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April 24, 2014
74 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Present: David Alves, Henry G. Bousquet, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, James D. Oliveira, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Martins arrived late ()
Every vote, in order
Resolution Honoring the 2014 Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School “Lady Bears” Varsity Basketball Team on Another Winning Year Whereas, The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School “Lady Bears” Varsity Basketball Team are a competitive and successful…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting an Order, amending the Order adopted by the City Council on June 27, 2013, and signed by the Mayor on June 28, 2013, which in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, authorized the Revolving Fund under the control of the Department…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0528).”
An Order, Amending the order adopted by the City Council on June 237, 2013, and signed by the Mayor on June 28, 2013, which in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, section 53E ½, authorized the Revolving fund under the control of the Department of Community Services, known as Senior Activities Revolving…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order to provide for the payment of unpaid bills of a previous Fiscal Year of the City of New Bedford, the sum set against the Purchasing Department Revolving Fund Supplies and Materials is hereby approved to be expended in Fiscal Year…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0530).”
Ordered: that to provide for the payment of unpaid bills of the previous fiscal year of the City of New Bedford, the sum set against the Purchasing Department Revolving Fund Supplies and Materials is hereby approved to be expended in Fiscal Year 2014 in the amount of $3,825.45 (Three Thousand,…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, Amending Chapter 6, Article Vii, Prevention and Abatement of Nuisances, by adding Section 6-125, Chronic Problem Properties.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0532).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0533).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, Amending Chapter 16, Article IV, Solid Waste Collection and Disposal, and an Ordinance, Amending Chapter 17, Section 17-18, Noncriminal Disposition of Violations of Certain Ordinances, Rules and Regulations.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0534).”
An Ordinance, Amending Chapter 16, Article IV, Solid Waste Collection and Disposal.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0535).”
An Ordinance, Amending Chapter 17, Section 17-18, Noncriminal Disposition of Violations and Certain Ordinances, Rules and Regulations.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0536).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease amendment and lease extension between the City and the Commonwealth (on behalf of Bridgewater State University) the purpose being to extend the current lease (which expired last summer) an…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0537).”
Ordered, that the Mayor is authorized to execute on behalf of the City of New Bedford a First Amendment to Lease and Lease Extension between the City of New Bedford, acting through its Airport Commission and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts acting by and through the Commissioner of its Division of…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0538).”
Related Motion, Requesting that the Committee on Finance be supplied with the Minutes of the Airport Leasing Sub-Committee Meeting where the lease extension for the Bridgewater State University was discussed and approved, the Minutes of the Airport Commission Meeting where the lease extension was…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0539).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, awarding to Bwc Origination 1, LLC, the attached Solar (Pv) Generation Net Metering Power Sales Agreement for the purpose of procuring the solar electricity credits generated by a photovoltaic system in the New Bedford Industrial…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0540).”
. Ordered, that the City of New Bedford hereby enter the attached Solar (Pv) Generation Net Metering Agreement New Bedford Industrial Park Locus with Bwc Origination 1, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, with a principal place of business at 12500 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, Md 20705, to…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0541).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 23 Traffic by amending Section 23-26 Collection from Meters and adding Section 23-48 Downtown Transportation Facilities Enterprise Fund.
Passed to be Ordained
The minutes record 10–1, but that does not match the councilors listed as present and voting, so individual votes are not shown. We will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained – Yeas 10, Nays 1. April 24, 2014. (Councillor Morad OPPPOSED.) (Matter #0308).”
Written Motion, Councillors Alves and Morad, requesting, on behalf of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, that the following street(s) be Closed: North Front Street, from Coggeshall Street to Beetle Street, on Saturday, June 14, 2014, from 8:00 A.m. to 8:30 P.m., or shortly after, and Sunday, June…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, on behalf of the Senhor Da Pedra Club and Feast Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Webster Court, from Madeira Avenue to Funchal Place (Hope Street) and Tinkham Street, from Madeira Avenue to Funchal Place (Hope Street), on Saturday,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from Union Street to William Street, on Saturday, June 28, 2014, from 7:00 A.m. to 8:00 P.m., for the purpose of the Annual Southcoast Equality Pride Day. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the American Cancer Society, that the following street(s) be Closed: Hunter Street, from Parker Street to Maxfield Street, from Friday, June 27, 2014, at 8:00 A.m. to Saturday, June 28, 2014. at 12:00 (Noon), for the purpose of the Relay…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Oliveira, requesting, on behalf of Paul Dupont, Scout Master, Troop 24, that the following street(s) be Closed: Cherokee Street, between Acushnet Avenue and Morton Avenue, on Saturday, May 17, 2014, from 7:00 A.m. Through 3:00 P.m., for the purpose of The Annual Soap Box…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting, on behalf of Ms. Kayla Quinones, that the following street(s) be Closed: Bonneau Court, from 3:00 P.m. to 8:00 P.m., on Sunday, June 22, 2014, for the purpose of a Birthday Block Party. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting, on behalf of the Zeiterion Theatre, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from School Street to Spring Street, on Saturday, April 26, 2014, from 4:00 P.m. to 11:00 P.m., for the purpose of Todd Baptista’s Doo Wop 9. Permission…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Oliveira, requesting, that DPI Commissioner Ronald H. Labelle allow Boy Scout Troop 24 the use of Pine Grove Cemetery for their annual Laying to Rest of American Flags Ceremony, on June 11, 2014; and further requesting, that the DPI supply the burn barrels for the event…
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Ronald Labelle
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Ronald Labelle. (Matter #0553).”
Written Motion, Councillor Coelho, requesting, that the municipal parking lot on Phillips Avenue, between North Front Street and Acushnet Avenue, be immediately provided with lighting, even if it is temporary lighting, such as floodlights, while permanent lighting is being installed, for the safety…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0554).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting, that CFO Ari Sky brief the New Bedford City Council on the status of the City’s “other post employment benefits”; and further, that CFO Sky provide this body with any and all plans that the City is looking at to address this matter.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0555).”
Communication, Councillor Bousquet, submitting, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 15, Article III, Section 15-71.8 Relative to Food Trucks.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0556).”
Ordinance, Amending Chapter 15, Article III, Section 15.71.8 – Relative to Food Trucks.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0557).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Rafael Reyes, d/b/a Road Runner Transportation, 12 Roosevelt Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, hereby submit a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License, under the provisions of M.g.l. Chapter…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0558).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Daniel Xavier, d/b/a Mckenzie’s Bus Company, 183, Campbell Street, New Bedford MA 02740, hereby submit a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery License, under the provisions of M.g.l.,…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0559).”
Communication, City Clerk, on behalf of the City Treasurer, requesting that the City Council set the City Treasurer’s Bond at $350,000.00.
ADOPTED
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the Mayor to execute a Deed on behalf of the City of New Bedford to Finigan Property, LLC for $75,000.00 in substantially the same form as attached hereto, for property located at 109 Hillman Street, shown as Lot 157 on…
REMOVED FROM THE TABLE and Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“REMOVED FROM THE TABLE and Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0394).”
Ordered, that the Mayor is authorized to execute a deed on behalf of the City of New Bedford to Finigan Property Group, LLC for $75,000.00 in substantially the same form as attached hereto, for property located at 109 Hillman Street, shown as Lot 157 on City of New Bedford Assessor’s Map 58.
REMOVED FROM THE TABLE and ADOPTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“REMOVED FROM THE TABLE and ADOPTED – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0395).”
Communication, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, submitting Agenda of April 15, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0561).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of meetings held on April 03 and 11, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0562).”
Minutes, Historical Commission, submitting Minutes of meetings held on January 06, February 03, February 24 and March 03, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0563).”
Communication, City Clerk, on behalf of the City Treasurer, requesting that the City Council set the City Treasurer’s Bond at $350,000.00.
ADOPTED
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the Mayor to execute a Deed on behalf of the City of New Bedford to Finigan Property, LLC for $75,000.00 in substantially the same form as attached hereto, for property located at 109 Hillman Street, shown as Lot 157 on…
REMOVED FROM THE TABLE and Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“REMOVED FROM THE TABLE and Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0394).”
Ordered, that the Mayor is authorized to execute a deed on behalf of the City of New Bedford to Finigan Property Group, LLC for $75,000.00 in substantially the same form as attached hereto, for property located at 109 Hillman Street, shown as Lot 157 on City of New Bedford Assessor’s Map 58.
REMOVED FROM THE TABLE and ADOPTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“REMOVED FROM THE TABLE and ADOPTED – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0395).”
Communication, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, submitting Agenda of April 15, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0561).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of meetings held on April 03 and 11, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0562).”
Minutes, Historical Commission, submitting Minutes of meetings held on January 06, February 03, February 24 and March 03, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0563).”
Minutes, Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on April 15, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0564).”
Application, Care Free Homes, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 82 Princeton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 2014, 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 #0565).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 116 Caswell Street (Plot 127/ Lot 14), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 2014, 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 #0566).”
Application, White Mountain Cable, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Purchase and Russell Streets provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 2014, 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 #0567).”
Application, White Mountain Cable, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 969 Pleasant Street to Sycamore Street provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 14, 2014, 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 #0568).”
Application, Mirra Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 102 Hillman Street provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 2014, 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 #0569).”
Application, Mirra Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 149 Armour Street provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 2014, 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 #0570).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 188 Hudson Street provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 2014, 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 #0571).”
Application, W. C. Smith & Son, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 12 King Street provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 23, 2014, 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 #0572).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of 116 Caswell Street ( Plot 127/Lot 14) , provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 10, 2014 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 #0573).”
Application, White Mountain Cable to Disturb the Surface, of Purchase and Russell Streets provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 14, 2014 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 #0574).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 188 Hudson Street provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 2014, 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 #0571).”
Application, W. C. Smith & Son, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 12 King Street provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 23, 2014, 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 #0572).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of 116 Caswell Street ( Plot 127/Lot 14) , provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 10, 2014 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 #0573).”
Application, White Mountain Cable to Disturb the Surface, of Purchase and Russell Streets provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 14, 2014 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 #0574).”
Application, Mirra Company, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of 102 Hillman Street provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 2014 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 #0576).”
Application, Mirra Company, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of 149 Armour Street provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 2014 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 #0577).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating to Disturb the Surface, of 188 Hudson Street provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 2014 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 #0578).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of 12 King Street provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 23, 2014 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 #0579).”
Applications, Nstar Gas Company, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 10, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 99 Brock Avenue (#0580) 169 Plymouth Street (#0581)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Nstar Gas Company, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 11, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 37 North Second Street (#0582) 333-335 Pleasant Street (#0583) 249 Belleville Road (#0584) 1757 Acushnet Avenue…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Nstar Gas Company, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 16, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 363 Earle Street (#0586) 415 Mt. Pleasant Street (#0587) 16 Rodney Street (#0588) 14 Viall Street (#0589) 530 Kirby…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Nstar Gas Company, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 2243 Acushnet Avenue (#0598) 2165 Acushnet Avenue (#0599) 686 Cottage Street (#0600) 8 Birchwood Drive (#0601)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending that the City Council Adopt the Order authorizing the City to enter into a Net Metering Power Purchase Agreement with Future Generation Wind, LLC for the purpose of purchasing wind-generated electricity at 10.8 cents per kWh for the next twenty years.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad Opposed.) (Matter #0602).”
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0602).”
Ordered, that the City of New Bedford hereby enter into the attached Net Metering Power Purchase Agreement with Future Generation Wind, LLC, 602 Head of the Bay Road, Buzzards, Bay, Massachusetts 02532, to purchase Net Metered, wind generated, electricity and that the Mayor of the City of New…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad Opposed.) (Matter #0391).”
ADOPTED
Yes: Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, WintersonNo: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Yeas 6, Nays 5 (Councillor Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Morad and Rebeiro OPPOSED.) (Matter #0391).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council approve the opportunity to entertain the Community Choice Aggregation Program with a recommendation that the Mayor consider utilizing Global as an information expert in this matter. This motion passed on a voice…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad Opposed.) (Matter #0603).”
Recommendation Followed and Referred to the Mayor
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and Referred to the Mayor. (Matter #0603).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council grant a six (6) month Delay for the Demolition of 177 Cove Street, Map 20, Parcel 346, as it is a historically significant structure and preferably preserved.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad Opposed.) (Matter #0604).”
Recommendation Followed and DEMOLITION GRANTED with six month delay
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and DEMOLITION GRANTED with six month delay. (Matter #0604).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes and Councillor Martins, asking, that the City accept the request from the New Bedford Contributory Retirement System under the provisions of M.g.l., Chapter 32, Section 90D1/2, Retirement Systems and Pensions, to increase the allowance of members retired on…
Presented to the Mayor for approval April 14, 2014. Vetoed by Mayor Mitchell on April 24, 2014. Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Presented to the Mayor for approval April 14, 2014. Vetoed by Mayor Mitchell on April 24, 2014. Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad Opposed.) VETO RECEIVED AND ORDERED SPREAD ON THE RECORD. (Matter #0492).”
From the official minutes kept by the New Bedford City Clerk (agendas and minutes). The minutes are text documents; we read every action, check every roll-call count against the councilors named, and quote the exact wording. Most items pass by voice vote, and the minutes record only the result for those; how each councilor voted is shown only for roll calls. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: cropped from the City of New Bedford's official 2026 City Council photo (newbedford-ma.gov). The 2024–2025 group photo, and the photos of Maria E. Giesta and Linda M. Morad cropped from it: City of New Bedford, provided by the City Clerk.
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