8. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of JAMES R. GAGNON, New Bedford, MA, to the VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD; Mr. Gagnon is replacing Anthony Resendes, who has resigned; this term will expire in December 2023. (Ref’d 02/23/2023) (Matter ID #0329) (03/21/2023 – tabled)