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January 25, 2017
4 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, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, James D. Oliveira, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: Debora Coelho
During the meeting:
- Gomes arrived late (7:02)
Every vote, in order
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Derek Santos, Executive Director, New Bedford Economic Development Council, to Members of the City Council, submitting STA application and Resolution approved by the Tax Increment Financing Board for a five (5) year STA Agreement for Quality…
To received and place on file the new language submitted by Mr. Santos.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To received and place on file the new language submitted by Mr. Santos..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Carney)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the STA application and Resolution, as Amended, and approved by the Tax Increment Financing Board for a five (5) year STA Agreement for Quality Custom Packing, Inc., 25 Wright Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the STA application and Resolution, AS AMENDED, and approved by the Tax Increment Financing Board for a five (5) year STA Agreement for Quality Custom Packing, Inc., 25 Wright Street, New Bedford, MA 02740..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Carney)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Derek Santos, Executive Director, New Bedford Economic Development Council, to Members of the City Council, submitting STA application and Resolution approved by the Tax Increment Financing Board for a five (5) year STA Agreement for Freedom…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the STA application and Resolution approved by the Tax Increment Financing Board for a five (5) year STA Agreement for Freedom Restoration and Cleaning, 1440 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the STA application and Resolution approved by the Tax Increment Financing Board for a five (5) year STA Agreement for Freedom Restoration and Cleaning, 1440 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Winterson)
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