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August 9, 2016
2 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, Joseph P. Lopes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, James D. Oliveira, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: Debora Coelho, Brian K. Gomes
During the meeting:
- Rebeiro arrived late (7:05)
Every vote, in order
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Public Hearing, on Application, Jason Oliver of Cove Road Auto Sales, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales & Rentals and General Repair at 1421 Cove Road, New Bedford, MA 02744 (Duly advertised in the Standard-Times on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 and…
To strike the words and rentals from the Permit Application and to table this matter for thirty (30) days in which to allow Mr. Oliver to get the parking plan to the Dis Commissioner and the Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Oliveira, the Committee VOTED: To strike the words and rentals from the Permit Application and to table this matter for thirty (30) days in which to allow Mr. Oliver to get the parking plan to the DIS Commissioner and the Committee..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Oliveira)
On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee Voted: To waive the reading of items two and three and follow the Chairs recommendation and take “No Further Action” on these matters. This motion passed on a voice vote. They are as follows: Notice, City Clerk of…
To waive the reading of items two and three and follow the Chairs recommendation and take “No Further Action” on these matters.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To waive the reading of items two and three and follow the Chairs recommendation and take “No Further Action” on these matters..” (Motion: Morad, second: Abreu)
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