MassVoter.com← New Bedford City CouncilNew Bedford City Council · 2016–2017 Council · Regular meeting · 7:01 p.m.
October 13, 2016
83 recorded votes, 0 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
Every vote, in order
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the confirmation of David A. Rose & Nathan L. Pimental as New Bedford Police Officers.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1796).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order in the amount of $65,000,000.00 to pay for costs of construction of water distribution and treatment systems improvements including, Quittacas Water Treatment Plant upgrades, High Hill Reservoir upgrades, a lead service…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1797).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1798).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order in the amount of $25,000,000.00 to pay costs of projects outlined in the City’s long term Cso Control and Integrated Capital Improvements Plan including supplemental integrated capital planning, wastewater collection system…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1799).”
Loan Order, Referred to the Committee on Finance. (#1800) Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the City to enter into an eight (8) year lease with Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. for the purchase of two (2) Pierce Arrow Xt Pumpers for the City’s Fire Department.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1801).”
Ordered, that the City of New Bedford is hereby authorized to enter into an eight (8) year lease with Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., for the purchase of two (2) Pierce Arrow Xt Pumpers. Submitted for City Council approval in accordance with M.g.l c.30B, Section 12 (b) for contracts in excess of three…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1802).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the City to enter into a five (5) year lease with All American Investment Group, LLC for the purchase of five (5) trucks, a bucket truck, a backhoe, a Bobcat, two chippers and two sander inserts for existing vehicles…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1803).”
Ordered, that the City of New Bedford is hereby authorized to enter into an five (5) year lease with All American Investment Group, LLC, for the purchase of five (5) trucks, a bucket truck, a backhoe, a Bobcat, two chippers/ one chipper and two sander inserts for existing vehicles. Submitted for…
Amended to strike the words two chippers and insert ONE chipper – All Ayes
From the minutes
“Amended to strike the words two chippers and insert ONE chipper – All Ayes. (Matter #1804).”
Adopted as Amended
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted as Amended – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1804).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $2,000,000.00 from Water Stabilization Fund to Water, Capital Outlay.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1805).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) now standing to the account from Water Stabilization Fund be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Water Capital Outlay……………………………………………………………...….$2,000,000.00 To be certified and approved by the Department…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1806).”
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 1/2 , authorized the revolving fund under the…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1807).”
Ordered, 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 control of the Recreation and Parks Department know as the…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Robert Allen Langevin, New Bedford MA, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1811).”
Application, Robert Allen Langevin, New Bedford, MA 02740, for Appointment as a Constable. Application Approved.
Application Approved
From the minutes
“Application Approved. (Matter #1812).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Jeffrey Teixeira, New Bedford, MA as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1813).”
Application, Jeffery Teixeira, New Bedford, MA 02740, for Appointment as a Special Police Officer.
Appointment made and approved
From the minutes
“Appointment made and approved. (Matter #1814).”
An Ordinance, rezoning Plot 103/Lot 13 (127 Hathaway Street) from Mixed-use Business to Residence "C". Passed to a Second Reading – September 8, 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 #1609).”
Written Motion, Councillors Coelho, Abreu, Carney and Martins, due to the high increase in crime and the deterioration in the quality of life, requesting that Police Chief Cordeiro increase patrols and bring foot patrols to the area of North Front Street, from Coggeshall Street to Nash Road, to…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods and Police Chief Cordeiro
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods and Police Chief Cordeiro. (Matter #1815).”
Written Motion, Councillors Coelho, Abreu, Carney and Martins, requesting, that Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, the Health Department and the Department of Inspectional Services look into the situation on North Front Street, there are sidewalk sales that last all day and block the…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, and the Health Department and the Department of Inspectional Services
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, and the Health Department and the Department of Inspectional Services. (Matter #1816).”
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review of 122 Rodney Street, (Map 14, Lot 130), a Circa 1908 concrete block garage structure – advising that “the structure is not located in a National Register Historic District; the structure is…
Demolition Granted
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Claudia Tabares d/b/a Daniel’s Transportation, 772 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery License, under the provisions of…
Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #1818).”
Communication, Councillor Winterson, submitting a copy of a letter to Mary Rapoza, Director, Parks, Recreation and Beaches, regarding the deteriorating stone wall at Buttonwood Park by Route 6. (To be Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1820).”
Communication, Councillor Winterson, submitting a copy of a letter to Scott Nickerson, Director, Hallmark Nursing Home, regarding the excessive noise made by the contractor unloading the dumpsters in back of the facility. (To be Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1821).”
Citation, Councillor Carney and Council President Morad, honoring Forever Paws Animal Shelter, in recognition of the celebration of their 20th anniversary and with thanks for their professional and compassionate care of the abandoned animals of Fall River and New Bedford.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1822).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Casa do Benfica No. 27 Inc, in recognition of the 25th Anniversary Celebration and their Contribution to the Community.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1823).”
Written Motion, Councillor Oliveira, requesting, on behalf of The Greater New Bedford Veterans Council, that the following street(s) be Closed: Rockdale Avenue, from Maple Street to Lake Street, from 9:00 A.m. to 1:00 P.m., on Friday, November 11, 2016, for the purpose of The Setup for Veteran’s…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Oliveira, requesting on behalf of Veterans Day, that the following street(s) be Closed: Pleasant Street, from Union Street to William Street and William Street, from North Sixth Street to Pleasant Street, from 8:00 A.m. to 2:00 P.m., on Friday, November 11, 2016, for the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Chancery Street, between Kempton Street and Mill Street, from 10:00 A.m. to 1:00 P.m., on Saturday, October 29, 2016, for the purpose of Adopt – A - Block. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Carmines NB INC., for Permission to Erect and Maintain 2 Projecting Signs to overhang City property by 36” and 20” at 72 North Water Street. Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by the Mayor and City…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1827).”
Communication, Councillor Bousquet, submitting a copy of an email from Eddie Johnson and Memorandum from David Sullivan, Lsp, Trc Environmental Corporation regarding Draft Partial Permanent Solution with conditions for New Bedford High School Campus.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1828).”
Communication, Office of Preparedness and Emergency Management submitting data from the Strategic National Stockpile Emergency Dispensing Site survey by communities in the Region 5 Health and Medical Coordinating Coalition.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1829).”
Communication, Bristol County Ep Coalition, submitting the Phep Region 5 Local Public Health Work Plan and Deliverables BP5.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1830).”
Communication, Bristol County Emergency Preparedness Coalition, submitting Financial Report 7/1/2016 – 6/30/2017 BP5. Received and Placed on File. (#1831) -------- --- Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on September 08, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1832).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on September 23, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1833).”
Minutes, Airport Commission, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on August 17, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1834).”
Minutes, Bristol County Phep Executive Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on September 20, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1835).”
Minutes, Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on July 26, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1836).”
Minutes, Council on Aging Advisory Board, submitting Minutes of meetings held on June 9, July 14, and August 11, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1837).”
Minutes, Conservation Commission, submitting Minutes of meetings held on April 5 and 19, and May 3, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1838).”
Minutes, Bristol County Phep Coalition, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on September 20, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1839).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 39 North Sixth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 30, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1840).”
Application, Couto Construction, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 415 Ashley Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1841).”
Application, Sky Lights New England, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 608 Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 06, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1842).”
Application, Pods LLC., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 11 Moynan Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 11, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1843).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 157 Ash Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 23, 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 #1844).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 14 South Sixth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1845).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 82 Chestnut Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1846).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 205 Austin Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1847).”
Application, Able Asphalt, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 17 Freedom Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 30, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1848).”
Application, Able Asphalt, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 31 Bradford Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 30, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1849).”
Application, Able Asphalt, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 138 – 140 Sylvia Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 30, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1850).”
Application, Able Asphalt, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 99 Field Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 30, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1851).”
Application, Able Asphalt, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 134 Birch Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 30, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1852).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 16 Heritage Court, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1853).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 31 Bradford Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1854).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 30 Bradford Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 07, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1855).”
Application, Ace Asphalt Company, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 15 R Washburn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 11, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1856).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1440 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 11, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1857).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 157 Ash Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 23, 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 #1858).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, to Disturb the Surface, of 14 South Sixth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1859).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 82 Chestnut Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1860).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 205 Austin Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1861).”
Application, Able Asphalt, to Disturb the Surface, of 17 Freedom Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 30, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1862).”
Application, Able Asphalt, to Disturb the Surface, of 31 Bradford Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 30, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1863).”
Application, Able Asphalt, to Disturb the Surface, of 138 – 140 Sylvia Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 30, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1864).”
Application, Able Asphalt, to Disturb the Surface, of 99 Field Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 30, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1865).”
Application, Able Asphalt, to Disturb the Surface, of 134 Birch Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 30, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1866).”
Application, Morgado Company Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 16 Heritage Court, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1867).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 31 Bradford Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1868).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 30 Bradford Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 07, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1869).”
Application, Ace Asphalt Co., to Disturb the Surface, of 15 R Washburn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 11, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1870).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son., to Disturb the Surface, of 1440 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 11, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1871).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 27, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 581 Church Street (#1872) 33 Emery Street (#1873) 507 – 513 Church Street (#1874)
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 September 29, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 106 & 126 Fern Street (#1875) 41 Bonney Street (#1876) 301 Arnold Street (#1877) 28 Ashley Street (#1878) 656 – 658…
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 October 12, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 838 South Rodney French Boulevard (#1881) 474 & 477 John Street (#1882) 11 Upton Street (#1883) Intersection of…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 12, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Emma Street, West of Brock Avenue
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1886).”
Application, S & L Roll-Off Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 29, 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 #1887).”
Applications, Abc Disposal Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 29, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 465 Kempton Street (#1888) 52 Weaver Street (#1889) 525 Ashley Boulevard (#1890) 125…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Frade’s Disposal Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 30, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 21 Ethel Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1900).”
Application, S & L Roll-Off Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 04, 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 #1901).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) for the purpose of discussing the immediate action to be taken on Exit 15 Downtown New Bedford, on both Exits off of 195, east and west; and…
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 #1902).”
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, our State Legislative Delegation and Mayor Mitchell
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, our State Legislative Delegation and Mayor Mitchell. (Matter #1902).”
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