MassVoter.com← New Bedford City CouncilNew Bedford City Council · 2016–2017 Council · Regular meeting · 7:04 p.m.
June 23, 2016
137 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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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
During the meeting:
- Carney arrived late ()
- Lopes arrived late ()
Every vote, in order
A Hearing, on Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, for location of a Cloud Radio Access Network for wireless communications on a right of way, adjacent to 1389 Phillips Road.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1088).”
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 #1089).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, requesting that the City of New Bedford acquire, by eminent domain three permanent easements across City-owned property located on the south side of Coggeshall Street, for the alteration and improvement of Coggeshall Street.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1090).”
Ordered that, in pursuant to M.g.l. c 79 § 7A, the City of New Bedford hereby waives its rights to any damages the City must be entitled to respect to easements, to be acquired by the City of New Bedford, for the purpose of altering and improving Coggeshall Street and for all other uses incidental…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, amending the schedule of rates and charges for wastewater service effective July 01, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1092).”
Ordered, that the schedule of rates and charges for wastewater service adopted by the City Council pursuant to section 16-94 the New Bedford Code of Ordinances on September 28, 2006 and amended on June 26, 2008, is hereby rescinded, effective fourteen (14) days from the adoption of the FY17…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1094).”
Ordered, that the City Council hereby accepts the Assignment of Leases and Subleases for the properties located at 286 and 300 Herman Melville Boulevard and that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of New Bedford, the Assignment of Leases and Subleases, the Settlement…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Inspectional Services Department known as the Vacant Building Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to provide…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1096).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Inspectional Services Department known as the Vacant Building Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to provide for the repair and maintenance of vacant buildings, survey…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Purchasing Department known as the Purchasing Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to provide office supplies,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1098).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Purchasing Department known as the Purchasing Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to provide office supplies, photocopy supplies, copier leases, etc., for City…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management, known as the Quest Center Revolving Fund, whose purpose is…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1100).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management, known as the Quest Center Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to provide a focus on entrepreneurial training and location…
Adopted -=
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Martins, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted -= Yeas 9, Nays 2. (Councillor Martins and Council President Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1101).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Public Infrastructure, known as the New Bedford Railyard & Rail Crossing Revolving Fund,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1102).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Public Infrastructure, known as the New Bedford Railyard & Rail Crossing Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to fund maintenance, operation and legal…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Recreation and Parks Department, known as the Supportive Recreation Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1104).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Recreation and Parks Department, known as the Supportive Recreation Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to cover program instructors and supplies for programs, whose…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund known as the Tangible Supply Disposition Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to fund replacement equipment and vehicles utilizing…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1106).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund known as the Tangible Supply Disposition Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to fund replacement equipment and vehicles utilizing proceeds from the disposition of tangible supply in accordance…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Planning and Community Development Department, known as the Zoning Board of Appeals Revolving Fund, whose…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1108).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Planning and Community Development Department, known as the Zoning Board of Appeals Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to provide supplies, postage, equipment and…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Tourism Department, known as the Tourism Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to collect sponsorship funds…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1110).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Tourism Department, known as the Tourism Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to collect sponsorship funds associated with City events, co-op advertising expenses, fees…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Purchasing Department, known as the Southeastern Regional Police Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1112).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Purchasing Department, known as the Southeastern Regional Police Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to support Police communications networking for surrounding Cities…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Library Department, known as the Library Equipment Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to provide and maintain…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1114).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Library Department, known as the Library Equipment Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to provide and maintain photocopying and printing equipment at the Main Library and…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Public Infrastructure, known as the New Bedford Energy Now Revolving Fund, whose purpose is…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1116).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Public Infrastructure, known as the New Bedford Energy Now Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to fund incidental costs of the Nben Program as well as…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the School Department, known as the Food Service Concession Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to provide…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1118).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the School Department, known as the Food Service Concession Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to provide concession services during football games at the Paul Walsh Field,…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Clerk of Committees Department, known as the Council Special Permit Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1120).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Clerk of Committees Department, known as the Council Special Permit Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to cover the cost associated with processing/reviewing and…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Health Department, known as the Fines/Forfeitures Revolving Fund - Health, whose purpose is for the…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1122).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Health Department, known as the Fines/Forfeitures Revolving Fund - Health, whose purpose is for the collection of health-related fines originally paid to the State but…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, 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…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1124).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, 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,…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Senior Travel Agency Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1126).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Senior Travel Agency Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to support day trips for Seniors, including…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Senior Transportation Fund, whose purpose is to provide…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1128).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Senior Transportation Fund, whose purpose is to provide transportation for Seniors to grocery and other shopping, general…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Senior Activities Fund, whose purpose is to support social…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Adult Social Day Program Revolving Fund, whose purpose is to…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1132).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1133).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting FY2017 Order, for the Transfer of $217,908.00 from Sale of Lots, to the Department of Public Infrastructure, Charges & Services, in the amount of $48,908.00, and the Department of Public Infrastructure, Capital Outlay, in the amount of…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1134).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Hundred Seventeen Thousand, Nine Hundred and Eight Dollars ($217,908.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Sale of Lots be and the same hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Public Infrastructure Charges and Services (FY17)………………………….…
Adopted – All Ayes
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement Request for Carlos Silva, 76 Dudley Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, Account No.1019391, in the amount of $1,249.15. Abatement Granted.
Abatement Granted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement Request for Katherine Moniz, 171 Frederick Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, Account No.1014493, in the amount of $581.00. Abatement Granted.
Abatement Granted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement Request for Christopher Gourdin, 24 Peckham Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, Account No.1008761, in the amount of $178.45.00. Abatement Granted.
Abatement Granted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement Request for Brenda L. Gomes, 865 Ashley Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02745, Account No.1021964, in the amount of $87.15. Abatement Granted.
Abatement Granted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Lawrence D. Worden, New Bedford, MA, 02745, as a Member of the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District; this Term will expire in June 2019.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1142).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Peter M. Sullivan, New Bedford, MA, 02740, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1143).”
Application, Peter M. Sullivan, New Bedford, MA 02740, for Reappointment as a Constable.
Confirmed
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Jessica Lynn Roderick, New Bedford, MA, 02746, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1145).”
Application, Jessica Lynn Roderick, New Bedford, MA 0276, for Reappointment as a Constable.
Confirmed
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application on behalf of Daniel Xavier, d/b/a Mckenzie’s Bus Co., 183 Campbell Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, for a Renewal of a Private Livery License, under the provisions of M.g.l. Chapter 159A,…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1147).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Daniel Xavier, d/b/a Mckenzie’s Bus Co., 183 Campbell Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submit a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery License, under the provisions of M.g.l. Chapter…
Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #0792).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council Grant Permission for the Demolition of 241-243 Mill Street, Map 57, Lot 142 as the New Bedford Historical Commission has determined that the structure is Not a historically significant building or structure and not…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1148).”
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review of 241-243 Mill Street, (Map 57, Lot 142) Circa 1895 one story, wood framed, barn structure – advising that “the structure is not located in a National Register Historic District; the…
Demolition Granted
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed and Appointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and Appointment Confirmed. (Matter #1149).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of a Six- Month Waiver of Residency for Kyle Coffey, of Swansea, MA, for the Department of Public Infrastructure position of Water Treatment Plant Operator.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed and Six-Month Waiver of Residency Granted
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and Six-Month Waiver of Residency Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Winterson not present for vote.) (Matter #1150).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Home Rule Petition, as Amended, to establish an Arts, Culture and Tourism Promotion Fund for the City of New Bedford from a portion of the proceeds of the City’s hotel and lodging tax.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1151).”
Home Rule Petition, as Amended.
Adopted as Amended
The minutes record 8–2 with 11 members present and do not say who did not vote, so individual votes are not shown. We will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
From the minutes
“Adopted as Amended – Yeas 8, Nays 2. (Councillors Bousquet and Carney OPPOSED.) (Matter #0757).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption, as Amended, of the Ordinance, amending Chapter 10 Finance; Taxation; Property, Article III regarding demand fees for tax bills.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1152).”
An Ordinance,
Passed, to be Ordained as Amended
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Passed, to be Ordained as Amended – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0507).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to refer the Human Relation Commission’s Letter to Attorney Gerwatowski for drafting the amendments and submitting the amended Ordinance, Chapter 2, Article Ix – Human Relations Commission, Section 2-131 to the City Council for Approval and to be Passed…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1153).”
An Ordinance, Passed to a Second Reading – June 23, 2016.
Passed, to be Ordained
The minutes record 10 yes votes with 11 members present and do not say who did not vote, so individual votes are not shown. We will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
From the minutes
“Passed, to be Ordained – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1154).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council that the Committee on Ordinances, is in support of the Board of Health’s Draft Regulations for Synthetic Drugs.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1155).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 19, Article V Division 4 Emergency Medical Services. Passed, to a Second Reading – May 26, 2016.
Passed, to be Ordained
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Passed, to be Ordained – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0855).”
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, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1156).”
Adopted
Written Motion, Council President Morad, submitting an Order, updating the Official Rules of the City Council Chamber.
Adopted
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
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that the Audit Committee meet after Free Cash has been certified and before the Tax Classification Hearing, with Mary Sahady from Hague, Sahady & Co., CFO Ari Sky, Treasurer Renee Fernandes and Administrative Assistant to the Assessors, Carlos Amado to…
Referred to the Committee on Audit
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Audit. (Matter #1159).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Winterson, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Bousquet, Council President Morad and Councillor Coelho, requesting that Ms. Rina Cametti and Mr. Stephen Angelo, Owners of Beacon Compassion Center come before the Committee on Labor & Industry to discuss and present their…
Referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry. (Matter #1161).”
Communication, Councillor Abreu, submitting the Beacon Compassion Center’s Registered Marijuana Dispensary Proposal for the City of New Bedford. (To be Referred to the Committee on Labor & Industry; Copy all Councillors 06/20/2016.)
Referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry. (Matter #1162).”
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting, that the City Council send a letter to our State Legislative Delegation, Senator Montigny and Mayor Mitchell, requesting letters of support on behalf of High Liner Foods, a New Bedford seafood processing plant on our Waterfront which is facing two…
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1163).”
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting, on behalf of Mr. Pedro Fernandes, Lusitano Food Products LLC, that 127 Hathaway Street, Plot 103/Lot13, be Rezoned from Mixed-Use Business to Residential “C”.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board. (Matter #1164).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes and Lopes, requesting that the decision to prohibit the carrying of service weapons from all Shellfish Wardens Waterfront Patrols be reconsidered, that with proper training and licensing, that all Shellfish Wardens be allowed to carry a service weapon while on the…
Referred to the Mayor, Police Chief Cordeiro and the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Mayor, Police Chief Cordeiro and the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #1165).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City enforce the laws pertaining to repairing vehicles on City streets and that any vehicle being repaired or left unattended on car jacks on City streets be towed immediately at the owners expense; and further, that the City Council create a…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Police Chief Cordeiro, Fire Chief Gomes, EMS Director McGraw, Department of Inspectional Services Director Romanowicz and the Health Department Director Weis
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Police Chief Cordeiro, Fire Chief Gomes, EMS Director McGraw, Department of Inspectional Services Director Romanowicz and the Health Department Director Weis. (Matter #1166).”
Communication, Councillor Lopes and Councillor Gomes, submitting a petition signed from residents of Aquidneck, Teresa, Frieda and Margaret Streets requesting that Aquidneck Street, between East Rodney French Boulevard and Mina Street be switched back to a two-way street.
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1167).”
Communication, Dr. Pia Durkin, Superintendent of Schools, notifying that at a regular School Committee Meeting on June 13, 2016, the School Committee voted to accept the property designated “Proposed Lot A” as shown on a plan entitled “Paul Walsh Field, Hunter St. New Bedford, MA 02740” and which…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1168).”
Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring the 2016 Cape Verdean Independence Day Recognition Award Recipients, Duane Darock Ramos, Eddie Johnson, Joyce Ribeiro, Alfredo “Sonny “Silva, Marcus Wills, Marques Houtman and Mike Monteiro.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1169).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of The Union Lodge, that the following street(s) be Closed: Corner of Cottage Street, from Mill Street to North Street, on Saturday, July 09, 2016, from 7:00 A.m. to 6:00 P.m, for the purpose of a Block Party/Health Show/Flea Market Event.…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Abreu, requesting, on behalf of The Whaling Museum, that the following street(s) be Closed: Johnny Cake Hill, from William Street to Union Street, on Saturday, August 06, 2016, from 8:00 A.m. to 11:00 P.m, for the purpose of the Lagoda Centennial Gala/2016 Fundraiser.…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Dagny Ashley, Director, Department of Marketing and Tourism, that the following street(s) be Closed: Lower Union Street, from Route 18 to Water Street, on Monday, July 04, 2016, from 8:00 P.m. to 10:00 P.m, for the purpose of an…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Sun Mulitsports, that the following street(s) be Closed: Exiting Fort Taber at East Rodney French Boulevard, left onto Hudson Street, left onto Brock Avenue and an immediate right back to Hudson Street, then left onto Rodney French…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Ben Gilbarg, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from William Street to Union Street, on Thursday, July 28, 2016, from 3:45 P.m. to 6:45 P.m, for the purpose of the “New Be, New Me” film shoot. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Nina Street, from East Rodney French Boulevard to Seaview Terrace, to the West End of the intersection so traffic may not enter Seaview Terrace, on Monday, July 04, 2016, from 10:00 A.m. to 10:00 P.m., for the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Joe Jesus, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from Spring Street to School Street, on Friday, July 22, 2016, from 12:00 P.m. (Noon) to 9:00 P.m, for the purpose of a Classic Car Display for the opening night of…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes requesting on behalf of Ms. Cynthia M. Pacheco, homeowner, 98 Aquidneck 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 Commission)
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1177).”
Communication/Email, Councillor Bousquet, submitting an email from Dawn Blake Souza, Center for Alternative Medicine (Calm), in stating their support of Beacon Compassion Center and their application to open a medical marijuana dispensary in New Bedford.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1178).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a letter from Susan Richard, President of the Governing Board, Your Theatre, stating support for Mayor Mitchell’s Proposed Home Rule Petition to establish an Arts, Culture and Tourism Promotion Fund for the City of New Bedford.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1179).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a letter from Adrian R. Tio, Dean, Umass Dartmouth, College of Visual and Performing Arts, writing in support of the Proposed Home Rule Petition to establish an Arts, Culture and Tourism Promotion Fund for New Bedford.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1180).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a letter from James L. O’Brien, Superintendent- Director, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, thanking the City Council for the opportunity to appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to discuss various…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1181).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Howe Allen Realty, for permission to Erect and Maintain a Non-Illuminated Projecting sign at 185 Union Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, 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 #1182).”
Constable Bond, Nelson N. Ostiguy, New Bedford, MA 02745 in the amount of $5,000.00 with the Western Surety Company.
Approved
Minutes, Planning Board, submitting Minutes of meetings held on May 11 and May 26, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1184).”
Minutes, Zoning Board of Appeals, submitting Minutes of meetings held on February 18, April 14 and April 28, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1185).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 100 Bellvue Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 09, 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 #1186).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 18 Bullock Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 09, 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 #1187).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 932 Maplewood Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 09, 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 #1188).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 75 Seabury Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 09, 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 #1189).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 145 Wood Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1190).”
Application, Mht Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Lot 473 Dana Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1191).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 64 Emma Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1192).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 33 Emery Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1193).”
Application, Precision Valley Communications of Vermont, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 2056 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 15, 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 #1194).”
Application, W. C. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 106 James Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1195).”
Application, W. C. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 587 South Second Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1196).”
Application, Morgado company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at New Plainville Road P125 – L146, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1197).”
Application, Christopher Mendoza, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 156 Washington Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1198).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 100 Bellvue Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 09, 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 #1199).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 18 Bullock Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 09, 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 #1200).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 932 Maplewood Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 09, 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 #1201).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 75 Seabury Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 09, 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 #1202).”
Application, R. J. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 145 Wood Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1203).”
Application, Mht Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of Lot 473 Dana Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1204).”
Application, R. J. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 64 Emma Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1205).”
Application, R. J. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 33 Emery Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1206).”
Application, Precision Valley Communications of Vermont, to Disturb the Surface, of 2056 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 15, 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 #1207).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 106 James Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1208).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 57 South Second Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1209).”
Application, Morgado company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of New Plainville Road P125 – L146, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 16, 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…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1211).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 13, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 188 Coffin Avenue (#1212) Elm Street (#1213) 32 Clark Street (#1214) Acushnet Avenue L279 (#1215) 6 Thompson Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 21, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: #95 - #136 Ashley Boulevard (#1219) Washington Street (#1220) 762 County Street (#1221) 52 Kenney Street (#1222) 772…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 21, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 261 Walnut Street (#1225) Walnut Street (#1226) Winsor Street (#1227) Hemlock Street (#1228) Briggs Street (#1229)…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 09, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Allen Street, West of County Street (#1231) Chestnut Street, North of Merrimac Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, requesting a Waiver of Residency for Lifeguards, Faith Richard, of Acushnet, MA and Connor Roy of Acushnet, MA, for the Summer Season. Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Residency Waivers Granted for the Summer Season – Yeas 11, Nays 0.
Residency Waivers Granted for the Summer Season
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Residency Waivers Granted for the Summer Season – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1234).”
Written Motion, Councillor Bousquet, requesting, on behalf of the residents of Shawmut Avenue near the Coggeshall Street intersection, that the Traffic Commission review the speed limit on this stretch of road, to consider the installation of a Four-way Stop Sign, and whatever means necessary to…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, nays 0. (Matter #1235).”
Referred to the Traffic Commission and the Police Department for additional traffic enforcement
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission and the Police Department for additional traffic enforcement. (Matter #1235).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Approval of the 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 Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1236).”
Resolution Approving Certified Project Application and Special Tax Assessment Agreement with Glassman Services, Inc. dba Servpro and Dgre LLC Whereas, Glassman Services, Inc. dba Servpro and Dgre LLC have applied for designation as a Certified Project under the Massachusetts Economic Development…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0879).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes and Councillor Carney requesting on behalf of the Cape Verdean Recognition Day Parade Committee, that the City waive all cleanup costs associated with the Recognition weekend, including the streets and parks being utilized for the Recognition weekend; and further,…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1237).”
Referred to the Mayor and the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Mayor and the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1237).”
Attest: Dennis W. Farias, City Clerk/ Clerk of the City Council
PETITION, NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of two (2) Poles in WINSTON STREET, West of Fox Street. RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016
From the minutes
“PETITION, NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of two (2) Poles in WINSTON STREET, West of Fox Street. RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016..”
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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