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November 25, 2014
68 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: David Alves, Henry G. Bousquet, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, James D. Oliveira, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Rebeiro arrived late (7:03)
Every vote, in order
Citations, Councillors Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Council President Lopes, Councillors Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro and Winterson, honoring Christopher Gomes, Robert Bromley, Victoria Morad, Valerie Leavitt, Ana Darocha and Bruce Duarte, Sr., in recognition of their planning and…
Adopted
Citation, Councillor Martins, honoring Private First Class, Manuel C. Leite, in recognition of your Service to our Country with the United States Marine Corp from September 17, 1942 until November 09, 1945.
Adopted
Citation, Councillors Rebeiro and Morad, honoring Mr. Frank Morse, in recognition of his Dedication and Volunteer Services to the Wharfinger Visitor’s Center.
Adopted
Citation, Councillors Bousquet and Morad, honoring Kyleigh Barao, Sophomore, New Bedford High School, in recognition of the celebration of her athleticism and with congratulations on her win as State Champion in the 100 Yard Butterfly at the Miaa Division 1 State Swimming and Diving Championships…
Adopted
Hearing on Nstar Electric Company for location of one (1) 4” Conduit in Acushnet Avenue, Opposite Marion Street. Donna Rosa, Right of Way Representative of Nstar Electric was present and in favor and answered questions. No One Opposed; Hearing closed.
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1945).”
Order,
Adopted and Ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and Ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #1946).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $764,000.00 to pay the costs of airport improvement projects, consisting of environmental assessment, planning, design and/or permitting of projects included the New Bedford Regional Airport’s CIP, including but…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1947).”
Loan Order, Passed to a Second Reading. (#1948) Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $1,800,000.00 from Free Cash, to Fire, Salaries & Wages.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1949).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Million, Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,800,000.00) standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows. Fire, Salaries & Wages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Martins
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Martins not present for vote.) (Matter #1950).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $75,231.00 from Cemetery, Sale of Lots, to Department of Public Infrastructure, Charges and Services in the amount of $42,000.00; and Department of Public Infrastructure, Capital Outlay in the amount of…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1951).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1952).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the City to enter into an eight (8) year lease for the purchase of a replacement Ladder Truck for the City’s Fire Department.
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Martins
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Martins not present for vote.) (Matter #1953).”
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Martins, MoradNo: Gomes, Lopes, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Gomes, Lopes, Oliveira, Rebeiro and Winterson OPPOSED.) (Matter #1953).”
An Order,
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Martins
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Martins not present for vote.) (Matter #1954).”
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Martins, MoradNo: Gomes, Lopes, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Gomes, Lopes, Oliveira, Rebeiro and Winterson OPPOSED.) (Matter #1954).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval (as Amended) of the Application, striking Body Repairs, for Valarie Torres, d/b/a Edwin’s Towing, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales & Rentals, General Repairs.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1957).”
Application, Valarie Torres, d/b/a Edwin’s Towing, 26-28 Collette Street, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales & Rentals, General Repairs. Application Granted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0.
Application Granted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Application Granted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1958).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner, Ronald Labelle be invited to attend the next Committee on Appointments and Briefings meeting to discuss the new LED lights, this Council was assured that the lights would be adjusted after they…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Martins
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Martins not present for vote.) (Matter #1959).”
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1959).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that a representative from Nstar Electric, Co. be invited to attend a Committee on Appointments and Briefings meeting to discuss creating a line of communication between whomever is in charge of repair crews and the City Council, so we can provide…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Martins
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Martins not present for vote.) (Matter #1960).”
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1960).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, Councillors Winterson, Martins, Gomes, Alves, Coelho, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Morad, Carney and Bousquet, requesting, that Paul Mission, Transportation Planning Manager, Srpedd, and members of the Transportation Staff, be invited to a Committee on Appointments…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Martins
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Martins not present for vote.) (Matter #1961).”
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1961).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, informing the City Council that the Committee on Appointments & Briefings took “No Further Action” on the Veto submitted by Mayor Mitchell, of a Private Livery License granted to Rafael Reyes d/b/a Road Runner Transportation, by the City Council on…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed and NO FURTHER ACTION on Veto
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and NO FURTHER ACTION on Veto. (Matter #1962).”
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…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillors Carney, Bousquet, Gomes, Martins, Council President Lopes, Councillors Winterson, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Morad, Alves and Coelho, requesting, on behalf of our Senior Citizens, that the City Council file a Home Rule Petition establishing a Senior Citizens Safety Zone…
RECONSIDERATION Adopted – All Ayes
From the minutes
“RECONSIDERATION Adopted – All Ayes. (Matter #1963).”
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1963).”
Communication, Representative Koczera, to City Council, regarding the filing of a Home Rule Petition similar to the City of Quincy establishing Senior Citizen Safety Zones. Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. Councillor Carney made a motion to Reconsider.
RECONSIDERATION Adopted – All Ayes
From the minutes
“RECONSIDERATION Adopted – All Ayes. (Matter #1964).”
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1964).”
Home Rule Petition, An Act Authorizing the City of New Bedford to establish Senior Citizen Safety Zones. Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. Councillor Carney made a motion to Reconsider.
RECONSIDERATION Adopted – All Ayes
From the minutes
“RECONSIDERATION Adopted – All Ayes. (Matter #1965).”
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #1965).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the Office of Tourism and Marketing and Aha!, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from Elm Street to Union Street; Barker’s Lane, from Acushnet Avenue to Second Street; Second Street, from Elm Street to Barker’s Lane…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Aha!, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from William Street to Union Street, on Thursday, December 11, 2014, from 2:30 P.m. Through 9:00 P.m., for the purpose of Made in New Bedford. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Bousquet and Martins, requesting that the Mitchell Administration respond to a request by organizations like Clean, Hands Across the River, and the Committee on Ordinances to establish some form of Environmental Justice guarantee for the residents of New Bedford which…
Referred to Mayor Mitchell and requesting a response within 30 days
From the minutes
“Referred to Mayor Mitchell and requesting a response within 30 days. (Matter #1968).”
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review, 369-371 Hillman Street, Circa 1902 three-story wood framed structure, advising that “the structure is not located in a National Historic District and the structure is of no notable historic…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1970).”
Resolution, Approving Certified Project Application and Special Tax Assessment Agreement with Amt BioProducts Corp & Shop Realty LLC.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1971).”
Communication, Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions to City Council, notifying that Jack Radcliffe, associated with the New Bedford Conservation Commission successfully completed the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions (Macc) Fundamentals for Conservation…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1972).”
Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring the 2104 Game Changers, Marco Debrito, New Bedford High School Football Coach, Bonzie Colson, New Bedford High School Boys Basketball Coach, Jordan Pina, New Bedford High School Girls Basketball Coach, Isaiah Houtman, New Bedford High School Track Coach,…
Adopted to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1973).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring 2014 Game Changer Marques Houtman, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee, in recognition of his many years of success in the field of athletics and his continuing dedication to his community.
Adopted to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1974).”
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 on Belleville Road, east of the driveway of the property located at 147 Bellville Road; and further, that property owner, Michael W.…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1975).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes and Oliveira, requesting, on behalf of Ms. Vera Amaral, 233 Wood Street, that the Department of Public Infrastructure immediately hold a Tree Hearing to remove the tree located in front of said address, due to the eleven thousand dollars worth of damage done by the…
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #1976).”
Minutes, Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on October 21, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1977).”
Minutes, Bristol Coalition Meeting, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on October 21, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1978).”
Minutes, Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, submitting Minutes of meetings held on October 08, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1979).”
Minutes, Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on October 08, 2014. Received and Placed on File. (#1980) Minutes, Licensing Board, submitting Minutes of meetings held on July 28 and August 25, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1981).”
Minutes, Council on Aging, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on October 16, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1982).”
Minutes, Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on November 18, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1983).”
Minutes, Bristol Coalition Meeting, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on November 18, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1984).”
Application, C & D Cleaning and Maintenance, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1851 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #1985).”
Application, Ace Asphalt Co./Fairhaven Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 968 Lucy Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 14, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1986).”
Application, R. J. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 303 Austin Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 17, 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 #1987).”
Application, R. J. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Shallow Street – (Cardinal Street) Sub-division, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 17, 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 #1988).”
Application, R. J. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 2992 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #1989).”
Application, J.b. Lanagan & Company, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 53 Popes Island, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 20, 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 #1990).”
Application, Mirra Company, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 53 Popes Island, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 20, 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 #1991).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 415 Cedar Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 24, 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 #1992).”
Application, Ace Asphalt Co./Fairhaven Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 968 Lucy Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 14, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1993).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 303 Austin Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 17, 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 #1994).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of Shallow Street (Cardinal Street) Sub-division, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 17, 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 #1995).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 2992 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #1996).”
Application, Jlb Lanagan and Company, to Disturb the Surface, of 53 Popes Island, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 20, 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 #1997).”
Application, Mirra Company, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of John Vertente Boulevard (Industrial Park), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 20, 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 #1998).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of 415 Cedar Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 24, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to the Mayor for approval December 01,…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2000).”
Applications, Nstar Gas Company, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 14, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 41 Briggs Street (#2001) 78-80 Mount Vernon Street (#2002) 373 Belleville Avenue (#2003) 132 Worcester Street…
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 17, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 319A Union Street (#2006) 220-222 Ashley Boulevard (#2007) 19 Lawrence Street (#2008) 63-65 James Street (#2009)…
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 21, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 18 Johnny Cake Hill (#2014)
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 21, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 92 Park Street (#2015) 401 Maxfield Street (#2016)
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 November 17, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 143 Deane Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2017).”
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