October 28, 2015

1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

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Attendance

Present: David Alves, Joseph P. Lopes, Steven Martins

Absent: Henry G. Bousquet, James D. Oliveira

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Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillor Alves, asking that the New Bedford City Council request the Administration seek to encourage the New Bedford Industrial Park Foundation and Csx rail system to move more quickly and to encourage them to expedite their plans to develop…

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To waive the reading and take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time.

Yes: Alves, Lopes, MartinsAbsent: Bousquet, Oliveira

From the minutes

“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Martins, the Committee VOTED: To waive the reading and take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 3, Nays 0..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Martins)

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