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December 15, 2015
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: David Alves, Naomi R. A. Carney, Steven Martins
Absent: Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes
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Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillors Alves and Martins, that in light of the fact that the City has put former Elco Dress site out to bid and no qualified bidders responded in time at either RFP posting, and in consideration of the recorded and documented need for…
To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Martins and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time..” (Motion: Martins, second: Carney)
On motion by Councillor Martins and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee Voted: To take “No Further Action” on items two (2) through six (6) at this time. This motion passed on a voice vote. They are as follows: Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, City Council President…
To take “No Further Action” on items two (2) through six (6) at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Martins and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on items two (2) through six (6) at this time..” (Motion: Martins, second: Carney)
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