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May 8, 2025
81 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Baptiste arrived late (7:12)
- Gomes arrived late (7:10)
Every vote, in order
Communication, Simon Rock, on behalf of the Sons of God Spiritual Baptist Church, requesting that the petroleum storage license at 441 Coggeshall Street be Revoked; said facility has not stored, used or kept gasoline, kerosene or fuel oil at this location since the removal of the storage tank by…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0699).”
Ordered, that the following petroleum license hereby be Revoked: 441 Coggeshall Street – one underground 500 gallon fuel oil tank.
Adopted
Hearing, Cornerstone Energy Services on behalf of Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of 100 ft. of overhead conductors in Flaherty Drive, approximately 823 ft. southerly of its intersection with Samuel Barnet Boulevard; this work is to extend the 115-kilovolt transmission…
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0701).”
An Order,
Amended that Police Detail is required when working in the roadway
From the minutes
“Amended that Police Detail is required when working in the roadway. (Matter #0702).”
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #0702).”
Hearing, Cornerstone Energy Services on behalf of Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of 200 ft. of overhead conductors in Duchaine Boulevard, approximately 575 ft. southerly of its intersection with Samuel Barnet Boulevard; this work is to extend the 115-kilovolt…
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0703).”
An Order,
Amended that Police Detail is required when working in the roadway
From the minutes
“Amended that Police Detail is required when working in the roadway. (Matter #0704).”
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #0704).”
Hearing, Cornerstone Energy Services on behalf of Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of 70 ft. of overhead conductors in Phillips Road, approximately 351 ft. northerly of its intersection with Birchwood Drive; this work is to extend the 115-kilovolt transmission line from…
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0705).”
An Order,
Amended that Police Detail is required when working in the roadway
From the minutes
“Amended that Police Detail is required when working in the roadway. (Matter #0706).”
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #0706).”
Hearing, Cornerstone Energy Services on behalf of Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of 60 ft. of overhead conductors in Acushnet Avenue, approximately 1,003 ft. northerly of its intersection with Almy Steet; this work is to extend the 115- kilovolt transmission line from…
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0707).”
An Order,
Amended that Police Detail is required when working in the roadway
From the minutes
“Amended that Police Detail is required when working in the roadway. (Matter #0708).”
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #0708).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, authorizing the Mayor to negotiate the salary of and hire between now and July 8, 2025, for the position of Assistant Superintendent of Water/Plant Manager at Grade M12, up to Step 3.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0709).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0710).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to the City Council, submitting an Order, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement between the New Bedford Airport Commission and the Trustees of the 5 Hangar Trust.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0711).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0712).”
Lease Agreement, between the New Bedford Airport Commission and the Trustees of the 5 Hanger Trust.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0713).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the final Consolidated Plan FY2025-2029, Annual Action Plan FY2025, and the Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for Federal Financial Assistance from the United States of America.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0714).”
Consolidated Plan FY2025-2029/Annual Action Plan FY2025
Received and Place on File
From the minutes
“Received and Place on File. (Matter #0715).”
Resolution of the New Bedford City Council Authorizing the Mayor to Apply Forfederal Assistance from the United States of America Whereas, The City of New Bedford desires to continue its participation in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities under the Housing and Community Development…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, PereiraNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #0716).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $45,000.00 from Inspectional Services Personal Services, to Workers Comp/Fae Personal Services
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0717).”
Ordered, that the sum of Forty-five Thousand ($45,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Inspectional Services Personal Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Workers Comp / Fae Personal Services………………………………………$45,000 To be certified and approved…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0718).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $5,000.00 from Inspectional Services Personal Services to Licensing Personal Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0719).”
Ordered, that the sum of Five Thousand ($5,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Inspectional Services Personal Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Licensing Personal Services……………………………………………………...$5,000 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0720).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $40,000.00 from Treasurer Purchase of Services to Auditors Personal Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0721).”
Ordered, that the sum of Forty Thousand ($40,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Treasurer Purchase of Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Auditors Personal Services……………………………………………………..$40,000 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0722).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $3,851,210.00 from Wastewater Retained Earnings, to Wastewater Special Projects Fund.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0723).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0724).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $10,000.00 from Airport, Personal Services in the amount of $2,000.00 and Airport, Purchase of Services in the amount of $8,000.00 to Airport, Supplies.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0725).”
Ordered, that the sum of Ten Thousand ($10,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Airport Personal Services ($2,000) and Airport Purchase of Services ($8,000) be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Airport Supplies…………………………………………………………………….($10,000) To…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0726).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Audra Pina, New Bedford, to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, this term will expire May 2028.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0727).”
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of D.f. Pray, that the following street(s) be Closed: A Portion of Eighth Street, from 13 Eighth Street to the corner of Spring Street,…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed as Amended
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed as Amended. (Matter #0728).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of D.f. Pray, that the following street(s) be Closed: A Portion of Eighth Street, from 13 Eighth Street to the corner of Spring Street, from Monday, May 05, 12, 2025, at 7:00 A.m. to Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 5:00 P.m., for the…
Permission Granted as Amended
From the minutes
“Permission Granted as Amended. (Matter #0320).”
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council convene a roundtable discussion at the Downtown Library, to include the Mayor, at his earliest convenience, to further discuss the issues of Downtown business owners and residents.
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0729).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the New Bedford Health Department take action to enforce the City Code of Ordinances, Section 12–38, and that the Health Department send notices to…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0730).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the New Bedford Health Department take action to enforce the City Code of Ordinances, Section 12–38, and that the Health Department send notices to and inspect fast food businesses with drive-thru service, giving said establishments 30 days to…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Morad and Gomes, requesting that Chief Financial Officer Robert Ekstrom and Department of Facilities and Fleet Management Director Jennifer Vieira…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0731).”
Written Motion, Councillors Morad and Gomes, requesting that Chief Financial Officer Robert Ekstrom and Department of Facilities and Fleet Management Director Jennifer Vieira appear before the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods to review operational provisions within the Capitol Waste…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillor Carney, requesting, that the City Council discharge the Committee on Appointments & Briefings and consider the following matter: Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Thiago Henrique Lopes, New Bedford, MA, as a Constable.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0732).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Thiago Henrique Lopes, New Bedford, MA, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0623).”
An Application, Thiago Henrique Lopes, New Bedford, MA 02746, Appointment as a Constable.
Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed - Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0624).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Department of Public Infrastructure, fill every pothole, sweep and clean each street along the Parade Route for the Cape Verdean Recognition Day Parade, (to be held Saturday, July 05, 2025), the streets are as follows: Union Street and Rockdale…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillors Oliver, Giesta and Choquette, requesting, that letters be sent to the head of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Phillip Eng, the head of MassDOT, Monica Tibbits-Nutt, State Senator Mark Montigny, State Representatives Antonio F.d. Cabral, Christopher…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillors Choquette and Abreu, requesting, that the Ordinance Committee meet within the next 30 days to again consider the home rule petition related to enacting recall provisions for municipal elected officials; this matter was previously heard but has remained in Committee.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Lopes, Oliver, PereiraNo: Giesta, Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances Yeas 8, Nays 3. (Councillors Giesta, Gomes and Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #0735).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for the Renewal of a Private Livery License on behalf of Renne DePina, 61 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a United Care Transport, INC., 189 Wood Street, New Bedford, MA. (Term of License July 01, 2025 – June 30,…
) Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #0736).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for Renewal of a Private Livery License on behalf of Albert Williams III, 1 Deerfield Lane, Fairhaven, MA, 02719, d/b/a Elite Transportation, 1 Deerfield Lane, Fairhaven, MA. (Term of License July 01, 2025 - June 30,…
) Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #0738).”
Communication, Councillors Lopes and Morad, submitting the updated Department of Public Infrastructure report reflecting past due Water and Sewer billings as of April 16, 2025 along with the comparable data of the past due billing information over the past several years.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0739).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting the previously requested report from Josh Amaral, Director of Housing and Community Development, providing a listing of all projects funded within the Community Development Block Grant Funding Budgets for FY2021 through FY2025.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0740).”
Citations, Councillors Gomes, Giesta and Morad, honoring David Dumont, Jimmy Silva, Andrew Cormier, Darren Fleurent, Derek Cathcart, Nate Silva, Jared Dallaire, Tom Viera and Bruce David, in recognition of Whaling City Youth Baseball League’s 75th Anniversary and their Years of Leadership,…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0741).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Anita V. Maietta, Asst. Atty. General, in recognition of her 31 years of service to the people of the Commonwealth and the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0742).”
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting, on behalf of the New Bedford Day of Portugal Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from Sixth Street to Pleasant Street, on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 5:30 P.m. to 7:00 P.m., for the purpose of The Annual Day of Portugal…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting, on behalf of the Day of Portugal Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Madeira Avenue, from Hathaway Street to Tinkham Street and Tinkham Street, from Madeira Avenue to Hope Street, on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 6:00 A.m., Through Monday,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Our Lady’s Chapel, that the following street(s) be Closed: Pleasant Street, from William Street to Market Street, at 11:00 A.m. Through 1:30 P.m., and Pleasant Street, from William Street to Union Street, at 1:30 P.m. Through 3:00 P.m.,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Aha! New Bedford, that the following streets be Closed: William Street, from Sixth Street to Eighth Street, on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 12:00 P.m. (Noon) to 10: P.m., for the purpose of the Aha! Pride Block Party. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Constable Bond, Alex Rodriguez, Sr., Dartmouth, MA, in the amount of $5,000.00 with Ngm Insurance Company.
Approved
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to the City Council, notifying that the Office of the City Clerk has received Meeting Minutes from the Board of Assessors for a meeting held on April 03, 2025; the Board of Health for meetings held on April 16 and April 30, 2025; the Board of…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0748).”
Applications, Dww Sps Jv, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 18, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: County Street, between Cedar Grove Street and Penniman Street (#0749) Purchase Street, between…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Farland Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 329 Cottage Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 23, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0752).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Corner of Hathaway Street and Hope Street (Funchal Place), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 29, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0753).”
Application, Dww Sps Jv, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Cedar Gove Street, between County Street and Mt. Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 29, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0754).”
Applications, Frank Corp. Environmental Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 29, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 310 Hathaway Boulevard (#0755) 111 Pleasant Street (#0756) 71 Russell…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Danella Line Services of MA, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at intersection of Austin Street and Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 02, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0758).”
Application, Jlc Construction., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 535 South Second Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 02, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0759).”
Applications, Dww Sps Jv, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 18, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: County Street, between Cedar Grove Street and Penniman Street (#0760) Purchase Street, between Coggeshall Street and…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Farland Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 329 Cottage Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 23, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0763).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Corner of Hathaway Street and Hope Street (Funchal Place), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 29, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0764).”
Application, Dww Sps Jv, to Disturb the Surface, of Cedar Grove Street, between County Street & Mt. Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 29, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0765).”
Applications, Frank Corp. Environmental Services, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 29, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 310 Hathaway Boulevard (#0766) 111 Pleasant Street (#0767) 71 Russell Street (#0768)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Danella Line Services of MA, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of intersection of Austin Street and Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 02, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0769).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 535 South Second Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 02, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0770).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of Bourne Street, between Fruit Street - Spooner Street, street & street to houses (including intersections & 50 ft. in all directions) provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 24, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0771).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of Oakdale Street, working from West Hill Road to 102 – 122 Oakdale Street, (including intersections) provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 30, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0772).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 29, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 181-183 Hemlock Street (#0773) 6 Hassey Street (#0774) 162 Harvard Street (#0775) 309 Dartmouth Street (#0776) 161 Crapo…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 02, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 65 - 77 William Street (#0801) 399 South Second Street (#0802) 161 Richmond Street (#0803) 139 Orchard Street (#0804) 200…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Always Available Bargain Cleanouts, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 125 Sycamore Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 24, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0809).”
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