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May 14, 2015
135 recorded votes, 6 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:
- Oliveira arrived late (7:10)
Every vote, in order
Citations, Councillors Winterson, Morad and Coelho, honoring the 2015 St. Julie’s Cyo Girls Basketball A and C Division Champions.
Adopted
Citations, Councillors Winterson, Morad and Coelho, honoring Kelly Cabral-mosher, Head Coach and Lauren Lemieux, Assistant Coach, of the 2015 St. Julie’s Cyo Girls Basketball A and C Division Champions.
Adopted
Citations, Councillors Martins and Winterson, honoring New Bedford Firefighter Robert Ferreira and New Bedford Police Officer Jakub Cwiek, in recognition of the assistance and encouragement they provided to a fellow Citizen and preventing what could have been a tragic situation.
Adopted
Citation, Council President Gomes and Councillor Martins, honoring Michael Cassidy, New Bedford Police Department Dive Team, in recognition of his rescue of Baltazar Laborinho in New Bedford Harbor on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, and his dedication and commitment to serving the Citizens of New Bedford.
Tabled
Citations, Council President Gomes and Councillor Martins, honoring Kevin Perry and Christopher Bird, in recognition of the assistance they provided in the rescue of a drowning man in New Bedford Harbor on Tuesday, April 28, 2015.
Adopted
Citations, Councillors Carney and Rebeiro, honoring Jameson Pye, Global Learning Charter Public School, Jake Souza, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, Joseph Carreiro, Lisa Chan, Kathleen Le and Laura Vieira, New Bedford High School, in recognition of their receiving the…
Adopted
Citations, Councillor Rebeiro, honoring the Board Members of the African Student Association - Barbara Okafor, President; Harry Danso, Vice President; Deborah Salami, Secretary; Alfred Gyansah, Social Chairperson 1; Abigail Ohemeng, Social Chairperson 2; Lola Atitebi, Event Coordinator; Uzoamaka…
Adopted
The following resolution honoring Relay for Life was presented by Councillor Martins. City of New Bedford in City Council May 14, 2015 Resolution Honoring Relay for Life on the Occasion of Their Thirtieth Anniversary Whereas, Once a year, the American Cancer Society holds an organized community…
Adopted
The following resolution honoring National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month was presented by Councillor Winterson. City of New Bedford in City Council May 14, 2015 Whereas, In support of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, people all across the Country will spread awareness about the disease…
Adopted
Hearing, on 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.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0701).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #0702).”
Hearing, on Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, for location of one (1) 4” Conduit in Court Street, Intersection of Liberty Street.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0703).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Records. (Matter #0704).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $275,000.00 from Wastewater, Capital Outlay, to Wastewater, Charges & Services in the amount of $200,000.00 and Wastewater, Supplies & Materials in the amount of $75,000.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0705).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($275,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Wastewater Capital Outlay be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Wastewater Charges and Services…………………………………………..$200,000.00 Wastewater…
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #0706).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $150,000.00 from Water, Charges & Services, to Water, Charges & Services in the amount of $100,000.00 and Water, Supplies & Materials in the amount of $50,000.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0707).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Water Capital Outlay be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Water Charges and Services………………………………………………. $100,000.00 Water Supplies and…
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #0708).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $75,000.00 from Department of Public Infrastructure, Salaries & Wages, to Department of Public Infrastructure, Supplies & Materials.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0709).”
Ordered, that the sum of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Department of Public Infrastructure Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Department of Public Infrastructure Supplies and…
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0710).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $6,000.00 from Elections, Salaries & Wages, to Elections, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0711).”
Ordered, that the sum of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Elections Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Elections Charges and Services……………………………………………………….... $6,000.00 To be certified and approved…
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0712).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order which would classify each member of The Regional Refuse Disposal District Committee as a “Special Municipal Employee” pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 268A, Section 1 of the General Laws.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0713).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0714).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Joan Halter, New Bedford, MA, to the Council on Aging; Ms. Halter will be replacing Jeanne Mathieu whose term has expired; this term will expire in May 2018.
Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed - Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0716).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Alexander J. Kalife, New Bedford, MA, to the Planning Board, to fill the seat vacated by Janine DaSilva; this term will expire October 2016.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0717).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Steven Caton, New Bedford, MA, to the Water Board, to fill the seat vacated by Normand Bergeron; this term will expire May 2016.
Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived as Amended
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived as Amended – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0718).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Carl Natho, New Bedford, MA, to the Water Board, to fill the vacate seat, this term will expire April 2018.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0719).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Marilyn Gonsalves, New Bedford, MA, to the Water Board, to fill a vacant seat; this term will expire April 2018.
Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0720).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Carl Cruz, New Bedford, MA, to the Library Board of Trustees; this term will expire April 2018.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0721).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Very Reverend Father Constantine Bebis, New Bedford, MA, to the Library Board of Trustees; this term will expire April 2018.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0722).”
Reappointment of Dr. John J. Fletcher, New Bedford, MA, to the Library Board of Trustees; this term will expire April 2018.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0723).”
Written Motion, Councillor Bousquet, requesting, that the School Committee and Superintendent Dr. Pia Durkin not close the Horatio A. Kempton Elementary School and not give up on small neighborhood schools, parents demand that we find the money to support their neighborhood school and Keep Kempton…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0724).”
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0724).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of David Condon, Centerville, MA, as Harbormaster for the City of New Bedford; and requesting, a Six-month Waiver of Residency to allow time for Mr. Condon to relocate to the City in compliance with the residency requirement…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings FAILED
Yes: Alves, Carney, Lopes, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings FAILED – Yeas 5, Nays 6. (Councillors Alves, Carney, Lopes, Rebeiro and Winterson IN FAVOR.) (Matter #0725).”
Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Six Month Waiver of Residency
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroNo: Carney, Lopes, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Six Month Waiver of Residency – Yeas 8, Nays 3. (Councillors Carney Lopes and Winterson OPPOSED.) (Matter #0725).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Alves
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Alves OPPOSED.) (Matter #0725).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 19 Personnel, to place a one-year freeze on steps for the City’s Unit C employees.
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0726).”
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0726).”
An Ordinance,
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0727).”
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0727).”
Written Motion, Council President Gomes, requesting, that the City of New Bedford and the Office of Tourism and Marketing immediately obtain the abandoned billboard at the Whale’s Tail parking lot for the purpose of utilizing the billboard for City attractions and events; and further, that the…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0728).”
Referred to the Office of Tourism/Marketing and the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Office of Tourism/Marketing and the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0728).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that CFO Ari Sky provide the Quasi Committee of the Whole with the complete breakdown of the FY 2016 Budget Reduction and Efficiencies schedule, broken out by actual cost reductions by department, and by percentage of reduction of each departments…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0729).”
TABLED
Removed from the Table and Adopted
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table and Adopted. (Matter #0729).”
Written Motion, Council President Gomes, requesting, on behalf of Christine Silva Ramos, 3483 Acushnet Avenue, that immediate repairs be made to the sidewalk in front of said address that is cracked and lifting out of the ground; and further, that the Department of Public Infrastructure get in…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0730).”
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #0730).”
Written Motion, Councillors Oliveira, Carney, Morad, Rebeiro, Alves, Coelho, Council President Gomes, Councillors Bousquet and Lopes, requesting that the Special Committee on the Airport convene in the immediate future to discuss and understand what issues the Airport Commission and Management face…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0731).”
Adopted
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Ordinance, as Amended, Amending Section 3-1 and Section 3-2 Relative to the Airport Commission.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0732).”
An Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0733).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 9, Section 5000, Comprehensive Zoning, Administration and Procedures.
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: MoradAbsent: Coelho
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED; Councillor Coelho not present for vote.) (Matter #0083).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 15, Section 15-72 Food Trucks. Passed to a Second Reading – Yeas 10, Nays 0 – April 09, 2015.
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Coelho
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained – Yeas 10, Nays 0 (Councillor Coelho not present for vote.) (Matter #0478).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that CFO Ari Sky provide the Members of the City Council with copies of each Departments’ FY2016 budget submission and reduction forms which were completed and submitted to the CFO’s Office on March 6, 2015.
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillors Alves and Martins, requesting, on behalf of the New Bedford Day of Portugal Committee, that the following street (s) be Closed: William Street, from Sixth Street to Pleasant Street, on Thursday, June 11, 2015, from 5:30 P.m. to 7:00 P.m., for the purpose of The Annual…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Alves and Martins, requesting, on behalf of the Day of Portugal Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from Beetle Street to Coffin Avenue; Sawyer Street, from North Front Street to Ashley Boulevard; Holly Street, from North Front Street to…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, on behalf of Irmandade do Divino Espirito Santo Do Pico, that the following street(s) be Closed: Brightman Street, from Wood Street to Sylvia Street, on Friday, June 26, 2015, at 3:00 P.m., Through Sunday, June 28, 2015, at 10:00 P.m. (as Needed), for…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, on behalf of the St. Michael Social Club, that the following street(s) be Closed: Madeira Avenue, between Eugenia Street and Whitman Street, from 4:00 P.m. to Midnight on Thursday, July 23, 2015 (to Allow for Set-up), and from 2:00 P.m. to Midnight on…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Morad and Oliveira, requesting, on behalf of Paul Dupont, Scout Master, Troop 24, that the following street(S) be Closed: Cherokee Street, between Acushnet Avenue and Morton Avenue, on Saturday, May 16, 2015, from 7:00 A.m. Through 3:00 P.m., for the purpose of The…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Spring Street, from Purchase Street to Acushnet Avenue, on Saturday, May 16, 2015, from 8:00 A.m. to Sunday, May 17, 2015, at 11:00 A.m., for the purpose of A Fundraiser for the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center.…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Sun Multisport Events, that the following street(s) be Closed: The East Side lane of East Rodney French Boulevard (i.e. the lane closest to the water) from Fort Taber Park to David Street; we will place cones down the yellow line of East…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Bousquet, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from Sixth Street to Pleasant Street, on Friday, June 26, 2015, from 8:00 A.m. to 10:00 A.m., for the purpose of the Raising of the American and Canadian Flags. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Bousquet, requesting, on behalf of New Bedford Area Franco-Americans, that the following street(s) be Closed: Mt. Pleasant Street, from Nauset Street North to the intersection of Hathaway Road (The Point), on: Sunday, June 28, 2015, from 10:30 A.m. to 11:30 A.m., for the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that Mary Rapoza, Director, Parks, Recreation and Beaches, meet with a representative from St. Luke's Hospital about sponsoring the purchase of sunscreen dispensers for all of the City of New Bedford’s parks and beaches.
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, that in an effort to better designate the approved parking space in front of 606 County Street, and to eliminate the confusion for the residents in the area, that the Traffic Commission install an additional sign approximately twenty feet north of the…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0746).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, once again that the Director of Environmental Stewardship, Michele Paul, conduct soil testing on properties located on the west side of Seymour Street for irregularities and/or contamination.
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Bousquet, requesting, that a letter be sent to the EPA, DEP and Osha, to request that a visit be made to the owner of F and B Rubberized, 37 Washburn Street, New Bedford, MA, to review equipment placement, safety and environmental compliances with the owner’s management…
Adopted and Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Adopted and Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0748).”
Written Motion, Councillors Bousquet, Lopes, Martins and Winterson, requesting, that the City Council go on record in support of local Veterans Agents across the Commonwealth and their hard work communicating, visiting and navigating the Federal red tape and massive bureaucracy that is the Office…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillors Bousquet, Lopes and Martins, requesting, that the Mitchell Administration order the City Solicitor to draw up a legally binding contract between the City of New Bedford and the Fisherman’s Tribute Fund Committee, committing to placing the long awaited Commercial…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillors Martins and Morad, requesting that an Ordinance be established for the City of New Bedford regarding “social media policy”, that the evolution of the internet has increasingly transformed the nature of website content from static presentation of information to the…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0751).”
Communication, Councillors Martins and Morad, submitting a copy of an Ordinance from the City of Anna, Tx, regarding their Internet Website and Social Media Policy.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0752).”
Written Motion, Councillor Bousquet, requesting, that the City Council ask our local State Legislative Delegation to propose a bond authorization in order to fund the SouthCoast Rail Extension project; and further, that if and when such action is taken by the Legislature, that the Governor execute…
Referred to the State Legislative Delegation Governor Baker and MA DOT
From the minutes
“Referred to the State Legislative Delegation Governor Baker and MA DOT. (Matter #0753).”
Written Motion, Council President Gomes, requesting, that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot), meet with the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, for the purpose of discussing replacing the signage along Route 18 North and South, which has become old and has sustained…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0754).”
Written Motion, City Council President Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with the Library Director and the Library Board of Trustees for the purpose of discussing the issuance of a free library card to every student enrolled in the City school system.
Referred to The Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to The Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0755).”
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting, that the City of New Bedford consider establishing “Safe Zones” located at Police or Sheriff Stations parking lots or lobbies to enable users of Craigslist and other online classified services complete their transactions in a secure environment.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #0756).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, on behalf of area residents that the Traffic Commission consider the installation of a “Stop Sign on the corner of Willis and Cottage Streets, making this intersection a four way stop.
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0757).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, on behalf of the area residents that the Traffic Commission consider the installation of a “No Parking Here to Corner” sign at the corner of Pope and County Streets.
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0758).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting that the Department of Public Infrastructure repair the sewer at the corner of Sixth Street and Joli Goncalves Way.
Referred to DPI
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that a Representative from the Department of Public Infrastructure and the City Solicitor's Office appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to explain the process of how they are working to address the increased amount of claims to…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0760).”
Communication, City Solicitor McDermott, to City Council, submitting the gaming establishment ballot question and accompanying summary of the Host Community Agreement between Kg New Bedford, LLC and the City of New Bedford, the form of the ballot question is prescribed by the Expanded Gaming Act,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0761).”
Communication, Patrick Sullivan, Director, Department of Planning, Housing and Community Development, submitting copy of the Draft Fiscal Year 2015 Consolidated Plan and One Year Action Plan, which sets forth activities to be funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0762).”
Booklet, Fiscal Year 2015 Draft Action Plan and Certification.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0763).”
Communication, Council President Gomes, submitting copies of letter from Barry M. Gosin, Managing Member, Kg New Bedford, LLC; Steven T. Snyder, Senior Vice President, Gaming & Leisure Properties and Mayor Mitchell, notifying the Massachusetts Gaming Commission that Kg Urban has assembled a…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0764).”
Communication, Councillor Bousquet, submitting a letter from Kristia Finn, New Bedford, MA regarding the State’s homeless count procedure that was performed last winter.
Referred to the Mitchell Administration
From the minutes
“Referred to the Mitchell Administration. (Matter #0765).”
Communication, Sandra Vezina, Acting Director, Department of Labor Relations and Personnel, to Council President Gomes and City Council Members, submitting list of Residency Waivers granted by the City Council in the past five years, including the Cities or Towns that each employee resides, per…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0766).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Dennis W. Farias, submitting letter from Michael A. Camara, Vice-President/CEO Abc Disposal Service, Inc., in response to a letter from the City Council Meeting of April 09, 2015, concerning additional days for trash services for business…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0767).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Dennis W. Farias, submitting letter from Daniel Roach, President, David G. Roach and Sons, Inc., regarding Motion on City Council Agenda of April 09, 2015, relative to the use of Teamster Union Local No. 59 members on Crapo Landfill Phase II Cell…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0768).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Dennis W. Farias, submitting a copy of a letter from David G. Cressman, Dartmouth Town Administrator, to Shaw’s Supermarket, in response to a letter from the City Council Meeting of March 26, 2015, concerning an alternative route for Shaw’s…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0769).”
Communication, Alicia Pradas-Monne, Assistant Attorney General and Senior Policy Advisor to City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Dennis W. Farias, responding to a letter regarding the City Council’s request to ban the sale of powder-based alcohol in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (Copy all…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0770).”
Communication City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Daniel Xavier, d/b/a Mckenzie’s Bus Company, 183 Campbell Street, 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…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0771).”
Petition Indemnity Agreement, Cyclone Cleaning Services, LLC. for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting Illuminated Sign at 831 Mt. Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA. 02745. Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by Mayor and City…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0772).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on April 17, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0773).”
Minutes, Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on January 13, 2015.
Received and Placed on File. (#0773a.)
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (#0773a.).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of meetings held on April 22, 2015 and May 01, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0774).”
Minutes, Bristol County Phep Coalition Special Executive Board submitting Minutes of a meeting held May 05, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0775).”
Minutes, Conservation Commission, submitting Minutes of meetings held on August 19, September 02, October 07, and 21, November 04 and 18, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0776).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on May 06, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0777).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Chafee Street to Oswald Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 24, 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 #0778).”
Application, Farland Corp, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 716-718 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 24, 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 #0779).”
Application, Farland Corp, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 170 Highland Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 24, 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 #0780).”
Application, Mirra Company for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at South Second Street and School Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 29, 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 #0781).”
Application, Early Contractors, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at MacArthur Drive, from Wright Street to the Royal II Restaurant , provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0782).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 2992 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0783).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Chaffee Street P130c/L772, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 04, 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 #0784).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Chaffee Street P130c/L39, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 04, 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 #0785).”
Application, Frank Corp. Environmental Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Elm Street between Purchase and Pleasant Streets, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 05, 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 #0786).”
Application, Silva Stamped Concrete, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 291 Lawrence Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 06, 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 #0787).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 293 Tarkiln Hill Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 06, 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 #0788).”
Application, White Mountain Cable Construction Company, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Acushnet Avenue to the Wamsutta Street Intersection, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 11, 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 #0789).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 29 Arch Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 11, 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 #0790).”
Application, Joseph Dupree, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 445 Loftus Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0791).”
Application, P. Gioioso and Sons, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Coggeshall Street, between Mitchell and Jean Streets, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0792).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of Chaffee Street to Oswald Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 24, 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 #0793).”
Application, Farland Corp, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 716-718 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 24, 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 #0794).”
Application, Farland Corp, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 170 Highland Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 24, 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 #0795).”
Application, Mirra Company, to Disturb the Surface, of South Second Street and School Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 29, 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 #0796).”
Application, Early Contractors, to Disturb the Surface, MacArthur Drive, from Wright Street to the Royal II Restaurant, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0797).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, 2992 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0798).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, Chaffee Street P130c/L772, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 04, 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 #0799).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, Chaffee Street P130c/L39, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 04, 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 #0800).”
Application, Frank Corp. Environmental Services, to Disturb the Surface, Elm Street, between Purchase and Pleasant Streets, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 05, 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 #0801).”
Application, Silvia Stamped Concrete, to Disturb the Surface, 291 Lawrence Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 06, 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 #0802).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, 293 Tarkiln Hill Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 06, 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 #0803).”
Application, White Mountain Cable Construction Co., to Disturb the Surface, Acushnet Avenue to the Wamsutta Street Intersection, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 11, 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 #0804).”
Application, Jlc Construction Co., to Disturb the Surface, 29 Arch Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 11, 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 #0805).”
Application, Joseph Dupre, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, 445 Loftus Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0806).”
Application, P. Gioioso and Sons, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, Coggeshall Street, between Mitchell and Jean Streets, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0807).”
Applications, Nstar Gas d/b/a Eversource, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 24, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Intersection of Hathaway Road and Valley View Drive (#0808) 10 Winsor Street (#0809) 1812 Acushnet Avenue…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Nstar Gas d/b/a Eversource, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 30, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 157 Austin Street (#0816) 93 Spring Street (#0817) 1502 Acushnet Avenue (#0818) 210 & 211 Caroline Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Nstar Gas d/b/a Eversource, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 08, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 163 Holly Street (#0825) 373 and 383 Belleville Avenue (#0826) 374 Rockdale Avenue (#0827) 474 John Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, S & L Rolloff Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 24, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Across from 486 Pleasant Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0829).”
Applications, Frade’s Disposal, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 08, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 27 Yates Street (#0830) 167 Washington Street (#0831) 27 Yates Street (#0832)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Abc Disposal Service Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 12, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 987 Hillcrest Road (#0833) 289 Bolton Street (#0834) 33 Willis Street (#0835) 759…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
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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