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June 13, 2016
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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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, Dana L. Rebeiro
Absent: Kerry M. Winterson
During the meeting:
- Carney arrived late (7:05)
- Rebeiro arrived late (7:08)
Every vote, in order
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Dennis Audette, New Bedford, MA, as the Conservation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee; this term will expire April 2019. (Ref’d 5/12/16) (2)
To table this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Coelho, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time..” (Motion: Morad, second: Coelho)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Tim Walsh, New Bedford, MA as the New Bedford Housing Authority representative to the Community Preservation Committee; this term will expire April 2018 (Ref’d 4/14/16, 5/17/16-…
To recommend to the City Council, Approval of the Appointment of Tim Walsh, New Bedford, MA as the New Bedford Housing Authority representative to the Community Preservation Committee; this term will expire April 2018.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Oliveira, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council, APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of TIM WALSH, New Bedford, MA as the New Bedford Housing Authority representative to the COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE; this term will expire April 2018..” (Motion: Morad, second: Oliveira)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, City Clerk/ Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Daniel Xavier, d/b/a Mckenzie’s Bus Co., 183 Campbell Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 hereby submit a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery License,…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application on behalf of Daniel Xavier, d/b/a Mckenzie’s Bus Co., 183 Campbell Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 for a Renewal of a Private Livery License, under the provisions of M.g.l. Chapter 159A, Section 1 and amendments thereto, and M.g.l. Chapter 270, Section 22 (Smoke Free Workplace Law) and all other laws applicable to such operation, to carry
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Martins, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION on behalf of Daniel Xavier, d/b/a MCKENZIE’S BUS CO., 183 Campbell Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 for a RENEWAL of a Private Livery License, under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 159A, Section 1 and amendments thereto, and M.G.L. Chapter 270, Section 22 (Smoke Free Workplace Law) and all other laws applicable to such operation, to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford..” (Motion: Morad, second: Martins)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillors Lopes, Martins, Council President Morad, Councillors Oliveira and Winterson, requesting that James L. O’Brien, Superintendent of Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, appear before the 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 Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time..” (Motion: Morad, second: Lopes)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Council President Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments & Briefings meet with the Library Director and Library Board of Trustees, for the purpose of discussing the location, storage and the value of the artwork that the City owns;…
To table this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Coelho, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Coelho)
On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Rebeiro, the Committee Voted: To waive the reading and follow the Chair’s recommendation to take “No Further Action” on items seven (7), eight (8) and nine (9) at this time. This motion passed on a voice vote. They are as follows: Notice,…
To waive the reading and follow the Chair’s recommendation to take “No Further Action” on items seven (7), eight (8) and nine (9) at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Rebeiro, the Committee VOTED: To waive the reading and follow the Chair’s recommendation to take “No Further Action” on items seven (7), eight (8) and nine (9) at this time..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Rebeiro)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication/ Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review of 241-243 Mill Street, (Map 57, Lot 142) Circa 1895 one story, wood framed, barn structure – advising that “ the structure is not located in a National…
To recommend that the City Council Grant Permission for the Demolition of 241-243MILL Street, Map 57, Lot 142 as the New Bedford Historical Commission has determined that the structure is Not a Historically significant building or structure and not Preferably Preserved.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Rebeiro, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council GRANT PERMISSION for the Demolition of 241-243MILL STREET, Map 57, Lot 142 as the New Bedford Historical Commission has determined that the structure is NOT a Historically significant building or structure and not Preferably Preserved..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Rebeiro)
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