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September 8, 2015
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Henry G. Bousquet, Brian K. Gomes, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: Steven Martins
During the meeting:
- Gomes arrived late (7:03)
Every vote, in order
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting a request to rename a section of Massachusetts Route 18, from Elm Street to Cove Street, from “John F. Kennedy Highway” to “John F. Kennedy Boulevard”, the purpose being to improve pedestrian access from…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the request to rename a section of Massachusetts Route 18, from Elm Street to Cove Street, from “John F. Kennedy Highway” to “John F. Kennedy Boulevard,” the purpose being to improve pedestrian access from our Downtown and South End neighborhoods to the Waterfront and to beautify the area.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Winterson and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the request to rename a section of Massachusetts Route 18, from Elm Street to Cove Street, from “John F. Kennedy Highway” to “John F. Kennedy Boulevard,” the purpose being to improve pedestrian access from our Downtown and South End neighborhoods to the Waterfront and to beautify the area..” (Motion: Winterson, second: Gomes)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillors Winterson, Alves, Lopes, Morad, Bousquet, Rebeiro, Carney, Martins, Coelho, Oliveira, and Council President Gomes, requesting that the City Council name the City-owned plaza on the corner of Front Street and Union Street “Jack Markey…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the request that the City Council name the City-owned plaza on the corner of Front Street and Union Street “Jack Markey Plaza,” in honor of the former eleven-year Mayor of the City of New Bedford and retired District Court Judge, the Honorable John A. Markey, in recognition of his leadership in advancing the City of New Bedford and protecting its intere
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Winterson and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the request that the City Council name the City-owned plaza on the corner of Front Street and Union Street “Jack Markey Plaza,” in honor of the former eleven-year Mayor of the City of New Bedford and retired District Court Judge, the Honorable John A. Markey, in recognition of his leadership in advancing the City of New Bedford and protecting its interests in countless ways that our community still benefits from today, including the lasting impact Mayor Markey’s tenure has had on the Downtown New Bedford Historic District..” (Motion: Winterson, second: Gomes)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Saunders and Lopes, requesting, that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications meet with Jeff Costa, Chairman of Financing and Marketing, Deb Shrader, President and Committee members of the Fishermen’s Tribute Fund,…
To send letters to the State and Federal Delegations seeking possible financial assistance in funding the City’s Fishermen’s Memorial Tribute; also, that the Committee send a communication to the Mayor seeking estimates/costs to erect the Memorial at the Seamen’s Bethel and Coast Guard Park.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Winterson and seconded by Councillor Rebeiro, the Committee VOTED: To send letters to the State and Federal Delegations seeking possible financial assistance in funding the City’s Fishermen’s Memorial Tribute; also, that the Committee send a communication to the Mayor seeking estimates/costs to erect the Memorial at the Seamen’s Bethel and Coast Guard Park..” (Motion: Winterson, second: Rebeiro)
To table the main motion at this time.
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: To table the main motion at this time..”
On motion by Councillor Rebeiro and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee Voted: To waive the reading on items four (4) through eight (8), severing item number five (5), and following the Chairs recommendation to take “No Further Action” on these items. This motion passed on a voice vote.…
To waive the reading on items four (4) through eight (8), severing item number five (5), and following the Chairs recommendation to take “No Further Action” on these items.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Rebeiro and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: To waive the reading on items four (4) through eight (8), severing item number five (5), and following the Chairs recommendation to take “No Further Action” on these items..” (Motion: Rebeiro, second: Winterson)
To table this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Rebeiro and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time..” (Motion: Rebeiro, second: Winterson)
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