”
Application, Christopher Mendoza, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Marlboro Street/Lots 211-214, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 08, 2015, 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 #1028).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 669 Ashley Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 01, 2015, 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 #1029).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 1176 Phillips Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 04, 2015, 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 #1030).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 44 Mosher Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 04, 2015, 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 #1031).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 113 Holly Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 04, 2015, 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 #1032).”
Application, Christopher Mendoza, to Disturb the Surface, of Marlboro Street/Lots 211-214, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 08, 2015, 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 #1033).”
Applications, Eversource, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 02, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 102 and 106 Beetle Street (#1034) 155 and 166 Brooklawn Court (#1035) 411 Cedar Street (#1036) 315 and 317 Hersom Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Eversource, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 04, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 244 Davis Street (#1043) 109 David Street (#1044)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Eversource, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 10, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Hall Street from Rivet Street northerly to Thompson Street continuing to 52 Thompson Street (#1045) 1 Hyacinth Street to…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Eversource, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 11, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 215 Duchaine Boulevard (#1052)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, S&l Roll-off Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 05, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 340 Summer Street (#1053) 126 Mott Street (#1054)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, S&l Roll-off Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 11, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 340 Summer Street (#1055) 140 Cottage Street (#1056)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, in light of the recent announcement of Unit C salary freezes, that the Administration reconsider the elimination of the water coolers, requesting that Ari Sky, CFO appear before the Committee on Finance, to discuss ways to keep the water cooler contract. (To be…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Carney not present for vote.) (Matter #1057).”
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 #1057).”
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