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May 23, 2016
3 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
Councillor Bousquet made a motion to take up items one (1) and two (2) together which was seconded by Councillor Abreu. Notice, Clerk of reference of a Communication to the Committee on Memorials and Dedications in support of naming the Dog Park after Captain Jack Peterson (Ref’d 7/28/15) and a…
To recommend Approval of the lot across from the High School between Ruggles and Greenwood Streets to be transformed into a dog park with the appropriate fencing, key system, play areas, trash barrels, doggie bags, stands and benches, and that this dog park be named “The Captain Jack & Lynne Peterson Dog Park”, and that the City establish an account for Peterson Park, so that people can make donat
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Bousquet and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend APPROVAL of the lot across from the High School between Ruggles and Greenwood Streets to be transformed into a dog park with the appropriate fencing, key system, play areas, trash barrels, doggie bags, stands and benches, and that this dog park be named “The Captain Jack & Lynne Peterson Dog Park”, and that the City establish an account for Peterson Park, so that people can make donations in Jack Peterson’s name in order to support the development and construction, as well as care and maintenance of the Dog Park; and further that this be sent to the Park Board for its next meeting on June 15, 2016 for further approval..” (Motion: Bousquet, second: Abreu)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications discuss implementing a moratorium on future memorials being placed at Fort Taber Park (Ref’d 04/09/15) was received and placed on file by Councillor Bousquet…
To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Bousquet and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time..” (Motion: Bousquet, second: Carney)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that the City of New Bedford recognize Herb Rego for dedication and commitment to the residents of the City, by naming the bathhouse on West Rodney French Boulevard the “Herb Rego Memorial Lifeguard Center” (Ref’d…
To table this matter for 60 days and invite former Mayor Tierney to a meeting when this matter is discussed.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Carney and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter for 60 days and invite former Mayor Tierney to a meeting when this matter is discussed..” (Motion: Carney, second: Abreu)
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