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April 11, 2016
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Henry G. Bousquet, Naomi R. A. Carney, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Councillor Lopes, submitting a request from the Prince Henry Society of MA, Inc., regarding the northwest area of Pope’s Island that is currently known as “Marine Park” be dedicated and named Prince Henry “The Navigator” Park on Pope’s Island…
That the Clerk of Committees Office and the City Council Office pull the records that initiated the placement of the status of Pope Island and any related communications that may have led to the designation of the north west corner of the park to be named for Prince Henry. This was to include securing information from the Kalisz Administration, who was in office at the time.
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: That the Clerk of Committees Office and the City Council Office pull the records that initiated the placement of the status of Pope Island and any related communications that may have led to the designation of the north west corner of the park to be named for Prince Henry. This was to include securing information from the Kalisz Administration, who was in office at the time..”
That after the research is secured and presented to the Committee that the Committee recommend renaming the entire park in the name of Prince Henry and the Administration be made aware of the Committee’s intent.
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: That after the research is secured and presented to the Committee that the Committee recommend renaming the entire park in the name of Prince Henry and the Administration be made aware of the Committee’s intent..”
To table the main motion for thirty (30) days.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Rebeiro and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To table the main motion for thirty (30) days..” (Motion: Rebeiro, second: Abreu)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, Winterson, Council President Gomes, Bousquet, Morad, Oliveira, Coelho and Alves, requesting that Mayor Mitchell begin the process of retiring the badge number of the late New Bedford Police Chief David A. Provencher. (Ref’d…
To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Bousquet and seconded by Councillor Rebeiro, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time..” (Motion: Bousquet, second: Rebeiro)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillors Martins, Lopes, Rebeiro, Oliveira, Coelho, Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Council President Gomes and Winterson, requesting, that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications explore the possibility of naming an appropriate memorial…
To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Bousquet and seconded by Councillor Rebeiro, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time..” (Motion: Bousquet, second: Rebeiro)
To table this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time..”
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 Fisherman’s Tribute Fund,…
To refer notification to the City Council of the new location for the Fisherman’s Memorial at the Tonneson Park, at Pier 3, and that the Committee on Memorials and Dedications has discharged this item.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Bousquet and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To refer notification to the City Council of the new location for the Fisherman’s Memorial at the Tonneson Park, at Pier 3, and that the Committee on Memorials and Dedications has discharged this item..” (Motion: Bousquet, second: Abreu)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that the City of New Bedford consider installing a “Before I Die Wall” in a central location, said wall is a global art project that invites people to reflect on their lives and share their personal aspirations in a…
To table this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Bousquet, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time..” (Motion: Abreu, second: Bousquet)
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