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May 17, 2016
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Henry G. Bousquet, Debora Coelho, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, James D. Oliveira, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: Naomi R. A. Carney
Every vote, in order
Councillor Abreu made a motion to take items one (1) through nine (9) all up at once, which was seconded by Councillor Lopes.
To table this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Rebeiro, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time..” (Motion: Morad, second: Rebeiro)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Sylvia Gomes, New Bedford, MA to the Community Preservation Committee; this term will expire April 2018.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Coelho, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of SYLVIA GOMES, New Bedford, MA to the COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE; this term will expire April 2018..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Coelho)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Jessica Bailey, New Bedford, MA to the Community Preservation Committee; this term will expire April 2018.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Coelho, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of JESSICA BAILEY, New Bedford, MA to the COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE; this term will expire April 2018..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Coelho)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Arthur Motta, New Bedford, MA to the Community Preservation Committee; this term will expire April 2017.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Coelho, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of ARTHUR MOTTA, New Bedford, MA to the COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE; this term will expire April 2017..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Coelho)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Ross Nunes, New Bedford, MA to the Community Preservation Committee; this term will expire April 2017. Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Janine Dasilva, New Bedford, MA as the Historical Commission Representative to the Community Preservation Committee; t
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Coelho, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of ROSS NUNES, New Bedford, MA to the COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE; this term will expire April 2017. Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of JANINE DASILVA, New Bedford, MA as the Historical Commission Representative to the COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE; this term will expire April 2019 (Ref’d 4/14/16) was received and placed on file by Councillor Martins and seconded by Councillor Lopes. (6) Janine Da Silva, New Bedford, MA has been in New Bedford since 2005; she is employed by the National Park Service..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Coelho)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Janine Dasilva, New Bedford, MA as the Historical Commission Representative to the Community Preservation Committee; this term will expire April 2019.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Coelho, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of JANINE DASILVA, New Bedford, MA as the Historical Commission Representative to the COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE; this term will expire April 2019..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Coelho)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Colleen Dawicki, New Bedford, MA as the Planning Board Representative to the Community Preservation Committee; this term will expire April 2018.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Coelho, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of COLLEEN DAWICKI, New Bedford, MA as the Planning Board Representative to the COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE; this term will expire April 2018..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Coelho)
To recommend to the City Council the Approval of the Appointment of Diane Berube, New Bedford, MA as the Board of Parks Representative to the Community Preservation Committee; this term will expire April 2017.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Coelho, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council the APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of DIANE BERUBE, New Bedford, MA as the Board of Parks Representative to the COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE; this term will expire April 2017..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Coelho)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion Councillors Coelho and Lopes, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings look into the possibility of installing a Handicap Ramp at Ft. Taber Beach to allow for wheelchair bound persons to have direct access to the shoreline, and…
To table this matter for six (6) months.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Coelho and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter for six (6) months..” (Motion: Coelho, second: Lopes)
To request Mary Rapoza to reach out to the CPA, once established, to see if funding is available for installing handicap access ramps at the city’s beaches.
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: To request Mary Rapoza to reach out to the CPA, once established, to see if funding is available for installing handicap access ramps at the city’s beaches..”
That the Committee on Appointments & Briefings request that Park Director Mary Rapoza and Cynthia Wallquist, Director of Citizens with Disabilities reach out to two organizations in our area, Cameron’s Kids and Noah’s Wish to see if they would provide funding for the handicap accessible walkway ramp prior to the distribution of CPA funds.
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: That the Committee on Appointments & Briefings request that Park Director Mary Rapoza and Cynthia Wallquist, Director of Citizens with Disabilities reach out to two organizations in our area, Cameron’s Kids and Noah’s Wish to see if they would provide funding for the handicap accessible walkway ramp prior to the distribution of CPA funds..”
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that the Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches meet with the Committee on Appointments and Briefings about establishing a policy and procedure manual for parking at Fort Taber, the Fort Taber Community Center, and…
To take “No Further Action” on item eleven (11).
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on item eleven (11)..” (Motion: Morad, second: Winterson)
To table item number twelve (12) at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: To table item number twelve (12) at this time..” (Motion: Morad, second: Winterson)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Related Motion, Councilor Morad, requesting that the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches Director Mary Rapoza; the Park Board Chairman, the Director of the Health Department, Dr. Brenda Weis and Police Chief Provencher, be invited to a Committee on…
To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time..” (Motion: Morad, second: Winterson)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Council President Gomes, requesting, that Mayor Mitchell, Parks Recreation and Beaches Director Mary Rapoza and DPI Commissioner Labelle, post signage notifying the closing time for new harbor walk and bike path, “Closing at Sudown” and “No…
To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time..” (Motion: Morad, second: Lopes)
On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee Voted: To follow the Chairs recommendation and take “No Further Action” on items 15 – 19. This motion passed on a voice vote. They were as follows: Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Related Motion, Councillor…
To follow the Chairs recommendation and take “No Further Action” on items 15 – 19.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: To follow the Chairs recommendation and take “No Further Action” on items 15 – 19..” (Motion: Morad, second: Winterson)
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