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June 25, 2015
197 recorded votes, 1 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:
- Rebeiro arrived late ()
Every vote, in order
Citations, Councillor Martins, honoring the New Bedford High School Jazz Band, in recognition of their winning 1st Place in the High School Jazz Ensemble Division Aa with a rating of Superior at the Music in the Parks Festival.
Adopted
Citation, Councillor Martins, honoring Keegan Marshall-house, in recognition of her winning the Outstanding Soloist Award at the University of New Hampshire Clark Terry Jazz Festival.
Adopted
Citations, Councillor Rebeiro, honoring Danilson Moniz, Alfred Rivera and Edmilson Cardoso, in recognition of their maturity in a crisis situation and quick action that resulted in saving a life, as well as aiding emergency workers and helping to keep them safe by providing information upon their…
TABLED
Removed from the Table and Adopted
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table and Adopted. (Matter #1061).”
Citations, Councillor Carney, honoring Collin Rodrigues, Demetrios Baptiste, Devan Cruz, Nikko Morris, Jayce Duarte, Elijah Monteiro, Dredan Monteiro, Aiden Smith and Hugo Surprenant, New Bedford Hoops Silk Basketball Team, in recognition of their winning the 2015 9U Division 2 Massachusetts/Rhode…
Adopted
Citations, Councillor Carney, honoring Donald “Boomer” Rodrigues, Coach, Ryan Smith, Coach and Derek Baptiste, New Bedford Hoops Silk Basketball Team, in recognition of their winning the 2015 9U Division 2 Massachusetts/Rhode Island Aau State Championship.
Adopted
Citations, Councillor Martins, honoring Kurtis A. Desousa and Timothy Gouveia, New Bedford High School, in recognition of their induction into the National Honor Society and their graduation from New Bedford High School with best hopes for a successful future.
Adopted
The following Resolution honoring Donald Gomes was presented by Councillor Lopes. City of New Bedford in City Council June 25, 2015 Resolution Honoring Donald Gomes on the Occasion of His Retirement from the Zoning Board of Appeals After Forty-two Years of Service to the City of New Bedford…
Adopted
The following resolution honoring Franco-americans was presented by Councillor Bousquet. City of New Bedford in City Council June 25, 2015 Resolution Honoring Franco-americans and Their Contributions to the City of New Bedford Whereas, June 28, 2015, is the Feast Day of Saint Jean-Baptiste, the…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1066).”
The following resolution honoring Stephen C. Smith was presented by Councillor Martins. City of New Bedford in City Council June 25, 2015 Resolution Honoring Stephen C. Smith, Executive Director, Srpedd on the Occasion of His Retirement After Forty-six Years of Service Whereas, Stephen C. Smith…
Adopted
Citations, Councillor Martins, honoring Teachers Pamela Oliveira, Ap Language and Composition and Nelson Rodrigues, Ap Calculus Ab, in recognition of their receiving the Partners in Excellence Award from Mass Insight Education for their work in improving the Advanced Placement Test Scores of New…
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1068).”
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 #1069).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, authorizing the Mayor and the Chairman appointed by the Airport Commission to execute a Lease with Claremont Aviation LLC for construction of a hangar at the New Bedford Regional Airport.
Referred to the Committee on Finance with a request to have this placed on the next Finance Agenda
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance with a request to have this placed on the next Finance Agenda. (Matter #1070).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance with a request to have this placed on the next Finance Agenda
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance with a request to have this placed on the next Finance Agenda. (Matter #1071).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that the City Treasurer is hereby authorized to enter into Compensating Balance Agreements with financial institutions for the period of July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2018.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1072).”
Ordered, that the City Treasurer is hereby authorized to enter into Compensating Balance Agreements with financial institutions for the period of July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2018.
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1073).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $449,000.00 from General Government Unclassified, Charges & Services to the following departments: City Council, Salaries & Wages - $3,300.00 CFO, Salaries & Wages - $2,000.00 Auditor, Salaries & Wages $1,900.00…
Received and Placed on file
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on file. (Matter #1074).”
Ordered, That the sum of Four Hundred Forty Nine Thousand Dollars ($449,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from General Government Unclassified Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: City Council, Salaries & Wages $3,300.00 CFO,…
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 #1075).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $250,000.00 from Facilities & Fleet Management, Charges & Services in the amount of $60,000.00; Facilities & Fleet Management, Supplies & Materials in the amount of $110,000.00; Public Infrastructure, Charges &…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1076).”
Ordered, That the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from: Facilities and Fleet Charge and Service……………………………………$60,000.00 Facilities and Fleet Supplies and Materials……………………………....$110,000.00 Public Infrastructure Charges 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 #1077).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $200,000.00 from General Government Unclassified, Charges & Services, to Snow Removal, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1078).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from General Government Unclassified Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Snow Removal Charges and Services…………………………………………$200,000.00…
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 #1079).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $195,414.00 from Free Cash, to Snow Removal, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1080).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Hundred Ninety Five Thousand Four Hundred Fourteen Dollars ($195,414.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Snow Removal Charges and Services …………………………………………$195,414.00 To be…
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 #1081).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $10,681.00 from City Council, Salaries & Wages, to City Clerk, Salaries & Wages.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1082).”
Ordered, That the sum of Ten Thousand Six Hundred Eighty – One Dollars ($10,681.00) 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………………………………………………..$10,681.00 To be…
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 #1083).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $6,000.00 from City Council, Charges & Services in the amount of $3,000.00 and City Clerk, Charges & Services in the amount of $3,000.00 to City Clerk, Other Charges.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1084).”
Ordered, That the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from City Council Charges and Services and Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from City Clerk Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred…
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 #1085).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $200,000.00 from Water, Salaries & Wages, to Water, Capital Outlay in the amount of $35,000.00 and Water, Other Charges in the amount of $165,000.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1086).”
Ordered, That the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Water Salaries and Wages be and the same hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Water Capital Outlay………………………………………………………………$35,000.00 Water Other…
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 #1087).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $125,000.00 from Wastewater, Salaries & Wages and $100,000.00 from Wastewater, Capital Outlay, to Wastewater, Charges & Services in the amount of $200,000.00 and Wastewater, Supplies & Materials in the amount of…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1088).”
Ordered, That the sum of One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Wastewater Salaries and Wages and One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) now standing to the credit of account from Wastewater Capital Outlay be and the same is hereby…
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 #1089).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $9,847.00 from Traffic, Capital Outlay, to Traffic, Other Charges.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1090).”
. Ordered, that the sum of Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Seven Dollars ($9,847.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Traffic Capital Outlay be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Traffic Other Charges…………………………………………………………….$9,847.00 To be certified…
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 #1091).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $1,100.00 from Tourism, Salaries & Wages, to Tourism, Charges & Services in the amount of $1,000.00 and Tourism, Supplies & Materials in the amount of $100.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1092).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($1,100.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Tourism Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Tourism Charges and Services………………………………………………...$1,000.00 Tourism 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 #1093).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $800.00 from Fire, Charges & Services to Fire, Supplies & Materials.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1094).”
Ordered, That the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Fire Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Fire Supplies and Materials………………………………………………………………$800.00 To be certified and approved by the…
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 #1095).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $600.00 from Health, Charges & Services to Health, Supplies & Materials.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1096).”
Ordered, That the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Health Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Health Supplies and Materials…………………………………………………….$600.00 To be certified and approved by the…
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 #1097).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $500.00 from Library, Salaries & Wages, to Library, Charges & Services in the amount of $100.00 and Library, Capital Outlay in the amount of $400.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1098).”
Ordered, That the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Library Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Library Charges and Services…………………………………………………………..$100.00 Library Capital…
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 #1099).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $400.00 from Treasurer, Charges & Services, to Treasurer, Supplies & Materials.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1100).”
Ordered, That the sum of Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Treasurer Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Treasurer Supplies and Materials…………………………………………………$400.00 To be certified and approved by the…
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 #1101).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $300.00 from Assessors, Charges & Services, to Assessors, Supplies & Materials.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File (Matter #1102).”
Ordered, That the sum of Three Hundred Dollar ($300.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Assessors Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Assessors Supplies and Materials…………………………………………………. $300.00 To be certified and approved by…
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 #1103).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $200.00 from Elections, Charges & Services, to Elections, Supplies & Materials.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1104).”
Ordered, That the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Elections Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Elections Supplies and Materials……………………………………………………..$200.00 To be certified and approved by…
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 #1105).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $100.00 from Licensing, Charges & Services, to Licensing, Supplies & Materials.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1106).”
Ordered, That the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) 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…………………………………………………$100.00 To be certified and approved by the…
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 #1107).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Inspectional Services Department known as the Vacant Building Revolving Fund whose purpose is to provide salary expense for two…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1108).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ , the revolving fund under the control of the Inspectional Services Department known as the Vacant Building Revolving Fund whose purpose is to provide salary expense for two full time building inspectors, one full…
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 #1109).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management, known as Quest Center Revolving Fund whose purpose is to provide a focus on…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1110).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1111).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Planning and Community Development Department known as the Zoning Board of Appeals Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to provide…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1112).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Massachusetts general Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ , the revolving fund under the control of the Planning and Community Development department known as the Zoning Board of Appeals Revolving whose purpose is to provide supplies, postage, equipment and advertising…
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 #1113).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Recreation and Parks Department known as the Supportive Recreation Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to cover program instructors…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1114).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ , the revolving fund under the control of the Recreation and Parks Department known as Supportive Recreation Revolving Fund whose purpose is to cover program instructors and supplies for programs, whose revenues…
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 #1115).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund known as the Tangible Supply Disposition Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to fund replacement equipment and vehicles utilizing proceeds from the…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1116).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund known as the Tangible Supply Disposition Revolving Fund whose purpose is to fund replacement equipment and vehicles utilizing proceeds from the disposition of tangible supply in accordance with…
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 #1117).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund known as the control of the Tourism Department known as the Tourism Revolving Fund whose purpose is to collect sponsorship funds associated with City…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1118).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ , the revolving fund under the control of the Tourism Department known as the Tourism Revolving Fund whose purpose is to collect sponsorship funds associated with city events, co-op advertising expenses and fees…
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 #1119).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Clerk of Committees Department, known as the Council Special Permit Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to cover the cost associated…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1120).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Clerk of Committees Department, known as the Council Special Permit Revolving whose purpose is to cover the cost associated with processing/reviewing and granting applications for Special…
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 #1121).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Health Department, known as Fines/Forfeitures Revolving Fund – Health, whose purpose is for the collection of health-related…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1122).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Health Department, known as Fines/Forfeitures Revolving Fund – Health, whose purpose is for the collection of health-related fines originally paid to the State but now paid to the City due to…
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 #1123).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Library Department, known as Library Equipment Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to provide and maintain photocopying and printing…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1124).”
Ordered, that in accordance with the MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under control of the Library Department, known as Library Equipment Revolving Fund, whose purposes is to provide and maintain photocopying and printing equipment at the Main Library and the four branches, whose…
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 #1125).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Public Infrastructure, known as New Bedford Railyard and Rail Crossing Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to fund…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1126).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Public Infrastructure, known as New Bedford Railyard & Rail Crossing Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to fund maintenance, operation and legal expenses associated with the New…
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 #1127).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Public Infrastructure known as the New Bedford Energy Now Revolving Fund whose purpose is to fund incidental costs…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1128).”
Ordered, that in accordance with the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Public Infrastructure known as the New Bedford Energy Now Revolving Fund whose purpose is to fund incidental costs of the Nben Program as well as…
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 #1129).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the School Department, known as the Food Service Concession, whose purpose is to provide concession services during football games at…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1130).”
Ordered, that in accordance with the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the School department known as the Food Service Concession whose purpose is to provide concession services during football games at the Paul Walsh Field, whose revenues…
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 #1131).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Purchasing Department known as the Purchasing Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to provide office supplies, photocopy supplies,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1132).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Purchasing Department known as the Purchasing Revolving Fund whose purpose is to provide office supplies, photocopy supplies, copier leases, etc., for City Departments,…
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 #1133).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Purchasing Department known as the Southeastern Regional Police Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to support police communications…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1134).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Purchasing Department known as the Southeastern Regional Police Revolving Fund whose purpose is to support police communications networking for surrounding cities 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 #1135).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as Senior Travel Agency Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to support day trips for seniors,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1136).”
. Ordered, that in accordance with the MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as Senior Travel Agency Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to support day trips for seniors, including reservations/tickets/meals, Recreation Leader’s…
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 #1137).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as Senior Transportation Fund, whose purpose is to provide transportation for seniors to…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1138).”
Ordered, that in accordance with the MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as Senior Transportation Fund, whose purpose is to provide transportation for seniors to grocery and other shopping, general trips and medical…
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 #1139).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as Senior Activities Fund, whose purpose is to support social activities and entertainment…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1140).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as Senior Activities Fund, whose purpose is to support social activities and entertainment at all Senior Centers, etc., whose revenues and amount limited…
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 #1141).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the School Department known as the Facilities Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to pay for maintenance of school facilities utilizing…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1142).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1143).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Dr. Craig Longo, North Dartmouth, MA to the Board of Health, this term will expire February 2018; also submitting a One-year Waiver of Residency, Dr. Longo has been a Board of Health member since June 2012; this waiver…
Reappointment Approved and One –Year Waiver of Residency GRANTED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Reappointment Approved and One –Year Waiver of Residency GRANTED – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1147).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Celine Saraiva, New Bedford, MA 02744 to the Problem Properties Appeals Panel; Ms. Saraiva term will expire June 2018.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1148).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Sherry Mctigue, New Bedford, MA 02740, to the Zoning Board of Appeals, replacing Ian Comeford, whose term expire December 2014; Ms. McTigue’s term will expire December 2019.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1149).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Christopher Gomes, New Bedford, MA 02744, as the Director of Veterans’ Services; this is a one (1) year term expiring April 2016.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed. (Matter #1150).”
An Ordinance, Relative to the Airport Commission, amending Section 3-1 – New Bedford Airport Commission and Section 3-2 Terms of Office Members.
Passed to a Second Reading May 14, 2015
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading May 14, 2015. (Matter #0733).”
Passed to be ORDAINED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Passed to be ORDAINED – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0733).”
Written Motion, Councilor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of the residents on Seaview Terrace, that the Traffic Commission approve the installation of a crosswalk from Seaview Terrace across the street to East Rodney French Boulevard. (To be Referred to the Traffic Commission).
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1151).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Sun Multisports, that the following street(s) be Closed: East Rodney French Boulevard, Left to Nina Street, right on Belmont Street, right on Freedom Boulevard, left on Brock Avenue, right to Hudson Street, left on Rodney French Boulevard,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: State Street, from Hazard Street to Austin Street, on Wednesday, August 19, 2015, from 8:00 A.m. to 3:00 P.m., for the purpose of the Wamsutta Apartments Health Fair. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Aha!, that the following street(s) be Closed: South Second Street, from William Street to Union Street; Acushnet Avenue, from William Street to Union Street and Purchase Street, from Spring Street to Union Street, on Thursday, July 09,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Alves and Martins, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Brooklawn Street, from Ashley Boulevard to Acushnet Avenue; Acushnet Avenue, from Wood Street to Earle Street; Earle Street, from Acushnet…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Alves and Martins, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Earle Street, from Acushnet Avenue to Madeira Avenue, on: Thursday, July 30, 2015, from: 5:00 P.m. to 5:30 P.m., for the purpose of the Feast…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Alves and Martins, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Earle Street, from Madeira Avenue to Belleville Avenue for a distance of 300 feet, on Sunday, August 02, 2015, from 10:00 A.m. to 4:00 P.m.,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Alves and Martins, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Belleville Avenue (starting at Hathaway Street – near Sunshine Donuts) North to Wood Street; Wood Street, West from Belleville Avenue to…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Coelho and Martins, requesting, that the Committee on Ordinances review its current Ordinances on Hawkers and Peddlers, due to small business owners complaining about people using public sidewalks to set up tables and sell flowers without a valid license; and further,…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1161).”
Written Motion, Councillors Alves and Martins, in an effort to better support local businesses that have opened "brick and mortar" businesses in the City, pay real estate taxes and hire our residents, and in light of the number of street vendors and peddlers that have infected our streets selling…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1162).”
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, in light of a recent occurrence in which individuals attended a local festival with Pit Bull dogs and proceeded to move through the crowd, raising fear and concern among a number of parents and elderly as to the safety of those in the area, and when…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1163).”
Written Motion, Council President Gomes, requesting, that the Department of Public Infrastructure, fill every pothole and sweep each street along the parade route for the Cape Verdean Recognition Day Parade, the streets are as follows: Union Street, East to Acushnet Avenue, South to Grinnell…
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure with a request to clean and sweep the streets a week prior to the event
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure with a request to clean and sweep the streets a week prior to the event. (Matter #1165).”
Written Motion, Councillors Carney and Lopes, requesting, on behalf of the South End Youth Athletic Association (Seyaa), that the Traffic Commission paint a yellow crosswalk in between the existing white lines at Brock Avenue and Coral Street, and add an additional yellow crosswalk on Brock Avenue,…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1166).”
Written Motion, Council President Gomes, requesting, that the Department of Public Infrastructure cut back the overgrowth along East Rodney French Boulevard, from the location of the old Dr. John O’Toole house, east to the Irish Monument, for security purposes and for a better visual sight of our…
Motion Adopted as AMENDED and Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Motion Adopted as AMENDED and Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #1167).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Albert N. LeBoeuf, 66 Giffords Lane New Bedford, MA 02740, d/b/a Leboeuf Livery Service, INC., 416 Elm Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submits a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1169).”
Related Motion, Councillor Morad requesting that the Committee on Ordinances review the current laws related to the granting and renewal of Private Livery Licenses in the City to ensure that policies are in place in order to ensure the public’s safety and benefit by enforcing timely renewals by…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1170).”
Communication, Mr. Roger Levasseur, 312 Upland Street, to City Council, regarding the driving and parking conditions in front of Our Lady of Fatima Church on Acushnet Avenue. (Submitted by Councillor Martins.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1171).”
Communication, Councillor Lopes, submitting letter from Mr. and Mrs. David Glicksman, requesting that Lot 122 be cleared of any items/debris at that location and the No Trespass Sign placed by the Mayor on this City-owned lot be respected.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1172).”
Citations, Council President Gomes and Councillor Lopes, honoring Odilia Sequeira, SouthCoast Hospitals Group, or Assistant/Anesthesia Tech, in recognition of her many years of committed and dedicated healthcare service to the Greater New Bedford Community with appreciation and gratitude.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1173).”
Citation, Council President Gomes and Councillor Lopes, honoring Susan A. Miller, Rn, SouthCoast Hospitals Group, in recognition of her many years of dedicated healthcare service to the Greater New Bedford Community.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1174).”
Citation, Council President Gomes, Councillors Bousquet and Morad, honoring Robert Bancroft, President, Ashley Ford Sales, in recognition of the 11th Annual Svt Cobra Mustang Ford car Show and their commitment and dedication to serving the Greater New Bedford Community.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1175).”
Citations, Councillor Bousquet, honoring Donald Roger Gaudette, Jr., Franco-American Veteran of the Year, Clement Romeo Beaulieu, Franco-American Writer of the Year, Alfred Hervey Saulniers, Franco-American of the Year and Paula Jean Chretien, Franco-American Educator of the Year, in honor of La…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1176).”
Citations, Councillor Bousquet, honoring Dayva Marie Briand, Jennifer Nicole Aguiar, and Sarah Days-merrill, in recognition of their being awarded the Roland G. Vanasse Ligue des Franco-Americans Scholarship in honor of La Fete de Sainte Jean-Baptiste.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1177).”
Citations, Council President Gomes, honoring the 2015 Cape Verdean Recognition Committee Scholarship winners.
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillors Alves and Bousquet, requesting, the Traffic Commission consider installing a “Turn Left Lane” Sign at the top of Nash Road, at the intersection of Mt. Pleasant Street, to reduce both the wait time and length of the traffic line at times, and to provide a legal lane so…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1179).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Whalers Tavern, for permission to Erect and Maintain Non- Illuminated Mount Flag Sign at 24 North Water Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and 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 #1180).”
Minutes, Conservation Commission, submitting Minutes of meetings held on March 03, April 07, and May 05, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1181).”
Minutes, Airport Commission, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on May 20, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1182).”
Minutes, Executive Board Meeting – Bristol County Phep Coalition, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on June 16, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1183).”
Minutes, Licensing Board, submitting Minutes of meetings held on February 23, March 23, and April 21, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1184).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Snow Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1185).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 121 Rodney Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 12, 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 #1186).”
Application, Revoli Construction, Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Shawmut Avenue, from Old Plainville Road to New Plainville Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1187).”
Application, Revoli Construction, Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Mount Pleasant Street, from Nash Road to New Plainville Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1188).”
Application, Revoli Construction, Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Coggeshall Street, from Ashley Blvd. to Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 11, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1190).”
Application, Revoli Construction, Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Tarkiln Hill Road, from Ashley Blvd. to Worcester Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1191).”
Application, Revoli Construction, Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Old Plainville Road, from 904 Plainville Road to 13 Old Plainville Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1192).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 103 Lawrence Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 17, 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 #1193).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 47 Crapo Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 18, 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 #1194).”
Application, East Coast Landscaping and Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Church Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 18, 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 #1195).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1097 Westgate Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 22, 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 #1196).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 279 Hemlock Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 22, 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 #1197).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 19 Alec Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 22, 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 #1198).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 211 Seymour Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 22, 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 #1199).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 122 Shirley Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 22, 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 #1200).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 36 Liberty Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 23, 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 #1201).”
Application, Joseph Dupree, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 66 Spring Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 23, 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 #1202).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, Co., to Disturb the Surface, of Snow Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1203).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 121 Rodney Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 12, 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 #1204).”
Application, Revoli Construction Co., to Disturb the Surface, of Shawmut Avenue, from Old Plainville Road to New Plainville Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1205).”
Application, Revoli Construction Co., to Disturb the Surface, of Mount Pleasant Street, from Nash Road, to New Plainville Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1206).”
Application, Revoli Construction Co., to Disturb the Surface, of Coggeshall Street, from Ashley Blvd. to Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1207).”
Application, Revoli Construction Co., to Disturb the Surface, of Ashley Blvd. at 4 Intersections, Dean Street, Nash Road, Irving Street, and Park Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1208).”
Application, Revoli Construction Co., to Disturb the Surface, of Tarkiln Hill Road, from Ashley Blvd. to Worcester Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1209).”
Application, Revoli Construction Co., to Disturb the Surface, of Old Plainville Road, from 904 Plainville Road to 13 Old Plainville Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1210).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, Co., to Disturb the Surface, of 103 Lawrence Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 17, 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 #1211).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 47 Crapo Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 18, 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 #1212).”
Application, East Coast Landscaping and Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of Church Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 18, 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 #1213).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 1097 Westgate Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 22, 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 #1214).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 279 Hemlock Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 22, 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 #1215).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 19 Alec Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 22, 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 #1216).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 211 Seymour Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 22, 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 #1217).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 122 Shirley Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 22, 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 #1218).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 36 Liberty Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 23, 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 #1219).”
Applications, Nstar Gas d/b/a Eversource , to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 16, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 49 Parker Street (#1220) 363 Cedar Street (#1221) 303 Brook Street (#1222) 102 Parker Street (#1223) 65…
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 June 16, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 340 Tarkiln Hill Road (#1232) 186 Query Street (#1233) 881 Terry Lane (#1234) 40-42 Oaklawn Street (#1235)…
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 June 16, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 28 Winsor Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1240).”
Applications, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 17, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Park Street, South of Elm Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1241).”
Applications, Mitchell Industries, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 23, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 157 Austin Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1242).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Jennifer Clarke, New Bedford, MA, 02740 to the Historical Commission, as an Alternate Member, replacing Anne Louro; this term will expire March 2018.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
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 #1243).”
Recommendation Followed and Appointment Approved,
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and Appointment Approved, Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1243).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Carl Natho, New Bedford, MA to the Water Board, to fill the vacant seat; this term will expire April 2018.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
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 #1244).”
Recommendation Followed and Appointment Approved
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and Appointment Approved – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1244).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
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 #1245).”
Recommendation Followed and Appointment Approved
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and Appointment Approved - Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1245).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application on behalf of Daniel Xavier, d/b/a Mckenzie’s Bus Company, 183 Campbell Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery License, under the provisions of M.g.l. Chapter…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
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 #1246).”
Recommendation Followed and RENEWAL Approved and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and RENEWAL Approved and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1246).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption as Amended of the Order, for the Transfer of $598,000.00 from Facilities and Fleet Management, Salaries and Wages in the amount of $170,000; Health, Salaries and Wages, in the amount of $75,000.00; Recreation and Parks,…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
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 #1249).”
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1249).”
Ordered, that the sum of Six Hundred and Eighteen Thousand Dollars ($618,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account as follows: Facilities and Fleet Salaries and Wages……………………………………..…$170,000.00 Health Salaries and Wages………………………………………………………….….$75,000.00 Recreation and Parks Salaries and…
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 #0848).”
Adopted as AMENDED
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted as AMENDED – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0848).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, for the Transfer of $517,000.00 from Public Infrastructure, Salaries and Wages, in the amount of $78,000.00; Library, Salaries and Wages, in the amount of $129,000.00; Inspectional Services, Salaries and Wages, in…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
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 #1250).”
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1250).”
Ordered, that the sum of Five Hundred and Seventeen Thousand Dollars ($517,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account as follows: Public Infrastructure Salaries and Wages…………………………………..….$78,000.00 Library Salaries and Wages………………………………………………….…….… $129,000.00 Inspectional Services Salaries…
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 #0850).”
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0850).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, for the Transfer of $13,500.00 from Labor Relations, Salaries and Wages, to General Government Unclassified, Charges and Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
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 #1251).”
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1251).”
Ordered, that the sum of Thirteen Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($13, 500.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Labor Relations Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: General Government Unclassified Charges and…
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 #0856).”
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 #0856).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Approval and recommend the Mayor’s Approval, requesting the Agency (MassDevelopment) to assume the role of authority in financing a project for Finicky Pet Foods, Inc. located at 68 Blackmer Street, since the City does not have an…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
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 #1252).”
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1252).”
Communication, Mr. Joseph Grivers, Vice-President, MassDevelopment, submitting letter to City Council, advising of a Public Hearing, as required by Section [147(f)(2)(B)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code], to be held on July 07, 2015, relative to the approval of a revenue bond financing for a project…
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 #1253).”
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File (Matter #1253).”
Written Motion, Councillors Oliveira, Winterson, Bousquet, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Alves, Coelho, Council President Gomes, Councillors Rebeiro and Carney, requesting, that the City Council submit a letter to Massachusetts Secretary of Transportation, Stephanie Pollack, to prioritize and restore…
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 #1254).”
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillors Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Council President Gomes, Councillors Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira and Rebeiro, requesting, that in the future the Administration consider appointing to the City’s various Boards and Commissions candidates from all ethnic backgrounds…
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 #1255).”
Referred to the Mayor’s Office
From the minutes
“Referred to the Mayor’s Office. (Matter #1255).”
Written Motion, Councillor Coelho, requesting, once again, that the Police Department take action and deal with people who ride unregistered, uninsured and unlicensed motorcycles in the City, these motorcycles are being ridden on public streets and sidewalks, they are a danger to pedestrians,…
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 #1256).”
Referred to the Police Department, the Mayor’s Office and the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Police Department, the Mayor’s Office and the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #1256).”
Related Motion, Councillor Lopes requesting that our State Legislative Delegation amend the existing Motor Scooter Law to require operators to have liability insurance if they plan on operating a motor scooter in the Commonwealth.
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 #1257).”
Rule 17 Waived and Adopted
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived and Adopted. (Matter #1257).”
Written Motion, Councillor Oliveira and Council President Gomes, requesting, that the City Council reconsider its recent cut made to the City of New Bedford Snow Removal line item and restore the allocation to the level of $350,000.00 to meet the requirement of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter…
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 #1258).”
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1258).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that Cynthia Wallquist, Director of Community Services, Debra Lee, Director, Council on Aging, members of the Council on Aging Board, CFO Ari Sky and Seniors that are members of the Downtown Senior Center be invited to attend the Committee on…
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 #1259).”
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – FAILS
Yes: Alves, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, RebeiroNo: Bousquet, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Winterson
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – FAILS – Yeas 5, Nays 6 (Councillors Bousquet, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliviera and Winterson OPPOSED.) (Matter #1259).”
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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