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August 18, 2016
152 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Present: Ian Abreu, Henry G. Bousquet, Debora Coelho, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: Naomi R. A. Carney, James D. Oliveira
During the meeting:
- Gomes arrived late ()
- Rebeiro arrived late ()
Every vote, in order
A Hearing, on Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of one (1) 4” Conduit and One (1) 45” x 45” x 36” Handhole in Mt. Pleasant Street, Opposite Whitelock Street.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1396).”
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 #1397).”
A Hearing, on Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of One (1) 45”x45”x 36” Handhole in William Street, East of Acushnet Avenue.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1398).”
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 #1399).”
A Hearing, on Gehring and Associates LLC on behalf of Verizon Wireless for the location of wireless communication equipment near 482 Liberty Street, on the east side of the road, south of Durfee Street.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1400).”
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 #1401).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that the City of New Bedford acquire five (5) permanent easements, by eminent domain, across City-owned property located on both sides of Jfk Highway, to alter and improve Jfk Highway from the intersection of Cove Street northerly…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1402).”
Ordered, that pursuant to M.g.l. c.79, § 7A, the City of New Bedford herby waives the appraisal requirement and the right to any damages the City may be entitled to with respect to easements, to be acquired by the City of New Bedford, for the purpose of altering and improving Jfk Highway and for…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1403).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1403).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that the City enter into agreement for Out-of-Primary Long-Term Sludge Disposition with Synagro Northeast LLC to dispose of sludge from the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1404).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1405).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, amending the order adopted by the City Council on June 23, 2016, and signed by the Mayor on June 30, 2016, which in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, authorized the revolving fund under the…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1406).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1407).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order amending the order adopted by the City Council on June 23, 2016, and signed by the Mayor on June 30, 2016, which in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, authorized the revolving fund known as the…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1408).”
Ordered , amending the order adopted by the City Council on June 23, 2016, and signed by the Mayor on June 30, 2016, and signed by the Mayor on June 30, 2016, which, in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, authorized the revolving fund known as the Tangible Supply…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $8,000.00 from Fire Code Enforcement Reserve for Appropriation, to Fire, Charges & Services in the amount of $5,500.00 and Fire, Supplies & Materials in the amount of $2,500.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1410).”
Ordered, that the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Fire Code Enforcement Reserve for Appropriation be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Fire Charges and Services……………………………………………………………...$5,500.00 Fire Supplies…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Robert W. Ekstrom, as City Auditor; and requesting, a 60-day Residency Waiver to allow him to complete the purchase of a residence in New Bedford.
Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed, 60 Day Waiver Granted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed, 60 Day Waiver Granted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1412).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement for Paul Amadon, 98 Cottonwood Road, New Bedford, MA, Account Number 1028002 in the amount of $24.90. Abatement Granted. Presented to the Mayor for approval August 22, 2016. Approved August 30, 2016. (#1415) Communication,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1416).”
Application, David St, Aubin, New Bedford, MA 02745, for Appointment as a Special Police Officer..
Appointment made and confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed. (Matter #1417).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Vincent P. Rodrigues, New Bedford, MA, as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1418).”
An Application, Vincent P. Rodrigues, New Bedford, MA 02745, for Appointment as a Special Police Officer.
Appointment made and confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed. (Matter #1419).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Ordinance, Amending Chapter 19 Personnel, relative to the reclassification of the City Planner..
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1420).”
An Ordinance,
Passed, to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed, to a Second Reading. (Matter #0374).”
Report, Committee on Finance recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General laws, Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Adult Social Day Program Revolving Fund, whose…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1421).”
.0 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 Adult Social Day Program Revolving Fund whose purpose is to support Adult Social Day Programming including congregate…
Adopted
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 fifteen (15) year TIF Agreement for New Bedford Urban Renaissance II, LLC, 222 Union Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1422).”
Resolution, Approving Certified Project Application and Special Tax Assessment Agreement with the New Bedford Urban Renaissance II LLC Whereas, New Bedford Urban Renaissance II LLC applied for designation as a Certified Project under the Massachusetts Economic Development Incentive Program created…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1293).”
Written Motion, Councillor 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, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Lopes, MoradAbsent: Carney, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived – Yeas 7, Nays 2. (Councillor Lopes and Council President Morad OPPOSED. (Matter #1423).”
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Lopes, MoradAbsent: Carney, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 2. (Councillor Lopes and Council President Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1423).”
Written Motion, Councillors Bousquet and Winterson, requesting, that a letter be sent to Democrat candidate for president Hillary Clinton, asking that she apologize to New Bedford for disparaging its educational progress in the 1970's, our City documented progressive accomplishments that were made…
Adopted – FAILED
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Morad, WintersonNo: Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, RebeiroAbsent: Carney, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Adopted – FAILED – Yeas 4, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Bousquet, Morad and Winterson IN FAVOR.) (Matter #1424).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the purposes of discussing installing lighting fixtures on the outside and inside structure of the New Bedford/Fairhaven Bridge, the purpose of…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation
The minutes record 7–1 with 9 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
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation – Yeas 7, Nays 1. (Council President Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1425).”
Written Motion, Councillor Bousquet and Council President Morad, requesting, that Den DeMarinis, Chairperson of the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities and Cynthia Wallquist, Director of the Department of Community Services, appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to provide…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1426).”
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting, that the Department of Public Infrastructure and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches address the damaged tennis courts at Buttonwood Park, by looking into possibly resurfacing and re-painting them and also take any action to improve the…
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches. (Matter #1427).”
Written Motion, Councillor Bousquet, requesting, on behalf of the residents of Taber Mills, that a Senior Citizen Safety Zone be established and that the Speed Limit be changed to twenty miles per hour on Quansett Street, Coffin Avenue, Brook Street, Deane Street and Church Street, from Collette…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1428).”
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting, that letters be sent to Representative William Straus, Chairman, Joint Committee on Transportation and to the Department of Conservation and Recreation, asking that they look at the feasibility of installing a ferry service for cargo, vehicles,…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that the City of New Bedford establish a pilot Arts and Culture program to support local individual artists.
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications. (Matter #1430).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Traffic Commission permanently make Walnut Street, east and west, between Acushnet Avenue and Second Street a Two-way Street; and further, that the Traffic Commission take the same course of action on making Second Street, north and south,…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1431).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that as part of the Special Event Application for Fort Taber Park, that a Traffic Enforcement Officer be required to patrol the area when one of the three parking lots are rented.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches. (Matter #1432).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, an increase in Police patrols especially on weekends in Hazelwood Park, on the West Beach side of the park due to the amount of complaints from residents from the south and north side abutting the park of drug activity, inappropriate activity, including…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, Police Chief and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, Police Chief and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches. (Matter #1433).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City revitalize the park located on the Southwest corner of Hillman Street and Ash Street, refurbishing the basketball court, installing new hoops and backboards, new swings, a fun slide, park benches, fencing, lights, trees, and of course, the…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, the Community Preservation Committee, the Department of Public Infrastructure, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches and the Department of Planning, Housing and the Community Development
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, the Community Preservation Committee, the Department of Public Infrastructure, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches and the Department of Planning, Housing and the Community Development. (Matter #1434).”
Written Motion, Councillor Carney, requesting, that Mary Rapoza, Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches and the Board of Park Commissioners, develop a fee schedule that charges non-residents, out of town organizations, groups, etc., for the use of all City parks. (To be Referred to the Committee…
TABLED
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meet with Ems Director Mark McGraw, to discuss Ems response time, equipment needs, and the numbers of requests for backup ambulance service in the City and what is the protocol when communication is…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #1436).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Douglas F. Furtado, 39 Perry Street, Dartmouth, MA 02748, d/b/a Ideal Limo, 439 Bolton Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submits a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of A Private Livery License, under…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – FAILED
Yes: Bousquet, Coelho, Lopes, MoradNo: Abreu, Martins, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney, Gomes, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – FAILED – Yeas 4, Nays 4. (Councillors Bousquet, Coelho, Lopes and Council President Morad IN FAVOR; Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #1437).”
Motion made to GRANT Livery License FAILED
No: Abreu, Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Motion made to GRANT Livery License FAILED – Yeas 0, Nays 9. (Matter #1437).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Noel Ciminello, 22 Shannon Way, Dartmouth, MA 02748, d/b/a Yes! We Van, LLC, 167 Butler Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, hereby submits a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of A Private Livery License, under…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1439).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, Dennis W. Farias, to City Council, submitting a copy of a letter sent to Dr. Monica Bharel, Md, Mph, Commissioner, Mass Department of Public Health, regarding support from the New Bedford City Council for Beacon Compassion Center, Inc., to…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1440).”
Communication/Email, Dennis W. Farias, City Clerk, Clerk of the City Council, submitting a letter received from Bryan Harter, Mba, Licsw, Director Medical Use of Marijuana Program, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, advising on procedure of submitting letter of support or non-opposition for…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1441).”
Communication, Michael R. Sweeney, Executive Director, Massachusetts State Lottery Commission, to City Council, submitting a letter (By Certified Mail) with attached list of locations, notifying of Lottery’s intent to install monitors to existing Keno To Go agents in New Bedford. (Copy all…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1442).”
Related Motion, Council President Morad requesting that the Members of the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods tour the new Fire Department’s Boat.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #1443).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the Greater New Bedford Community Health Center, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from Elm Street to William Street, from 12:00 P.m.(Noon) to 7:00 P.m., on Thursday, August 11, 2016, for the purpose of their…
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2016 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD, ON MONDAY, AUGUST 01, 2016, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2016
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2016 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD, ON MONDAY, AUGUST 01, 2016, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2016. (Matter #1444).”
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1444).”
Written Motion, Council President Morad, requesting, on behalf of Aha! New Bedford, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from Spring Street to School Street, from 2:00 P.m. to 9:00 P.m., on Thursday, August 11, 2016, for the purpose of #Findyourpark.
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2016 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD, ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2016, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2016
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2016 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD, ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2016, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2016. (Matter #1445).”
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1445).”
Written Motion, Councillor Bousquet, requesting, on behalf of Mr. Manuel Pacheco, that the following street(s) be Closed: Willow Street, between Shawmut Avenue and Caroline Street, from 11:00 A.m. to 10:00 P.m. on, Sunday, September 04, 2016, for the purpose of a 90th Birthday Block Party.…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the Pour Farm Tavern, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, between William Street and Union Street, from 10:00 A.m. to 8:00 P.m. on Sunday, October 09, 2016, for the purpose of the Belgian Beer’d Fest. Permission…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Mr. Buddy Andrade, that the following street(s) be Closed: Russell Street, from Purchase Street to Acushnet Avenue and Manny Costa Way, from South Second Street to Acushnet Avenue, from 9:00 A.m. to 5:00 P.m., on Saturday, August 27,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting, on behalf of Mr. Allen Decker, that the following street(s) be Closed: Arnold Place, from Arnold Street to Orchard Street, on Sunday, September 10, 2016, from 2:00 P.m. to 8:00 P.m., for the purpose of a Block Party. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of the Cove Road area residents, that the Traffic Commission take a look at the parking situation between County Street and Crapo Street on the north side of Cove Road, to see what possibly may be done in order to accommodate those residents…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1450).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of the residents in the area of Maxfield Street and Park Street, that a “Stop Sign” be installed on Park Street in a north and south direction, making it a three-way stop at this intersection, this request comes after numerous accidents at…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1451).”
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting, on behalf of the residents of Manomet Place, 170 Riverside Avenue, that the Traffic Commission consider installing "No Parking” Signs" on the east side of the street; and further, that this request is no different than the signs that are already…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1452).”
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting, on behalf of Acushnet Avenue Businesses, that a crosswalk be placed on the corners of Phillips Avenue and Acushnet Avenue, due to the pocket park at said location. (To be Referred to the Traffic Commission.)
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1453).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Rigoberto Cisneros-rivas d/b/a Dulce Mexican Restaurant, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a 12 foot by 4 foot Non-Illuminated, Projecting Sign at 469 Ashley Boulevard. Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1454).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Tony Pereira d/b/a CAFÉ Monte Carlo, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a, Illuminated Projecting Sign at 1478 Acushnet Avenue. Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1455).”
Communication, Council President Morad and Councillor Winterson, submitting a copy of a letter from Mr. William P. Walsh to Commissioner Elin Howe, Department of Developmental Services, relative to amateur drone operators flying their machines at the Reed Estate, which is in close proximity to the…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1456).”
Communication, Council President Morad and Councillor Winterson, submitting a copy of a letter from Elin M. Howe, Commissioner, Executive Office of Health and Human Services - Department of Development Services, to Mr. William P. Walsh, New Bedford, regarding the state-owned property located on…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1457).”
Communication/Email, Councillor Martins and Council President Morad, submitting a copy of a letter from Mr. Raymond Conconnan and a Petition, relative to replacing the Cinderella Seagull Statue at the Seaport Art Walk.
Referred to the Mayor’s Office
From the minutes
“Referred to the Mayor’s Office. (Matter #1458).”
Communication, Council President Morad submitting a copy of a letter from Andrew M. Greenberg, Attorney at Law regarding Moniz and Latimer Constables, Inc.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1459).”
Communication/Email, Councillors Bousquet and Martins, submitting, an email from Eddie Johnson, President, Clean, regarding, the cleanup of toxic contamination of the Parker Street dump site and also submitting a proposed Ordinance to the City of New Bedford, Article I, Section 12-11, for…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1460).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors submitting Minutes of a meeting held on July 7, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1461).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors submitting Minutes of a meeting held on July 21, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1462).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors submitting Minutes of a meeting held on July 28, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1463).”
Minutes, Licensing Board submitting Minutes of a meeting held on July 25, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1464).”
Minutes, Licensing Board submitting Minutes of a meeting held on June 27, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1465).”
Minutes, Planning Board submitting Minutes of a meeting held on June 8, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1466).”
Minutes, Planning Board submitting Minutes of a meeting held on July 13, 2016. Received and Placed on File. (#1467) Minutes, Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, submitting Minutes of meetings held on May 16, and June 22, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1468).”
Minutes, Bristol County Phep Executive Board, submitting Minutes of meetings held on May 17 and June 21, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1469).”
Minutes, Bristol County Phep Coalition, submitting Minutes of meetings held on May 17 and June 21, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1470).”
Application, Mdm Engineering Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 608 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #1471).”
Application, Jk Scanlan, Inc. for permission n to maintain a Street Obstruction at 515 Belleville Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 05, 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 #1472).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 15 Clara Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 25, 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 #1473).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 523 – 525 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 25, 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 #1474).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 45 Nelson Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 25, 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 #1475).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 293 Cottage Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 25, 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 #1476).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 2374 – 2376 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 25, 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 #1477).”
Application, Able Asphalt, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 51 – 53 William Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1478).”
Application, Able Asphalt, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 45 Summit Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1479).”
Application, Able Asphalt, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 4275 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1480).”
Application, Able Asphalt, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 938 Geraldine Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1481).”
Application, Able Asphalt, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 64 Calumet Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1482).”
Application, Able Asphalt, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 471 John Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1483).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 15 Johnny Cake Hill, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1484).”
Application, Mirra Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at North Sixth Street at Elm Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 27, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to the…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1486).”
Application, Precision Valley Communications, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 72 North Water Street , provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 28, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1487).”
Application, Precision Valley Communications, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 471 Union Street , provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 28, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1488).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1069 Sassaquin Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 29, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1489).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1015 – 1019 Tacoma Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 04, 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 #1490).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 70 Dana Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 04, 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 #1491).”
Application, Ace Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 32 Hillman Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #1492).”
Application, New England Boring, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Rt. 18 Project (Jfk Phase II), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 10, 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 #1493).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 16 Washburn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #1494).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 37 – 39 DeWolf Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #1495).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1103 Sheffield Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #1496).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 340 Belair Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #1497).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 15 Clara Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 25, 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 #1498).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 523 – 525 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 25, 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 #1499).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 45 Nelson Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 25, 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 #1500).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 293 Cottage Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 25, 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 #1501).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 2374 – 2376 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 25, 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 #1502).”
Application, Able Asphalt, to Disturb the Surface, of 51 – 53 William Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1503).”
Application, Able Asphalt, to Disturb the Surface, of 45 Summit Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1504).”
Application, Able Asphalt, to Disturb the Surface, of 4275 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1505).”
Application, Able Asphalt, to Disturb the Surface, of 938 Geraldine Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1506).”
Application, Able Asphalt, to Disturb the Surface, of 64 Calumet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1507).”
Application, Able Asphalt, to Disturb the Surface, of 471 John Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1508).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 15 Johnny Cake Hill, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1509).”
Application, Mirra Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of North Sixth Street at Elm Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1510).”
Application, Precision Valley Communications, to Disturb the Surface, of 1415 South Sixth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 28, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1511).”
Application, Precision Valley Communications, to Disturb the Surface, of 72 North Water Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 28, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1512).”
Application, Precision Valley Communications, to Disturb the Surface, of 471 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 28, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1513).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 1069 Sassaquin Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 29, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1514).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 1015 – 1019 Tacoma Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 04, 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 #1515).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 70 Dana Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 04, 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 #1516).”
Application, Ace Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 32 Hillman Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #1517).”
Application, New England Boring Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Rt. 18 Project (Jfk Phase II), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 10, 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 #1518).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 16 Washburn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #1519).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 37-39 DeWolf Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #1520).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating., to Disturb the Surface, of 1103 Sheffield Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #1521).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 340 Belair Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #1522).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 25, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Rockland Street (#1523) Field Street (#1524) 496 Ashley Boulevard (#1525) Edward Street (#1526) Intersection of Parker…
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 August 02, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 51 Deane Street (#1532) 531 South Second Street (#1533) 547 Kirby Street (#1534) 1015 and 1019 Tacoma Street (#1535) 27…
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 August 11, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 342 Union Street (#1542) Hemlock Street (From 11 Hemlock Street to Intersection with Thompson Street) (#1543) Fair…
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 August 12, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 67 Mt. Vernon Street (#1551) 506 Bolton Street (#1552) 80 Oakland Street (#1553) 123 Ohio Street (#1554) 188 Belleville…
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 July 25, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Winston Street, West of Fox Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1560).”
Applications, Abc Disposal Service Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 08, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 6 Gosnold Street (#1561) 171 Clara Street (#1562) 52 Seventh Street (#1563)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, S&l Roll-Off Service, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 08, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 294 Rockdale Avenue Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, S&l Roll-Off Service, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 16, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 791 Purchase Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1567).”
Applications, Abc Disposal Service Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 16, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 35 Fulton Street (#1568) 43 Willis Street (#1569) 105 Williams Street (#1570) 37…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of one (1) Pole in John Vertente Boulevard, North of Samuel Barnett Boulevard.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 08, 2016
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 08, 2016..”
Written Motion, Councillor Bousquet, requesting that the Health Director Dr. Brenda Weis, appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to provide the Committee with an update on the Hoarding Task Force activities. Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 1. (Councillor Lopes Opposed.) Referred to…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: LopesAbsent: Carney, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 1. (Councillor Lopes OPPOSED.) (Matter #1589).”
Recommendation Followed and Referred to the Purchasing Department
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and Referred to the Purchasing Department. (Matter #1589).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a request to donate the thirty-six (36) foot Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat that the City currently owns to the Hull Lifesaving Museum in Hull, MA.
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: LopesAbsent: Carney, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 1. (Councillor Lopes OPPOSED.) (Matter #1590).”
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1590).”
Communication, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Pia Durkin, to City Council, notifying that at the Regular School Committee meeting held on August 15, 2016, the School Committee voted unanimously that the School Committee Chairman execute a “Right of Entry Without Prejudice” granting temporary access…
Rule 42 waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: LopesAbsent: Carney, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Rule 42 waived – Yeas 8, Nays 1. (Councillor Lopes OPPOSED.) (Matter #1591).”
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1591).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Winterson, Bousquet and Oliveira, requesting, that the New Bedford City Council vote to express its support of the efforts of Beacon Compassion Center, Inc., to operate a Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary to be established at a suitable location within the…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: LopesAbsent: Carney, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 1. (Councillor Lopes OPPOSED.) (Matter #1592).”
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Lopes, MoradAbsent: Carney, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 2. (Councillor Lopes and Council President Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1592).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Winterson, Bousquet and Oliveira, requesting, that the New Bedford City Council require Beacon Compassion Center, Inc. and the appropriate representatives of the City of New Bedford to enter into negotiation and execution of a Host Agreement prior to the opening…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: LopesAbsent: Carney, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 1. (Councillor Lopes OPPOSED.) (Matter #1593).”
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1593).”
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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