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May 19, 2016
4 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
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, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: Dana L. Rebeiro
Every vote, in order
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a 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…
To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Bousquet, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time..” (Motion: Morad, second: Bousquet)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillors Gomes and Carney, requesting immediate action be taken at the Keith Middle School, due to the dozens of complaints from parents and teachers about the on-going problems with students, calling the school out-of-control, disrespecting…
To table this matter at this time.
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Oliveira, WintersonNo: Martins, MoradAbsent: Rebeiro
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 8, Nays 2, with Councillors Martins and Morad opposed..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Carney)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillor Coelho, requesting, that a representative from the Police Department be invited to appear before the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to update the Committee members on the status of surveillance cameras throughout the…
To table this matter at this time.
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliveira, WintersonNo: MartinsAbsent: Rebeiro
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 9, Nays 1, with Councillor Martins opposed..” (Motion: Abreu, second: Winterson)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillor Coelho, requesting, that a letter be sent to Acting Police Chief Lizotte or his successor, asking for a stronger and more visible Police presence due to the warmer weather and heavy drug activity along Davis Street, between Ashley…
To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Morad, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time..” (Motion: Abreu, second: Morad)
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