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1. PUBLIC HEARING on an APPLICATION, Alton Bakhshaliyev, d/b/a 039 Auto Sales, Inc., for a SPECIAL PERMIT for Motor Vehicle Sales and Rentals, General Repair and Light Service at 832 Rockdale Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740. (Application Rec’d 03/02/2021) (Duly advertised in The Standard-Times on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 and Tuesday, April 13, 2021.)

2. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Carney, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Board of Park Commissioners Chairman Peter Boswell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, Mary Rapoza, Chairman of the Conservation Commission, Craig Dixon, Representative of New Bedford Port Authority, Representative of the Mayor’s Office and a Representative of the City Solicitor’s Office, to discuss the procedure and permitting process that allowed the Trampoline Water Park to be placed in the water off East Beach, to ensure that all the proper permitting was acquired before the company was granted permission to open and also explain the insurance policy held by the vendor to ensure that the City of New Bedford is not liable, in accordance with Massachusetts Law for any legal action and all suits that may be brought against the water park vendor in the event to include but not limited to injury, death and etc.; and further requesting, that the Chairperson of the Committee on Appointments and Briefings schedule this matter to be heard at the next meeting. (Ref’d 07/18/19) (02/10/2020 – tabled 60 days)

3. WRITTEN MOTION, Council President Lopes, requesting the Board of Health Director Damon Chaplin provide the Committee on Appointments and Briefings with a briefing on the City’s ability to distribute a coronavirus vaccine to its residents, once one has been developed and approved by the FDA. (To be Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings.) (Ref’d 11/12/2020) (03/16/2021 – tabled)

4. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with the owner and operator of Nice N’ Clean Car Wash located at Bolton Street and Bliss Street, this property has an ongoing problem with trash and maintenance affecting the entire neighborhood and businesses surrounding the property, it also affects the Veterans monument located just across the street south of said business; and further, that the Health Department and the Department of Inspectional Services take a look at this location and issue notices for trash and maintenance violations and that the owner be notified of any violations. (Ref’d 12/14/17) (01/03/18-returned unsigned by the Mayor) (07/31/18-Remain in Committee) (02/10/2020 – Remain in Committee) (03/16/2021 – tabled; secure address for owner to invite to meeting when heard)

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