MassVoter.com← New Bedford City CouncilNew Bedford · Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications · 6:31 p.m.
June 20, 2023
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Derek Baptiste
During the meeting:
- Pereira arrived late (6:37)
Every vote, in order
Notice, City Clerk of Reference of a Communication, Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Buttonwood Park Zoo (outside of the Zoo facing the Elephant Enclosure) in…
To receive and place on file the letter of support submitted by Councillor Abreu.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the letter of support submitted by Councillor Abreu..” (Motion: Oliver, second: Pereira)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Buttonwood Park Zoo (outside of the Zoo facing the Elephant Enclosure) in memory of Beverly A. (Almeida) Souza.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program APPLICATION for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Buttonwood Park Zoo (outside of the Zoo facing the Elephant Enclosure) in memory of BEVERLY A. (ALMEIDA) SOUZA..” (Motion: Pereira, second: Burgo)
On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee Voted: To take up items #2 and #3 together without objection and to receive and place on file. This motion passed on a voice vote. The items are as follows: Communication, Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches,…
To take up items #2 and #3 together without objection and to receive and place on file.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To take up items #2 and #3 together without objection and to receive and place on file..” (Motion: Oliver, second: Burgo)
To receive and place on file both letters of support submitted by Councillor Abreu.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file both letters of support submitted by Councillor Abreu..” (Motion: Oliver, second: Pereira)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Buttonwood Park (in the tennis grove area) in memory of William “Bud” Montigny and the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Buttonwood Park (in the tennis grove area) in memory
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication APPLICATION for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Buttonwood Park (in the tennis grove area) in memory of WILLIAM “BUD” MONTIGNY and the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication APPLICATION for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Buttonwood Park (in the tennis grove area) in memory of ELIZABETH “BETTY” MONTIGNY..” (Motion: Burgo, second: Oliver)
Notice, City Clerk of Reference of a Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City use Community Development money, or another resource to replace the two existing flag poles at the Cape Verdean American Veterans Memorial Square, the two present poles are too tall and the pole with…
To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” at this time..” (Motion: Pereira, second: Burgo)
On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee Voted: To follow the Chair’s recommendation and Waive the Reading, take No Further Action and Report Out to the Full City Council on items #5, #6, #7 and #8. This motion passed on a voice vote. The items are as follows:…
To follow the Chair’s recommendation and Waive the Reading, take No Further Action and Report Out to the Full City Council on items #5, #6, #7 and #8.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To follow the Chair’s recommendation and Waive the Reading, take No Further Action and Report Out to the Full City Council on items #5, #6, #7 and #8..” (Motion: Burgo, second: Pereira)
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