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March 12, 2015
57 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: David Alves, Henry G. Bousquet, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, James D. Oliveira, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Citation, Councillors Bousquet, Oliveira, Alves and Coelho, honoring Flagship Cinemas, in recognition of their community service programming offering area residents more opportunities to enjoy movies.
Adopted
The following resolution honoring National Women’s History Month was presented by Councillors Coelho, Morad, Carney and Rebeiro. City of New Bedford in City Council March 12, 2015 Resolution in Recognition and Celebration of National Women’s History Month - March 2015 Whereas, American women of…
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0274).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Martins
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councilor Martins OPPOSED.) (Matter #0275).”
Hearing, on Nstar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy, for location of one (1) 4” Conduit and one (1) Handhole in Shawmut Avenue, South of Hathaway Road. Donna Rosa-Gonsalves, Right of Way Representative of Nstar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy was present and in favor and answered…
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0276).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Martins
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Martins OPPOSED.) (Matter #0277).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that the George H. Dunbar School be declared surplus property no longer needed for school purposes or for any other municipal purpose and be held under the custody and control of the Committee on City Property for the purpose of…
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0278).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0279).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 19 of the Code of Ordinance, pertaining to the salary classification of the Director of Zoological Services, the amendment would reclassify the position from M-11 to M-13, bringing the salary level marginally…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances – FAILED
Yes: Alves, MoradNo: Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances – FAILED - Yeas 2, Nays 9. (Councillors Alves and Morad IN FAVOR.) (Matter #0280).”
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0280).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances – FAILED
Yes: Alves, MoradNo: Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances – FAILED - Yeas 2, Nays 9. (Councillors Alves and Morad IN FAVOR.) (Matter #0281).”
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 #0281).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $21,000.00 from Zoo, Supplies & Materials, to Zoo, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0282).”
Ordered, that the sum of Twenty–One Thousand Dollars ($21,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Zoo Supplies and Materials be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Zoo Charges and Services…………………………………………………………….……$21,000.00 To be certified and approved…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $8,000.00 from Parks and Recreation, Salaries & Wages, to Parks and Recreation, Charges & Services, in the amount of $3,000.00 and to Parks and Recreation, Supplies & Materials, in the amount of $5,000.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0284).”
Ordered, that the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Parks and Recreation Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Parks/Recreation Charges and Services……………………………………………..$3,000.00 Parks/Recreation…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Ordinance, amending Chapter 23, Section 25.1, said amendment is designed to update the language which requires motorized vehicles to be equipped with reflective devices for safety purposes. (Tabled until the March…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Winterson not present for vote.) (Matter #0215).”
Tabled until March 12, 2015
From the minutes
“Tabled until March 12, 2015. (Matter #0215).”
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0215).”
An Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading and Referred to the Committee on Ordinances in its Second Reading Stage December 18, 2014
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading and Referred to the Committee on Ordinances in its Second Reading Stage December 18, 2014. (Matter #2047).”
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 #2047).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, Martins, Winterson, Oliveira, Bousquet, Rebeiro, Coelho, Alves, Carney, Morad, and Council President Gomes requesting that Ms. Sandra Vezina, the Acting Personal Director meet with a Representative from New York Life Insurance to discuss the implementation of a…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that the Department of New Bedford Parks, Recreation and Beaches make it a requirement of all Special Event Permits, that business owners along race routes be notified of the date, time, and race course so that they can make the necessary arrangements.
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillors Winterson, Morad, Lopes, Alves, Council President Gomes, Councillors Martins and Rebeiro, requesting, that the City Council send a letter to State Representative William M. Straus, Chair, Joint Committee on Transportation, State Representative Antonio F. D. Cabral and…
Adopted
Written Motion, Council President Gomes, requesting, that DPI Commissioner Labelle supply staff throughout the weekend to fill and repair potholes, no matter the cost.
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Bousquet, recommending, that the City Council’s Charter Revision Commission hold a public information meeting to clarify, describe and discuss the process of changing the City Charter, particularly as it relates to term limits and the balance of power for elected…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting, that a new fence be installed on the Bedford Street side of the Betsey B. Winslow School, to replace the old deteriorating fence currently there. (To be Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure, the School Committee and Al Oliveira,…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillors Winterson, Lopes, Council President Gomes and Councillor Alves, Bousquet, Rebeiro and Carney requesting, that the Department of Labor Relations and Personnel contact Cities and Towns that have a residency requirement; and further, that they compile a list of employees…
Referred to the Department of Labor Relations and Personnel, and requesting a response within 30 days
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Labor Relations and Personnel, and requesting a response within 30 days. (Matter #0297).”
Written Motion, Councillors Winterson, Lopes, Council President Gomes and Councillor Alves, requesting, that the Department of Labor Relations and Personnel provide the City Council with a list of all employees who have been granted a Residency Waiver within the past 5 years; and further, that the…
Referred to the Department of Labor Relations and Personnel and requesting a response within 30 days
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Labor Relations and Personnel and requesting a response within 30 days. (Matter #0298).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Zhanar Alikeyev, d/b/a Ali Transportation, 1261 Church Street, Apt. 33, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submit a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License, under the provisions of M.g.l. Chapter…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0299).”
Communication, Derek Santos, Executive Director, New Bedford Economic Development Council, to Council President Gomes and Members of the City Council, submitting TIF application and Resolution approved by the Tax Increment Financing Board for a five (5) year STA Agreement for Htp Inc. & 272…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0300).”
Resolution, Approving Certified Project Application and Special Tax Assessment Agreement with Htp, Inc. & 272 Duchaine Blvd, LLC.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0301).”
The following resolution honoring Cheryl McCormack was presented by Councillor Oliveira City of New Bedford in City Council March 12, 2015 Resolution Honoring the Cheryl Mccormack Academy of Dance on the Occasion of Their Fiftieth Anniversary Whereas, Cheryl D. McCormack, a life-long resident of…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0302).”
Written Motion, Councillor Martins requesting on behalf of the business owners at 68 Conway Street, Pier Fish Company, that the Traffic Commission place a “No Footage/Parking 15-20 Feet from Driveway” Sign (east to west) due to the fact that tractor trailers need access to get in and out of the…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0303).”
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson requesting in the interest of public safety, that the Traffic Commission install a “Stop Sign “ at the location of Grape Street and Oak Street, heading west, in front of the day care facility.
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0304).”
Written Motion, Councillors Martins and Morad, requesting on behalf of Mr. Jay R. Nunes, owner of 180 Rochambeau Street, New Bedford, Ma, that the Traffic Commission install a “No Parking Except Handicap Vehicle” Sign at said address. (Copy of Handicap Placard and Traffic Commission Petition…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0305).”
Written Motion, Councillor President Gomes and Councillor Rebeiro requesting, on behalf of Mr. David Spoor, 124 Hillman Street, New Bedford, that the Traffic Commission install a “Stop Sign” at the corner of Hillman Street and Chestnut Street, in an easterly direction on Hillman Street, at the…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0306).”
Communication, Councillor Lopes submitting a letter from Betty Fermino, Inter-Church Elderly Housing Property Manager, requesting the Installation of an additional handicap parking space in front of The Young House, 790 Brock Avenue to accommodate their handicap residents.
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0307).”
Communication, Councillor Martins submitting the Attendance Records for the Airport Commissioners for the years 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015, which was requested at the February 26th City Council Meeting.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0308).”
Communication, Councillor Morad submitting email from Aja DeSousa, dated February 28, 2015, regarding the demolition of the Alma del Mar Charter School.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0309).”
Communication, Councillor Martin submitting email from Aja DeSousa, dated February 28, 2015, regarding the demolition of the Alma Del Mar Charter School.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0310).”
Communication, Councillor Morad submitting email from Rebecca Twigg, The Bee Knees Uk Project, dated March 04, 2015, regarding the Buttonwood Zoo Elephants, Emily and Ruth.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0311).”
Annual Report, New Bedford Art Museum/ Artworks, submitting the Annual Report for January 2014- December 2014. (Copy all Councillors 03/02/2015.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0312).”
Minutes, Zoning Board of Appeals, submitting Minutes of meetings held on August 28, September 18 and October 16, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0313).”
Minutes, Zoning Board of Appeals, submitting Minutes of meetings held on November 20, December 18, 2014 and January 22, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0314).”
Minutes, Planning Board, submitting Minutes of meetings held on March 12 and April 09, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0315).”
Minutes, Planning Board, submitting Minutes of meetings held on May 14 and June 11, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0316).”
Minutes, Planning Board, submitting Minutes of meetings held on July 09 and August 13, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0317).”
Minutes, Planning Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on September 10, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0318).”
Minutes, Planning Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on October 08, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0319).”
Minutes, Planning Board, submitting Minutes of meetings held on November 04 and December 23, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0320).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on February 25, 2015
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0321).”
Minutes, Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District, submitting Minutes of a meeting held January13, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0322).”
Applications, Nstar Gas Company, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 27, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 150 Collette Street (#0323) 199 Collette Street (#0324) Intersection of Cottage Street and Locust Street (#0325)…
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 March 03, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 279 Court Street (#0337) 332 Tinkham Street (#0338) 23 South Sixth Street (#0339) 475…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Abc Disposal Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 03, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 150 Page Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0343).”
Petition/Nstar Electric Company, Inc., d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. for the location of one (1) Joint Pole in Sassaquin Avenue, Opposite Swallow Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015..”
Petition/Nstar Electric Company, Inc., d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. for the location of one (1) Joint Pole in Swallow Street, South of Cardinal Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015..”
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