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February 11, 2016
81 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, 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
During the meeting:
- Gomes arrived late ()
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Winterson, to Members of the City Council, informing that he will be absent for the City Council Meeting on Thursday, February 11, 2016, due to a prior commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0212).”
Communication, Councillor Gomes, to Members of the City Council, informing that he will be late for the City Council Meeting on Thursday, February 11, 2016, due to a prior commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0213).”
Citation, Councillor Lopes, honoring Jill Horton-simms, New Bedford Local Cultural Council, in recognition of her Leadership Circle Award for excellence in individual contributions to community arts and culture – 2016.
TABLED
Citation, Councillors Abreu and Martins, honoring New Bedford Resident and Celebrity Chef Jose Rego, in recognition of winning “Cutthroat Kitchen” on the Food Network in January.
Adopted
The following resolution was presented by Councillors Gomes, Carney and Rebeiro. City of New Bedford in City Council February 11, 2016 Resolution in Honor and Celebration of Black History Month - February 2016 Whereas, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a high school teacher, discovered that schools did not…
Tabled
Removed from the Table and Adopted
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table and Adopted. (Matter #0216).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, under the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), appropriating $5,509,000.00 for the purpose of making critically-needed repairs to City- owned buildings including, but not limited to, projects for the repair and…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0217).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0218).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $82,600.00 from Debt Services Other Financing Uses, to Election, Salaries & Wages in the amount of $58,000.00 and Elections, Charges & Services, in the amount of $24,600.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0219).”
Ordered, that the sum of Eighty Two Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($82,600.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Debt Services Other Financing Uses be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Elections Salaries and Wages……………………………………………………..$58,000.00…
Adopted
The minutes record 9 yes votes with 11 members present and do not say who did not vote, so individual votes are not shown. We will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0220).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $80,000.00 from Debt Services Other Financing Uses, to Fire, Charges & Services. Received and Placed on File. (#0221) City of New Bedford in City Council February 11, 2016 Ordered, that the sum of Eighty…
Adopted
The minutes record 9 yes votes with 11 members present and do not say who did not vote, so individual votes are not shown. We will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0222).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $9,800.00 from Parks and Recreation, Salaries & Wages, to Parks and Recreation, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0223).”
Ordered, that the sum of Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($9,800.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Parks and Recreation Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Parks and Recreation Charges and Services……………………………….….…$9,800.00 To…
Adopted
The minutes record 9 yes votes with 11 members present and do not say who did not vote, so individual votes are not shown. We will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0224).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the Mayor to execute a Termination of Easement with Laurindo M. Vasconcelos and Margarida Vasconcelos the current owners of property located at the corner of Becket and Adelaide Street.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0225).”
Ordered, that the Mayor on behalf of the City of New Bedford is authorized to execute a Termination of easement for the sewer easement granted to the City on July 13, 1981 by Herman and Victoria Mazewski for property shown as Lot 4A on a plan of land entitled, “ Plan of Land situated in New…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Corey Pacheco, New Bedford, MA, to the Historical Commission; this term will expire February 2019.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
The minutes record 9 yes votes with 11 members present and do not say who did not vote, so individual votes are not shown. We will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0228).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Keri Cox, New Bedford, MA, to the Historical Commission as an Alternate Member, replacing James Lopes; this term will expire February 2018.
Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed
The minutes record 8–1 but do not say how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed Yeas 8, Nays 1. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0229).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of James Lopes, New Bedford, MA, to the Historical Commission, replacing Keri Cox; this term will expire February 2019.
Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed
The minutes record 9 yes votes with 11 members present and do not say who did not vote, so individual votes are not shown. We will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0230).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Paul A. Gordon, Acushnet, MA 02743, as a Special Police Officer.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0231).”
Application, Paul A. Gordon, Acushnet, MA 02743, for Appointment as a Special Police Officer.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0232).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Winterson, Lopes, Martins, Rebeiro, Coelho, Carney, Oliveira, Abreu and Bousquet, requesting, Again, that the New Bedford City Council go on record in support of Ati (Allegheny Technologies, Inc.) steelworkers of New Bedford and send a letter to the Ati…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillors Carney, Abreu, Lopes, Martins, Council President Morad, Councillor Gomes, Winterson, Coelho, Bousquet and Rebeiro and Oliveira, requesting that the City Council send a letter to our Federal Delegation in opposition of our boat owners paying $700.00 a day for the at-sea…
Rule 17 Waived
The minutes record 9 yes votes with 11 members present and do not say who did not vote, so individual votes are not shown. We will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not Present for vote.) (Matter #0234).”
Adopted
Related Motion, Councillor Carney, requesting that a letter be sent to our State Delegation and Governor Baker asking them to support the New Bedford City Council’s objection of our boat owners paying $700.00 a day for the at-sea fishing monitor, this fee will have a devastating effect on New…
Adopted
Related Motion, Councillor Lopes requesting, that the United States Department of Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, provide the members of the New Bedford City Council with the annual federal allocation of funds used to pay the annual salaries of the 7,500 meat safety inspectors housed at the…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that the City of New Bedford consider installing a "Before I Die Wall" in a central and visible location, said wall is a global art project that invites people to reflect on their lives and share their personal aspirations in a public space. (To be…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that Superintendent Pia Durkin provide the members of the City Council with a complete list of New Bedford Public Schools that have Wrap Around Managers in place, as well as the criteria and justification for the position, and a complete list of schools…
Referred to Superintendent Durkin and requesting a response within 30 days
From the minutes
“Referred to Superintendent Durkin and requesting a response within 30 days. (Matter #0239).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Lopes, Martins, Winterson and Bousquet, requesting that the Health Director, Dr. Brenda Weis, attend an upcoming Committee on Ordinances meeting to discuss a potential collaborative strategy regarding the City's plan to address the on-going epidemic as it relates…
Adopted
Communication, Councillor Abreu submitting an Ordinance from the City of Lowell regarding Synthetic drugs. (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Health Director Dr. Brenda Weis and Mayor Mitchell.)
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Heath Director Dr. Brenda Weis and Mayor Mitchell
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Heath Director Dr. Brenda Weis and Mayor Mitchell. (Matter #0241).”
Communication, Councillor Martin’s, submitting the Town of Wareham’s Ordinance on Synthetic drugs.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinance. (Matter #0242).”
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting on behalf of the residents of the newly accepted Eastland Terrace, that a letter be sent to the United States Post Office, asking that the residents be allowed to have mailboxes in front of their said properties instead of their mailboxes located on…
Referred to the United States Post Office
From the minutes
“Referred to the United States Post Office. (Matter #0243).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board consider rezoning the lot at 458 Dartmouth Street, Map 18/Lot 106, from Industrial “B” to Mixed-use Business. (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board.) Referred to the…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board. (Matter #0245).”
Written Motion, Councillor Bousquet, requesting, that our State Legislative Delegation consider advocating for additional funding for the Hayden-McFadden Elementary School to aid in its Local Stake Holders Group new turnaround plan.
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, once more that the Committees on Ordinances and Public Safety and Neighborhoods meet with Acting Police Chief David Lizotte, a Representative from Massachusetts State Police in Dartmouth, City Solicitor McDermott, and Legal Counsel Gerwatowski, to…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #0247).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, increasing Police patrols and also D runs in the area of Pleasant Street at Grinnell Street, north to Bedford Street, west to Sixth Street, south to Wing Street, and east to Acushnet Avenue; and further, that DPI Commissioner Labelle increase the…
Adopted
Communication, Election Commissioner Maria Tomasia, to City Council, submitting a list of locations to be designated as polling precincts for the upcoming Presidential Primary, scheduled for Tuesday, March 01, 2016. (To be Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0249).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a letter from the Massachusetts School Building Authority regarding the Board’s approval of repair projects for the Alfred J. Gomes Elementary School, Casimir Pulaski Elementary School, Hayden-McFadden Elementary School and the Sgt. William H.…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0250).”
Communication, City Solicitor Mikaela A. McDermott, to City Council, providing an overview of how the funds in the Judgments, Claims, and Settlements line item in the General Government Unclassified account have been spent thus far in FY16; an overview of the claims and litigation currently pending…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0251).”
Written Motion, Councillors Coelho, Abreu, Oliveira, Lopes, Winterson, Bousquet and Carney, requesting, that the Mayor’s Office update the City Council on how he is utilizing his staff and inform us who is responsible for what Neighborhood Group/section of the City. (To be Referred to the Mayor’s…
Removed from the Table and NO FURTHER ACTION TAKEN
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table and NO FURTHER ACTION TAKEN. (Matter #0155).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City step up its enforcement laws, during and after a major winter snow storm and issue tickets and fines to those who violate the law by throwing snow back into the plowed street and who neglect to shovel sidewalks in residential or business…
Removed from the Table and ADOPTED
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table and ADOPTED. (Matter #0156).”
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting, on behalf of Ms. Jeannie Dolan, homeowner, 90 Rounds Street, New Bedford, MA, that the Traffic Commission install a “Handicap Parking” space in front of said address. (Copy of Handicap Placard enclosed.) (To be Referred to the Traffic Commission.)
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0252).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a letter from Richard Spoor, Fairhaven, MA, dated January 25, 2016, regarding the Buttonwood Park Zoo’s elephants Emily and Ruth.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0253).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a letter from South Coast Neighbors United, regarding the Access Northeast Project to develop a major Liquefied Natural Gas (Lng) storage facility and pipeline expansion in the residential communities of Acushnet and East Freetown, MA.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0254).”
Minutes, Zoning Board of Appeals, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on December 17, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0255).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on January 22, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0256).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on January 29, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0257).”
Minutes, Council on Aging, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on December 10, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0258).”
Minutes, Planning Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on January 13, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0259).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 15 Avon Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 29, 2016, 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 #0260).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Ea Oswald 172 sx Chaffee Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 29, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to the…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0262).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 91 Willis Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 01, 2016, 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 #0263).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 206 Dartmouth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 03, 2016, 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 #0264).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 106 James Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 03, 2016, 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 #0265).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 2 Hazard Court, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 03, 2016, 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 #0266).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 264 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 03, 2016, 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 #0267).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 10 Gould Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 04, 2016, 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 #0268).”
Application, Century Paving and Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at County Street (Palace Pizza), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 09, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified.…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0270).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 15 Avon Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 29, 2016, 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 #0271).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Ea Oswald 172 sx Chaffee Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 29, 2016, 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 #0272).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 173 Townsend Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 01, 2016, 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 #0273).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 91 Willis Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 01, 2016, 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 #0274).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 206 Dartmouth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 03, 2016, 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 #0275).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 106 James Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 03, 2016, 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 #0276).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 2 Hazard Court, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 03, 2016, 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 #0277).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 264 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 03, 2016, 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 #0278).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 10 Gould Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 04, 2016, 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 #0279).”
Application, Century Paving and Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of County Street (Palace Pizza), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 09, 2016, 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 #0280).”
Application, Farland Corp. Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 1283 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 10, 2016, 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 #0281).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 02, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 70 Spruce Street (#0282) 154 Davis Street (#0283) David Court (#0284)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 09, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 344 Church Street (#0285) 277 Nash Road (#0286) Pontiac Street from hse #37 west to Pine Grove Street (#0287) Oakdale…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Doctor Disposal Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 03, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 991 Homestead Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0290).”
Application, Frade’s Disposal Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 09, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 964 Elliot Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0291).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council to grant permission of the Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental, General Repairs and Light Service for Francisco Rosales d/b/a Universal Auto Sales at 1519 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0292).”
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0292).”
Special Permit, Francisco Rosales d/b/a/ Universal Auto Sales, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental, General Repairs and Light Service at 1519 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0293).”
SPECIAL PERMIT Granted
From the minutes
“SPECIAL PERMIT Granted. (Matter #0293).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council to grant permission of the Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental and General Repairs for Leonardo Massa d/b/a Drive Time at 1680 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0294).”
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0294).”
Special Permit, Leonardo Massa d/b/a Drive Time, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales & Rentals and General Repairs at 1680 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0295).”
SPECIAL PERMIT Granted
From the minutes
“SPECIAL PERMIT Granted. (Matter #0295).”
Attest: Dennis W. Farias, City Clerk/ Clerk of the City Council
TABLED BUSINESS 01/28/2016 WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Coelho, Abreu, Oliveira, Lopes, Winterson, Bousquet and Carney, requesting, that the Mayor’s Office update the City Council on how he is utilizing his staff and inform us who is responsible for what Neighborhood Group/section of the City. (To be Referred to the Mayor’s Office and the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods.) 01/28/2016 WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City step up its enforcement laws, during and after a major winter snow storm and issue tickets and fines to those who violate the law by throwing snow back into the plowed street and who neglect to shovel sidewalks in residential or business areas throughout the City; and further, that the City report to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods as to how many tickets were issued during the January 23rd snowstorm, to also include how many tickets were issued for parking violations and how many motor vehicles were towed during the storm. (To be Referred to the Mayor, the Acting Police Chief, David Lizotte, the Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Ronald Labelle and the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods.)
From the minutes
“TABLED BUSINESS 01/28/2016 WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Coelho, Abreu, Oliveira, Lopes, Winterson, Bousquet and Carney, requesting, that the Mayor’s Office update the City Council on how he is utilizing his staff and inform us who is responsible for what Neighborhood Group/section of the City. (To be Referred to the Mayor’s Office and the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods.) 01/28/2016 WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City step up its enforcement laws, during and after a major winter snow storm and issue tickets and fines to those who violate the law by throwing snow back into the plowed street and who neglect to shovel sidewalks in residential or business areas throughout the City; and further, that the City report to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods as to how many tickets were issued during the January 23rd snowstorm, to also include how many tickets were issued for parking violations and how many motor vehicles were towed during the storm. (To be Referred to the Mayor, the Acting Police Chief, David Lizotte, the Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Ronald Labelle and the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods.).”
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