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June 24, 2015
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Henry G. Bousquet, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Joseph P. Lopes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, James D. Oliveira, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: David Alves, Brian K. Gomes
During the meeting:
- Bousquet arrived late (8:30)
- Rebeiro arrived late (7:45)
Every vote, in order
Councillor Morad made a motion to take item number eight (8) out of order and it was seconded by Councillor Coelho. Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council submitting a request from Joseph Grivers, Vice-President of MassDevelopment, that the Mayor…
To recommend to the City Council Approval and recommend the Mayor’s Approval, requesting the Agency (MassDevelopment) to assume the role of authority in financing a project for Finicky Pet Foods, Inc. located at 68 Blackmer Street, since the City does not have an active Industrial Development Finance Authority that would be available to undertake the financing of the Project.
Yes: Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, WintersonAbsent: Alves, Bousquet, Gomes, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Oliveira, the Committee VOTED: to recommend to the City Council APPROVAL and recommend the Mayor’s APPROVAL, requesting the Agency (MassDevelopment) to assume the role of authority in financing a project for Finicky Pet Foods, Inc. located at 68 Blackmer Street, since the City does not have an active Industrial Development Finance Authority that would be available to undertake the financing of the Project. This motion PASSED on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 7, Nays 0. (Councillors Bousquet and Rebeiro were not present for the vote..” (Motion: Morad, second: Oliveira)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting an Order, for the Transfer of $598,000.00 from Facilities and Fleet Management, Salaries and Wages in the amount of $170,000; Health, Salaries and Wages, in the amount of $75,000.00; Recreation and Parks,…
To table this matter at this time.
Yes: Carney, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: CoelhoAbsent: Alves, Bousquet, Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Martins, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time. This motion PASSED on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 7, Nays 1, with Councillor Coelho opposed and Councillor Bousquet not present for vote..” (Motion: Morad, second: Martins)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting an Order, for the Transfer of $517,000.00 from Public Infrastructure, Salaries and Wages, in the amount of $78,000.00; Library, Salaries and Wages, in the amount of $129,000.00; Inspectional Services,…
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order, for the Transfer of $517,000.00 from Public Infrastructure, Salaries and Wages, in the amount of $78,000.00; Library, Salaries and Wages, in the amount of $129,000.00; Inspectional Services, Salaries and Wages, in the amount of $80,000.00; Public Infrastructure, Charges and Services, in the amount of $74,000.00; Health Department, Charges and
Yes: Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Alves, Bousquet, Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER, for the TRANSFER of $517,000.00 from PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE, SALARIES AND WAGES, in the amount of $78,000.00; LIBRARY, SALARIES AND WAGES, in the amount of $129,000.00; INSPECTIONAL SERVICES, SALARIES AND WAGES, in the amount of $80,000.00; PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE, CHARGES AND SERVICES, in the amount of $74,000.00; HEALTH DEPARTMENT, CHARGES AND SERVICES, in the amount of $13,000.00; TREASURER, CHARGES AND SERVICES, in the amount of $95,000.00; DFFM, SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS, in the amount of $25,000.00; PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE, SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS, in the amount of $5,000.00 and PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE, CAPITAL, OUTLAY, in the amount of $18,000.00 to FIRE, SALARIES AND WAGES. This motion PASSED on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 8, Nays 0, with Councillor Bousquet not present for the vote..” (Motion: Morad, second: Carney)
Councillor Morad made a motion to take item number 1 and 1a from the table, which was seconded by Councillor Coelho. Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting an Order, for the Transfer of $598,000.00 from Facilities and Fleet Management,…
To recommend to the City Council Adoption as Amended of the Order, for the Transfer of $598,000.00 from Facilities and Fleet Management, Salaries and Wages in the amount of $170,000; Health, Salaries and Wages, in the amount of $75,000.00; Recreation and Parks, Salaries and Wages, in the amount of $11,000.00; Tourism/Marketing, Salaries and Wages, in the amount of $6,000.00; Police, Salaries and W
Yes: Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Alves, Bousquet, Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Coelho, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION AS AMENDED of the ORDER, for the TRANSFER of $598,000.00 from FACILITIES AND FLEET MANAGEMENT, SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $170,000; HEALTH, SALARIES AND WAGES, in the amount of $75,000.00; RECREATION AND PARKS, SALARIES AND WAGES, in the amount of $11,000.00; TOURISM/MARKETING, SALARIES AND WAGES, in the amount of $6,000.00; POLICE, SALARIES AND WAGES, in the amount of $186,000.00; INSPECTIOINAL SERVICES, SALARIES AND WAGES, in the amount of $29,000.00; FACILITIES AND FLEET, CHARGES AND SERVICES, in the amount of $115,000.00 and POLICE, SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS, in the amount of $6,000.00, to GENERAL GOVERNMENT UNCLASSIFIED, CHARGES AND SERVICES. This motion PASSED on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 8, Nays 0, with Councillor Bousquet not present for vote..” (Motion: Morad, second: Coelho)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting an Order, for the Transfer of $13,500.00 from Labor Relations, Salaries and Wages, to General Government Unclassified, Charges and Services (Ref’d 5/28/15) was received and placed on file by Councillor…
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order, for the Transfer of $13,500.00 from Labor Relations, Salaries and Wages, to General Government Unclassified, Charges and Services.
Yes: Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Alves, Bousquet, Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Oliveira, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER, for the TRANSFER of $13,500.00 from LABOR RELATIONS, SALARIES AND WAGES, to GENERAL GOVERNMENT UNCLASSIFIED, CHARGES AND SERVICES. This motion PASSED on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 8, Nays 0, with Councillor Bousquet not present for the vote..” (Motion: Morad, second: Oliveira)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that the Economic Development Council Director Derek Santos, provide the Committee on Finance a listing of the City’s current TIF and/or STA Agreements to include information detailing when the agreement was approved;…
To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time..” (Motion: Morad, second: Winterson)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Related Motion, Councillor Morad, that the Economic Development Council update the City Council with any and all active TIF/STA to be updated with an effective date as of 12/31/14 and moving forward all active TIFs are updated on a yearly basis and reported to…
To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time..” (Motion: Morad, second: Winterson)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillors Lopes, Winterson, Morad and Rebeiro, requesting that the New Bedford Economic Development Council provide the City Council with a breakdown of the number of employees for Fiscal Year 2013, 2014 and 2015; the projected number of…
To table the matter for thirty (30) days.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Carney and seconded by Councillor Rebeiro, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter for thirty (30) days..” (Motion: Carney, second: Rebeiro)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillors Lopes, Martins, Winterson, Morad and Rebeiro, requesting that Patrick Sullivan, Director of the Office of Housing and Community Development provide the City Council with the preliminary FY2016 Community Development Block Grant Budget…
To keep this matter on the table.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Rebeiro and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: To keep this matter on the table..” (Motion: Rebeiro, second: Winterson)
On motion by Councillor Martins and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee Voted: To waive the reading and follow the Chairman’s recommendation and take “No Further Action” on items 9, 10, 11 and 12. This motion passed on a voice vote. They are as follows: Notice, City Clerk of reference…
To waive the reading and follow the Chairman’s recommendation and take “No Further Action” on items 9, 10, 11 and 12.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Martins and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: To waive the reading and follow the Chairman’s recommendation and take “No Further Action” on items 9, 10, 11 and 12..” (Motion: Martins, second: Winterson)
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