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June 9, 2016
122 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, 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
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Hearing, on Nstar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for location of two (2) 4” Conduits in South Rodney French Boulevard, East of Brock Avenue. Donna Rosa-Gonsalves, Right of Way Representative of Nstar Electric d/b/a Eversource was present and in favor and answered questions. No One…
Hearing held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0961).”
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 #0962).”
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.
Removed from Table and Adopted
From the minutes
“Removed from Table and Adopted. (Matter #0836).”
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.
Removed from the Table and Adopted
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table and Adopted. (Matter #0837).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $180,000.00 from Police, Salaries & Wages, to Mayor, Salaries & Wages.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0963).”
Ordered, That the sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($180,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Police Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows. Mayor Salaries and Wages……………………………………………………………$180,000.00 To be certified and…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Oliveira, WintersonNo: Carney, Martins, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Bousquet
From the minutes
“Adopted. – Yeas 6, Nays 4. (Councillors Carney, Martins, Morad and Rebeiro OPPOSED; Councillor Bousquet not present for vote) (Matter #0964).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $49,000.00 from Facilities & Fleet, Supplies & Materials to Solicitor, Salaries & Wages.
Referred to the Committee on Finance – FAILED
The minutes record 4–6 but do not say how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – FAILED – Yeas 4, Nays 6. (Matter #0965).”
Ordered, that the sum of Forty Nine Thousand Dollars ($49,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Facilities and Fleet Supplies and Materials be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Solicitors Salaries and Wages……………………………………………….$49,000.00 To be…
Referred to the Committee on Finance – FAILED
Yes: Carney, Martins, Morad, RebeiroNo: Abreu, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Oliveira, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – FAILED – Yeas 4, Nays 6. (Councillors Carney, Martins, Morad and Rebeiro IN FAVOR; Councillor Bousquet not present for vote.) (Matter #0966).”
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Oliveira, WintersonNo: Carney, Martins, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Bousquet
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 4. (Councillors Carney, Martins, Morad and Rebeiro OPPOSED; Councillor Bousquet not present for vote.) (Matter #0966).”
`Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $44,000.00 from Police, Salaries & Wages, to Ems, Salaries & Wages.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0967).”
Ordered, that the sum of Forty Four Thousand Dollars ($44,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Police Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Ems Salaries and Wages…………………………………………………………………$44,000.00 To be certified and approved by…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Bousquet not present for vote.) (Matter #0968).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $22,640.00 from Elections, Salaries & Wages, to Community Services, Salaries & Wages in the amount of $19,800.00 and Community Services, Charges & Services in the amount of $2,840.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0969).”
Ordered, that the sum of Twenty Two Thousand Six Hundred and Forty Dollars ($22,640.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Elections Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Community Services Salaries and Wages……………………………….$19,800.00…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Bousquet not present for vote.) (Matter #0970).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $13,000.00 from Traffic, Salaries & Wages, to Personnel, Salaries & Wages. Received and Placed on File. (#0971) City of New Bedford in City Council June 09, 2016 Ordered, that the sum of Thirteen Thousand…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0973).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Thousand Seventy Eight Dollars ($2,078.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Traffic Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Licensing Salaries and Wages………………………………………………..…………$1,600.00 Licensing Charges and…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Bousquet not present for vote.) (Matter #0974).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $8,200.00 from Auditor, Salaries & Wages, to CFO, Salaries & Wages.
Referred to the Committee on Finance – FAILED
Yes: Carney, RebeiroNo: Abreu, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – FAILED – Yeas 2, Nays 8. (Councillors Carney & Rebeiro IN FAVOR; Councillor Bousquet not present for vote.) (Matter #0975).”
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0975).”
Ordered, the sum of Eight Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($8,200.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Auditor Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: CFO Salaries and Wages………………………………………………………………….8,200.00 To be certified and approved by…
Referred to the Committee on Finance – FAILED
Yes: Carney, RebeiroNo: Abreu, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – FAILED – Yeas 2, Nays 8. (Councillors Carney & Rebeiro IN FAVOR; Councillor Bousquet not present in vote.) (Matter #0976).”
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Bousquet not present for vote.) (Matter #0976).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $3,000.00 from Assessors, Salaries & Wages, to Health Department, Salaries & Wages.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0977).”
Ordered, that the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Assessors Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Health Department Salaries and Wages ……………………………………$3,000.00 To be certified and approved by…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Bousquet not present for vote.) (Matter #0978).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $40,000.00 from Zoo, Salaries & Wages and $15,000.00 from Zoo, Supplies & Materials, to Zoo, Charges & Services in the amount of $48,000.00 and Zoo, Other Financing Uses in the amount of $7,000.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0979).”
Ordered, that the sum of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Zoo Salaries and Wages and Fifteen Thousand Dollars(15,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Zoo Supplies and Materials be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Bousquet not present for vote.) (Matter #0980).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $10,000.00 from Library, Supplies & Materials, to Library, Other Financing Uses.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0981).”
Ordered, that the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Library Supplies and Materials be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Library Other Financing Uses……………………………………………………..$10,000.00 To be certified and approved by…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Bousquet not present for vote.) (Matter #0982).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $6,000.00 from Environmental, Charges & Services, to Environmental, Salaries & Wages.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0983).”
Ordered, that the sum of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Environmental Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Environmental Salaries and Wages………………………………………………$6,000.00 To be certified and approved…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Bousquet not present for vote.) (Matter #0984).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $4,835.00 from Health, Charges & Services, to Health, Capital Outlay.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0985).”
Ordered, that the sum of Four Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Five Dollars ($4,835.00) 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 Capital Outlay……………………………………………..………………………..$4,835.00 To be…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Bousquet not present for vote.) (Matter #0986).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $3,000.00 from Recreation and Parks, Charges & Services, to Recreation & Parks, Supplies & Materials.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0987).”
Ordered, that the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Recreation and Parks Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Recreation and Parks Supplies and Materials…………………………………….$3,000.00 To be…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Bousquet not present for vote.) (Matter #0988).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $3,000.00 from Purchasing, Charges & Services, to Purchasing, Salaries & Wages.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0989).”
Ordered, that the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Purchasing Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Purchasing Salaries and Wages………………………………………………..$3,000.00 To be certified and approved by…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Bousquet not present for vote.) (Matter #0990).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $2,500.00 from Veterans, Charges & Services, to Veterans, Salaries & Wages.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0991).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Veterans Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Veterans Salaries and Wages……………………………………………………..$2,500.00 To be certified and…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Bousquet and Council Morad not present for vote.) (Matter #0992).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $900.00 from Elections, Salaries & Wages to Elections, Supplies & Materials.
Received and Placed on file
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on file. (Matter #0993).”
. Ordered, that the sum of Nine Hundred Dollars ($900.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Elections Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Elections Supplies and Materials…………………………………………………..$900.00 To be certified and approved by…
Adopted – yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillors Bousquet and Rebeiro not present for vote.)
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Adopted – yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillors Bousquet and Rebeiro not present for vote.) (Matter #0994).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $200.00 from Mis, Charges & Services, to Mis, Salaries & Wages.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0995).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Mis Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Mis Salaries and Wages……………………………………………………..$200.00 To be certified and approved by the Department…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Bousquet not present for vote.) (Matter #0996).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a One Year Waiver of Residency for Carl Bizarro, Acushnet, MA 02743 as Local Building Inspector under the Vacant Building Fund which Mr. Bizarro has served for one year. One-year Waiver of Residency Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Presented to…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0999).”
Application, Stephen P. Medeiros, Fall River, MA 02720, for Appointment as a Special Police Officer.
Appointment made and confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1000).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Alan R. Kendall, New Bedford, MA as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1001).”
Application, Alan R. Kendal, New Bedford, MA 02740, for Appointment as a Special Police Officer.
Appointment made and confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1002).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Renee DePina Dos Reis, 813 Belleville Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745 & Liberio DeMelo, 70 Sharp Street, Dartmouth, MA 02747, d/b/a B&r Transportation INC., 813 Belleville Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745 hereby submit a…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1003).”
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, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroNo: LopesAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Lopes OPPOSED; Councillor Winterson not present for vote.) (Matter #1004).”
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Swift Street, from Bolton Street to Orchard Street, on Tuesday, August 02, 2016, from 3:00 P.m. to 8:00 P.m., for the purpose of the National Night Out. Please Note: Alternate Rain Date Is Wednesday, August 03,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Blackmer Street, from South First Street to Water Street, on Saturday, June 25, 2016, from 11:00 A.m. to 5:00 P.m., for the purpose of the Roberto Clemente Family Fun Day. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of The Club Madeirense S.s. Sacramento, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from William Street to Union Street; Barker’s Lane, from Acushnet Avenue to North Second Street; North Second Street, from William Street and…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Joe Jesus, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from William Street to Spring Street; Union Street, from Pleasant Street to Johnny Cake Hill/Bethel Street; Acushnet Avenue, from William Street to Spring Street and…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting, on behalf of Top Shelf Bar and Grill, that the following street(s) be Closed: Central Street, from Acushnet Avenue to Concord Street, on Sunday, June 19, 2016, from 9:00 A.m. to 5:00 P.m., for the purpose of a Father’s Day Summer Event (Customer…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Carney and Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the Cape Verdean Recognition Committee, Inc., that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from Pleasant Street to North Sixth Street, on Monday, June 27, 2016, from 4:30 P.m. to 5:30 P.m., for the purpose of…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Carney and Rebeiro, on behalf of the Cape Verdean Recognition Day Committee, requesting that the following street(s) be Closed, due to the Recognition Day Parade: Union Street, from Rockdale Avenue to Acushnet Avenue, Acushnet Avenue, from Union Street to Grinnell…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Carney and Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the Bisca Club, that the following street(s) be Closed: Wing Street, from Purchase Street to Acushnet Avenue, on Saturday, July 02, 2016, from 8:00 A.m. to 5:00 P.m., for the purpose of Cape Verdean Recognition Week…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Oliveira, requesting, on behalf of The Cape Verdean-American Veterans, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from Madison Street to School Street, on Saturday, July 02, 2016, from 11:00 A.m. to 11:00 P.m., for the purpose of A Block Party. Permission…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Carney and Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Mr. John Silva, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from Russell Street South to Bedford Street, on Saturday, July 02, 2016, from 11:00 A.m. to 8:00 P.m.; and further, that this area be closed as…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, Carney and Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the Cape Verdean Recognition Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Madison Street, from Pleasant Street to Acushnet Avenue and Purchase Street, between Russell Street and School Street (In Front of Cape…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Department of Public Infrastructure sweep and clean the streets prior to the Cape Verdean Recognition Day Parade on Saturday, July 02, 2016, the Parade route is as follows: Union Street, from Rockdale Avenue, right onto Acushnet Avenue, right…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor 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, August 04, 2016, from: 5:00 P.m. to 5:30 P.m., for the purpose of the Feast…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Earle Street, from North Front Street to Belleville Avenue; Madeira Avenue, from Davis Street to Tinkham Street; Hathaway Street, from North Front…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor 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 Acushnet…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor 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 Avenue to…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor 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 07, 2016, from 10:00 A.m. to 4:00 P.m., for the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting, on behalf of The New Bedford Fire Union, that the following street(s) be Closed: Lake Street, from Rockdale Avenue to Buttonwood Street, on Sunday, June 12, 2016, from 8:00 A.m., to 11:00 A.m., for the purpose of the Iaff Fallen Firefighter Sunday…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from Union Street to School Street, William Street, from Johnny Cake Hill to North Water Street, Spring Street, from Acushnet Avenue to Pleasant Street, and Johnny Cake Hill and Bethel Street,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Coelho, Abreu, Winterson, Lopes, Martins and Rebeiro, and Oliveira, requesting, that a letter be sent to Governor Baker and our State Legislative and Federal Delegations, asking that they look into policy to address the emergency of increasing repeat drug overdoses…
Adopted
Related Motion, Councillor Rebeiro requesting, that a letter be hand delivered to Senator Warren’s Chief of Staff Roger Lau, requesting that Senator Warren consider amending her recent bill, the Medical Innovation Act, so that the annual fee applied to pharmaceutical companies be increased to 1.5%,…
Adopted
Related Motion, Councillor Martins requesting that the Mayor’s Office work in conjunction with the City Council to host a meeting or forum on the increasing numbers of repeat drug overdoses occurring in extreme numbers; and further, that the meeting or forum include State and local elected…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, meet with Police Chief Cordeiro, Heath Director, Dr. Brenda Weis and a member of the Mayor’s staff, to discuss putting in place a comprehensive plan of action to address the present Opioid and…
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, WintersonNo: Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Rebeiro OPPOSED.) (Matter #1027).”
Related Motion, Councillor Coelho requesting that a letter be sent to Chief Cordeiro asking that the Police Department conduct car stops, in areas and neighborhoods where drug dealing is known to occur, and that the Officers inspect any cars for any drugs and also check the driver for any signs of…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1029).”
Written Motion, Councillors Carney and Martins, requesting, that Director of Community Services, Cynthia Wallquist and Director of Council on Aging, Debra Lee appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to discuss the closing of the Brooklawn Park Senior Center and its conversion into…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Morad, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 9, Nays 2. (Councillors Morad and Oliveira OPPOSED.) (Matter #1030).”
Communication, Board of Assessors’ Motion, Board of Assessors, to City Council, submitting Motion passed 3-0, at its open meeting on June 03, 2016, and requesting that the City Council Adopt, and the Mayor Approve the Three Orders relating to the Consumer Price Index, as determined by the…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1031).”
Ordered, That, the exemption granted to persons qualifying under M.g.l. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17, 17C, 17C½ and 17D is hereby increased by 0.59% for Fiscal Year 2017; said increase is equal to the Consumer Price Index.
Adopted
Ordered, That, pursuant to M.g.l. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17E, the total value of assets, as set forth in M.g.l. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17, 17C, 17C½ and 17D is hereby increased by 0.59% for Fiscal Year 2017; said increase is equal to the Consumer Price Index.
Adopted
Ordered, That the base limit of income and the total value of assets of persons, qualifying under M.g.l. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41, 41B, and 41C is hereby increased by 0.59% for Fiscal Year 2017; said increase is equal to the Consumer Price Index.
Adopted
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Robert J. Neves, 420 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven, MA 02719, d/b/a Whaling City Transit, 16 Shore Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, hereby submits a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of A Private Livery…
Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #1035).”
Communication, Carl W. Gehring, Gehring & Associates, LLC, on behalf of Verizon Wireless, to Council President Morad, regarding Verizon Wireless plans to augment its existing wireless network in the City by installing wireless equipment on certain selected utility poles in the public right-of-way.…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1036).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a letter of support signed by the entire City Council to Mr. John Pearsall, President, Elite Airways, regarding Elite Airways expanding scheduled air service to the City of New Bedford. (To be Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1037).”
Communication, Harbor Development Commission, to City Councillors, regarding a vote taken to change/amend Rule 11 of the Hdc Rules and Regulations. (Copy all Councillors 05/26/2016; To be Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1038).”
Citation,Councillor Gomes, honoring Captain Steven B. Lima, New Bedford Firefighter, in recognition of his forty years of dedication to protect and serve life, property and the Citizens of this Great City with the New Bedford Fire Department.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1039).”
Resolution Honoring Franco-americans and Their Contributions to the City of New Bedford on St. Jean-baptiste Day Whereas, June 26, 2016, is the Feast Day of Saint Jean-Baptiste, the Patron Saint of Franco-Americans and July 14, 2016, is Bastille Day, the French National Day, which commemorates that…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1040).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting on behalf of the residents on Woodlawn Street, that the Traffic Commission install a crosswalk from Woodlawn Street across to West Rodney French Boulevard.
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1041).”
Communication, City Clerk Farias, to Attorney General Healy notifying that per the requirements of M.g.l. pertaining to Open Meeting Law, that the City will no longer post paper agendas outside of City Hall for public meetings.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1042).”
Communication/Email, Councillor Bousquet, submitting an email from Karen Vilandry, President, Hands Across the River, Inc., regarding the soil stockpile activity at the Nemasket Street lots and contaminated soil removal from private property to Nemasket Street beginning this week June 06, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1043).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Covier LLC, for permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting sign to overhang City Property by 4 feet at 202 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to ratification by Mayor and City…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1044).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on May 20, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1045).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1054 Sassaquin Avenue provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 27, 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 #1046).”
Application, Precision Valley Communications of Vermont, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Corner of Rounds and Court Streets provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 31, 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 #1047).”
Application, Precision Valley Communications of Vermont, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Hathaway Road at Alma del Mar School provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 31, 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 #1048).”
Application, Precision Valley Communications of Vermont, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1476 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 31, 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 #1049).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 395 Belleville Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 31, 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 #1050).”
Application, Christopher Mendoza, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1225 Old Plainville Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 02, 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 #1051).”
Application, Farland Corp. Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1032 Sassaquin Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 06, 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 #1052).”
Application, Farland Corp. Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 2794 – 2796 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 08, 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 #1053).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 389 County Street/Hawthorn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 08, 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 #1054).”
Application, R. Kadesh Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 200 Theodore Rice Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 08, 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 #1055).”
Application, G. Lopes Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 2301 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 08, 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 #1057).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 1054 Sassaquin Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 27, 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 #1058).”
Application, Precision Valley Communications of Vermont, to Disturb the Surface, of Corner of Rounds and Court Streets, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 31, 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 #1059).”
Application, Precision Valley Communications of Vermont, to Disturb the Surface, of Hathaway Road at Alma del Mar School, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 31, 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 #1060).”
Application, Precision Valley Communications of Vermont, to Disturb the Surface, of 1476 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 31, 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 #1061).”
Application, Precision Cardoso Contracting, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 395 Belleville Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 31, 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 #1062).”
Application, Christopher Mendoza, to Disturb the Surface, of 1225 Old Plainville Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 02, 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 #1063).”
Application, Farland Corp. Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 1032 Sassaquin Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 06, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to the Mayor for approval June 13, 2016.…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1065).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 389 County Street/Hawthorn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 08, 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 #1066).”
Application, R. Kadesh Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 200 Theodore Rice Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 08, 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 #1067).”
Application, G. Lopes Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 2301 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 08, 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 #1068).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 5 Hemlock Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 08, 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 #1069).”
Applications, Dr. Disposal, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 02, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 123 Apponagannsett Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1081).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell and Council President Morad, submitting an Order accepting M.g.l. c.90, §18A, the acceptance of this statue will enable the City through the Traffic Commission to enact
Rules regulating the pedestrian use of ways within the City’s control
From the minutes
“rules regulating the pedestrian use of ways within the City’s control. (Matter #1082).”
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #1082).”
Received And Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received And Placed on File. (Matter #1082).”
Ordered, that the City Council hereby accepts Section 18A of M.g.l. Chapter 90.
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #1083).”
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #1083).”
Written Motion, Councillors Carney & Winterson, requesting that the Traffic Commission install “Three Hour Parking” signs along Brownell Avenue. (To be Referred to the Traffic Commission.)
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #1084).”
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1084).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Winterson, requesting, that representatives from Beacon Compassion Services come before the Committee on Labor & Industry to discuss the medical marijuana dispensary industry, and how having a fully operational facility here in New Bedford can have a positive…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #1085).”
Referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry. (Matter #1085).”
Communication, Councillor Abreu, submitting a copy of a letter from Beacon Compassion Center, regarding locating a Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary in the City of New Bedford. (To be Referred to the Committee on Labor & Industry.)
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #1086).”
Referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry. (Matter #1086).”
Petition, Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for location of a Cloud Radio Access Network in Adjacent to 1389 Phillips Road, Map 132/Lot 585.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016..”
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