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April 9, 2015
121 recorded votes, 5 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
Absent: Kerry M. Winterson
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Winterson, notifying that he will not attend City Council Meeting of April 09, 2015, due to a previously scheduled commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0456).”
Citation, Councillors Martins and Morad, honoring Dr. Michael W. Lemelin, Dvm, New England Animal Hospital, in recognition of his twenty years of compassionate service to the City of New Bedford in administering to the needs of our resident’s cats and dogs at the Annual Rabies Clinic.
Adopted
The following resolution honoring Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week was presented by Councillor Martins and Morad. City of New Bedford in City Council April 09, 2015 Resolution Honoring Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week April 12 – April 18, 2015 Whereas, The National Animal Care and…
Adopted
The following resolution honoring National Poetry Month was presented by Councillor Martins. City of New Bedford in City Council April 09, 2015 Resolution Honoring National Poetry Month April - 2015 Whereas, The Academy of American Poets established the month of April as National Poetry Month in…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Act, authorizing the City of New Bedford to grant 25 Additional Licenses for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages to be drunk on the premises of certain restaurants.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0460).”
An Act,
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0461).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $32,000.00 from Ems, Salaries & Wages to Ems, Charges & Services in the amount of $20,000.00 and Ems, Supplies & Materials in the amount $12,000.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0462).”
Ordered, That the sum of Thirty Two Thousand Dollars ($32,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Ems Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Ems Charges and Services……………………………………………………$20,000.00 Ems Supplies and…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $5,000.00 from Health, Salaries & Wages, to Health, Supplies & Materials.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0464).”
. Ordered, That the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Health Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Health Supplies and Materials……………………………………………$5,000.00 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $155.00 from Licensing, Charges & Services, to Licensing, Supplies & Materials.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0466).”
Ordered, That the sum of One Hundred Fifty Five Dollars ($155.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Licensing Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Licensing Supplies and Materials………………………………………….$155.00 To be certified and approved…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Christopher Clough, New Bedford, as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0468).”
An Application, Christopher Clough, New Bedford, MA 02740, for Reappointment as a Special Police Officer.
Appointment made and confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed. (Matter #0469).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, submitting the Reappointment of Stephen P. Medeiros, Fall River, MA, as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0470).”
An Application, Stephen P. Medeiros, Fall River, MA 02720, for Reappointment as a Special Police Officer.
Appointment made and confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed. (Matter #0471).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Ordinance, amending Chapter 17, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, by adding Section 17-28 Chapter 40U of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0472).”
An Ordinance,
Passed, to be Ordained
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, RebeiroNo: MoradAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Passed, to be Ordained – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #0089).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Ordinance, amending Chapter 6, Buildings and Other Structures.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0473).”
An Ordinance,
Passed, to be Ordained
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, RebeiroNo: MoradAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Passed, to be Ordained – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #0085).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Ordinance, amending Chapter 12, Health and Sanitation.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0474).”
An Ordinance,
Passed, to be Ordained
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, RebeiroNo: MoradAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Passed, to be Ordained – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #0087).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Ordinance, amending Chapter 9, Comprehensive Zoning.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0475).”
An Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, RebeiroNo: MoradAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #0083).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council, Adoption of an Ordinance, as Amended, Amending Chapter 6, Buildings and Other Structures.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0476).”
An Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, RebeiroNo: MoradAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading – Yeas 9, Nays 1. ( Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #0156).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Approval of an Ordinance, as Amended, Chapter 15 – 72 Food Trucks.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0477).”
An Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0478).”
An Ordinance, Amending Chapter 19, Section 19-7 (c) Personnel, by striking M-11 as the pay grade assigned to the Director of Zoological Services title and inserting pay grade M-13. Referred to the Committee on Ordinances – Failed – Yeas 2, Nays 9. (Councillors Alves and Morad in Favor.) Passed to a…
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0281).”
Report, Committee on Environmental Affairs, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the 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 of Walsh Field, Map 63/Lots 2, 48 and 92.
Recommended by the Committee on Environmental Affairs
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0479).”
Ordered, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of New Bedford, a Termination of Notice of Activity and Use Limitation for Dr. Paul F. Walsh Field, shown on City of New Bedford Assessor’s Map 63, Lots 2, 48, and 92, in substantially the same form as the attached draft.
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1818).”
Ordered, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of New Bedford, a Notice of Activity and Use Limitation for Dr. Paul F. Walsh Field, shown on City of New Bedford Assessor’s Map 63, Lots 2, 48, and 92, in substantially the same form as the attached draft. The site is…
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1819).”
Report, Committee on Environmental Affairs, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Environmental Affairs
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0480).”
Ordered, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of New Bedford, a Confirmatory Notice of Activity and Use Limitation for the new Andrea McCoy Field located at 70 Hathaway Boulevard, New Bedford, MA, shown on City of New Bedford Assessor’s Map 63, Lots 85 and 91, in…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Environmental Affairs, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Environmental Affairs
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0481).”
Ordered, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of New Bedford, a Confirmatory Notice of Activity and Use Limitation for property located on the east side of Liberty Street and shown on City of New Bedford Assessor’s Map 76, Lot 256 and Map 70, Lot 227, in…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillors Winterson, Lopes, Martins, Carney, Morad, Council President Gomes, Councillors Alves, Coelho, Rebeiro and Oliveira, submitting an Act, Relative to Regional School District Instructors Service as An Elected Officials in the City of New Bedford.
Adopted
An Act,
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Bousquet, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Bousquet not present for vote.) (Matter #0483).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a Petition signed by 456 Citizens regarding approval of an Act, Relative to regional School district Instructors service as an Elected Official in the city of New Bedford.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0484).”
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances look into banning the synthetic drug called Spice which is currently being sold at gas stations. (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.) Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (#0485) Written Motion,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, that the following street(s) be Closed: Katherine Street, from Crapo Street to Bonney Street, on Saturday, May 23, 2015, from 4:00 P.m., Through Sunday, May 24, 2015, to 11:00 P.m., for the purpose of Our…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, that the following street(s) be Closed: Katherine Street, between Crapo Street and Bonney Street, on Saturday, July 25, 2015, from 8:00 A.m. Through Sunday, July 26, 2015, Midnight, for the purpose of the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor 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 Saturday, June 20, 2015, from 7:00 A.m. to 4:00 P.m., for their Annual Family Fun Day. Permission…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, on behalf of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, that the following street(s) be Closed: North Front Street, from Coggeshall Street to Beetle Street, on Saturday, June 20, 2015, from 8:00 A.m. to 8:30 P.m., or shortly after, and Sunday, June 21, 2015,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, on behalf of the Portuguese-American War Veterans, that Allen Street, from Brownell Avenue to John Street, be Closed on Monday, May 25, 2015, from 8:30 A.m. to 9:30 A.m., for the Annual Memorial Day Ceremonies. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, on behalf of the Greater New Bedford Veterans Council, that the following street(s) be Closed: Hathaway Boulevard, from Parker Street to Durfee Street; Hunter Street, from Parker Street to Maxfield Street; Parker Street, from Hunter Street to County…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, on behalf of the Portuguese-American War Veterans, that Willis Street, from Purchase Street to Pleasant Street, be Closed on Monday, May 25, 2015, from 11:00 A.m. to 3:00 P.m., for the purpose of A Veteran’s Reception after the Memorial Day Parade.…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Bousquet, Lopes and Martins, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances and the Board of Health explore the possibilities of placing tobacco, herbal and vapor Hookah Bar establishments under the Smoke-Free Workplace Law, M.g.l. Chapter 270, §22. (To be Referred to the…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0494).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that DPI Commissioner Ronald Labelle, provide this Councillor with a copy of the updated plans for the proposed work being done at the Public Park on East Rodney French Boulevard, and that Cdm Smith, Inc. and DPI Commissioner Labelle provide this…
TABLED by Councillor Lopes
From the minutes
“TABLED by Councillor Lopes. (Matter #0495).”
Removed from Table and Adopted
From the minutes
“Removed from Table and Adopted. (Matter #0495).”
Written Motion, Councillors Coelho, Lopes, Alves, Martins, Winterson, Bousquet, Rebeiro, Council President Gomes, and Councillor Oliveira, requesting, that the City Council go on record in support of the 1199 Seiu (Service Employees International Union) Members “ Fight for $15” movement for…
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Oliveira, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Oliveira not present for vote.) (Matter #0496).”
Related Motion, Councillor Morad requesting that the Acting Personnel Director Sandra Vezina, provide to the City Council, in preparation for budget discussion, a listing of the job positions in the City of New Bedford that pay $15.00 an hour or less. (To be Referred to the Acting Personnel…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $650,000.00 from Free Cash, to General Government Unclassified-reserve for Appropriation. Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Coelho and Oliveira not present for vote.) Charter Ruled. Councillor Morad…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0498).”
An Order, Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Coelho and Oliveira not present for vote.) Charter Ruled. Councillor Morad rescinded her Charter Ruled Motion – Yeas 8, Nays 1. (Councillor Martins Opposed; Council President Gomes not present for vote.)
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0499).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $125,000.00 from Water, Capital Outlay, to Water, Salaries & Wages. Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Coelho and Oliveira not present for vote.) Charter Ruled. Councillor Morad rescinded her Charter…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0500).”
An Order, Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Coelho and Oliveira not present for vote.) Charter Ruled. Councillor Morad rescinded her Charter Ruled Motion – Yeas 8, Nays 1. (Councillor Martins Opposed; Council President Gomes not present for vote.)
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0501).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $50,000.00 from Wastewater, Capital Outlay, to Wastewater, Salaries &Wages. Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Coelho and Oliveira not present for vote.) Charter Ruled. Councillor Morad rescinded her…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0502).”
An Order, Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Coelho and Oliveira not present for vote.) Charter Ruled. Councillor Morad rescinded her Charter Ruled Motion – Yeas 8, Nays 1. (Councillor Martins Opposed; Council President Gomes not present for vote.)
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0503).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $15,000.00 from Airport, Free Cash, to Airport, Salaries & Wages. Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Coelho and Oliveira not present for vote.) Charter Ruled. Councillor Morad rescinded her Charter…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0504).”
An Order, Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Coelho and Oliveira not present for vote.) Charter Ruled. Councillor Morad rescinded her Charter Ruled Motion – Yeas 8, Nays 1. (Councillor Martins Opposed; Council President Gomes not present for vote.)
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0505).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that the City Council, hereby recommends and approves the filing of the following City of New Bedford municipal electricity aggregation documents with the Massachusetts Department Public Utilities and the Department of Energy…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Coelho, Oliveira, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Coelho and Oliveira not present for vote.) (Matter #0506).”
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0506).”
Ordered, that the City Council hereby recommends and approves the filing of the following City of New Bedford municipal electricity aggregation documents with the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Energy Resources: 1. Petition for approval of Municipal Aggregation…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Coelho, Oliveira, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Coelho and Oliveira not present for vote.) (Matter #0507).”
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillors Winterson and Bousquet, requesting, that the City Council send a letter to our State Legislative Delegation, relative to Massachusetts State Legislative Bill H-1275, which calls for the banning of the sale or trade of ivory; and further, requesting that the language…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Coelho, Oliveira, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Coelho and Oliveira not present for vote.) (Matter #0508).”
Rule 17 Waived and Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Coelho, Oliveira, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived and Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Coelho and Oliveira not present for vote.) (Matter #0508).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that the New Bedford School Committee and School Superintendent Pia Durkin, please inform the Members of the New Bedford City Council and the Residents of New Bedford as to why the United States Navy and Naval Undersea Warfare Center will be pulling…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Coelho, Oliveira, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillor Coelho and Oliveira not present for vote.) (Matter #0509).”
Adopted
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Pedro Medeiros, d/b/a Peter’s Bus Co., 1629 Padanaram Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submit a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery License, under the provisions of M.g.l. Chapter…
Livery License Renewal Granted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Oliveira, Winterson
From the minutes
“Livery License Renewal Granted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Oliveira not present for vote.) (Matter #0510).”
Related Motion, Councillor Alves requesting that the City Clerk have his staff review the licenses that have been issued for Applications for Private Livery, and give the City Council an update of any of the licenses that have expired and are pending renewal.
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Coelho, Oliveira, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Coelho and Oliveira not present for vote.) (Matter #0511).”
Adopted
Related Motion, Councillor Morad requesting that the Committee on Ordinances review the current procedures and regulations as related to the granting of renewals for Private Livery Licenses, to consider what actions that may be taken against those companies who are operating in the City of New…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Coelho, Oliveira, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Coelho and Oliveira not present for vote.) (Matter #0512).”
Adopted
Communication, Councillor Martins, submitting an email, dated April 08, 2015, from Mr. Patrick Benchmark, Benchmark Strategies, notifying that his client Just Energy will have three employees in the Massachusetts area gaining consumer feedback from current and past consumers.
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Coelho, Oliveira, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Coelho and Oliveira not present for vote.) (Matter #0513).”
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0513).”
Written Motion, Council President Gomes, requesting that our State Legislation Delegation take immediate action to rescind or amend the new headlight law that was implemented on April 7th in the Commonwealth, the action requested is to make the violation a nonmoving violation which would remove the…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Coelho, Oliveira, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Coelho and Oliveira not present for vote.) (Matter #0514).”
Rule 17 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0514).”
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0514).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, Once Again that the Department of Public Infrastructure replace the existing and damaged green chain link fence that runs along the retention pond on Cove Road. (To be Referred to DPI Commissioner Ronald Labelle, Mayor Mitchell, and the Special…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Martins and Council President Gomes, requesting, that the City Council send a letter to David G. Roach and Sons, acknowledging receipt of a recent letter sent by Teamsters Union Local No. 59, congratulating them on their being selected to work at Crapo Landfill Phase II…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0517).”
Communication, Councillor Martins, submitting a letter from Philip R. Sullivan, President and Business Representative, Teamsters Union Local No. 59, to David G. Roach of David G. Roach and Sons, urging them to consider using Teamsters Union Local No. 59 members to work at the Crapo Landfill Phase…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0518).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications discuss implementing a moratorium on future memorials being placed at Fort Taber Park.
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications. (Matter #0519).”
Written Motion, Councillors Martins, Lopes and Morad, advising that the Personnel Department, under the leadership of Acting Director Sandra Vezina, send a monthly report to the New Bedford City Council (first report due May 1st that has required information requested for the entire 2015 Fiscal…
Adopted and requesting a response within 30 days of receipt of said motion
From the minutes
“Adopted and requesting a response within 30 days of receipt of said motion. (Matter #0520).”
Written Motion, Councillors Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro and Winterson, requesting that in consideration of the recent announcement from the Mitchell Administration that the City of New Bedford would impose a hiring freeze effective immediately requesting, that the Acting…
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Martins, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Martins not present for vote.) (Matter #0521).”
Written Motion, Council President Gomes, requesting that a letter be sent to William Dow, CEO and President of Tecomet Inc., pledging our support to the 190 employees, and that the City Council and the Administration work with the company officials in a effort to keep the 190 jobs located in the…
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0522).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that the full City Council send a letter to Attorney General Maura Healy, requesting that her Office look into banning the sale of powdered based alcohol in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (To be Referred to Attorney General Maura Healy, and our…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Ronald Labelle provide this body with an update as it relates to the Route 18 Phase II Project. (To be Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods and Department of Public…
Adopted
Written Motion, Council President Gomes, requesting that the City Council forward a Resolution to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission in support of locating a casino in Region C, New Bedford, Massachusetts; and further, that the Resolution be signed by the City Council as a unified body; this…
Adopted
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Carney, Coelho, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Carney and Coelho not present for vote.) (Matter #0525).”
Resolution, Urging the Gaming Commission to award a Gaming License to a Qualified Applicant in Region C. City of New Bedford in City Council April 19, 2015 Whereas, The City Council urges the Gaming Commission to follow its legislative mandate and award a gaming license in Region C to a qualified…
Adopted
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Carney, Coelho, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Carney and Coelho not present for vote.) (Matter #0526).”
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, that representatives of Kg Urban Enterprises, the developer for the proposed Casino in New Bedford, be invited to appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to update and outline their plans for a Casino in the City and to discuss the…
Adopted
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Carney, Coelho, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Carney and Coelho not present for vote.) (Matter #0528).”
Written Motion, Councillors Coelho and Carney, requesting, that the Administration and Abc Disposal Service, Inc., restart the one (1) bulky item pickup during garbage week, as was done prior to the current contract, due to the illegal dumping happening throughout the City. (To be Referred to the…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillors Carney and Coelho, requesting, that the City address the trash situation on the City streets, with the warm weather coming the City needs to be aware of the rodent issue that will occur if garbage is not removed and contained properly; and further, requesting that the…
Adopted
Related Motion, Councillors Martins and Lopes requesting that a letter be sent to Abc Disposal Services, Inc. to receive written clarification if it’s feasible to provide an additional day for trash services for business districts throughout the City; and further, that Abc Disposal services, Inc.…
Adopted
Communication, Councillor Lopes, submitting a copy of a fax received from Mr. Harvey Kertzman, stating his opposition to the proposed changes to the pier on East Rodney French Boulevard.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0532).”
Communication, Councillor Lopes, submitting copy of a letter to Mr. David E. Hill, Environmental Engineer, DEP Waterways Regulation Program, relative to plans to construct a public park and public stone groin at East Rodney French Boulevard “Monkey Island.”
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0533).”
Communication, Councillor Bousquet, submitting copies of an update, from Dr. Barry Rabinovitch, Interim Business Manager, New Bedford Public Schools, on the percentage of funds that the New Bedford School Department is expected to lose as part of Governor Baker’s 1.9 million dollar reduction in…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0534).”
Communication, Attorneys Leontire and Beauregard from the Law Offices of Beauregard, Burke & Franco, to the Commissioners of the MA Gaming Commission regarding the requests for extension of deadlines for two license applications now pending in Region C. (Copy all Councillors via email 03/30/2015.)…
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #0536).”
Written Motion, Council President Gomes, requesting, that the Department of Public Infrastructure locate a City trashcan at the corner of Summer and Parker Streets, this request comes from area residents. (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 #0537).”
Communication, Councillor Alves, to Mr. Al Oliveira, New Bedford School Department, requesting the use of the public address system for the Portuguese-American War Veterans Memorial Day Ceremonies.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0538).”
Communication, Councillor Alves, to Sociadade Filamonica do Senhor da Pedra, inviting them on behalf of the Portuguese-American War Veterans to participate in the Memorial Day Ceremonies.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0539).”
Communication, Councillor Alves, to Sheriff Thomas Hodgson, requesting assistance for the placing flags at gravesites for Memorial Day, on behalf of the Andrews-Dahill Post 1531 VFW.
Received and Place on File
From the minutes
“Received and Place on File. (Matter #0540).”
Communication, Councillor Alves, to Sheriff Thomas Hodgson, requesting assistance for the placing flags at gravesites for Memorial Day, on behalf of Mr. Jack Pacheco, of the Portuguese-American War Veterans, Post One.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0541).”
Communication, Councillor Alves, to Sheriff Thomas Hodgson, requesting assistance for the placing flags at gravesites for Memorial Day, on behalf of Ms. Helena Almeida, Commander of the Cape Verdean Veterans Organization.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0542).”
Communication, Councillor Alves, to DPI Commissioner Ronald Labelle and Dffm Commissioner Kenneth Blanchard, requesting their assistance on behalf of the Memorial Day Dedication Committee, for the Memorial Day Ceremonies, as well as their assistance in cleaning the streets for the event.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0543).”
Minutes, Bristol County Phep Coalition Meeting, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on March 17, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0544).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on March 18, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0545).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of meeting held on March 27, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0546).”
Minutes, Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on March 11, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0547).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 62 Sherman Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 30, 2015, 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 #0548).”
Application, New England Boring, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Cedar Grove Street, between County and Myrtle Streets, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 09, 2015, 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 #0549).”
Application, New England Boring, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Intersection of Pleasant and Mill Streets, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 09, 2015, 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 #0550).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 62 Sherman Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 30, 2015, 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 #0551).”
Application, New England Boring, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of Cedar Grove Street, between County and Myrtle Streets, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 09, 2015, 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 #0552).”
Application, New England Boring, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of Intersection of Pleasant and Mill Streets, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 09, 2015, 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 #0553).”
Applications, Nstar Gas Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 30, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 20 Emery Street (#0554) 349 Farm Street (#0555) 375 Farm Street (#0556) 87 Delano Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Nstar Gas Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 31, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Opposite 950 Kings Highway (#0568) 24 Felton Street (#0569) Cedar Street/Durfee Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Nstar Gas Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 31, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Intersection of Elm and Bethel Streets (#0576) 4 Metropolitan Avenue (#0577) 872 South First…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 06, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Swallow Street, South of Cardinal Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0579).”
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