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April 14, 2016
129 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Henry G. Bousquet, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Brian K. Gomes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, James D. Oliveira, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: Joseph P. Lopes
During the meeting:
- Gomes arrived late ()
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Lopes, to Members of the City Council, informing that he will be absent for the City Council Meeting on Thursday, April 14, 2016, due to a prior commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0498).”
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 #0500).”
Hearing, on Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of one (1) 2” Conduit in Ocean Street, North of Maple Street. Donna Rosa-Gonsalves, Right of Way Representative of Nstar Electric d/b/a Eversource was present and in favor and answered questions.
Hearing held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0501).”
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 #0502).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a copy of the City’s “Complete Streets Policy” and associated resolution, said program provides funding over and above Chapter 90 and MassWorks, explicitly for projects that provide safe and accessible transportation options for all travel…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0503).”
Complete Streets Policy, Principles that call for the design and operation of roadways, in such a manner as to create safe, comfortable and accessible streets for all users.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0504).”
Resolution Endorsing the City of New Bedford’s Complete Streets Policy Whereas, “Complete Streets” are defined as streets that are designed to accommodate all users – motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists and transit riders; and Whereas, The City of New Bedford has created a Complete Streets Policy…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance amending Chapter 10 Finance; Taxation; Property, Article III regarding demand fees for tax bills.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0506).”
An Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading and Referred to the Committee on Ordinances in its Second Reading Stage
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading and Referred to the Committee on Ordinances in its Second Reading Stage. (Matter #0507).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order updating the New Bedford Fire Department’s Fee Schedule.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0508).”
Ordered, that the City Council of the City of New Bedford adopt a Fire Department Fee Schedule as follows: I. Type of Permit Service A. Smoke detector – 1& 2 family unit $50 B. Smoke detector – each additional unit $25 ($500 maximum) C. Welding permits $50 D. Cannon display $50 E. Blasting permits…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $15,000.00 from Tourism, Salaries & Wages, to Tourism, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0510).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $11,500.00 from Health, Capital Outlay, to Health, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0512).”
Ordered, that the sum of Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($11,500.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Health Capital Outlay be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Health Charges and Services……………………………………………. $11,500.00 To be certified and approved…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Fire Department known as the Community Training Fund whose purpose is to provide digital and print media for…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0514).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Fire Department known as the Community Training Fund whose purpose is to provide digital and print media for training purposes and class advertisements, nonperishable…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement for Mario Ferreira, 848 Belleville Avenue, New Bedford, MA, Account Number 1027982 in the amount of $610.05. Abatement Granted.
Abatement Granted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement for Jose Raposo, 247 Cedar Street, New Bedford, MA, Account Number 1019309 in the amount of $103.75. Abatement Granted.
Abatement Granted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment and Waiver of Residency for Dr. Patricia L. Andrade, South Dartmouth, MA 02748 to the Board of Health; this term will expire February 2019.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed, Waiver Granted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed, Waiver Granted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote. (Matter #0518).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Cynthia Wallquist, New Bedford, MA, to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, this term will expire April 2017.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0519).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Reverend Kevin Harrington, New Bedford, MA, to Library Board of Trustees; this term will expire April 2019. Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for…
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed, Waiver Granted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed, Waiver Granted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0521).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Lee Blake, New Bedford, MA, to the Library Board of Trustees; this term will expire April 2019.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0522).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Diane Berube, New Bedford, MA as the Board of Parks Representative to the Community Preservation Committee; this term will expire April 2017.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0523).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Tim Walsh, New Bedford, MA as the New Bedford Housing Authority representative to the Community Preservation Committee; 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 #0524).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Colleen Dawicki, New Bedford, MA as the Planning Board Representative to the Community Preservation Committee; 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 #0525).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Paul Pacheco, New Bedford, MA as the Conservation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee; this term will expire April 2019.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0526).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Janine Dasilva, New Bedford, MA as the Historical Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee; this term will expire April 2019.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0527).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Ross Nunes, New Bedford, MA to the Community Preservation Committee; this term will expire April 2017.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0528).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Arthur Motta, New Bedford, MA to the Community Preservation Committee; this term will expire April 2017.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0529).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Sylvia Gomes, New Bedford, MA to the Community Preservation Committee; 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 #0530).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Jessica Bailey, New Bedford, MA to the Community Preservation Committee; this term will expire April 2019.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0531).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of James M. Andre, Jr., Acushnet, MA 02743 as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0532).”
Application, James M. Andre Jr., Acushnet, MA 02743, for Appointment as a Constable.
Confirmed
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Ordinance, amending Chapter 9 of the City Code, Relative to Body Art Establishments regarding screening requirements and to be Passed to a Second Reading.)
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0534).”
An Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: CoelhoAbsent: Lopes
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading – Yeas 8, Nays 1. (Councillor Coelho OPPOSED.) (Matter #0535).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council, Approval of the Zoning Change of the lot at 458 Dartmouth Street, Map 18, Lot 106, from Industrial B to Mixed-use Business, and to be Passed to a Second Reading.)
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0536).”
An Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0537).”
Written Motion, Councillors Carney, Abreu, Gomes, Winterson, Coelho, Bousquet, Rebeiro and Oliveira, requesting that the City Council send a letter to Governor Baker, along with our State and Federal Delegations in opposition of our boat owners paying $700.00 a day for the at-sea fishing monitor,…
Rule 17 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Lopes
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0538).”
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, that the following street(s) be Closed: Katherine Street, from Crapo Street to Bonney Street, on Saturday, May 14, 2016, from 4:00 P.m., Through Sunday, May 15, 2016, to 11:00 P.m., for the purpose of Our…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, that the following street(s) be Closed: Katherine Street, between Crapo Street and Bonney Street, on Saturday, July 30, 2016, from 8:00 A.m. Through Sunday, July 31, 2016, Midnight, for the purpose of the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting, on behalf of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, that the following street(s) be Closed: North Front Street, from Coggeshall Street to Beetle Street, on Saturday, June 18, 2016, from 8:00 A.m. to 8:30 P.m., or shortly after, and Sunday, June 19, 2016,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of the Cove Street Neighborhood Association that the following street(s) be Closed: Ruth Street, from Salisbury Street to Ashley Street, on Saturday, June 18, 2016, from 7:00 A.m. to 4:00 P.m., for their Annual Family Fun Day. Permission…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of The Zeiterion Theatre, that the following street(s) be Closed: Spring Street, from Purchase Street to Acushnet Avenue, on Saturday, April 23, 2016, from 6:00 A.m., to Sunday, April 24, 2016, 6:00 A.m., for the purpose of the 2016…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Oliveira, requesting, on behalf of the Portuguese-American War Veterans, that Allen Street, from Brownell Avenue to John Street, be Closed on Monday, May 30, 2016, from 8:30 A.m. to 9:30 A.m., for the Annual Memorial Day Ceremonies. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Oliveira, requesting, on behalf of the Greater New Bedford Veterans Council, that the following street(s) be Closed: Pearl Street, from Pleasant Street to County Street; Pleasant Street, from Pope Street to Pearl Street; Parker Street, from Hathaway Boulevard to County…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting, that a letter be sent to the management of Shaw’s Supermarket, Rt. 6, asking that they inform their vendors to use Rt. 6, or an alternate route other than Metropolitan Avenue in New Bedford; the residents living on Metropolitan Avenue are being…
Adopted
Communication, Councillor Winterson, submitting a copy of a letter sent to Mr. Michael Pentz, Manager, Shaw’s Supermarket, regarding the damage done to Metropolitan Avenue by Shaw’s vendors using Metropolitan Avenue to deliver their merchandise to the store.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0547).”
Communication, Councillor Winterson, submitting a copy of a letter sent to Mr. David G. Cressman, Administrator, Town of Dartmouth, and a letter from Mr. Cressman to Lynn Fontaine, Manager, Shaw’s Supermarket, regarding the damage done to Metropolitan Avenue by Shaw’s vendors using Metropolitan…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0548).”
Communication, Councillor Winterson, submitting a copy of a letter sent to Zully’s Wine and Spirits, regarding the damage done to Metropolitan Avenue by their vendors delivering their merchandise to Zully’s and the uncovered dumpster in back of the store scattering garbage onto neighbor’s property.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0549).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that a Representative from Hague Sahady & Co., P.c., brief the City Council’s Audit Committee on the end of the year 2015 Audit Statements. (To be Referred to the Committee on the Audit.)
Referred to the Committee on Audit
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Audit. (Matter #0550).”
Written Motion, Councillors Winterson, Lopes, Abreu, Bousquet, Oliveira, Coelho and Carney, requesting, that the City Council send a letter to the Barnstable Town Council, rejecting their proposal to send their homeless, as well as those with substance abuse and mental health issues to our area,…
Adopted – FAILED
The minutes record 5–5, but that does not match the councilors listed as present and voting, so individual votes are not shown. We will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
From the minutes
“Adopted – FAILED – Yeas 5, Nays 5. (Councillors Gomes, Morad, Oliviera, and Rebeiro OPPOSED.) (Matter #0551).”
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting, that Attorney Richard Manning, 167 William Street, who represents Empire Loan, be invited to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, to address concerns with the regulatory provisions related to pawnbrokers recently adopted by the City Council in…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0552).”
Communication, Councillor Martins submitting a letter dated March 15, 2016, from Attorney Richard Manning, Jr., regarding regulatory provisions related to Pawnbrokers. (To be Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings.)
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0553).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Gomes, Bousquet, Winterson, and Coelho, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances draft a Panhandling Ordinance similar to that of Akron, Ohio, where each panhandler has to apply for a panhandler license through the City of New Bedford, in order to obtain a…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Communication, Councillor Abreu submitting an Ordinance from Akron, Ohio regarding Panhandling. (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances, City Solicitor McDermott’s Office, Mayor Mitchell’s Office and Acting Police Chief David Lizotte.)
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillors Winterson, Abreu, Bousquet, Lopes, Martins, Council President Morad and Councillor Gomes, requesting that a letter be sent to the Department of Conservation and Recreation, regarding the loss of freight vessels at the State Pier due to the lack of refrigeration; and…
Adopted
Related Motion, Councillor Oliveira, requesting that a letter be sent encouraging our State Delegation, that while in the process of budget negotiations for FY17, they designate a FY 17 earmark for the Department of Conservation and Recreation for the purpose of funding the refrigeration project at…
Adopted
Written Motion, Council President Morad, submitting an Order, updating the Official Rules of the City Council Chamber.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0558).”
Ordered, that the following rules be enforced by the City Council President and Committee Chairpersons as the official rules of the City Council Chamber; and further ordered that the rules be posted at the second and third floors entrance of the City Council Chamber. The City Council President, or…
Adopted
Communication, Legal Counsel to the City Council David Gerwatowski, responding to a letter, dated February 23, 2016, from Councillor Martins, Chairman, Committee on Ordinances, regarding crafting an Ordinance relative to regulating the displaying of the American flag on all City properties to…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0560).”
An Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0561).”
Communication, Councillor Abreu submitting a copy of the Board of Health’s Draft Regulations for Synthetic Drugs.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0562).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Abel Raposo d/b/a Raposo’ S Bus Co., 109 Oakland 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 159A,…
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #0563).”
Communication, Department of Environmental Protection submitting a copy of a Waterways License for the Filled and Flowed Tidelands of the Acushnet River to the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, 16 Blackmer Street, New Bedford, MA.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0566).”
Citation, Councillor Martins, honoring Sociedade Filarm nica Senhor de Pedra, in recognition of the Celebration of the 25th Anniversary and their dedication and commitment to the Portuguese Culture.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0567).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Mr. Eric Scott Drummond, homeowner, 210 Chestnut Street, New Bedford, MA, that the Traffic Commission install a “Handicap Parking” space in front of said address. (Copy of Handicap Placard enclosed.) (To be Referred to the Traffic…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0568).”
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting that the Traffic Commission consider the installation of a One-way Stop Sign on the corner of Phillips Avenue and North Front Street.
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0569).”
Constable Bond, Randall G. Motta, New Bedford, MA 02744 in the amount of $5,000.00 with the Western Surety Company.
Approved
Constable Bond, Michael Mcluskey, Acushnet, MA 02743 in the amount of $5,000.00 with the Western Surety Company.
Approved
Constable Bond, David Miller, Fairhaven, MA 02719 in the amount of $5,000.00 with The Hanover Insurance Group. Approved. Presented to the Mayor for approval April 19, 2016. Approved April 27, 2016. (#0572) Constable Bond, Richard A. Moniz, Acushnet, MA 02743 in the amount of $5,000.00 with The…
Approved
Communication/Email, Councillor Bousquet, submitting a copy of an email from Maria G. Connelly, relative to the proposed Lng expansion in Acushnet and how it would affect the residents and property values in the far North End.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0574).”
Communication/Email, Councillor Bousquet, submitting a copy of an email from Eddie Johnson, relative to School Superintendent Dr. Pia Durkin, Assistant Superintendent Jason Falco and Hayden-McFadden School Principal, Catherine Zinni.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0575).”
Communication/Email, Councillor Bousquet, submitting a copy of an email from Eddie Johnson, Clean, and Jan Sullivan, Acting Director, Mass Bureau of Environmental Health, relative to the 144 acres Toxic Contaminated “Parker Street Dump Site” and final health review, analysis and report.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0576).”
Communication/Email, Councillor Bousquet, submitting a copy of an email from Eddie Johnson, Clean, requesting assistance from Senator Montigny, State Representatives Cabral, Markey and Jan Sullivan, Acting Director, Mass Bureau of Environmental Health, relative to the 144 acres Toxic Contaminated…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0577).”
Communication, Councillor Oliveira, to Sociadade Filamonica do Senhor da Pedra, inviting them on behalf of the Portuguese-American War Veterans to participate in the Memorial Day Ceremonies.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0578).”
Communication, Councillor Oliveira, to DPI Commissioner Ronald Labelle, requesting assistance on behalf of the Memorial Day Dedication Committee, for the Memorial Day Ceremonies, as well as their assistance in cleaning the streets for the event.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0579).”
Communication, Councillor Oliveira, to Sheriff Thomas Hodgson, requesting assistance for the placing of flags at gravesites for Memorial Day, on behalf of Ms. Helena Almeida, Commander of the Cape Verdean Veterans Organization.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0580).”
Communication, Councillor Oliveira, to Sheriff Thomas Hodgson, requesting assistance for the placing of flags at gravesites for Memorial Day, on behalf of the Andrews-Dahill Post 1531 VFW.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0581).”
Communication, Councillor Oliveira, to Mayor Mitchell, requesting use of the portable public address system for the Portuguese-American War Veterans Memorial Day Ceremonies.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0582).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on March 18, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0583).”
Minutes, Airport Commission, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on February 17, 2016. Received and Placed on File. (#0584) Minutes, Licensing Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on February 29, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0585).”
Minutes, Cemetery Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on February 17, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0586).”
Minutes, Bristol County Phep Executive Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on March 15, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0587).”
Minutes, Bristol County Phep Coalition, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on March 15, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0588).”
Minutes, Board of Health, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on June 04, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0589).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on March 25, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0590).”
Minutes, Planning Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on March 9, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0591).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on April 1, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0592).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 371 Park Street (Plot 64/Lot 197), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 30, 2016, 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 #0593).”
Application, Frank Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Intersection of Purchase Street and Mechanics Lane, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 29, 2016, 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 #0594).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1519 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 28, 2016, 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 #0595).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 87 Jenny Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 24, 2016, 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 #0596).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 999 Belleville Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 29, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to the Mayor for…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0598).”
Application, J.b. Lanagan Company Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 965 Tradewind Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 07, 2016, 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 #0599).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 27 Matthew Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 11, 2016, 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 #0600).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 106 James Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 12, 2016, 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 #0601).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 530 – 532 Sawyer Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 14, 2016, 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 #0602).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 371 Park Street (Plot 64/Lot 197), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 30, 2016, 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 #0603).”
Application, Frank Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of Intersection of Purchase Street and Mechanics Lane, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 29, 2016, 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 #0604).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 1519 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 28, 2016, 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 #0605).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting Co., to Disturb the Surface, of 87 Jenny Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 24, 2016, 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 #0606).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 999 Belleville Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 29, 2016, 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 #0607).”
Application, Silva Stamped Concrete, to Disturb the Surface, of 1551 Sassaquin Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 01, 2016, 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 #0608).”
Application, J.b. Lanagan Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 965 Tradewind Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 07, 2016, 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 #0609).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 27 Matthew Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 11, 2016, 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 #0610).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 106 James Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 12, 2016, 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 #0611).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 530 – 532 Sawyer Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 14, 2016, 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 #0612).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 28, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 119 Clifford Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0613).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 29, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 77 Pontiac Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0614).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 28, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 615 – 689 Belleville Avenue (#0615) 455 County Street (#0616)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 29, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 777 Church Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0617).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 31, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 3388 Acushnet Avenue (#0618) Lot 393 Armsby Street (#0619)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 29, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 89 Blackmer Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0620).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 05, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 21 Emerson Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0621).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 07, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1157 Chaffee Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0622).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 13, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 347 County Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0623).”
Applications, Abc Disposal Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 01, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 346 North Front Street (#0624) 45 Tallman Street (#0625) 395 Conduit Street (#0626) 684…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Frade’s Disposal, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 05, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 409 Elm Street (#0629)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, S&l Roll-Off Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 05, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 63 Adams Street (#0630)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Report, Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications, recommending to the City Council, notification of the new location for the Fisherman’s Memorial at the Tonneson Park, at Pier 3, and that the Committee on Memorials and Dedications has discharged this item.
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Lopes
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0631).”
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0631).”
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting, on behalf of the Commission on Human Relations, that the Committee on Ordinances, amend Chapter 2, Article Ix – Human Relations Commission, Section 2-131, said Ordinance has not been amended since October 1995; the amendments should mirror the…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Lopes
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0632).”
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0632).”
Communication, Councillor Martins, submitting a copy of a letter from the Commission on Human Relations to Mayor Mitchell, regarding amendments to the City Code, Chapter 2, Article Ix, Commission on Human Relations, Section 2-131 Purpose. (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.)
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Lopes
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0633).”
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0633).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting that the Council send a letter to the Town of Barnstable’s Council, inviting them to visit New Bedford in order to share the best practices in dealing with the shared growing homeless population; and further, to discuss how we can work collaboratively…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Lopes
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0634).”
Adopted
Yes: Carney, Coelho, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Abreu, BousquetAbsent: Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 3. (Councillors Abreu, Bousquet and Gomes OPPOSED.) (Matter #0634).”
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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