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May 26, 2016
111 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: 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: Ian Abreu
During the meeting:
- Rebeiro arrived late ()
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Abreu, to Members of the City Council, informing that he will be absent for the City Council Meeting on Thursday, May 26, 2016, due to a personal family commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0835).”
Citation, Councillors Gomes, Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Council President Morad, Councillors Oliveira, Rebeiro and Winterson, honoring Joseph C. Cordeiro, in recognition of his appointment as New Bedford Chief of Police.
Tabled
Citation, Councillors Gomes, Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Council President Morad, Councillors Oliveira, Rebeiro and Winterson, honoring Paul J. Oliveira, in recognition of his appointment as New Bedford Deputy Chief of Police.
Tabled
Hearing, on Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, for location of two (2) 3” Conduits for the traffic control box, in Kempton Street, Purchase Street Octopus Intersection. Donna Rosa-Gonsalves, Right of Way Representative of Nstar Electric d/b/a Eversource was present and in favor and…
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0838).”
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 #0839).”
Communication, DPI Commissioner Labelle, to Charlie Tavares, Eversource Energy, authorizing Eversource Energy to start the work at the Octopus before public hearing is held in City Council.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0840).”
Hearing, on Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, for location of one (1) 2” Conduit for the streetlight control box, in Kempton Street, Purchase Street Octopus Intersection. Donna Rosa-Gonsalves, Right of Way Representative of Nstar Electric d/b/a Eversource was present and in favor and…
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0841).”
An Order, Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. Presented to the Mayor for approval May 31, 2016. Approved June 6, 2016. (#0842) Communication, DPI Commissioner Labelle, to Charlie Tavares, Eversource Energy, authorizing Eversource Energy to start the work at the Octopus…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0843).”
Hearing, on Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, for location of two (2) 4” Conduits, in Allen Street, West of County Street. Donna Rosa-Gonsalves, Right of Way Representative of Nstar Electric d/b/a Eversource was present and in favor and answered questions. No One Opposed; Hearing…
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0844).”
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 #0845).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $250,000.00 from Health Insurance, Charges & Services, to General Government Unclassified, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0846).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Health Insurance Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: General Government Unclassified Charges and…
Adopted
Yes: Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0847).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $42,500.00 from City Council Salaries & Wages, to City Clerk Other Financial Uses, in the amount of $33,500.00 and City Council, Charges & Services, in the amount of $9,000.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0848).”
Ordered, that the sum of Forty Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($42,500.00) 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 Other Financial Uses……………………………………………………$33,500.00 City…
Adopted
Yes: Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Adopted. – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0849).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $270,000.00 from Facilities & Fleet Management, Salaries & Wages in the amount of $170,000.00 and Supplies & Materials, in the amount of $100,000.00 to Facilities & Fleet Management, Charges & Services. Received…
Adopted
Yes: Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0851).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting an Order for the extension of the Source One Consultant contract term beyond three (3) years.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0852).”
Ordered, that, pursuant to M.g.l. C. 30B, Section 12 (b), the contract between Source One, Inc. and the City of New Bedford for Energy Management Services (Contract No: 13434311), hereby may be extended for a term exceeding 3 years. M.g.l. C. 30B, Section 12 (b) states: “(b) Unless authorized by…
Adopted
Yes: Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Martins, MoradAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 2. (Councillor Martins and Council President Morad Opposed.) (Matter #0853).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, submitting an Ordinance, Amending Chapter 19, Article V, Division 4, Emergency Medical Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0854).”
An Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0855).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, requesting a Six-month Waiver of Residency for Kyle Coffey, of Swansea, MA, for the Department of Public Infrastructure position of Water Treatment Plant Operator.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0856).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, requesting a Waiver of Residency for Lifeguards Paige Aviza, of Acushnet, MA and Miranda Dutra of Dartmouth, MA, for the Summer Season. Waiver Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 0.
Waiver Granted
Yes: Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Waiver Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0857).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Nelson N. Ostiguy, New Bedford, MA, 02745, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0858).”
Application, Nelson N. Ostiguy, New Bedford, MA 02740, for Appointment as a Constable.
Approved
An Ordinance, amending Article III of Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances, adding Section 15.52.1 Relative to Door to Door Sales. (Passed to a Second Reading 04/28/2016.) Passed to a Second Reading – April 28, 2016.
Passed, to be Ordained
Yes: Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Passed, to be Ordained – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0666).”
Written Motion, Councillor Oliveira, requesting, on behalf of Irmandade do Divino Espirito Santo Do Pico, (Brotherhood of the Holy Spirit of Pico) that Acushnet Avenue, between Duncan Street and Wood Street be Closed: on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 9:00 A.m., to 11:00 A.m. and 12:00 P.m. ( Noon) to…
Approved June 6, 2016
From the minutes
“Approved June 6, 2016. (Matter #0867).”
Written Motion, Councillor Oliveira, requesting, on behalf of Irmandade do Divino Espirito Santo Do Pico, that the following street(s) be Closed: Brightman Street, from Wood Street to Sylvia Street, on Friday, June 24, 2016, at 3:00 P.m., Through Sunday, June 26, 2016, at 10:00 P.m. (as Needed),…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Sun Multisport Events, that the following street(s) be Closed: The East Side lane of East Rodney French Boulevard (i.e. the lane closest to the water) from Fort Taber Park to David Street; we will place cones down the yellow line of East…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Our Lady’s Chapel, that the following street(s) be Closed: Pleasant Street, from Market Street to Union Street and Market Street, from Pleasant Street to North Sixth Street, on Sunday, May 29, 2016, from 11:00 A.m. to 3:00 P.m., for the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Winterson, Coelho, Gomes, Abreu, Lopes, Martins, Bousquet and Carney requesting, that the Committee on Ordinances draft an Ordinance for Chapter 23, Traffic in the City Code, to deal with uninspected motor vehicles; and further, that violations be added to said section…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0872).”
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: Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0873).”
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillors Lopes, Abreu, Rebeiro, Winterson, Bousquet, Council President Morad, Councillors Oliveira, Coelho, Carney and Martins, requesting, that Mayor Mitchell consider the establishment of an "Asset Replacement Fund", said fund would serve as a cash funded capital account, for…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0874).”
Written Motion Councillors Winterson, Gomes, Abreu, Lopes, Martins, Bousquet and Carney, requesting, that our State and Federal Legislative Delegations reconsider or amend having State run facilities being imposed on Residential “A” areas. (To be Referred to our State and Federal Legislative…
Adopted
Yes: Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, WintersonNo: Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 3. (Council President Morad, Councillors Oliveira and Rebeiro OPPOSED.) (Matter #0875).”
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, due to the increase in vandalism near the Buttonwood Park Basketball Courts and the five new trees that have been hacked or axed about 1000 times and the destruction of the sign at the Senior Center, requesting, that a letter be sent the Police Department…
Referred to the Police Department
From the minutes
“Referred to the Police Department. (Matter #0876).”
Written Motion, Council President Morad, requesting that the City Council Waive Rule 27, in Order to Hold Budget Interview Session on Monday, June 06, 2016.
Adopted
Yes: Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Abreu, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Winterson not present for vote.) (Matter #0877).”
Communication, Derek Santos, Executive Director, New Bedford Economic Development Council, to Members of the City Council, submitting a TIF application and Resolution approved by the Tax Increment Financing Board for a five (5) year STA Agreement for Servpro of Dartmouth/New Bedford, 1476 Purchase…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0878).”
Resolution, Approving Certified Project Application and Special Tax Assessment Agreement with Servpro of Dartmouth/New Bedford.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0879).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Robert M. Barnes, 204 Cedar Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, d/b/a R & M Enterprise, INC., 67 Clifford Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submits a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License,…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0881).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Edward M. Pacheco, 32 St. John Street, South Dartmouth, MA 02748, d/b/a Places to Go LLC, 1 Wamsutta Street, Office #3, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submits a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a…
Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #0882).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Michael Souza, d/b/a Souza Transportation, 91 Clifford Street, New Bedford, MA 02745 hereby submit a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery License, under the provisions of M.g.l. Chapter…
Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #0883).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting an email from Janine da Silva, regarding her appointment approval by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to the Community Preservation Committee. (Received and Placed on File; Copy all Councillors via email 05/20/2016.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0884).”
Communication, Solicitor McDermott, submitting to City Council, a memorandum regarding the Judgment/Claims/Settlements Update in the General Government Unclassified Account for FY2016. (Copies provided to all Councillors 05/18/2016.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0885).”
Communication, R. Renee Fernandes, Treasurer, submitting to City Council, a copy of a letter to Mayor Mitchell regarding Tax Lien Auctions. (Copies provided to all Councillors 05/18/2016.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0886).”
Communication, Maritime International, Inc., to City Council, thanking the Council for their support of the State Pier Refrigeration Project. (Copy all Councillors 05/12/2016; To be Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0887).”
Communication, Lisa Sherman, P.e., Ptoe Cdm Smith, submitting to Members of the City Council, a copy of an Environmental Notification Form, addressed to Matthew A. Beaton, Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), relative to the John F. Kennedy Highway Reconstruction Project-Phase II.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0888).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Lorenzo’s Bakery, for permission to Erect and Maintain a Illuminated Projecting sign at 1533 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745, Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to ratification by Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0889).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of a letter from Daniel J. Bertoldo, Interim CEO, Greater New Bedford Community Health Center, Inc., announcing his appointment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0890).”
Communication/Email, Councillor Martins, submitting a copy of an email sent to Donna Amado, Department of Public Infrastructure, requesting that Webster Court and Tinkham Street, from Madeira Avenue to Funchal Place (Hope Street) be cleaned prior to the Senhor Da Pedra Holy Ghost Feast, held on…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0891).”
Minutes, Council on Aging Advisory Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on April 14, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0892).”
Minutes, Airport Commission, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on March 16, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0893).”
Minutes, Bristol County Phep Executive Board, submitting Minutes of meetings held on March 15, and May 17, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0894).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on May 04, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0895).”
Minutes, Bristol County Phep Coalition, submitting Minutes of meetings held on March 15, and May 17, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0896).”
Minutes, Bristol County Ep Coalition, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on April 25, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0897).”
Minutes, New Bedford Water Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on March 28, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0898).”
Minutes, Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on March 1, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0899).”
Application, Lviv Construction, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 16 Spruce Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 16, 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 #0900).”
Application, Couto Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 514 Ashley Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 17, 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 #0901).”
Application, Bay State Restoration, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at City Hall (North Sixth Street Side), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 18, 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 #0902).”
Application, Jag Painting Contractors, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 76 Cottage Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 19, 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 #0903).”
Application, Mht Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 122 Allen Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0904).”
Application, Able Asphalt Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 355 – 359 Earle Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 13, 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 #0905).”
Application, Able Asphalt Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 213 Orchard Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 13, 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 #0906).”
Application, Able Asphalt Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 187 Metcalf Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 13, 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 #0907).”
Application, Able Asphalt Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Geraldine Street sx 295 Gardner Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 13, 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 #0908).”
Application, Able Asphalt Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 133 Brock Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 13, 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 #0909).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Farm Street/Allen Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 13, 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 #0910).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 961 Tradewind Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 13, 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 #0911).”
Application, C.c. Construction Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 26 Madeira Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 16, 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 #0912).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 32 Templeton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 16, 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 #0913).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 41 Briggs Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 18, 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 #0914).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 40 Liberty Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 18, 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 #0915).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 19 Ashley Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 18, 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 #0916).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 859 Belleville Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 18, 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 #0917).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 713 Belleville Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 18, 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 #0918).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 235 Austin Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 18, 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 #0919).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 167 Grinnell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 19, 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 #0920).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 224 Court Street (475 Union Street), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 20, 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 #0921).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at P137 – L279 Meadow Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 20, 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 #0922).”
Application, Dellbrook Jk Scanlan, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Belleville Avenue/Hathaway Street Alma del Mar, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0923).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 312 Davis Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 26, 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 #0924).”
Application, Mht Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 122 Allen Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0925).”
Application, Able Asphalt Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 355 – 359 Earle Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 13, 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 #0926).”
Application, Able Asphalt Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 213 Orchard Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 13, 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 #0927).”
Application, Able Asphalt Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 187 Metcalf Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 13, 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 #0928).”
Application, Able Asphalt Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Geraldine Street sx 295 Gardner Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 13, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to the Mayor for approval May…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0930).”
Application, R. J. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of Farm Street/Allen Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 13, 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 #0931).”
Application, R. J. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 961 Tradewind Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 13, 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 #0932).”
Application, C. C, Construction Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 26 Madeira Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 16, 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 #0933).”
Application, W. C. Smith & Son , to Disturb the Surface, of 32 Templeton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 16, 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 #0934).”
Application, R. J. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 41 Briggs Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 18, 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 #0935).”
Application, R. J. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 41 Liberty Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 18, 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 #0936).”
Application, R. J. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 19 Ashley Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 18, 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 #0937).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, to Disturb the Surface, of 859 Belleville Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 18, 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 #0938).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, to Disturb the Surface, of 713 Belleville Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 18, 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 #0939).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, to Disturb the Surface, of 235 Austin Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 18, 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 #0940).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 167 Grinnell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 19, 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 #0941).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 224 Court Street (475 Union Street), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 20, 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 #0942).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of P137 – L279 Meadow Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 20, 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 #0943).”
Application, Dellbrook Jk Scanlan, to Disturb the Surface, of Belleville Avenue/Hathaway Street (Alma del Mar), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0944).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 312 Davis Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 26, 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 #0945).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order as Amended, authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City for the consideration of the sum of $587,500.00 to execute an offer to sell easement between the City and the United States of America; and further,…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0640).”
Adopted as Amended
Yes: Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Adopted as Amended – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0640).”
Report, Committee on City Property, recommend to the City Council Approval of the Order, as Amended, that land shown on Plan of Land entitled, “Paul Walsh Field, Hunter St. New Bedford, MA 02740” dated March 31, 2016 and as described on Attachment “A” hereto be accepted from the School Committee…
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0947).”
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0947).”
Ordered, that land shown on a Plan of Land entitled “Paul Walsh Field, Hunter Street, New Bedford, MA 02740” dated March 31, 2016 and as described on Attachment “A” hereto be accepted from the School Committee and conveyed to the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management City Council Committee…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0657).”
Adopted as Amended
Yes: Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Adopted as Amended – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0657).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of an email from Director of Ems, Mark McGraw regarding the Ordinance on the agenda which deals with the percentage that a municipality can charge above Medicare rates. .
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0948).”
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0948).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of an email from Colleen Dawicki, notifying that she will be unable to the Council Meeting due to Planning Board meeting tonight and asking for consideration of her appointment to the Community Preservation Committee. (To be Received and…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0949).”
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0949).”
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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