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July 17, 2014
2 meetings this evening, 126 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →6:34 p.m. · Committee on City Property
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Committee on City Property: committee votes are recommendations to the full council, which takes the final vote. About this committee
Attendance
Present: Joseph P. Lopes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, James D. Oliveira, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: None
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Councillor Oliveira called the City Property Meeting to order and took attendance. Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillors Saunders, Martins and Council President Duarte requesting that the City Solicitor draft the necessary documents to convey or sell an interest in the…
To recommend to the City Council, that the real property located at 26 Madeira Avenue be sold to the Alma del Mar Charter School for the amount of $102,500.00.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Martins, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council, that the real property located at 26 Madeira Avenue be sold to the Alma del Mar Charter School for the amount of $102,500.00..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Martins)
To late file this vote for tonight’s City Council Meeting.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Martins, the Committee VOTED: To late file this vote for tonight’s City Council Meeting..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Martins)
7:02 p.m. · New Bedford City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
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:
- Coelho arrived late ()
- Gomes arrived late ()
124 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Citation, Councillors Morad and Oliveira, honoring Lillian Donaghy, in recognition of your 32 Years of Volunteer Service to the Council on Aging and with sincere appreciation for your Dedication to your fellow Seniors at the Buttonwood Senior Center.
Adopted
Citation, Councillors Morad and Oliveira, honoring Beatrice Ferreira, in recognition of your 12 Years of Volunteer Service to the Council on Aging and with sincere appreciation for your Dedication to your fellow Seniors at the Buttonwood and Hazelwood Senior Centers.
Adopted
Citation, Councillors Morad and Oliveira, honoring Isaura Souza, in recognition of your 12 Years of Volunteer Service to the Council on Aging and with sincere appreciation for your Dedication to your fellow Seniors at the Buttonwood Senior Center.
Adopted
Citation, Councillors Morad and Oliveira, honoring Jeannette St. Don, in recognition of your 17 Years of Volunteer Service to the Council on Aging and with sincere appreciation for your Dedication to your fellow Seniors at the Buttonwood Senior Center.
Adopted
Citation, Councillors Morad and Oliveira, honoring Raymond St. Don, in recognition of your 15 Years of Volunteer Service to the Council on Aging and with sincere appreciation for your Dedication to your fellow Seniors at the Buttonwood Senior Center.
Adopted
Citation, Councillors Morad and Oliveira, honoring Lucy Zabowski, in recognition of your 15 Years of Volunteer Service to the Council on Aging and with sincere appreciation for your Dedication to your fellow Seniors at the Brooklawn Senior Center.
Adopted
Citation, Councillors Gomes, Bousquet, and Martins honoring Kenzi Farland, in recognition of her talent and imagination which led to her opening Princesses of New Bedford, an entertainment business for children.
Adopted
Citation, Council President Lopes, Councillors Martins, Winterson and Bousquet, honoring Jr. Leader “Dream Team” Christian Mcleod in recognition of his Graduation from Saturday Academy on June 14, 2014 and being honored with the Excellence Award.
Adopted
Citation, Council President Lopes, Councillors Martins, Winterson and Bousquet, honoring Jr. Leader “Dream Team” Vuong Phan, in recognition of his Graduation from Saturday Academy on June 14, 2014 and being honored with the Perfect Attendance and Leadership Awards.
Adopted
Citations, Council President Lopes, Councillors Martins, Winterson and Bousquet, honoring Jr. Leader “Dream Team” Nathan Andrade, Jeremy Castro and Adam Finn, in recognition of their Graduation from Saturday Academy on June 14, 2014. Adopted. (#1128) Citation, Council President Lopes, Councillors…
Adopted
Citation, Council President Lopes, Councillors Martins, Winterson and Bousquet, honoring Jason Amaral, in recognition of his Graduation from Saturday Academy on June 14, 2014 and being named as the Star Student of the Year.
Adopted
Citation, Council President Lopes, Councillors Martins, Winterson and Bousquet, honoring Brandon De La Rosa in recognition of his Graduation from Saturday Academy on June 14, 2014 and being honored with the Perfect Attendance Award.
Adopted
Citation, Council President Lopes, Councillors Martins, Winterson and Bousquet, honoring Darien Gibson, in recognition of his Graduation from Saturday Academy on June 14, 2014 and being honored with the Student of Year, Sportsmanship and Leadership Awards.
Adopted
Citations, Councillors Gomes and Rebeiro, honoring Marilyn L. Gonsalves, Chairperson; Carl J. Cruz, Norma Belay, Attorney Sylvia Gomes, Gail Gonsalves, Charles Perry, Cynthia Morris, Dr. Eleanor Pontes, Dr. Bruce A. Rose, Dorothy Gomes and Peter Silva, in recognition of their Commitment and…
Adopted
Citations, Councillors Gomes and Rebeiro, honoring Cape Verdean Recognition Committee Board of Directors, 2014 - Mary Ann Rogers, President, Marilyn Gonsalves, Vice-president, Norma Belay, Clerk, Diane Gomes, Treasurer, Carl J. Cruz, Gail Gonsalves, Dorothy Gomes, Joanna Gomes, Attorney Sylvia…
Adopted
Citations, Councillors Gomes and Rebeiro, honoring Cape Verdean Recognition Week 2014 Parade Committee Volunteers, Diane Gomes, Chairperson, Shane Burgo, Dana Debarros, Lorraine Telo, Marie Monteiro, Rene Ledbetter, Dana Rebeiro, John Depina, Julio Barbosa, Betty Rivera, Norma Belay, Charles Perry,…
Adopted
Citations, Councillors Bousquet and Rebeiro, honoring Barefoot Events, INC, Jamie Kelley, President/Event Technical Producer, Jessica Bailey, Kelly Bendiksen, Bob Eatherton, Annie Humiston, George Moran, Cathy Rooney and Brian Quinn in recognition of your Dedication and Commitment in making the…
Adopted
Citation, Councillor Alves, honoring Waring-sullivan Homes of Memorial Tribute/Rock Funeral Home, in recognition of their Annual City Employee Appreciation Day.
Adopted
Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring Henry Turgeon, Police Union President, James Estrella, Detective, Joshua Fernandes, Sergeant and the New Bedford Police Union, in recognition of their sponsorship of the New Bedford Kids Weekend Carnival at Buttonwood Park. Adopted. (#1138) The following…
Adopted
The following resolution honoring the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament was presented by Councillors Alves, Coelho, Council President Lopes, Councillors Martins, Oliveira and Gomes. City of New Bedford in City Council July 17, 2014 Resolution Honoring the 100TH Feast of the Blessed Sacrament New…
Adopted
The following resolution honoring, the Members of the Committee of the 100th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament was presented by Councillors Gomes, Alves, Coelho, Council President Lopes, Councillors Martins and Oliveira. City of New Bedford in City Council July 17, 2014 Resolution Honoring the Members…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1141).”
The following resolution honoring The Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation was presented by Councillors Morad and Oliveira. City of New Bedford in City Council July 17, 2014 Resolution Honoring the Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on the Commemoration of the Center’s 25TH Anniversary Celebration…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1142).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Veto of a Private Livery License granted to Rafael Reyes d/b/a Road Runner Transportation by the City Council on June 12, 2014; due to Mr. Reyes not filling out his Livery License application completely.
Received and Ordered Spread on the Record
From the minutes
“Received and Ordered Spread on the Record. (Matter #1143).”
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…
Received and Ordered Spread on Record
From the minutes
“Received and Ordered Spread on Record. (Matter #0558).”
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…
Approved – July 21, 2014
From the minutes
“Approved – July 21, 2014. (Matter #1145).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $400,000.00 from Overlay Reserve, to DPI/Highways, Capital Outlay.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1146).”
Ordered, that the sum of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Overlay Reserve be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: DPI/Highways Capital Outlay…………………………………………………………..$400,000.00 To be certified and approved by…
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1147).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $75,000.00 from Overlay Reserve, to General Government Unclassified, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1148).”
Ordered, that the sum of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Overlay Reserve be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: General Government Unclassified Charges and Services………………...$75,000.00 To be certified and…
Adopted
Yes: Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Alves, Martins, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 3. (Councillors Alves, Martins and Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1149).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $50,000.00 from Overlay Reserve, to Tourism/Marketing, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1150).”
Ordered, that the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) standing to the credit of the account from Overlay Reserve be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Tourism and Marketing Charges and Services…………………..$50,000.00 To be certified and approved by the Department…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1152).”
Ordered, that the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Overlay Reserve be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Inspectional Services Charges and Services……………………$50,000.00 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1153).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Jacob Gonsalves, New Bedford, MA 02744, to the Conservation Commission, replacing Kenneth Motta who has resigned; this term will expire in June 2017.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1156).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Lawrence D. Worden, New Bedford, MA 02745, to the Greater New Bedford Refuse Management District Committee, replacing Jeffrey D. King, who has resigned; this term will expire June 2016.
Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1157).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Anthony J. Poente, Jr., Dartmouth, MA, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1158).”
Application, Anthony J. Poente, Jr., North Dartmouth, MA 02747, for Reappointment as a Constable.
Confirmed
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Christopher H. Truelson, East Taunton, MA as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1160).”
Application, Christopher H. Truelson, East Taunton, MA 02718, for Reappointment as a Special Police Officer.
Appointment made and confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed. (Matter #1161).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $35,000.00 from Library, Salaries & Wages, to Mayor, Salaries & Wages. (Charter Ruled 06/26/2014) Motion to Adopt Failed – Yeas 5, Nays 5 (Councillors Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Martins and Morad Opposed.)…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Ordered, that the sum of Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Library Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Mayor Salaries and Wages…………………………………………$35.000.00 To be certified and approved by the…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council Adopt the 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1162).”
Loan Order,
Passed to a Second Reading
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0961).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 19, Section 19-7 (c) Personnel by reclassifying pay grades of the City Auditor, Assistant City Auditor and Library Director. Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 1.(Councillors Morad Opposed.)
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Martins, Morad
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained- Yeas 9, Nays 2. (Councillors Martins and Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #0782).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 16, Article IV, Solid Waste Collection and Disposal.
Passed, to be Ordained
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Passed, to be Ordained – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0535).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 17, Section 17-18, Noncriminal Disposition of Violations of Certain Ordinances, Rules and Regulations.
Passed, to be Ordained
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Passed, to be Ordained – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0536).”
Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that six months from approval of the revised Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Ordinance and implementation of Chapter 17, Section 17-18, Non-Criminal Disposition of Violations of Certain ordinances, that the City Council Committee on Appointments and…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1163).”
Loan Order, appropriating $250,000.00 for the creation of splash pad water play feature and appropriate site amenities including landscaping at Harrington Park, a 1.1 acre park located between Court Street, Tremont Street, Elm Street and Newton Street; said Loan Order is needed for the City to…
Adopted
The minutes record 10 yes votes with 11 members present and do not say who did not vote, so individual votes are not shown. We will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Neither (Councillor Gomes nor present for vote.) (Matter #0796).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, accepting nominations for the Election of the position of City Clerk for a statutory three (3) year term.
Adopted
Nomination by Councillors Oliveira and Rebeiro of Elizabeth Nichols, for the position of City Clerk for a statutory three (3) year term
Appointment as City Clerk FAILED
Yes: Oliveira, RebeiroNo: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Winterson
From the minutes
“Appointment as City Clerk FAILED – Yeas 2, Nays 9. (Councillors Oliveira and Rebeiro IN FAVOR.) (Matter #1166).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes and Councillor Winterson, requesting that our State Senator Mark Montigny oppose the passage of S. 2183 or any amendment to the Massachusetts State Senate Economic Development Bill, which is an industry sponsored bill that would strip Cities and Towns of our…
Rule 17 Waived
The minutes record 10 yes votes with 11 members present and do not say who did not vote, so individual votes are not shown. We will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1167).”
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting that the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center hold a second public hearing and provide proper notification to the abutters in a 2000 feet radius of the construction of the 190-foot AM Radio Tower; and further, requesting that our State Delegation halt…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Deborah Bastoni, Team Builders, Inc./House of Music, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from Union Street to Spring Street, on Thursday, August 14, 2014, from 5:00 P.m. to 8:00 P.m., for the purpose of the 5th Annual…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, submitting a Revised Order, for the Community Preservation Act, which adds exemption for $100,000 of the value of each taxable parcel of Class Three, Commercial property, all Class Four, Industrial property and requesting that the Order Adopted on June 12,…
Adopted
Ordered, that for the purpose of placing a ballot question before the voters of the City of New Bedford with regard to the Community Preservation Act, that the City Council of the City of New Bedford hereby accepts Sections 3 to 7, inclusive, of Chapter 44B of the General Laws, Known as the…
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Oliveira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Oliveira not present for vote.) (Matter #1171).”
Written Motion, Councillors Coelho and Rebeiro, requesting that the Police Chief increase patrols and install surveillance cameras in the area of the Quick Pic Mini Mart at 452 Cottage Street, due to the suspected drug activity in the area and that speed traps be set up at said location, also that…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Coelho, Council President Lopes, Councillors Winterson, Alves, Oliveira, Carney, Martins and Rebeiro, in light of the United States Postal Service’s final decision to relocate the Downtown Post Office, requesting that Mr. Joseph Mulvey, Real Estate Specialist with the…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1174).”
Written Motion, Councillors Oliveira, Gomes, Morad and Alves, requesting that Plot 124/Lot 162 (Ns Shawmut Avenue) be rezoned from Mixed-Use Business, to Residential B, said lot lies between two residential properties and is considered inconsistent with the contour of the current neighborhood on…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, that Mayor Mitchell personally meet with representatives of the Whaling City Festival and the City Council to discuss keeping the Whaling City Festival in New Bedford; and further, that this meeting take place immediately prior to representatives from…
Referred to Mayor Mitchell and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Referred to Mayor Mitchell and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1176).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that a meeting be held with Health Department Director Dr. Brenda Weis, and a representative of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, to discuss what is being done to address the present bedbug problem that has plagued many housing complexes…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, and the Housing Authority, Peabody Property and Claremont Property be invited to said Committee meeting
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, and the Housing Authority, Peabody Property and Claremont Property be invited to said Committee meeting. (Matter #1177).”
Communication, Acting City Clerk, to City Council, on behalf of David Bizarro, d/b/a Bizarro’s Transportation, 50 Larch Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submit a copy of the Application requesting Renewal of a Private Livery License, under the provisions of M.g.l. Chapter 159A, Section 1 and…
Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #1178).”
Communication, Acting City Clerk, to City Council, on behalf Noel Ciminello d/b/a Yes! We Van, LLC, 167 Butler Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, hereby submit a copy of the Application requesting Renewal of a Private Livery License, under the provisions of M.g.l. Chapter 159A, Section 1 and amendments…
Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #1179).”
Communication, Acting City Clerk, to City Council, on behalf Edward M. Pacheco, 32 St. John Street, South Dartmouth, MA 02748, d/b/a Places to Go, LLC, 651 Orchard Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, hereby submit a copy of the Application requesting Renewal of a Private Livery License, under the…
Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #1180).”
Communication, Acting City Clerk, to City Council, on behalf of Antonio B. Escobar, 38 Kearsarge Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, d/b/a Escobar Transportation, LLC, 120 Glennon Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submit a copy of the Application requesting Renewal of a Private Livery License, under…
Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #1181).”
Communication, Acting City Clerk, to City Council, on behalf of Anthony Snow, 12 Humes Street, Pawtucket, Ri 02860, d/b/a Cab Transportation, LLC, 34 Welby Road, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submit a copy of the Application requesting Renewal of a Private Livery License, under the provisions of…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1182).”
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review of 488 Union Street, Circa 1920 One-story Concrete Block Garage Structure – advising that “the structure is not located in a National Register Historic District, the structure is of no…
Demolition Granted
Communication, Blair S. Bailey, Tax Title Attorney, to City Council, re: Acquisition of New Tax Possession, advising that the City has acquired the following property as Tax Possession, W.s. Harmony Street, Plot 15/Lot 45, Area of 4,168 sq. ft. (Former Owner: North American Trust, Nancy Faria,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1184).”
Communication, Blair S. Bailey, Tax Title Attorney, to City Council, re: Acquisition of New Tax Possession, advising that the City has acquired the following property as Tax Possession, N. S. Brock Avenue, Plot 15/Lot 199, Area of 5,683 sq. ft. (Former Owner: J. Michael Butler & Charles F. Callen);…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1185).”
Hearing on Nstar Electric Company & Verizon New England, Inc. for joint location of one (1) Pole in Upland Street, North of Brantwood Street.
Tabled June 26, 2014
From the minutes
“Tabled June 26, 2014. (Matter #0956).”
Removed from the Table and NO FURTHER ACTION
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table and NO FURTHER ACTION. (Matter #0956).”
An Order,
Tabled June 26, 2014
From the minutes
“Tabled June 26, 2014. (Matter #0957).”
Removed from the Table and NO FURTHER ACTION
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table and NO FURTHER ACTION. (Matter #0957).”
Hearing on Nstar Electric Company & Verizon New England, Inc. for joint location of one (1) Pole in Brantwood Street, West of Upland Street.
Tabled June 26, 2014
From the minutes
“Tabled June 26, 2014. (Matter #0958).”
Removed from the Table and NO FURTHER ACTION
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table and NO FURTHER ACTION. (Matter #0958).”
An Order,
Tabled June 26, 2014
From the minutes
“Tabled June 26, 2014. (Matter #0959).”
Removed from the Table and NO FURTHER ACTION
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table and NO FURTHER ACTION. (Matter #0959).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from North Sixth Street to Pleasant Street, on Thursday, July 10, 2014, from 5:00 P.m. to 6:00 P.m., for the purpose of A Flag…
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1186).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Pleasant Street, from Pope Street to Pearl Street, on Saturday, July 19, 2014, from 9:00 A.m. to 1:00 P.m., for the purpose of Clasky Common Park Outdoor Market. Granted Provisionally by the City Council…
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1187).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Department of Public Infrastructure repaint the crosswalk at the corner of Dartmouth Street and Edward Street, abutting Swift Street in a east and west direction. (To be Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure.)
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #1188).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of Marilyn and Boaventura Barros, Owners of 33 Madison Street, that the Department of Public Infrastructure cut back the tree at said address on the Purchase Street side of property, the branches are hitting the roof on the west side of the…
Referred to the Depart of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Depart of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #1189).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting on behalf of Ms. Lydia Stevens, owner of 564 Purchase Street, that the Department of Public Infrastructure cut back tree in front of said address which is growing into the front of the house. (To be Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure.)
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #1190).”
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting, on behalf of Mr. Douglas B. Pierce, 823 Belleville Avenue, that Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Ronald Labelle revisit Mr. Pierce’s claim for reimbursement from the City, as this Councillor feels the City is responsible for the damage…
Referred to Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Ronald Labelle
From the minutes
“Referred to Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Ronald Labelle. (Matter #1191).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting the Traffic Commission install crosswalks at the corner of Dartmouth Street and Cottage Street, abutting Grinnell Street, the crosswalks should be four-way crosswalks, east, west, north, and south, and further, and the Traffic Commission place “No…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1192).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting on behalf of the residents of Oakley Street, that the Department of Public Infrastructure make immediate repairs to all potholes on said street, beginning at 983 Oakley Street in a westerly direction to Acushnet Ave. (To be Referred to the Department of…
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #1193).”
Communication/Email, Councillor Martins, submitting copy of email from Douglas Pierce, 823 Belleville Avenue, regarding responsibility for water damage to his cellar.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1194).”
Minutes, Licensing Board, submitting Minutes of meetings held on March 24, April 22 and May 19, 2014
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1195).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting the Traffic Commission install crosswalks at the corner of Dartmouth Street and Cottage Street, abutting Grinnell Street, the crosswalks should be four-way crosswalks, east, west, north, and south, and further, and the Traffic Commission place “No…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1192).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting on behalf of the residents of Oakley Street, that the Department of Public Infrastructure make immediate repairs to all potholes on said street, beginning at 983 Oakley Street in a westerly direction to Acushnet Ave. (To be Referred to the Department of…
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #1193).”
Communication/Email, Councillor Martins, submitting copy of email from Douglas Pierce, 823 Belleville Avenue, regarding responsibility for water damage to his cellar.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1194).”
Minutes, Licensing Board, submitting Minutes of meetings held on March 24, April 22 and May 19, 2014
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1195).”
Minutes, Health Department, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on November 14, 2013.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1196).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of meetings held on June 18 and 27, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1197).”
Minutes, Council on Aging Advisory Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on June 12, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1198).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 92 Belleville Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 01, 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 #1199).”
Application, Joseph E. Dupre, Inc, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1357 East Rodney French Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 03, 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 #1200).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1115 Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1201).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 231 Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 15, 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 #1202).”
Application, Technical Drilling Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 524 Union Street/Tremont Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 15, 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 #1203).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 92 Belleville Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 01, 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 #1204).”
Application, Joseph E. Dupre, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 1357 East Rodney French Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 03, 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 #1205).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 1115 Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1206).”
Application, Morgado Company Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 231 Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 15, 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 #1207).”
Application, Technical Drilling Services, to Disturb the Surface, of 524 Union Street/Tremont Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 15, 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 #1208).”
Applications, Nstar Gas Company, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 27, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 231 Pope Street (#1209) 157-159 Hadley Street (#1210)
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 July 01, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 192 Church Street (#1211) 284 Pope Street (#1212) 51 Turner Street (#1213) 18 Linden Street (#1214) Pleasant Street @…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Nstar Gas Company, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 08, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 2 Washburn Street (#1218)
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 July 15, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 9 Junior Street (#1219) 11 Homer Street (#1220) 21 Cove Street (#1221) 83 Bedford Street (#1222) 89 Austin Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, S & L Rolloff Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 5 Spruce Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 03, 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 #1225).”
Application, S & L Rolloff Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 5 Spruce Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 11, 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 #1226).”
Applications, Abc Disposal Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 15, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 887 Mt. Pleasant Street (#1227) 266 Central Avenue (#1228) 246 Walnut Street (#1229) 86…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Abc Disposal Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 16, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 238 Princeton Street (#1240) 128 Cottage Street (#1241)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting that the following street(s) be Closed: Pleasant Street, from Pope Street to Pearl Street from 9:00 A.m. to 1:00 P.m., for the purpose of the Clasky Common Outdoor Market on the following Saturdays: July 26, August 02, August 09, August 16, August 23,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, Councillors Martins, Bousquet, Winterson, Alves, Gomes and Morad, requesting that the Administration include a Member of the New Bedford City Council and a Member of the New Bedford Fire Department on the RFP Review Committee, which will be tasked with…
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 #1243).”
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review of 89 West Rodney French Boulevard, Map 15, Parcel 151 – advising that “the chimney was constructed circa 1910, as part of Mill #2 of the Kilburn Cotton Yarn Manufacturing Company, the…
Demolition Granted of the top 20 feet of the Chimney
From the minutes
“Demolition Granted of the top 20 feet of the Chimney. (Matter #1244).”
Written Motion, Councilor Gomes, requesting, that letters be sent to Mayor Mitchell and State Senator Mark Montigny, asking that the City Council be involved in the opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of the new walking and bicycle path being constructed along the dike wall in the south end of the…
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 #1245).”
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of David Melo, that the following street(s) be Closed: Willis Street, from Shawmut Avenue to Chancery Street, on Saturday, August 23, 2014, from 9:00 A.m. to 8:00 P.m., for the purpose of a Block Party. Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0.…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Bousquet, Winterson, Alves and Gomes, requesting, that the City Council send a letter to State Senator Mark Montigny, relative to our constitutional right to bear arms and urge him to support and sign onto Amendment #6 which removes the Fid Suitability clause and…
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 #1247).”
Rule 17 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, WintersonNo: Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Rebeiro OPPOSED.) (Matter #1247).”
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes and Oliveira, requesting, that the Department of Public Infrastructure make immediate repairs to the section of Braley Road, between 1476 and 1589 Braley Road, this section of road abuts a wooded area and repairs are needed due to the very poor conditions of the…
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 #1248).”
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on City Property recommending to the City Council that the real property located at 26 Madeira Avenue be sold to the Alma Del Mar Charter School for the amount of $102.500.00. This motion passed on a voice vote.
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Rule 42 Waived – Yea 11, Nays 0
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yea 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1249).”
Recommendation Followed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Alves
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councilor Alves OPPOSED.) (Matter #1249).”
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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