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June 26, 2014
146 recorded votes, 6 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
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of John Walsh, New Bedford, MA, to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Members, replacing Michael Amaral, whose term had expired; this term will expire in December 2016.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed, Appointment Approved and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed, Appointment Approved and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0951).”
Citations, Councillors Winterson and Bousquet, honoring the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Lady Bears Softball Team, in recognition of their hard work and dedication which resulted in the Lady Bears winning the 2014 M.i.a.a. Division 3 State Softball Championship.
Adopted
The following resolution will be presented at a later date by Council President Lopes. City of New Bedford in City Council June 26, 2014 Resolution Honoring the Return of the Whaleship Charles W. Morgan to Her Homeport of New Bedford, Massachusetts - June 2014 Whereas, Built in 1841, at the Jethro…
Adopted
The following resolution was presented to Nelson Hockert-Lotz by Councillors Gomes and Morad. City of New Bedford in City Council June 26, 2014 Resolution Honoring Nelson Hockert-lotz on the Thirtieth Anniversary of Domino’s Pizza and for His Charitable Contributions to the City of New Bedford…
Adopted
The following resolution was presented to Rita D. Arruda by Council President Lopes, Councillors Oliveira, Alves, Martins, Coelho, Bousquet, Gomes, Rebeiro, Morad, Winterson and Carney City of New Bedford in City Council June 26, 2014 Resolution Honoring Rita D. Arruda, City Clerk on the Occasion…
Adopted
Hearing on Nstar Electric Company & Verizon New England, Inc. for joint location of one (1) Pole in Upland Street, North of Brantwood Street.
TABLED
Order,
TABLED
Hearing on Nstar Electric Company & Verizon New England, Inc. for joint location of one (1) Pole in Brantwood Street, West of Upland Street.
TABLED
Order,
TABLED
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Loan Order, appropriating $15,000,000.00 for the purpose of financing the construction of transmission main improvements including installation and replacement of piping, main line valves, blow-off structures, and air releases along the…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, WintersonNo: Lopes, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 9, Nays 2. (Council President Lopes and Councillor Rebeiro OPPOSED.) (Matter #0960).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, WintersonNo: Lopes, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 9, Nays 2. (Council President Lopes and Councillor Rebeiro OPPOSED.) (Matter #0961).”
Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that in conjunction with the referral of the $15,000,000.00 Loan Order, that Chief Financial Officer, Ari Sky provide the Committee on Finance a projection as to all new proposed bonding requests that may be presented to the Council for consideration…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0962).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $207,000.00 from Elections, Capital Outlay, to Elections, Other Charges.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0965).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Hundred and Seven Thousand Dollars ($207,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Elections, Capital Outlay be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Elections, Other Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…
Adopted
Communication/Email, Council President Lopes, submitting copy of email from Keith Lovett, Director of Zoological Services, advising he will be unavailable to attend City Council Meeting of Thursday, June 26, 2014, due to a conflict in schedule.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0967).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $15,000.00 from Zoo, Salaries & Wages, to Zoo, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0968).”
Ordered, that the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Zoo, Salaries & Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Zoo, Charges & Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000.00 To…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $5,000.00 from Zoo, Supplies & Materials, to Zoo, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0970).”
Ordered, that the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Zoo, Supplies & Materials be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Zoo, Charges & Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000.00…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $5,000.00 from City Council, Salaries & Wages, to City Council, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0972).”
Ordered, that the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from City Council, Salaries & Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: City Council, Charges & Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000.00 To…
Adopted
Communication, Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $1,200.00 from Veterans, Charges & Services, to Veterans, Salaries & Wages.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0974).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Thousand, Two Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Veterans, Charges & Services and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Veterans, Salaries & Wages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Purchasing Department known as the Purchasing Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to provide office supplies, photocopy supplies,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0976).”
Ordered, that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Purchasing Department known as the Purchasing Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to provide office supplies, photocopy supplies, copier leases, etc., for City Departments, whose revenues and…
ADOPTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: CarneyAbsent: Gomes, Oliveira
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 8, Nays 1. (Councillor Carney OPPOSED; Councillors Gomes and Oliveira not present for vote.) (Matter #0977).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Purchasing Department known as the Southeastern Regional Police Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to support police communications…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0978).”
Ordered, that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Purchasing Department known as the Southeastern Regional Police Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to support police communications networking for surrounding cities and towns, whose…
ADOPTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes, Oliveira
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillors Gomes and Oliveira not present for vote.) (Matter #0979).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as Senior Travel Agency Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to support day trips for seniors,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0980).”
Ordered, that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as Senior Travel Agency Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to support day trips for seniors, including reservations/tickets/meals, Recreation Leader’s…
ADOPTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0981).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as Senior Transportation Fund, whose purpose is to provide transportation for seniors to…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0982).”
Ordered, that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as Senior Travel Agency Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to support day trips for seniors, including reservations/tickets/meals, Recreation Leader’s…
ADOPTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0983).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as Senior Activities Fund, whose purpose is to support social activities and entertainment…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0984).”
Ordered, that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as Senior Activities Fund, whose purpose is to support social activities and entertainment at all Senior Centers, etc., whose revenues and amount…
ADOPTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0985).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Public Infrastructure, known as New Bedford Railyard and Rail Crossing Revolving Fund, whose purpose is maintenance…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0986).”
Ordered, that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Public Infrastructure, known as New Bedford Railyard and Rail Crossing Revolving Fund, whose purpose is maintenance and operation of the New Bedford Railyard and Rail…
ADOPTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0987).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Public Infrastructure known as the New Bedford Energy Now Revolving Fund whose purpose is to fund incidental costs…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0988).”
Ordered, that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Public Infrastructure known as the New Bedford Energy Now Revolving Fund whose purpose is to fund incidental costs of the Nben Program as well as program development, whose…
ADOPTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0989).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Inspectional Services Department known as the Vacant Building Revolving Fund whose purpose is to provide salary expense for one…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0990).”
Ordered, that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Inspectional Services Department known as the Vacant Building Revolving Fund whose purpose is to provide salary expense for one full-time Building Inspector and two part-time clerks,…
ADOPTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0991).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management, known as Quest Center Revolving Fund whose purpose is to provide a focus on…
Motion to ADOPT – FAILED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Coelho, Oliveira, RebeiroNo: Carney, Lopes, Martins, Morad, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Motion to ADOPT – FAILED – Yeas 5, Nays 5. (Councillor Carney, Council President Lopes, Councillors Morad, Martins and Winterson OPPOSED; Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0992).”
Order,
Motion to ADOPT – FAILED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Coelho, Oliveira, RebeiroNo: Carney, Lopes, Martins, Morad, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Motion to ADOPT – FAILED – Yeas 5, Nays 5. (Councillor Carney, Council President Lopes, Councillors Morad, Martins and Winterson OPPOSED; Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0993).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Recreation and Parks Department known as the Supportive Recreation Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to cover program instructors…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0994).”
Ordered, that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Recreation and Parks Department known as the Supportive Recreation Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to cover program instructors and supplies for programs, whose revenue and amount limited…
ADOPTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0995).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Planning and Community Development Department known as the Zoning Board of Appeals Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to provide…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0996).”
Ordered, that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Planning and Community Development Department known as the Zoning Board of Appeals Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to provide supplies, postage and advertising costs, contract for…
ADOPTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0997).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund known as the Tangible Supply Disposition Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to fund replacement equipment and vehicles utilizing proceeds from the…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0998).”
Ordered, that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund known as the Tangible Supply Disposition Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to fund replacement equipment and vehicles utilizing proceeds from the disposition of tangible supply in accordance with Massachusetts…
ADOPTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0999).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Library Department, known as Library Equipment Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to provide and maintain photocopying and printing…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1000).”
Ordered, that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Library Department, known as Library Equipment Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to provide and maintain photocopying and printing equipment at the Main Library and the four branches, whose…
ADOPTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #1001).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Clerk of Committees Department, known as the Council Special Permit Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to cover the cost associated…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1002).”
Ordered, that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Clerk of Committees Department, known as the Council Special Permit Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to cover the cost associated with processing/reviewing and granting applications for…
ADOPTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #1003).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the School Department, known as the Food Service Concession, whose purpose is to provide concession services during football games at…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1004).”
Ordered, that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the School Department, known as the Food Service Concession, whose purpose is to provide concession services during football games at the Paul Walsh field, whose revenues and amount limited to…
ADOPTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #1005).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Health Department, known as Fines/Forfeitures Revolving Fund – Health, whose purpose is for the collection of health- related…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1006).”
Ordered, that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Health Department, known as Fines/Forfeitures Revolving Fund – Health, whose purpose is for the collection of health-related fines originally paid to the State but now paid to the City due…
ADOPTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #1007).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Loan Order as Amended, appropriating $5,400,000.00 for the purpose of paying costs of making energy efficiency improvements to the City streetlights and traffic signals; and further recommending to the City Council…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1010).”
Ordered, that the City appropriates the amount of Five Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars Five Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($5,900,000.00) ($5,400,000.00) for the purpose of paying costs of making energy efficiency improvements to City streetlights and traffic signals, including the…
ADOPTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0793).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0793).”
Energy Management Service Agreement, by and between the City of New Bedford and Siemens Industry, Inc.
ADOPTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0794).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0794).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $892,515.00 from Water, Free Cash, to Water Stabilization Fund.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1011).”
Ordered, that the sum of Eight Hundred Ninety Two Thousand Five Hundred and Fifteen Dollars now standing to the credit of the account from Water Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Water Stabilization Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…
ADOPTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0310).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1012).”
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 MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, authorized the Revolving Fund under the control of the Purchasing Department known as the Purchasing Revolving Fund whose…
ADOPTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0804).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the purposes of placing a ballot question before the voters of the City of New Bedford with regard to the Community Preservation Act, the City Council of the City of New Bedford hereby…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1013).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council to Grant Permission for the Demolition of 2992 Acushnet Avenue, Map 132, Parcel 510.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1014).”
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review, 2992 Acushnet Avenue, Map 132, Parcel 510, advising that “the structure was built circa 1830 and retains some of its original exterior architectural features including setting and massing;…
DEMOLITION GRANTED and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“DEMOLITION GRANTED and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Winterson not present for vote.) (Matter #0742).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Ordinance, amending Chapter 19, Section 19-7 (c) Personnel by reclassifying pay grades of the City Auditor, Assistant City Auditor and Library Director.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1015).”
Ordinance, Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad Opposed.)
Passed to a Second Reading
Yes: Alves, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, RebeiroNo: Bousquet, MoradAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading – Yeas 8, Nays 2. (Councillors Bousquet and Morad OPPOSED; Councillor Winterson not present for vote.) (Matter #0782).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending that the City Council grant the petitioners Arnold Oliveira and Antonio Almeida permission to leave to withdraw their request that 175-177 Ash Street, Plot 45, Lot 85, be rezoned from “Residence B” to “Mixed Use Business.”
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed and NO FURTHER ACTION taken
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and NO FURTHER ACTION taken. (Matter #1016).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that Assistant City Clerk, Stephanie Macomber, be appointed Acting City Clerk, effective July 01, 2014, until such time as the City Council elects a permanent City Clerk to the statutory 3 year term.
Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Winterson not present for vote.) (Matter #1017).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Dagny Ashley, Department of Marketing and Tourism, that the following street(s) be Closed: Lower Union Street, from Route 18 to Water Street, on Friday, July 04, 2014, from 8:00 P.m. to 11:00 P.m., for the purpose of the Independence Day…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Lee Heald, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from School Street to Union Street, on Thursday, July 10, 2014, from 1:00 P.m. to 9:00 P.m., for the purpose of Aha! Night Kids Rule. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Kathleen Richardson, that the following street(s) be Closed: Keene Street, from Park Street to Liberty Street, on Saturday, July 19, 2014, from 2:00 P.m. to 8:00 P.m., for the purpose of A Neighborhood Block Party. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Earle Street, from North Front Street to Belleville Avenue; Madeira Avenue, from Davis Street to Tinkham Street; Hathaway Street, from North Front Street…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Brooklawn Street, from Ashley Boulevard to Acushnet Avenue; Acushnet Avenue, from Wood Street to Earle Street; Earle Street, from Acushnet Avenue to…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Belleville Avenue (starting at Hathaway Street – near Sunshine Donuts) North to Wood Street; Wood Street, West from Belleville Avenue to Acushnet Avenue;…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Earle Street, from Madeira Avenue to Belleville Avenue for a distance of 300 feet, on Sunday, August 03, 2014, from 10:00 A.m. to 4:00 P.m., for the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion Councillor Alves, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Baylies Square, from Belleville Road and Acushnet Avenue and Earle Street, from Acushnet Avenue to Madeira Avenue (Madeira Field), on Thursday, July 31,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting, on behalf of Tara Pacheco, YMCA New Bedford, that the following street(s) be Closed: Oneida Street and Buttonwood Street, from Lake Street to Fuller Memorial Parkway, and Fuller Memorial Parkway, from Rockdale Avenue to Brownell Avenue, on Sunday,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Eric S. Britto, True Bounce, Inc., that the following street(s) be Closed: Pleasant Street, from Union Street to the Entrance of SRTA Bus Terminal; William Street, from North Sixth Street to Purchase Street, and Market Street, from North…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Mary Ellen DeFrias, SRTA, that the following street(s) be Closed: Elm Street, from Pleasant Street to North Sixth Street, on Friday, July 25, 2014, from 6:00 A.m., to Saturday, July 26, 2014, at 9:00 P.m., for the purpose of the SRTA…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Bousquet, requesting, on behalf of Ms. Crystal Oliver, that the following street(s) be Closed: Corner of Cedar Street, to Glover Street, to the side of Collins Street, on Sunday, July 27, 2014, from 2:00 P.m. to 8:00 P.m., for the purpose of A Birthday Block Party.…
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: Tinkham Street, from Madeira Avenue to Funchal Place (Hope Street); Webster Court, from Madeira Avenue to Funchal Place (Hope Street); on Friday, August…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of the Cape Verdean Recognition Committee, Inc., that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from Pleasant Street to North Sixth Street, on Monday, June 30, 2014, from 4:30 P.m. to 6:00 P.m., (with No Parking in Front of City Hall…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, on behalf of Hazel Inglis, Esq., requesting that 99 East Clinton Street (Plot 45/Lot 301) be Rezoned from Mixed-Use Business to Residential A. (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board.)
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board. (Matter #1032).”
Written Motion, Councillor Bousquet, Council President Lopes, Councillors Martins, Gomes, Coelho, Morad, Carney, Alves, Winterson, Rebeiro and Oliveira, requesting, on behalf of the Citizens of New Bedford, that Chief of Police David Provencher and his Community Police force appear before the…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #1033).”
Written Motion, Councillors Alves, Coelho, Morad, Carney and Gomes, requesting, that the Administration provide the City Council with the names of City and Non-City individuals that were members of the "Trash Committee" that advised the Mayor and the Administration as to the new garbage pick-up…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings (Matter #1034).”
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, that the City Council invite the Mayor (or a representative of the Administration), and Jonathan M. Silverstein of Kopelman and Paige, P. C., to a Committee on Appointments and Briefings meeting (in Executive Session if need be) to brief the Council…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings (Matter #1035).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, an explanation from the Mayor's Office and DPI Commissioner Ronald Labelle, as to the location of the cameras that were supposed be installed along Acushnet Avenue at the intersection of Coggeshall Street, these cameras would have assisted in two recent…
Referred to the Mayor, DPI Commissioner Labelle and the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Mayor, DPI Commissioner Labelle and the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #1036).”
Communication, Councillor Martin submitting letter from NBparents4schools, regarding excessive violence within New Bedford High School and funding for Level 4&5 schools. (To be Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1037).”
Communication, Councillor Alves, submitting copy of letter from Mr. Manuel Carvalho to Standard-Times, regarding the contract between the City and Abc Disposal Service, Inc.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1038).”
Communication, Councillor Alves, submitting copy of letter from David Glicksman to Mayor Mitchell, regarding ongoing issues with Lots 112 and 122, Padanaram Avenue.
Referred to the Human Relations Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Human Relations Commission. (Matter #1039).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the New Bedford Economic Development Council and the Royal Front and Union Neighborhood Association, that the following street(s) be Closed: Union Street, from North Water Street to Front Street (With no access from Route 18); Rose Alley,…
Removed from the Table and NO FURTHER ACTION Taken
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table and NO FURTHER ACTION Taken. (Matter #0871).”
Written Motion, Councillors Rebeiro and Alves, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from William Street to Union Street; Barker’s Lane, from Acushnet Avenue to North Second Street and North Second Street,…
Removed from the Table and Permission Granted
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table and Permission Granted. (Matter #0872).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: State Street, from Hazard Street to Austin Street, on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, from 9:00 A.m. to 3:00 P.m., for the purpose of The Wamsutta Apartments Fun Day.
Removed from the Table and Permission Granted
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table and Permission Granted. (Matter #0873).”
Citation, Councillor Martins, honoring Jeffrey D. King, in recognition of his service to the City of New Bedford as a representative of the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District Committee.
Adopted
Citation, Councillor Bousquet, honoring Claudia Kirk, United Way Mini-Grants Program, in recognition of her commitment and ongoing support of the many neighborhood and grass roots efforts to make New Bedford a better place.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1041).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting, on behalf of the New Bedford Economic Development Council, the Royal Front and Union Neighborhood Association, that the following street(s) be Closed: Union Street, from North Water Street to Front Street (With no access from Route 18): Rose…
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1042).”
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting, that Department of Public Infrastructure, Commissioner Ronald Labelle look into the matter of the Water Meter malfunction at the residence of Mr. Douglas B. Pierce, 823 Belleville Road. (To be Referred to Department of Public Infrastructure,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1044).”
Annual Report, Human Relations Commission, submitting an amended Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2012.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1045).”
Minutes, Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on May 20, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1046).”
Minutes, Bristol Coalition Meeting, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on June 17, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1047).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on June 11, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1048).”
Minutes, Council on Aging Advisory Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on May 15, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1049).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 233 Hathaway Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 13, 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 #1050).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 160 Illinois Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 13, 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 #1051).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 24 Circuit Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 13, 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 #1052).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 4371 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 16, 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 #1053).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 366 Hathaway Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 16, 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 #1054).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 183 Auburn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 16, 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 #1055).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Sons, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1142 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 16, 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 #1056).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Sons, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 198 Caroline Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1057).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Sons, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 137 Popes Island, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1058).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 90 Hawthorn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1059).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 52 Valentine Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1060).”
Application, D.w. White Construction, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 85 Coggeshall Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 25, 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 #1061).”
Application, J.b. Lanagan & Co. Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Shawmut Avenue 335’x Hathaway Road , provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 25, 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 #1062).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 233 Hathaway Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 13, 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 #1063).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 160 Illinois Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 13, 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 #1064).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 24 Circuit Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 13, 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 #1065).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 4371 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 16, 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 #1066).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 366 Hathaway Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 16, 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 #1067).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 183 Auburn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 16, 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 #1068).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Sons, to Disturb the Surface, of 1142 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 16, 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 #1069).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Sons, to Disturb the Surface, of 198 Caroline Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1070).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Sons, to Disturb the Surface, of 137 Popes Island, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1071).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, to Disturb the Surface, of 90 Hawthorn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1072).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, to Disturb the Surface, of 52 Valentine Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1073).”
Application, D.w. White Construction, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 85 Coggeshall Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 25, 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 #1074).”
Application, J.b. Lanagan & Co., Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Shawmut Avenue 335’x Hathaway Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 26, 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 #1075).”
Applications, Nstar Gas Company, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 19, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 120 Hemlock Street (#1076) 544 Cottage Street (#1077) 82 Appleton Street (#1078) 149-150 Mashpee Court (#1079) 34…
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 June 24, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 129 Hemlock Street (#1100) 1357 Pleasant Street (#1101) 1811 Acushnet Avenue (#1102) 1765 Acushnet Avenue (#1103) 110…
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 June 24, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Wildwood Road, South of Dutton Street (#1110) Wood Street, East of Vernon Street (#1111)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Nstar Electric Company, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 25, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Shawmut Avenue, East of Nash Road (#1112)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Communication/Email, Councillor Morad, submitting communication from an employee of Santander Bank in Downtown New Bedford regarding working conditions and employee practices.
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1113).”
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1113).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, as required by M.g.l. Chapter 54, Section 34, for the purchase of 42 Ds 200 Precinct Scanner and Tabulator by Election System and Software voting machines and associated equipment for use in all elections beginning with the State…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1114).”
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1114).”
Ordered, pursuant to M.g.l. Chapter 54, Section 34, that the City of New Bedford hereby approves the purchase of forty-two (42) Ds 200 Precinct Scanner and Tabulator by Election System & Software voting machines and associated equipment; and Ordered, that said voting machines be used in all City of…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1115).”
ADOPTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1115).”
Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring the 2014 Cape Verdean Recognition Committee Scholarship Winners.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1116).”
Written Motion, Councillor Alves and Council President Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne S. Martin, that the City Council change the Zoning of the Vacant Lot Property they own (City Plot 16-Lot 140 and Plot 14-Lot 223) being approximately 16,000 square feet, from Residential to…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1117).”
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1117).”
Written Motion, Councillors Martins and Morad, requesting, that the Committee on Ordinances amend Chapter 15-72, Food Trucks, by including the enclosed attachment, relative to ice cream trucks.
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1118).”
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1118).”
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