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April 23, 2015
92 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:
- Morad arrived late ()
Every vote, in order
Citations, Council President Gomes, Councillors Lopes and Winterson, honoring the 2015 New Bedford Half-marathon Race Committee.
Adopted
The following resolution was presented by Councillors Rebeiro and Lopes. City of New Bedford in City Council April 23, 2015 Resolution Honoring the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Abraham H. Howland, Jr., Lodge, A.f. and A.m. Whereas, The Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts was formed in the…
Adopted
The following resolution was presented by Councillor Martins to Peter Frates’ parents John & Nancy Frates City of New Bedford in City Council April 23, 2015 Resolution Honoring Peter Frates Creator of the Ice Bucket Challenge to Promote Als Awareness Whereas, Peter Frates was born in Beverly,…
Adopted
The following resolution was presented by Councillors Coelho, Bousquet, Winterson, Oliveira, Rebeiro, and Council President Gomes to Everett Hoagland. City of New Bedford in City Council April 23, 2015 Resolution Honoring Everett Hoagland on Winning the 2015 Langston Hughes Society Award Whereas,…
Adopted
The following resolution was presented by Councillors Carney and Winterson. City of New Bedford in City Council April 23, 2015 Resolution Honoring National Child Abuse Prevention Month April 2015 Whereas, April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about child abuse…
Adopted
The following resolution was presented by Councillor Lopes. City of New Bedford in City Council April 23, 2015. Resolution in Support of National Autism Awareness Month - April 2015 Whereas, World Autism Awareness is recognized each year on April 2nd, and was adopted by the United Nations in 2007,…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $24,600.00 from City Council, Salaries & Wages, to City Clerk, Salaries & Wages.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0587).”
Ordered, That the sum of Twenty Four Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($24,600.00) now standing to the credit of the account from City Council Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: City Clerk Salaries and Wages …………………………………………………………$24,600.00 To be…
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0 (Councillor Lopes not present for vote.) (Matter #0588).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $15,000.00 from Zoo, Supplies & Materials, to Zoo, Capital Outlay.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0589).”
Ordered, That the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) 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 Capital Outlay……………………………………………………………………..$15,000.00 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Ordered, That the sum of Thirteen Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Three Dollars ($13,623.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Mis Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Mis Salaries and Wages………………………………………………………………………$13,623.00 To be…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $10,000.00 from Fire, Capital Outlay, to Fire, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0593).”
Ordered, That the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Fire Capital Outlay be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Fire Charges and Services………………………………………………………..………..$10,000.00 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $9,100.00 from Recreation and Parks, Salaries & Wages, to Recreation and Parks, Charges & Services, in the amount of $1,100.00 and Recreation and Parks, Supplies & Materials, in the amount of $8,000.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0595).”
Ordered, That the sum of Nine Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($9,100.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Recreation and Parks Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Recreation and Parks Charges and Services………………………………………$1,000.00…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order amending the order adopted by the City Council on June 26, 2014, and signed by the Mayor on July 01, 2014, which in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, authorized the Revolving Fund under the control of the Community…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0597).”
An Order, amending the order adopted by the City Council on June 26, 2014, and signed by the Mayor on July 1, 2014, which in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, section 53E1/2, authorized the Revolving Fund under the control of the Community Services Department known as Senior Travel Revolving Fund,…
ADOPTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Winterson not present for vote.) (Matter #0598).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order amending the order adopted by the City Council on June 26, 2014, and signed by the Mayor on July 01, 2014, which in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, authorized the Revolving Fund under the control of the Department…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0599).”
An Order, amending the order adopted by the City Council on June 26, 2014, and signed by the Mayor on July 1, 2014, which in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, authorized the Revolving Fund under the control of the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management, known as Tangible Supply…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Sean Collins, Westport, MA to the New Bedford Airport Commission, replacing James Reid, this term will expire December 2016; further requesting a Waiver of Residency to enable him to serve; Mr. Collins’ nomination as a…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0605).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of John F. Bruce, New Bedford, MA as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Place on File
From the minutes
“Received and Place on File. (Matter #0606).”
Application, John F. Bruce, New Bedford, MA 02740, for Appointment as a Special Police Officer.
Appointment made and confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed. (Matter #0607).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of William T. Cambra, Sr., Dartmouth, MA, as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0608).”
Application, William T. Cambra Sr., North Dartmouth, MA. 02747, for Appointment as a Special Police Officer.
Appointment made and confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed. (Matter #0609).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Shawn Macfarland, New Bedford, MA, as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0610).”
Application, Shawn Macfarland, North Dartmouth, MA. 02747, for Appointment as a Special Police Officer.
Appointment made and confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed. (Matter #0611).”
An Ordinance,
Passed, to be Ordained
Yes: Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, RebeiroNo: Alves, Morad, Winterson
From the minutes
“Passed, to be Ordained – Yeas 8, Nays 3 (Councillors Alves, Morad and Winterson OPPOSED.) (Matter #0156).”
Written Motion, Council President Gomes, requesting on behalf of Kg New Bedford, LLC, that the City of New Bedford hold a Host Community Election, to take place on June 23, 2015; and submitting Two (2) Orders, that the Special Election be held on June 23, 2015 and that the City Solicitor prepare a…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0612).”
Ordered, that Tuesday, June 23, 2015, be and is hereby approved as the date for the Election Commission to hold a Special Election in the City of New Bedford for purposes of complying with the provisions of the Expanded Gaming Act, specifically Section 15(13) of Chapter 23K of the General Laws,…
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Carney not present for vote.) (Matter #0613).”
Ordered, that the City Council notify the City Solicitor of the date set for a Special Election to obtain a vote pursuant to the Expanded Gaming Act, specifically Section 15(13) of Chapter 23K of the General Laws, with regard to permitting the operation of a gaming establishment licensed by the…
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Carney not present for vote.) (Matter #0614).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval on behalf of Zhanar Alikeyev, d/b/a Ali Transportation, 1261 Church Street, Apt. 33, New Bedford, MA 02745, of the Application, requesting a New Private Livery License, under the provisions of M.g.l. Chapter…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0615).”
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…
LICENSE GRANTED
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to endorse the 2015 Bay Sox Season and encourage the City and surrounding communities to support the team this year by attending games, hosting players and participating in the development of its strategic plan for 2016…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed and Referred to the Mayor
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and Referred to the Mayor. (Matter #0617).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Order, that the City of New Bedford accept M.g.l. Chapter 32B, Section 20, which authorizes the establishment of an Other Post- Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund, requires the segregation of all monies held in the…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0618).”
Ordered, that the City of New Bedford accept M.g.l c. 32B §20, which authorizes the establishment of an Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund, requires the segregation of all monies held in the fund from other funds, and designates the City Treasurer as the fund’s custodian. The…
ADOPTED
Report, Committee on Finance, referring this matter, a Written Motion, Councillor Morad, 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, that the Acting Personnel Director…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed and Referred to the Mayor
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and Referred to the Mayor. (Matter #0619).”
An Ordinance, Amending Chapter 6, Buildings and Other Structures.
Passed, to be Ordained
Yes: Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, RebeiroNo: Alves, Morad, Winterson
From the minutes
“Passed, to be Ordained – Yeas 8, Nays 3. (Councillors Alves, Morad and Winterson OPPOSED.) (Matter #0156).”
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting that a letter be sent to Senator Elizabeth Warren and Congressman William Keating, to approve the revised Safer Grant application which was submitted by the City of New Bedford, which would keep an adequate number of men and women in our fire houses.
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillors Lopes, Martins, Carney, Council President Gomes, Councillors Winterson, Rebeiro, Bousquet, Morad and Alves, requesting, that the City of New Bedford declare August 7th of each year as Purple Heart Day. (To be Referred to the Committee on Memorials and Dedications and…
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications and Veterans Agent Christopher Gomes
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications and Veterans Agent Christopher Gomes. (Matter #0621).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the New Bedford Folk Festival 2015, that the following street(s) be Closed: South Second Street, from William Street to Elm Street, on Friday, July 03, 2015, from 6:00 P.m. Through 11:00 P.m., on Sunday, July 06, 2015, and North Water…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the American Cancer Society, that the following street(s) be Closed: Hunter Street, from Parker Street to Maxfield Street, from Saturday, June 27, 2015, at 8:00 A.m. to Sunday, June 28, 2015, at 12:00 P.m. (Noon), for the purpose of the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, on behalf of the Senhor Da Pedra Club and Feast Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Webster Court, from Madeira Avenue to Funchal Place (Hope Street) and Tinkham Street, from Madeira Avenue to Funchal Place (Hope Street), on Saturday,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the Zeiterion Theatre, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from School Street to Spring Street, (In Front of the Zeiterion Theatre) on Friday, May 29, 2015, from 12:00 P.m. (Noon) to 11:00 P.m., for the purpose of…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting, on behalf of Ms. Jessica Dussault, that the following street(s) be Closed: Bonneau Court, on Sunday, May 17, 2015, from 2:30 P.m. to 10:00 P.m., for the purpose of an 8th Birthday Party. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting that Superintendent Durkin and the School Committee provide the City Council with a listing of all School Administrators and Teachers and the Cities or Towns they reside in.
Referred to Superintendent Durkin and the School Committee
From the minutes
“Referred to Superintendent Durkin and the School Committee. (Matter #0627).”
Written Motion, Council President Gomes, requesting that the City of New Bedford establish an Ordinance adopting M.g.l. Chapter 256 of the Acts of 2010, “An Act Reforming the Administrative Procedures Relative to Criminal Offender Record Information and Pre- and Post-Trial Supervised Release”, of…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legal Counsel Gerwatowski
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legal Counsel Gerwatowski. (Matter #0628).”
Written Motion, Councillor Carney, requesting that the Committee on the Feasibility of Creating a Dog Park meet to discuss preliminary design work of placing a dog park in New Bedford, due to the potential grant that the City might be awarded for the creation of a dog park.
Referred to the Special Committee on the Feasibility of Creating a Dog Park
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on the Feasibility of Creating a Dog Park. (Matter #0629).”
Written Motion, Councillors Carney and Oliveira, requesting on behalf of the residents on Tobey Street that a “No Parking Here to Corner” sign be placed on the southeast corner of Tobey Street and Acushnet Avenue to ensure the residents safety when exiting Tobey Street onto Acushnet Avenue. (To be…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0630).”
Written Motion, Councilor Carney, requesting the Mayor’s office review all Boards and Commissions and appoint members to fill any vacancies.
Referred to the Mayor’s Office
From the minutes
“Referred to the Mayor’s Office. (Matter #0631).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Michael Souza, d/b/a Souza Transportation, 91 Clifford Street, 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 159A,…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0632).”
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review, 173 ½ Acushnet Avenue, Circa 1895 One Story, Wood Framed, Barn Style Structure: “the structure is not located in a National Register Historic District; the structure is of no notable…
Demolition Granted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Demolition Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Carney not present for vote.) (Matter #0633).”
Communication, Councillors Martins and Morad, submitting a letter from Mr. Eric Stotts, New Bedford, MA regarding New Bedford’s Pre-Rental Voucher Program.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0634).”
Communication, Council President Gomes, submitting a letter from Congressman Keating, dated March 30, 2015, responding to a Motion from the February 26, 2015, City Council meeting, regarding Federal assistance in repairing roadways and other infrastructure repairs due to this historic winter…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0635).”
Petition Indemnity Agreement, G.e.h. General Heating & Air Conditioning, for Permission to Erect and Maintain Three Projecting Awnings at 700 Kempton Street, New Bedford, MA. Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of Building Commissioner and subject to ratification by Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0636).”
Constable Bonds, Jay Lewis, New Bedford, Ma 02740, with the Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company in the amount of $5,000.00.
Approved
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on April 03, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0638).”
Minutes, Council on Aging, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on March 12, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0639).”
Minutes, Bristol County Phep Coalition Executive Board 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 #0640).”
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 #0641).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on April 09, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0642).”
Minutes, Licensing Board, submitting Minutes of meetings held on October 20, November 17, and December 22, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0643).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 113 Clara Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 14, 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 #0644).”
Application, Christopher Mendoza, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 63 Wilson Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 10, 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 #0645).”
Application, Farland Corp, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 444 Myrtle Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 15, 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 #0646).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 57 Reynolds Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 15, 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 #0647).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 393 Hersom Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 15, 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 #0648).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 54 Nauset Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 21, 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 #0649).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at N S Wilson Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 21, 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 #0650).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 126 Greenbrier Drive, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 21, 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 #0651).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 118 Perry Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 21, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to the Mayor for approval…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0653).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 113 Clara Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 14, 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 #0654).”
Application, Christopher Mendoza, to Disturb the Surface, of 63 Wilson Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 10, 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 #0655).”
Application, Farland Corp, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 444 Myrtle Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 15, 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 #0656).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of 57 Reynolds Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 15, 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 #0657).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of 393 Hersom Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 15, 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 #0658).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of 54 Nauset Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 21, 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 #0659).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of 126 Greenbrier Drive, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 21, 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 #0660).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of N S Wilson Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 21, 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 #0661).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of 118 Perry Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 21, 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 #0662).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, of Acushnet Avenue E S of Jessica Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 21, 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 #0663).”
Applications, Nstar Gas Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 14, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 98 – 100 Lafayette Street (#0664) 359 Summer Street (#0665) 1303 Phillips Avenue (#0666) 516…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Couto Container, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 15, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 163 Eighth Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0671).”
Applications, Abc Disposal Service, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 17, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 304 Maxfield Street (#0672) 123 Mott Street (#0673) 109 David Street (#0674) 182…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, S&l Rolloff Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1117 Chaffee Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0678).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, for location of one (1) 4” Conduit, two (2) 4” Conduits, and two (2) 45”x45”x36” Handholes in Cottage Street, North of Clinton Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDER FOR THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2015
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDER FOR THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2015..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, for location of one (1) 4” Conduit in Court Street, Intersection of Liberty Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDER FOR THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2015
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDER FOR THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2015..”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a request from Kg New Bedford, LLC for a public referendum to be held in the City of New Bedford on June 23, 2015, in accordance with requirements of the Massachusetts Expanded Gaming Act.
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Carney not present for vote.) (Matter #0679).”
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillors Martins and Winterson, requesting, that the City Council send a letter to Governor Charlie Baker, Representative Brian Dempsey, House Ways and Means Chair, Senator Karen Spilka, Senate House Ways and Means Chair, Senator Mark Montigny and our local State Legislative…
Rule 42 Waived – Years 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Carney not present for vote.)
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Years 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Carney not present for vote.) (Matter #0680).”
Rule 17 Waived and Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived and Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Carney not present for vote.) (Matter #0680).”
Written Motion, Councillors Oliveira, Rebeiro, Bousquet, Lopes, Coelho, Carney, Alves and Morad, Council President Gomes, Councillors Winterson and Martins, requesting that the City Council support Mcoa’s (Massachusetts Councils on Aging) proposal to raise the Eoea (Executive Office of Elder…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0 (Councillor Carney not present for vote.) (Matter #0681).”
Rule 17 Waived and Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived and Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Carney not present for vote.) (Matter #0681).”
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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