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December 15, 2014
9 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: 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: David Alves
During the meeting:
- Gomes arrived late (7:16)
- Martins arrived late (7:28)
Every vote, in order
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Derek Santos, Executive Director, New Bedford Economic Development Council, to Council President Lopes and Members of the City Council, submitting TIF application and Resolution approved by the Tax Increment Financing Board for a five (5) year STA…
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the TIF application and Resolution approved by the Tax Increment Financing Board for a five (5) year STA Agreement for Amt BioProducts Corp & Shop Realty LLC, 39 Cape Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Yes: Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, WintersonNo: Carney, RebeiroAbsent: Alves
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliveira and seconded by Councillor Coelho, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the TIF application and Resolution approved by the Tax Increment Financing Board for a five (5) year STA Agreement for AMT BioProducts Corp & Shop Realty LLC, 39 Cape Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. This motion PASSED on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 8, Nays 2, with Councillors Carney and Rebeiro opposed..” (Motion: Oliveira, second: Coelho)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a 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,…
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of an Order for the Transfer of $75,231.00 from Cemetery, Sale of Lots, to Department of Public Infrastructure, Capital Outlay in the amount of $33,231.00.
Yes: Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Alves
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Martins and seconded by Councillor Oliveira, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of AN ORDER for the TRANSFER of $75,231.00 from CEMETERY, SALE OF LOTS, to DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE, CAPITAL OUTLAY in the amount of $33,231.00. This motion PASSED on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 10, Nays 0..” (Motion: Martins, second: Oliveira)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that Dffm Director Kenneth Blanchard and CFO Ari Sky, provide the Committee on Finance, from what line item the funds were charged for the installation of a new roof at the Whaling City Golf Course’s Club House; and…
To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliveira and seconded by Councillor Martins, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time..” (Motion: Oliveira, second: Martins)
That the Committee on Appointments & Briefings meet to discuss the golf course contract and review of detailed expenditures on the roof installation and additional works needed at the golf course.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliveira and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: That the Committee on Appointments & Briefings meet to discuss the golf course contract and review of detailed expenditures on the roof installation and additional works needed at the golf course..” (Motion: Oliveira, second: Gomes)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $4,970,000.00 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…
To Amend the Loan Order to $3,470,000 and recommend Adoption to the City Council as amended.
Yes: Carney, Morad, RebeiroNo: Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, WintersonAbsent: Alves
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To Amend the Loan Order to $3,470,000 and recommend ADOPTION to the City Council as amended. This motion FAILED on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 3, Nays 7, with Councillors Carney, Morad and Rebeiro in favor and Councillors Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira and Winterson opposed..” (Motion: Morad, second: Carney)
To amend the Loan Order to $3,970,000 and recommend Adoption to the City Council as amended.
Yes: Bousquet, Carney, Morad, RebeiroNo: Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, WintersonAbsent: Alves
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To amend the Loan Order to $3,970,000 and recommend ADOPTION to the City Council as amended. This motion FAILED on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 4, Nays 6, with Councillors Bousquet, Carney, Morad and Rebeiro in favor and Councillors Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira and Winterson opposed..” (Motion: Morad, second: Carney)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Amended Loan Order, appropriating $4,970,000.00 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, recreational facilities and general office space.
Yes: Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, WintersonNo: Carney, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Alves
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Bousquet and seconded by Councillor Oliveira, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the AMENDED LOAN ORDER, appropriating $4,970,000.00 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, recreational facilities and general office space. This motion PASSED on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 7, Nays 3, with Councillors Carney, Morad and Rebeiro opposed and Councillors Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira and Winterson in favor..” (Motion: Bousquet, second: Oliveira)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a 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 (Ref’d 11/25/14) was received and placed on file by…
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of 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.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Martins, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of 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..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Martins)
On motion by Councillor Oliveira and seconded by Councillor Rebeiro, the Committee Voted: To waive the reading and follow the Chair’s recommendation to take “No Further Action” on item number six (6). This motion passed on a voice vote. It was as follows: Notice, City Clerk of reference of a…
To waive the reading and follow the Chair’s recommendation to take “No Further Action” on item number six (6).
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliveira and seconded by Councillor Rebeiro, the Committee VOTED: To waive the reading and follow the Chair’s recommendation to take “No Further Action” on item number six (6)..” (Motion: Oliveira, second: Rebeiro)
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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