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May 22, 2014
87 recorded votes, 8 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
Every vote, in order
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Patricia Gomes, Poet Laureate of the City of New Bedford.
Adopted
Citation, Councillors Morad and Winterson, honoring Clem Blais, Owner of Citystyle Hair Salon in recognition of the 30th Year Anniversary Celebration.
Adopted
Citations, Councillors Morad and Oliveira, honoring Delana Baldwin, Victoria Duverge and Kyleigh Lobo, in recognition of their commitment and dedication to their Skills USA Project, providing many homeless families in New Bedford with their basic everyday needs.
Adopted
Citations, Councillor Bousquet, Council President Lopes, Councillors Morad, Oliveira and Carney, honoring the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School winners of the 2014 Massachusetts Skills USA Competition.
Adopted
Citations, Councillors Winterson, Martins and Morad, honoring Emma York, Kelsey Degouveia, Skylah Reis, Ashley Souza, Rachel Neves, Himali Patel, Alanna Gracia, Jacinda Mccartney, Chenyu Chen, Georgia Kyriakidis, Kaylia Clark, Arianna Bedoya, Serena Marques, Kelsey Santos, Allie Simoes and Shanyah…
Adopted
Citation, Councillors Winterson, Martins and Morad, honoring Chris Santos, Coach, New Bedford High School Girls Varsity Tennis Team, in recognition of his Dedication and Commitment to his Students at New Bedford High School.
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of John Walsh, New Bedford, MA 02740, to the Zoning Board of Appeals, as an Associate Member replacing Michael Amaral, whose term has expired; this term will expire in December 2016.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0711).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Craig Dixon, New Bedford, MA 02740, to the Conservation Commission; this term will expire June 2017.
Reappointment Granted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Reappointment Granted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0712).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Paul Pacheco, New Bedford, MA 02740, to the Conservation Commission; this term will expire June 2017.
Reappointment Granted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Reappointment Granted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0713).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Cynthia Wallquist, New Bedford, MA 02745, as the Executive Director of the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities; this term will expire April 2015.
Reappointment Granted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Reappointment Granted and Rule 40 Waived Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0714).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Kimberli Bettencourt, New Bedford, MA 02745, to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities; this term will expire May 2017.
Reappointment Granted and Rule 40, Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Reappointment Granted and Rule 40, Waived - Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0715).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Marsha F. Fernandes, New Bedford, MA 02744, to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities; this term will expire May 2017.
Reappointment Granted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Reappointment Granted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Sworn In) (Matter #0716).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Reverend Pamela J. Cole, New Bedford, MA 02740, to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities; this term will expire May 2017.
Reappointment Granted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Reappointment Granted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0717).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Vincent Rodrigues, New Bedford, MA 02745, as Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0718).”
Application, Vincent Rodrigues, New Bedford, MA 02745, for Appointment as a Special Police Officer.
Appointment Made and Confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment Made and Confirmed. (Matter #0719).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0719).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Nelson Macedo, New Bedford, MA 02740, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0720).”
Application, Nelson Macedo, New Bedford, MA 02740, for Appointment as a Constable.
Confirmed, and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Confirmed, and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0721).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council, Adoption of the 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED
From the minutes
“RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED. (Matter #0722).”
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…
Adopted
Yes: Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Alves, Carney, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 3 (Councillors Alves, Morad and Carney OPPOSED.) (Matter #0538).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $207,000.00 from Free Cash to Elections, Capital Outlay.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0723).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Hundred Seven Thousand Dollars ($207,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Elections Capital Outlay…………………………………..$207,000.00 To be certified and approved by the Department…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $235,000.00 from Free Cash to General Government Unclassified.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0724).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Hundred Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($235,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: General Government Unclassified Charges and Service….$235,000.00 To be certified and…
Referred to the Committee on Finance February 27, 2014
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance February 27, 2014. (Matter #0232).”
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $133,000.00 from Free Cash to General Government Unclassified, contingent on a Member of the City Council sitting on the Steering Committee. Recommendation Followed. (#0725) City of New Bedford…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Referred to the Committee on Finance February 27, 2014
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance February 27, 2014. (Matter #0234).”
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $500,000.00 from Free Cash to Stabilization Fund.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0726).”
Ordered, that the sum of Five Hundred Thousand ($500,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Stabilization Fund…………………………………….$500,000.00 To be certifies and approved by the Department Head.
Adopted
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting that the City Council Waive Rule 27, in order to hold Budget Interview Sessions on Tuesday, June 03, 2014 and Thursday, June 05, 2014.
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Ms. Payton Riley, that the following street(s) be Closed: Pleasant Street, from Grinnell Street to Wing Street, from 12:00 P.m. (Noon) to 5:00 P.m., on Monday, June 30, 2014, for the purpose of A Block Party. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Sun Multisport Events, that the following street(s) be Closed: the East Side lane of East Rodney French Boulevard (i.e. the lane closest to the water) from Fort Taber Park to David Street; we will place cones down the yellow line of…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Mayor Mitchell and the New Bedford Folk Festival 2014, that the following street(s) be Closed: North Water Street, from Centre Street to Elm Street; Johnny Cake Hill and Bethel Street, from Union Street to Elm Street; Second Street, from…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Pleasant Street, from Wing Street to Bedford Street and Wing Street, from Pleasant Street to South Sixth Street, on Sunday, July 06, 2014, from 9:00 A.m. to 9:30 P.m., for the purpose of Cape Verdean Recognition…
Tabled
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of the Cape Verdean Recognition Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, between Madison Street and Walnut Street (In Front of Cape Verdean-American Veterans Hall – 561 Purchase Street) on: Saturday, July 05, 2014,…
Tabled
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from Union Street to Grinnell Street, Purchase Street, from Grinnell Street to Walnut Street and Wing Street, at South Sixth Street, on Saturday, July 05, 2014, from 9:00 A.m. to 9:30 P.m., for…
Tabled
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of the Cape Verdean Parade Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Joli Gonsalves Way (formerly Cherry Street), from Sixth Street to Seventh Street, on Saturday, July 05, 2014, from 8:00 A.m. to 5:00 P.m. Further Note: That No…
Tabled
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from Madison Street to Grinnell Street, at Monte’s Park, on Friday, July 04, 2014, from 8:00 A.m. to 8:00 P.m., for the purpose of the Ata (Albina Tavares Association) Celebration of an…
Tabled
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of Mr. John Silva, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from Russell Street South to Bedford Street, on Saturday, July 05, 2014, from 11:00 A.m. to 8:00 P.m.; and further, that this area be closed as soon as the Cape…
Tabled
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefing invite a local representative from Viridian Power to discuss their municipal green energy program. (To be Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings.)
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0737).”
Written Motion, Councillor Bousquet and Council President Lopes, requesting, that the Committee on Ordinances draft an Ordinance encouraging food services, supermarkets, and other users of expanded polystyrene foam to discontinue their use of the product and move to recyclable or recycled paper…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances, the Chamber of Commerce and State Legislative Delegation
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances, the Chamber of Commerce and State Legislative Delegation. (Matter #0738).”
Written Motion, Councillors Rebeiro and Alves, asking, that the City Council request that the City Solicitor review the April 14, 2014, letter from Karen G. Courtney, Director of the Foundation for Fair Contracting of Massachusetts to Debra Travers, the Purchasing Agent for the City of New Bedford…
Referred to the City Solicitor, Purchasing Agent Debra Travers and the Affirmative Action Officer
From the minutes
“Referred to the City Solicitor, Purchasing Agent Debra Travers and the Affirmative Action Officer. (Matter #0739).”
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0740).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that Legal Counsel Gerwatowski draft an Ordinance requiring confirmation by the City Council of any person employed by the City Council Office or Clerk of Committees Office; and further, that the City Council President, or his or her designee…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0742).”
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review, 4026 Acushnet Avenue, Map 136, Parcel 252, advising that “the structure was built circa 1800 and retains some of its original exterior architectural features including setting and massing;…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, June 17, 2014 meeting
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, June 17, 2014 meeting. (Matter #0743).”
Communication, Board of Assessors’ Motion, Board of Assessors, to City Council, submitting Motion passed 3-0, at its open meeting on May 01, 2014, and requesting that the City Council Adopt, and the Mayor Approve the Three Orders relating to the Consumer Price Index, as determined by the…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0744).”
Ordered, That, pursuant to M.g.l. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17E, the total value of assets, as set forth in M.g.l. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17, 17C, 17C½ and 17D is hereby increased by 1.37% for Fiscal Year 2015; said increase is equal to the Consumer Price Index.)
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0745).”
Ordered, That, the exemption granted to persons qualifying under M.g.l. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17, 17C, 17C½ and 17D is hereby increased by 1.37% for Fiscal Year 2015; said increase is equal to the Consumer Price Index.) Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Presented to the Mayor…
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0747).”
Communication/Email, Councillor Morad, submitting Email from Ms. Margaret Burke, Plymouth, MA, regarding industrial wind turbines and the power purchase agreement with New Generation Wind of Plymouth, MA.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File (Matter #0748).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting, that the Traffic Commission remove the Handicap Parking Signs at 19 Valentine Street. (To be Referred to the Traffic Commission.)
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0750).”
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting, on behalf of Mr. Roger L. Paradise, 28 Concord Street, that the Traffic Commission install a “No Parking Except Handicap Vehicle” Sign in front of said address. (Copy of Handicap Placard and letter from owner of building allowing installation of sign…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0751).”
Constable Bond, Herve William Vandal, 82 Reed Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, with Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company in the amount of $5,000.00.
Approved
Minutes, Conservation Commission, submitting Minutes of meetings held on January 07, January 28, February 04 and February 19, 2014 and March 04, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0753).”
Minutes, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on May 13, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0754).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on May 01, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0755).”
Minutes, Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on April 15, 2014. Received and Placed on File. (#0756) Application, Folan Waterproofing and Construction, Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 684 Purchase Street,…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0757).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 217 Cottage Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 09, 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 #0758).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 3531 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 09, 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 #0759).”
Application, Cardoso Construction, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 52 Valentine Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0760).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 398 Loftus Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 19, 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 #0761).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating , to Disturb the Surface, of 217 Cottage Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 09, 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 #0762).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating , to Disturb the Surface, of 3531 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 09, 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 #0763).”
Application, Cardoso Construction Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 52 Valentine Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0764).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 398 Loftus Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 19, 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 #0765).”
Applications, Nstar Gas Company, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 13, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 217 Cottage Street (#0766) 7 Brigham Street (#0767)
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 May 20, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 223 Hawthorn Street (#0768) 248 Hawthorn Street (#0769) 318 Hawthorn Street (#0770) 384 Hawthorn Street (#0771)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Nstar Electric Company, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 20, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Phillips Road, South of Braley Road (#0772) Braley Road, North of Theodore Rice Blvd (#0773) Shawmut Avenue (#0774)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Abc Disposal Service, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 14, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 128 Cottage Street (#0775) 24 Dudley Street (#0776) 24 Dudley Street (#0777) 70 North…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Abc Disposal Service, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 14, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 5 Spruce Street (#0780) 541 John Street (#0781) Received and Action of the City Clerk…
PETITION/NSTAR Electric Company, Inc., for the location of one (1) 45” x 45” x 36” Handhole in WOOD STREET, East of Vernon Street
From the minutes
“PETITION/NSTAR Electric Company, Inc., for the location of one (1) 45” x 45” x 36” Handhole in WOOD STREET, East of Vernon Street..”
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2014
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2014..”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 19, Section 19-7 (c) Personnel by reclassifying pay grades of the City Auditor, Assistant City Auditor and Library Director. (Resubmitted by Councillor Martins.)
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 #0782).”
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0782).”
Communication, Councillor Martins, submitting information on salaries of City Auditor and Library Director from Massachusetts’ Gateway Cities.
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 #0783).”
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0783).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of 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.
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 #0784).”
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0784).”
An Ordinance, Chapter 16, Article IV Solid Waste Collection and Disposal. (To be Passed to a Second Reading.)
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances April 24, 2014
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances April 24, 2014. (Matter #0535).”
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 #0535).”
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0535).”
An Ordinance, Chapter 17, Section 17-18 Noncriminal Disposition of Violations of Certain Ordinances, Rules and Regulations. (To be Passed to a Second Reading.)
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances April 24, 2014
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances April 24, 2014. (Matter #0536).”
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 #0536).”
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0536).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the 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…
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 #0785).”
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0785).”
Ordered, that the City of New Bedford hereby enter into the 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 April 24, 2014
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances April 24, 2014. (Matter #0541).”
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 #0541).”
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0541).”
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