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June 15, 2017
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Hugh Dunn, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, Dana L. Rebeiro
Absent: James D. Oliveira, Kerry M. Winterson
Every vote, in order
Notice, City Clerk of reference of Citizen’s Input Time – Not to exceed the first thirty (30) minutes of the meeting. Brenda Pires, 82 North Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, speaking on vacant properties in the City and greater utilization of our City Parks. (1) The Clerk informed the Committee that…
To table this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time..” (Motion: Morad, second: Carney)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Public Hearing, on Application, Martha Perez, D/B/A Ebenezer Auto Tires & Mechanic Shop, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales & Rentals and General Repairs at 1519 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 (Duly advertised in The Standard-Times on Thursday,…
To recommend to the City Council Approval on the Application, Martha Perez, D/B/A Ebenezer Auto Tires & Mechanic Shop, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales & Rentals and General Repairs at 1519 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Rebeiro, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL on the APPLICATION, Martha Perez, D/B/A Ebenezer Auto Tires & Mechanic Shop, for a SPECIAL PERMIT for Motor Vehicle Sales & Rentals and General Repairs at 1519 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Rebeiro)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Manuel Debrito, Jr., New Bedford, MA, 02740, to the Election Commission; Mr. DeBrito will be replacing Celeste Paleologos whose term has expired; term will expire April 2021 (Ref’d…
To recommend to the City Councillor to take “No Further Action” on the Appointment of Manuel Debrito, Jr., New Bedford, MA, 02740, to the Election Commission; Mr. DeBrito will be replacing Celeste Paleologos whose term has expired; term will expire April 2021.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Rebeiro, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Councillor to take “No Further Action” on the APPOINTMENT of MANUEL DEBRITO, JR., New Bedford, MA, 02740, to the ELECTION COMMISSION; Mr. DeBrito will be replacing Celeste Paleologos whose term has expired; term will expire April 2021..” (Motion: Morad, second: Rebeiro)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Related Motion, Councillor Carney, requesting, that the Personnel Director, Sandy Vezina, meet with the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to inform the Committee Members of the City of New Bedford’s hiring practices. (Related to a Residency Waiver Request)…
To table this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Carney and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time..” (Motion: Carney, second: Lopes)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillor Abreu, Winterson, Gomes, Lopes and Martins, requesting that Representatives from both Eversource Energy and Spectra Energy come before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to discuss both the potential economic and social impact…
To table this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Carney)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with the CEO or Director of CleanSlate Addiction Treatment Center, 92 Grape Street, to discuss neighborhood concerns and security issues around the facility, due…
To table this matter for sixty (60) days and if there were not anymore issues the Committee should move to take No Further Action on the matter.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Rebeiro, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter for sixty (60) days and if there were not anymore issues the Committee should move to take No Further Action on the matter..” (Motion: Morad, second: Rebeiro)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillor Coelho, requesting, that a representative from the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to update Committee members on the City’s residential and commercial waste…
To recommend to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on a Written Motion, Councillor Coelho, requesting, that a representative from the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to update Committee members on the City’s residential and commercial waste collection schedule.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Coelho and seconded by Councillor Dunn, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on a WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Coelho, requesting, that a representative from the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to update Committee members on the City’s residential and commercial waste collection schedule..” (Motion: Coelho, second: Dunn)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that the City of New Bedford and the Office of Labor Relations begin a discussion with the Human Rights Campaign (Hrc), so that the City of New Bedford can begin the Municipal Equality Index (Mei) process of…
To recommend to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on a Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that the City of New Bedford and the Office of Labor Relations begin a discussion with the Human Rights Campaign (Hrc), so that the City of New Bedford can begin the Municipal Equality Index (Mei) process of self-submission, by which any City can submit themselves to be rated by The Human
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on a WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Lopes, requesting that the City of New Bedford and the Office of Labor Relations begin a discussion with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), so that the City of New Bedford can begin the Municipal Equality Index (MEI) process of self-submission, by which any City can submit themselves to be rated by The Human Rights Campaign, the Municipal Equality Index examines the laws, policies, and services of Municipalities across the Country and rates them on the basis of their inclusivity of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender LGBT community..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Carney)
To recommend to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on a Written Motion, Councillor Bousquet, requesting that the Health Director Dr. Brenda Weis, appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to provide the Committee with an update on the Hoarding Task Force activities.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on a WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Bousquet, requesting that the Health Director Dr. Brenda Weis, appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to provide the Committee with an update on the Hoarding Task Force activities..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Carney)
To recommend to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on a Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City revitalize the park located on the Southwest corner of Hillman Street and Ash Street, refurbishing the basketball court, installing new hoops and backboards, new swings, a fun slide, park benches, fencing, lighting, trees, and of course, the installation of an American flag
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on a WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City revitalize the park located on the Southwest corner of Hillman Street and Ash Street, refurbishing the basketball court, installing new hoops and backboards, new swings, a fun slide, park benches, fencing, lighting, trees, and of course, the installation of an American flag pole..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Carney)
To follow the recommended action and send a letter to Chris Gomes, Veterans Agent asking him to reply to the motion in writing and forward his reply to the Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To follow the recommended action and send a letter to Chris Gomes, Veterans Agent asking him to reply to the motion in writing and forward his reply to the Committee..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Carney)
To follow the recommended action and send a letter to Zeb Arruda, DPI Commissioner asking him to reply to the motions request in writing and forward his reply to the Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To follow the recommended action and send a letter to Zeb Arruda, DPI Commissioner asking him to reply to the motions request in writing and forward his reply to the Committee..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Carney)
To receive and place on file the Communication, Council President Lopes, submitting a letter from Joe Vinagre, owner of Hawthorn Florist and Gift Shop, 87 Dartmouth Street, regarding parking issues in front of said business.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the COMMUNICATION, Council President Lopes, submitting a letter from Joe Vinagre, owner of Hawthorn Florist and Gift Shop, 87 Dartmouth Street, regarding parking issues in front of said business..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Carney)
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