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November 13, 2014
95 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Present: David Alves, Henry G. Bousquet, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, James D. Oliveira, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Citation, Councillors Martins and Coelho, honoring Cierra Vicente, Junior, New Bedford High School, in recognition of her creating “Here for a Purpose” a teen suicide prevention program with the slogan “Giving Youth the Drive to Stay Alive.”
Adopted
The following resolution recognizing November as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month was presented by Council President Lopes, Councillors Bousquet and Carney. City of New Bedford in City Council November 13, 2014 Resolution Recognizing November as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Whereas, According…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting Two Orders, authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City, a Termination of Notice of Activity and Use Limitation and Notice of Activity and Use Limitation for Walsh Field, Map 63/Lots 2, 48 and 92. Referred to the Special…
Referred to the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs. (Matter #1818).”
An Order, Notice of Activity and Use Limitation
Referred to the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs. (Matter #1819).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City, a Confirmatory Activity and Use Limitation for the new Andre McCoy Field, Map 63/Lots 85 and 91.
Referred to the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs. (Matter #1820).”
An Order,
Referred to the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs. (Matter #1821).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City, a Confirmatory Activity and Use Limitation for the east side of Liberty Street, Map 76/Lot 256 and Map 70/Lot 227.
Referred to the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs. (Matter #1822).”
An Order,
Referred to the Special Committee of Environmental Affairs
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee of Environmental Affairs. (Matter #1823).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting Loan Order, appropriating $5,920,000.00 for the purpose of making critically-needed repairs to City-owned buildings, including, but not limited to, projects for the repair and renovation of public safety facilities, school buildings,…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1824).”
Loan Order, (FY2015 City’s Capital Improvement Program update.)
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1825).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $3,000.00 from Community Services, Salaries & Wages, to Community Services, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1826).”
Ordered, that the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Community Services Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Community Services Charges and Services…………………………………….…. $3,000.00 To be certified…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $2,500.00 from Community Services, Other Charges, to Community Services, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1828).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2500.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Community Services Other Charges be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Community Services Charges and Services…………………………………………$2,500.00 To be…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement Request for Tim Katz, 1115 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA, Account Number 004195A, in the amount of $315.40. Abatement Granted.
Abatement Granted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Joshua Amaral, New Bedford, MA 02740, to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, replacing Lorraine Phenix, whose term has expired; this term will May 2017.
Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1835).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Gregory S. Kamon, Fairhaven, MA 02719, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1836).”
Application, Gregory S. Kaman, New Bedford, MA 02719, for Reappointment as a Constable.
Confirmed
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Ameer R. Lindsey, Fall River, MA 02724, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1838).”
Application, Application, Ameer R. Lindsey, New Bedford, MA 02740, for Appointment as a Constable.
Confirmed
An Ordinance, Amending Chapter 22 of the City Code of Ordinances, Relative to Roadside Memorials. (Passed, to a Second Reading, October 23, 2014.) Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Passed to a Second Reading-October 23, 2014.
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliveira, WintersonNo: Martins, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained – Yeas 9, Nays 2. (Councillors Martins and Rebeiro OPPOSED.) (Matter #1808).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliveira, WintersonNo: Martins, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 2. (Councillors Martins and Rebeiro OPPOSED.) (Matter #1808).”
An Ordinance, Rezoning of Plot 124, Lots 150, 48, 34, 162, 161 and 160 (Ns of Shawmut Avenue) from Mixed-Use Business to Residential B. (Passed, to a Second Reading, October 23, 2014.)
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 #1806).”
Passed, to a Second Reading October 23, 2014
From the minutes
“Passed, to a Second Reading October 23, 2014. (Matter #1806).”
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 #1806).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1806).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of the New Bedford High School Class of 2015, that the following street(s) be Closed: Lt. Walter E. Fuller Memorial Parkway, from Rockdale Avenue to the Monument in Veteran’s Memorial Buttonwood Park, on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, from:…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Downtown New Bedford Inc., that the following street(s) be Closed: Pleasant Street, from Union Street to Elm Street; Market Street, from North Sixth Street to Pleasant Street; William Street, from North Sixth Street to Water Street and…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of The Santa Sightings Fun Run/Geoffrey Smith, that the following street(s) be Closed: Pleasant Street at City Hall, North to Octopus/Route 6 intersection proceeding along Purchase Street toward Clasky Common Park/left on Pope Street to…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting, on behalf of the Cove Street Neighborhood Association, that the following street(s) be Closed: Ruth Street, from Salisbury Street to Ashley Street, on Friday, December 05, 2014, from 5:00 P.m. to 9:30 P.m., for the purpose of their Annual…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillors Winterson and Gomes, requesting that Patrick Sullivan, Director, Department of Planning, Housing and Community Development, look into securing monies from the Community Block Grant program for vests and stop signs for our School Crossing Guards; and further, requesting…
Adopted and rule 40 waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Oliveira
From the minutes
“Adopted and rule 40 waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Oliveira not present for vote.) (Matter #1845).”
Communication, Councillor Winterson submitting copy of an Article that appeared in the Standard-Times on November 01, 2014, entitled “New Bedford Parents fill in as crossing guards to keep children safe.”
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1846).”
Written Motion, Councillors Coelho, Martins, Alves, Gomes and Carney, requesting that Police Chief Provencher, a Representative of the Mayor’s Office and a Representative of the Women’s Center, be invited to a Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meeting, to discuss the increase of…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #1847).”
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, on behalf of Seth Jorge, 1332-1336 Pleasant Street, that the Traffic Commission consider the installation of a Four-way Stop Sign at the intersection of Pleasant Street and Austin Street; and further, as a major safety issue for his children,…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1848).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meet with Police Chief Provencher and a representative from the Administration, for the purpose of discussing the purchase of a new device that is available to public safety responders which…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #1849).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes and Oliveira, requesting, that the Police Department/Traffic Division conduct a sting operation at pedestrian crosswalks across the City due to the fact that, at many intersections, pedestrians are not being recognized by motorists when they are walking in…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, that representatives of "South Coast Fair Housing, Inc." appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to outline and explain the details of the recently awarded "Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Education and Outreach" Grant they received…
Referred to the Committee on appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1851).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Paul Rodrigues, 10 Shirley Street, #C3, New Bedford, MA, 02746 d/b/a Roger Livery, 10 Shirley Street #C3, New Bedford, MA, 02746, hereby submits a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License,…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1852).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Dennis W. Farias, submitting letter from Timothy J. King, Town Administrator, Westport, MA, relative to letter from New Bedford City Council requesting support in banning the sale of synthetic drugs in this region. (Copy all Councillors 11/06/14.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1853).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Dennis W. Farias, submitting letter from Robert Espindola, Chairman, Office of the Selectmen, Fairhaven, MA, relative to letter from New Bedford City Council requesting support in banning the sale of the synthetic drug sometimes referred to as…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1854).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Dennis W. Farias, submitting letter from Jean C. Fox, Project Manager, SouthCoast Rail, MassDOT and Victor Negrete, Regional Planning Manager, Executive Office of Housing and Community Development, relative to the awarding of $20,000 to the City…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1855).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Avis Britto, in recognition of the celebration of her 80th Birthday and in acknowledgment of her 55 years of dedication to her career in the hairstyling profession.
Adopted
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring The Kennedy-donovan Center, INC., in recognition of their hard work to better the lives of those who live with disabilities in the Greater New Bedford Area.
Adopted
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring the Freitas Family, in recognition of their honoring the memory of their beautiful daughter Jennifer Lee by their continuing commitment to the children of the Kennedy- Donovan Center, Inc.
Adopted
Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring Heidi Pereira, Stephanie Avila and Karen Dobbins, in recognition of their hard work on behalf of the 6th Annual Jennifer Lee Freitas Memorial Dinner and their dedication to the children of the Kennedy-Donovan Center, Inc.
Adopted
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Kari Rossi, Rn, Southcoast Hospitals Group, in recognition of her thirty-two years of dedicated and committed healthcare service to the Greater New Bedford community.
Adopted
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Nancy A. Pequita, Rn, Southcoast Hospitals Group, in recognition of her forty-one years of dedicated and committed healthcare service to the Greater New Bedford community. Adopted. (#1861) Written Motion, City Council President, requesting, on behalf of The…
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT JOSEPH P. LOPES, ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2014, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT JOSEPH P. LOPES, ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2014, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014. (Matter #1862).”
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1862).”
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, on behalf of the residents in the area of Pine Hill Park, that the Department of Public Infrastructure/Forestry Division trim and cut back the bushes and thorns that are growing out into the sidewalk at the Pine Hill Park property, the overgrowth makes…
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure/Forestry Division
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure/Forestry Division. (Matter #1863).”
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, on behalf of the homeowner of the property at 36 Kearsarge Street, that the Department of Public Infrastructure/Forestry Division trim the branches around the wires in front of the home before the winter snow season, the owner is worried about the…
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure/Forestry Division
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure/Forestry Division. (Matter #1864).”
Written Motion, Councillor Carney, requesting, on behalf Ms. Norma Ferro, tenant of 147 Belleville Road, that a “No Parking Except Handicap Vehicle” Sign be installed at 1771 Acushnet Avenue, Ms. Norma Ferro is handicapped and a tenant at 147 Bellville Road, the property owner, Maria P. DeMelo has…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1865).”
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, on behalf of the residents of 162 Elm Street and 170 Elm Street, that the Traffic Commission install a “No Parking” Sign in the area between the two driveways of both properties, people working Downtown or visiting the Veteran’s Clinic, park at the…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1866).”
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting, on behalf Mr. Roy S. Veara, tenant of 11 Desautels Street, New Bedford, MA, that the Traffic Commission install a “No Parking Except Handicap Vehicle” Sign at said address. (Copy of Handicap Placard and letter from owner of building allowing…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1867).”
Constable Bond, Arthur B. Trundy IV, 248 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 in the amount of $5,000.00, with Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company.
Approved
Minutes, Airport Commission, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on September 17, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1869).”
Minutes, Historical Commission, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on October 06, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1870).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on October 16, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1871).”
Application, Bay State Restoration, Ltd., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 133 William Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 06, 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 #1872).”
Application, W.c. Smith and Son, Inc, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 17 Holly Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 29, 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 #1873).”
Application, Vareika Construction, Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 165 Fillmore Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 29, 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 #1874).”
Application, Unlimited Removal and Demolition, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 4 Marcotte Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 30, 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 #1875).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1030- 1032 Pequot Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 05, 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 #1876).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 990 Hillcrest Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 05, 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 #1877).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 332 Ashley Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 06, 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 #1878).”
Application, W.c. Smith and Son, Inc, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 11 Nye Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 07, 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 #1879).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1 Johnny Cake Hill, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 07, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to the Mayor for…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1881).”
Application, Farland Corp, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 53 South Sixth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 10, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1882).”
Application, Farland Corp. Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1066 Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 10, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1883).”
Application, W.c. Smith and Son, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 336 Davis Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 12, 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 #1884).”
Application, W.c. Smith and Son, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 17 Holly Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 29, 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 #1885).”
Application, Vareika Construction, Co., to Disturb the Surface, of 165 Fillmore Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 29, 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 #1886).”
Application, Unlimited Removal and Demolition, to Disturb the Surface, of 4 Marcotte Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 30, 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 #1887).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of 1030-1032 Pequot Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 05, 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 #1888).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of 990 Hillcrest Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 05, 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 #1889).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of 332 Ashley Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 06, 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 #1890).”
Application, W.c. Smith and Son, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of 11 Nye Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 07, 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 #1891).”
Application, Jlc Construction , to Disturb the Surface, of 1 Johnny Cake Hill , provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 07, 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 #1892).”
Application, Farland Corp, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 717 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 10, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1893).”
Application, Farland Corp, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 53 South Sixth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 10, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1894).”
Application, Farland Corp, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 1066 Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 10, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1895).”
Application, W.c. Smith and Son, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of 336 Davis Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 12, 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 #1896).”
Applications, Nstar Gas Company, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 23, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 743 Hathaway Road (#1897) 163 Pleasant Street (#1898) 1999 Shawmut Avenue (#1899) 80 Dartmouth Street (#1900) 113…
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 October 23, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 160 State Street (#1902) 45 State Street (#1903) 273 and 275 State Street (#1904) 163 Pleasant Street (#1905) 27…
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 October 29, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 511 Kirby Street (#1908) 552 Kirby Street (#1909) 223 Princeton Street (#1910) 234 Princeton Street (#1911) 238…
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 November 03, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 202 Hemlock Street (#1922) 202 Hemlock Street (#1923) 1453 Morton Avenue (#1924)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, S & L Roll-Off Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 23, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 20 Maple Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1925).”
Applications, Abc Disposal Service. Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 23, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 36 Liberty Street (#1926) 511 North Front Street (#1927) 58 Hazard Street (#1928)…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Written Motion, Councillors Martins, Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Council President Lopes, Councillors Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro and Winterson requesting due to the Governor’s $325 million budget deficit, that a letter be sent to our Local State Delegation, asking them to oppose any…
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 #1938).”
Rule 17 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1938).”
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes and Winterson, requesting, that the City Council go on record in opposition to the 29% increase proposed by Nstar Electric; and further, that a letter be sent to Company officials, expressing not only our opposition to this increase, but our concern about 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 #1939).”
Adopted
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Coelho
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Coelho not present for vote.) (Matter #1939).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, or the Committee on City Property meet with the New Bedford Veterans Council along with Dog Tags Navigator Inc., the Commander of Andrews Dahill VFW Post 1531, and one of the founding members 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 #1940).”
Adopted
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