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December 13, 2016
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Naomi R. A. Carney, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, James D. Oliveira, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: Henry G. Bousquet, Debora Coelho, Dana L. Rebeiro
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Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Public Hearing, on Application, Imad Saker, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and Rentals at 384 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 (Duly advertised in The Standard-Times on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Wednesday, December 7, 2016) (Ref’d…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application, Imad Saker, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and Rentals at 384 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
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, Imad Saker, for a SPECIAL PERMIT for Motor Vehicle Sales and Rentals at 384 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford, MA 02740..” (Motion: Morad, second: Martins)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, City Clerk / Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Imad Saker, 25 Donald Street, Dartmouth, MA 02748, d/b/a I Drive, 384 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740, hereby submits a copy of the Application requesting a New Private…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application of Imad Saker, 25 Donald Street, Dartmouth, MA 02748, d/b/a I Drive, 384 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740, requesting a New Private Livery License, under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 159A, Section I, and amendments thereto, and MGL Chapter 270, Section 22 (Smoke Free Workplace Law) and all other laws appl
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION of Imad Saker, 25 Donald Street, Dartmouth, MA 02748, d/b/a I DRIVE, 384 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740, requesting a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 159A, Section I, and amendments thereto, and MGL 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: Winterson)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Nasar M. Bokhari, 347 North Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740 d/b/a My Wheels, LLC, 347 North Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740, hereby submits a copy of the Application requesting a…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application of Nasar M. Bokhari, 347 North Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740 d/b/a My Wheels, LLC, 347 North Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740, requesting a New 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 t
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION of NASAR M. BOKHARI, 347 North Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740 d/b/a MY WHEELS, LLC, 347 North Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740, requesting a NEW 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: Winterson)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, City Clerk / Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Joseph Vargas, 60 Highland Drive, Centerville, MA, 02632, and Dean Murphy, 50 Son Hill Road, Barnstable, MA, 02668, d/b/a Airport Taxi LLP, P.o. Box 36, Centerville, MA, 02632,…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application of Joseph Vargas, 60 Highland Drive, Centerville, MA, 02632, and Dean Murphy, 50 Son Hill Road, Barnstable, MA, 02668, d/b/a Airport Taxi LLP, P.o. Box 36, Centerville, MA, 02632, requesting a New Private Livery License, under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 159A, Section 1, and amendments thereto, and M.g.l. Chapte
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 APPLICATION of Joseph Vargas, 60 Highland Drive, Centerville, MA, 02632, and Dean Murphy, 50 Son Hill Road, Barnstable, MA, 02668, d/b/a AIRPORT TAXI LLP, P.O. Box 36, Centerville, MA, 02632, requesting a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, 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: Oliveira)
On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Oliveira, the Committee Voted: To waive the reading of items number five (5) and six (6) and follow the Chair’s recommendation and take “No Further Action” at this time. They are as follows: Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written…
To waive the reading of items number five (5) and six (6) and follow the Chair’s recommendation and take “No Further Action” at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Oliveira, the Committee VOTED: To waive the reading of items number five (5) and six (6) and follow the Chair’s recommendation and take “No Further Action” at this time..” (Motion: Morad, second: Oliveira)
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