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October 27, 2016
112 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Henry G. Bousquet, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, James D. Oliveira, Dana L. Rebeiro
Absent: Kerry M. Winterson
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Winterson, to Members of the City Council, informing that he will be absent for the City Council Meeting on Thursday, October 27, 2016, due to previously scheduled commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1910).”
Hearing, First Assistant City Solicitor, to City Council, pursuant to an Order of the City Council dated September 8, 2016, submitting a proposed Order for the Alteration of Rivet Street at South Front Street and at terminus, for the purpose of improving turn radius at the subject intersections.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1911).”
Resolved, that the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the New Bedford require an alteration of the Rivet Street at South Front Street and at terminus. This alteration requires the taking of publicly owned land more particularly described as follows: Alteration #1 (a/k/a…
Adopted
Certificate of Vote, by the New Bedford Board of Park Commissioners waiving its right to an appraisal and damages, pursuant to M.g.l. c.79,§7A, relating to the permanent easements shown as Pe-02 and Pe-04 on a plan entitled “Layout Alterations Plan for Rivet Street at South Front Street and at…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1913).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the extension of the Complus Parking Citation Data Processing Contract for an additional five (5) years upon the same terms and conditions that presently exist.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1914).”
Ordered, that the existing contract for Parking Citation Data Processing between the City of New Bedford and Complus Data Innovations, Inc. dated October 16, 2013, be extended for an additional term of five (5) Years until October 31, 2021 upon the same terms and conditions as presently apply, i.e.…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $30,000.00 from Zoo, Salaries & Wages to Zoo, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1916).”
City of New Bedford October 27, 2016 in City Council Ordered, that the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Zoo Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Zoo Charges and…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $30,000.00 from Airport, Salaries & Wages to Airport, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1918).”
Ordered, that the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Airport Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Airport Charges and Services………………………………………………………….$30,000.00 To be certified and approved by…
Adopted
Related Motion, Councillor Carney requesting that the Personal Director, Sandy Vezina, meet with the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to inform the Committee Members of the City of New Bedford’s hiring practices.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Councillor Oliveira OPPOSED.)
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Councillor Oliviera OPPOSED.) (Matter #1921).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Kathryn Duff, New Bedford, MA to the Planning Board; this term will expire October 2017.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed - FAILED
Yes: Abreu, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, OliveiraNo: Bousquet, Carney, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed - FAILED – Yeas 7, Nays 3. (Councillors Bousquet, Carney and Rebeiro OPPOSED.) (Matter #1922).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting Reappointment of Peter Cruz, New Bedford, MA to the Planning Board; this term will expire August 2019.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1923).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Alexander Kalife, New Bedford, MA, to the Planning Board; this term will expire October 2019.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroNo: BousquetAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Bousquet OPPOSED.) (Matter #1924).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting A Veto on October 6, 2016 at 2:23 p.m. of the Private Livery License for Robert M. Barnes, d/b/a R&m Enterprise, Inc. Veto Received and Ordered spread on the Records – October 13, 2016.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Robert M. Barnes, 204 Cedar Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, d/b/a R & M Enterprise, INC., 67 Clifford Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submits a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License,…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Memorials and Dedications, recommending to the City Council Approval of Dedicating and naming the northwest area of Pope’s Island, currently known as “Marine Park” to Prince Henry “The Navigator” Park.
Recommended by the Committee on Memorials and Dedications
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications. (Matter #1925).”
Report, Committee on Memorials and Dedications, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Department of Public Infrastructure Headquarters being named “The Ronald H. Labelle Public Infrastructure Complex, in honor of the former DPI Commissioner, Ronald H. Labelle, who recently retired after…
Recommended by the Committee on Memorials and Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1926).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application, Dimex A. Ruiz of Real Blessing Car Care/Ruiz Auto Detailing, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Light Service at 308 Mill Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1927).”
Application, Dimex A. Ruiz of Real Blessing Car Care/Ruiz Auto Detailing, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Light Service at 308 Mill Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Special Permit Granted
From the minutes
“Special Permit Granted. (Matter #1928).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application as Amended, for Jason Oliver of Cove Road Auto Sales, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales at 1421 Cove Road, New Bedford, MA 02744.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1929).”
Application as Amended, Jason Oliver of Cove Road Auto Sales, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales at 1421 Cove Road, New Bedford, MA 02744.
Special Permit Granted
From the minutes
“Special Permit Granted. (Matter #1930).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application, Robert E. Hathaway, Jr. of Hathaway Collision Center for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Body Repair at 167 Potter Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1931).”
Application, Robert E. Hathaway, Jr. of Hathaway Collision Center for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Body Repair at 167 Potter Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Special Permit Granted
From the minutes
“Special Permit Granted. (Matter #1932).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on behalf of Douglas Furtado, 39 Perry Street, Dartmouth, MA 02748 d/b/a Ideal Limo, 439 Bolton Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby resubmitting a copy of the Application requesting a…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1933).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Douglas Furtado, 39 Perry Street, Dartmouth, MA 02748 d/b/a Ideal Limo, 439 Bolton Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby resubmitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery License, under…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval on behalf of Eddie Gabbidon d/b/a Apple Transportation Services, 2110 Phillips Road, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License, under the…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1934).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Eddie Gabbidon d/b/a Apple Transportation Services, 2110 Phillips Road, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License, under the provisions of…
New Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“New Livery License Granted. (Matter #1733).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council to accept the Amendment to the City of New Bedford Tax Increment Financing Program Policies and Guidance, Section III (C) (a), as amended as follows: “3. Job Retention and/or creation shall be used as a measure to determined [sic] the…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1936).”
Loan Order,
Passed to a Second Reading as Amended
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading as Amended. (Matter #1798).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Approval of the 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1937).”
Loan Order,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1800).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that the Traffic Commission extend the two designated handicap parking spaces in front of the West Beach pavilion by 8 feet in order to accommodate vans that load/unload from the rear. (To be Referred to the Traffic Commission.)
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1938).”
Written Motion, Councillors Winterson, Abreu, Gomes, Council President Morad, Councillors Martins, Bousquet, Lopes, Carney and Coelho, requesting, that due to the lighting issue at Buttonwood Park, action be taken on Brownell Avenue, from Hawthorn Street to Fuller Memorial Parkway and Fuller…
Referred to Scott Durkee DPI Energy Director, DPI Commissioner Zeb Arruda, Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches Mary Rapoza and Director of Planning, Housing and Community Development Patrick Sullivan
From the minutes
“Referred to Scott Durkee DPI Energy Director, DPI Commissioner Zeb Arruda, Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches Mary Rapoza and Director of Planning, Housing and Community Development Patrick Sullivan. (Matter #1939).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Bousquet and Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Council President Morad, Councillors Oliveira and Rebeiro requesting, once again that the Administration reconsider and halt all charges that are being considered and already implemented to nonprofit…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, and that Park Commissioner Boswell be invited to said meeting
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Carney, Winterson
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, and that Park Commissioner Boswell be invited to said meeting – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Carney not present for vote.) (Matter #1940).”
Related Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting that the City Council Office contact the Cities of Fall River, Boston, Brockton, Quincy and Lowell, to see what their fees or policies are for the Organizations hosting events and that this information be placed on a spreadsheet before the Committee on…
Adopted
Related Motion, Councillors Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Council President Morad, Councillors Oliveira, Rebeiro and Winterson requesting that Attorney Gerwatowski research and advise the Council regarding the Council’s authority to halt the fees for services and events…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1942).”
City Council Order, Ordered, that the Mitchell administration Cease and Desist any fees or charges for services and events being held within the City of New Bedford until such time that the Administration and Council discuss and agree on a fee schedule.
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhood meet with Police Chief Cordeiro for the purpose of discussing the implementation of using drones to monitor high crime neighborhoods for surveillance across the City, adding another tool in fighting…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #1944).”
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review of 149 Allen Street, (Map 41, Lot 147), a late 19th century wood-framed barn/garage structure – advising that “the property is not located in a National Register Historic District; the…
Demolition Granted
Communication, Maria Tomasia, Board of Election Commissioners, to City Council, submitting the Election Warrant for the Tuesday, November 8, 2016, State Election, the warrant needs to be signed by the majority of the City Council and must be posted on the 7th day prior to the Election date as…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1948).”
Communication, Dennis W. Farias, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting a response letter from Daniel Bertoldo, Interim CEO, Greater New Bedford Community Health Center, Inc. regarding the closing of the health center located at the Caroline Street Apartments. (Copy all Councillors…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1949).”
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, November 19, 2016, for the purpose of Adopt – A - Block. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Constable Bond, Robert A. Langevin, New Bedford, MA 02740 in the amount of $5,000.00 with the Western Surety Company.
Approved
Communication, Rosemary Gil, Executive Director for Programming and Development and Justin T. LaCroix, Executive Director for Production and Facilities for the Zeiterion Theatre submitting the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center 2016-2016 Annual Report.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1952).”
Communication, Councillor Gomes, submitting a copy of a letter sent to the residents of Cove Road, from County Street, west to Crapo Street, regarding the completion of the permanent parking spaces installed in the area by the Department of Public Infrastructure and the Traffic Commissioner at…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1953).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of meetings held on September 29 and October 6, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1954).”
Minutes, Bristol County Phep Coalition, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on October 18, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1955).”
Minutes, Bristol County Phep Executive Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on October 18, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1956).”
Application, Farland Corp. Inc, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 361 Arnold Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1957).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting Inc, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 408 – 410 Wood Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1958).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 17 Shirley Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1959).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 286 Prescott Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1960).”
Application, The Welch Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 838 South Rodney French Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1961).”
Application, Ace Asphalt Company Inc, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Foxborough Street P 95/ L 149, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 19, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1962).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Beetle Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1963).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Pontiac Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1964).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 455 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1965).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Sawyer Street/Ashley Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1966).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Arch Street/Clinton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1967).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Ashley Boulevard/Sawyer Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1968).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 114 South Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 21, 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 #1969).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Bradford Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 21, 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 #1970).”
Application, Able Asphalt, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1012 Cherokee Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1971).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 25 Acorn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1972).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 69 – 71 Brooklawn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1973).”
Application, Technical Drilling Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 435 Mill Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1974).”
Application, Technical Drilling Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 127 Florence Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1975).”
Application, Precision Valley Communications, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 101 Co-Op Wharf, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1976).”
Application, Precision Valley Communications, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 15 Johnny Cake Hill, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1977).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 2 Landry Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1978).”
Application, Silva Stamped Concrete, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 39 Susan Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1979).”
Application, Farland Corp. Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 361 Arnold Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1980).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 408 – 410 Wood Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1981).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 17 Shirley Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1982).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 286 Prescott Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1983).”
Application, The Welch Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 838 South Rodney French Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1984).”
Application, Ace Asphalt Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Foxborough Street P 95/ L 149, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 19, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1985).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of Beetle Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1986).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of Pontiac Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1987).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 455 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1988).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp, to Disturb the Surface, of Sawyer Street/Ashley Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1989).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp, to Disturb the Surface, of Arch Street/Clinton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1990).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp, to Disturb the Surface, of Ashley Boulevard/Sawyer Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1991).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, to Disturb the Surface, of 114 South Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 21, 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 #1992).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of Bradford Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 21, 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 #1993).”
Application, Able Asphalt, to Disturb the Surface, of 1012 Cherokee Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1994).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, to Disturb the Surface, of 25 Acorn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1995).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, to Disturb the Surface, of 69 – 71 Brooklawn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1996).”
Application, Technical Drilling Services, to Disturb the Surface, of 435 Mill Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1997).”
Application, Technical Drilling Services, to Disturb the Surface, of 127 Florence Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1998).”
Application, Precision Valley Communications, to Disturb the Surface, of 101 Co-op Wharf, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1999).”
Application, Precision Valley Communications, to Disturb the Surface, of 15 Johnny Cake Hill, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #2000).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, to Disturb the Surface, of 2 Landry Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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..”
Application, Silva Stamped Concrete, to Disturb the Surface, of 39 Susan Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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..”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 20, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Intersection of Parker Street and Cedar Street (#2003) 125 Winterville Road (#2004)
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 October 20, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Bass Street, off Brock Avenue (#2005) Roosevelt Street, off David Street (#2006) Nina…
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, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 20, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 791 Purchase Street (#2009) 791 Purchase Street (#2010) Received and Action of the…
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, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 20, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 791 Purchase Street (#2023)
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 and Verizon New England, Inc. for relocation of one (1) Pole and one (1) Pole to be removed in Coggeshall Street, Opposite Mitchell Street.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2024).”
Ordered,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #2025).”
An Ordinance, Rezoning Plot 103/Lot 13 (127 Hathaway Street) from Mixed-Use Business to Residence “C”. (Passed to a Second Reading – September 08, 2016; Passed to be Ordained. – October 13, 2016; Vetoed by Mayor Mitchell – October 25, 2016.) Passed to a Second Reading – September 8, 2016. Passed,…
Presented to the Mayor for approval October 17, 2016. Vetoed by Mayor Mitchell on October 25, 2016. Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Oliveira, Winterson
From the minutes
“Presented to the Mayor for approval October 17, 2016. Vetoed by Mayor Mitchell on October 25, 2016. Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Oliviera not present for vote.) VETO Received and Ordered Spread on the Records. (Matter #1609).”
Communication, Councillor Martins, submitting a Report from the Committee on Ordinance relative to Environmental Protection and Economic Development, that appeared on the September 22nd City Council Agenda and was returned unsigned by Mayor Mitchell on October 20, 2016. (To be Referred to Clean.)
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Oliveira, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Oliveira not present for vote.) (Matter #2027).”
Referred to CLEAN
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Ordinance, Amending Article III of Chapter 15, Relative to Door to Door Sales.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Oliveira, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Oliveira not present for vote.) (Matter #2028).”
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2028).”
An Ordinance, (Passed to a Second Reading and
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Oliveira, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Oliviera not Present for vote.) (Matter #1721).”
Passed, to be Ordained
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Oliveira, Winterson
From the minutes
“Passed, to be Ordained – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Oliviera not present for vote.) (Matter #1721).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Ordinance, Relative to Vehicles for Hire.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Oliveira, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Oliveira not present for vote.) (Matter #2029).”
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2029).”
An Ordinance,
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Oliveira, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived - Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Oliviera not present for vote.) (Matter #2030).”
Passed to a Second Reading and Referred to the Committee on Ordinances in its Second Reading Stage, as Amended
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading and Referred to the Committee on Ordinances in its Second Reading Stage, as Amended. (Matter #2030).”
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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